Sarah’sTim Blog

Wood Block Print

Maybe its because my mom loves Gustav Baumann, or that I had just seen M.C. Escher’s early wood block prints at the museum in the Hague and loved them.  But I went to the 4th Street Arts Fair here in town and was drawn to the two booths selling wood block prints.  One of the artists was doing goofy prints, but the other one had fun but also beautiful ones.  I told Tim I actually bought something and he didn’t believe me until I got home and had proof.  I NEVER just up and buy something.  And?  I don’t even have buyer’s remorse.  I love it.

Worked 1 out of the past 4 days, which has been nice.  Still hot here though, but thinking of those affected by crazy storms.  Even though it didn’t turn out too bad, I’m glad Mitch evacuated.  Hoping everyone else is safe.  Working on a quilt for baby girl Meouw.  Here’s to hoping that she likes, no wait…that she loves purple!

Tim starts back at school tomorrow with a stats class.  At least it isn’t with a certain SLIS professor, but still wish him luck anyway!

Robo Quilt

Just so you know it isn’t all fabric auditions around here, there is actual sewing going on.  I also think I figured out a pattern for my mom’s quilt.  Maybe some stacking and maybe some whacking.

As part of my facebook icon, I recently added that I was in the Jacob Camp and I’ve had a lot of questions about what that means, but it is so lame and both Tim and I are so into them, its sort of embarassing.  I should just update my book list, but if you’ve read Twilight by Stephenie Meyer (or really book two, New Moon) and can seriously make a case for Edward, let me know.  I’m the captain of Team Jacob.

I Love Fabric

I love fabric, especially when it arrives in the mail and you aren’t sure whether or not you are going to like it.  I love this fabric and plan to make my mom a quilt, if I can just narrow down my pattern ideas for a large scale fabric pattern.  I’ll also have to do some more shopping for some tone on tone fabrics and some neutrals.  I am also working on a robot quilt for a baby boy due this summer!

Just waiting for Brad and Sarah to come down for a visit.  Think there is some fun downtown activities today!

Really Slow

Spring birthday packages are super slow this year.  I don’t even really have a good excuse, but this little guy should be in Texas by now.

I am also moving slowly since yesterday afternoon after being struck down by a mystery foot ailment.  Good thing the internet is there to self-diagnose, and in the end?  I just might get a new pair of sandals.  Thanks internet!

I am in the initial planning stages for a quilt for my mom, so I want that to be just right.  I made my very first quilt for her back in 2002 maybe?  In addition to that one, there are several baby quilts that will need to be done by the end of the year.  Also, books.  And yes, I probably need a break from all the food themed ones.

Thinking

Things I think about: food, coffee, being passionate about my work, quilts, fabric, Loki, Tim, classes, going back to school, work, work, work, am I eating enough fruit, going to the farmer’s market, Web 2.0, interns, photography, SPEA, The Commission for Sustainability, recycling, living green, whether I can see the New Pornographers in concert, being a good person, travel, friends, organic food, allergies, natural leave-in conditioner, exercise, switching to gmail, having a baby someday, paint colors, books, The Clash, religion, gardening, health care, family, whether I should get new highlights, crosswords, publicity, and politics.

In no particular order, and not meant to be inclusive or exclusive.

Spring Break 08

Tim is getting close to wrapping up his first Spring Break in seven years, while I lived vicariously through him for the week, in part inspired by a few days of glorious weather.   We worked in the yard, slept, watched hoops, had movie marathons, read, slept, played pool, discovered the card game Killer Bunnies,  worked a little, went to Bedford, made crazy dinner combinations and slept in some more.

Thiên and Mark have received their quilt today!  This is the fourth queen sized quilt I’ve ever made, and the third I’ve mailed.  Talk about stress.  When they ask at the post office how much to insure it for, I want to tell ask them what two years of sweat, tears and love really costs.  Oh and hundreds of dollars in supplies.  I know unwrapping a black garbage bag isn’t very glamorous, but it beats water damage.

Little crocuses are popping up everywhere here, I can’t wait for spring to start for real!

Horizons and Roots

Its huge! Inspired by Denyse Schmidt’s Roots quilt, this twin sized quilt is perfect for cuddling in the living room.  Even though its March and Spring Break is in session, there is still snow on the ground.  I wasn’t sure about the brightness factor of the yellow, but I am pretty happy with how this turned out.  Now it just needs some more use and maybe another wash to really break it in.

Snowy Night

We had our biggest snow of the season, oddly coinciding with the first day of Spring Break.  More snow than a dusting, but still considerably less than a blizzard, for which I was hoping.

Finished Thiên’s quilt today!  Will try to take some good photos tomorrow and then mail off on Monday.  This has been about a year and a half in the making.  I am so happy for it to be done and almost on its way home.

Waves of Binding

I finally sat down tonight and after careful measuring and some inventiveness, the sticking point on Thiên’s quilt is solved. The binding (the last step!) is cut, pressed and sort of carefully folded waiting to be sewn on.  My fingers are crossed that there is enough binding.  Lord knows my math has been known to be wrong.

I am updating my booklist, rediscovering crossword puzzles (who knew Tim and I could be a good team?), and hoping that all my Texan friends go out and vote in the primary tomorrow.  Yay voting!

IHQS2008

Spent the morning and afternoon at the Indiana Heritage Quilt Show, as a volunteer and visitor.  It is so fun to be inspired by all the different quilts.  The one above is by Heather Walker.  I’ve never made a quilt that wasn’t meant to be used, but maybe someday?

Off to iron some binding before a late Friday afternoon meeting.  At least its at the Lion!