1. Find pattern.
2. Order fabric in one of my designs.
3. Print out pattern.
4. Discover the printer was set wrong and all 37 pages have to be reprinted.
5. Print out pattern.
6. Tape 37 pages together matching notches.
7. Mark correct cutting lines on the multi-size pattern.
8. Trace pattern onto pattern paper.
9. Make a muslin.
10. Discover the size that matches my measurements is waaaay to big.
11. Adjust pattern pieces.
12. Discover that the special order fabric has disappeared.
13. Find suitable fabric in stash.
14. Iron fabric.
15. Discover that 42″ fabric isn’t wide enough for the pattern.
16. Find the sewing directions.
17. Find the instructions for the seam allowance.
18. Remove center seams on the front and back.
19.Discover I hate the dress.
20. Discover one pattern piece is cut 4 and I cut 2.
21. Discover there’s not enough fabric to cut 2 additional pieces.
22. Design begins when there’s not enough fabric.
I’ve got the dress and interfacing cut out. I’m working on this dress in small increments because I’m afraid I’ll make irreparable mistakes if I try to make the dress in one day.
The wildfire in the Gila – due west of us – is causing haze, stinky air, triggering allergies, and hiding the mountains.
The wildfire in northern New Mexico has consumed more than 300,000 acres. It was started by a controlled burn that got out of control. The Forest Service didn’t follow their own protocol, set a fire on a windy day, and now we have a disaster. The governor wants the feds to pay for firefighting, cleanup, reforestation, repair and rebuild structures that were burnt.
I’ve been battling severe depression for several weeks. My doctor tweaked my psych meds, and I’m much better. The depression is gone. I have energy and a desire to do things.
I wanted to set up the tripod, use my 150-600mm lens and shoot the eclipse. I had a neuropathy flare up and had to use my TENS unit. I had leads going from my feet to the waistband of my pants. Using a tripod under those circumstances is both stupid and dangerous. I used my 18-400mm lens, leaned against a post, and shot the moon.
I’ve been designing more fabric.
We’ve got blooming yucca – both white and red.
I’m linking with Nina Marie here: http://ninamariesayre.blogspot.com
My on-line store, Deb Thuman Art, is here: http://www.DebThumanArt.com
My Spoonflower shop is here: https://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/deb_thuman
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