Lake Malakwa 2007
Oh boy. Where does one start?
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Craftiness
It all started when I was 8 years old and joined a local 4-H club. I learned to sew and never looked back. I’ve tried a variety of crafts over the years. But the ones that have stuck are quilting, knitting and sewing. I also like to bake – especially bread.
I own two sewing machines. The Brother PQ-1500s I use the most and most definitely use for quilting. I also own a Husqvarna Viking Designer II (now called a Quilt Designer II) which I’m not very fond of. We’ve never quite got along.
Family
Eli 2007
I grew up on a farm in Iowa, graduated from Iowa State University and almost immediately moved out to Seattle, Washington where I met my husband. Our two cats, Eli the Mighty Hunter and Kiska the Dainty Princess keep us company.
I like to hike up mountains in the summer and ski down them in the winter. But I also love the city and all that it has to offer – shopping, museums, people watching, good coffee. I often dream of owning 2 homes – an old country house and an urban loft condo. I actually live in a 1970’s suburban rambler. Not even close to my dream. But life is still good – as long as I can make stuff.
Kiska 2006
Random Facts
Sitting at a desk is not one of my strong points. As a kid I was constantly fidgeting. Now, I often do 2 things at once – knit and watch TV, cook and wash laundry, sew and… well, I’m often sewing too many projects at the same time!
I love rhubarb! That’s why my old blog was called Rhubarb Patch.
I’m a firm believer of the old adage “less is more”.
I was extremely shy in my teens and early twenty’s. And I’m still quite self-conscious. I’ll take small intimate gatherings over big parties any day.
I love to travel.
I learned to downhill ski when I was 37 and I love it!
My husband and I just recently started taking karate classes. Who knew we’d be punching each other in our 40’s?
Long Beach 2007
