TGIF.

by chuckofish

Greetings and happy Friday to all! Yes, we’ve survived another week. I was mildly stressed because I had to drive my boss to a coal mine in Illinois for a tour this week. I was not brave enough to go underground so I was instead treated to a tour of the prep plant. Basically, this meant I got to go off-roading in a giant pick up and enjoy the fresh air found above ground. It was not an unpleasant day. This coming week, I am off to another coal mine in Indiana–and thankfully, this is a surface mine. Let’s just all pray for sunny skies and mild temperatures.

Sunday was a dreary day and I got to enjoy the afternoon in my new craft room working on a special project for a special girl and her little sister. The room is still a work in progress, but it is functioning. And it is wonderful to have such a large space to sew. I am trying to work in a slow and steady pace on this project so that I don’t end up rushing at the end.

I have tried several modern methods for transferring markings and finally decided I wanted to just use the old fashioned tracing paper. Lo and behold, I had a big stash because of my habit of buying old sewing baskets at estate sales. Seriously, they are the best. Also, the tracing paper worked perfectly and doesn’t go away with time or heat. Some things can’t be improved.

And finally, look at this sweet face.

Mr. Smith was feeling very sweet on Friday night–but has been a bit of a bad boy this week. Perhaps he knows he’s in for some unpleasantness next week. Yes, next Thursday, Mr. Smith is being “fixed”, as they say. I’m sure it’ll be fine, but he’ll have to wear a cone for at least a week. Oy.

On that note, have a lovely weekend!