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I had a more expensive morning than I bargained for: I finally found my way to Joann's Fabrics. I was like a kid in a candy store, but unfortunately I had to buy basics, such as needles, threads, pins, scissors, thimble (I never could use those things, but I'll try again), seam ripper, etc. Now that I'm home I am thinking of about a dozen more items I need.
I don't know where to start, but I suppose I should open up the sewing machine, read the instructions, and start with the real basics! I bought my first machine in the mid-1960's, probably a Singer, and in the mid 70's I bought a Viking. By then I always had numerous sewing projects in the works. I'm sure I went straight into using both machines, but It's been so long now that I am actually afraid of beginning.
Among my purchases at Joann's were three blocks of cotton fabric that I can practice on. If I don't screw it up entirely I think I can make a small runner for a table or even a dresser. I may decide to add a layer of padding as well as a piece of backing. But turning on the machine and taking the first step is a big one after all these years!
I want to explain what the "cap and trade" mentioned in yesterday's blog is supposed to accomplish, but I'll be darned if I really understand it, and I doubt it does what it's intended to do in a fair manner. But this is why California is going to tack a 10+ cents a gallon to the price of gas sometime in January. I got this from Wikipedia (and I don't like to rely on wikipedia very often):
"Emissions trading or cap and trade ("cap" meaning a legal limit on the quantity of a certain type of chemical an economy can emit each year) is a market-based approach used to control pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants."
Does anyone buy that? I agree with the desired end result but don't trust corporations, industry, or the government to accomplish that result.
I'm in too good a mood to let something like this ruin my day, and that sewing machine is sitting there patiently waiting.
- Back To Jo-ann's
I must be spending a fortune in that store! I went back today to get a small piece of contrasting fabric, and ended up buying a rotary cutter, which of course requires a special mat to use the cutter on. I originally thought I didn't need a...
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Yesterday (Sunday) I drove to Costco to fill up the gas tank. Local news stories say that gas will go up 10 cents/gal. or more in January because of "Cap in Trade", whatever the heck that is. I think it's a way for the states to charge...
- A Day With Liam
I had Liam today - Steve had to drive to a meeting in San Francisco, and Meg had to work. Steve hasn't been feeling well and Meg went home early because of being sick. I spoke with Jeannie and she sounds really bad too. We all have...
- Nothing-happening Sunday
I have done nothing except cook, eat, and read so far today. Oh, and check the computer now and then. The dishes are piling up in the sink. I have very few dishes from a meal such as breakfast, so I usually stack everything and wash...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
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Travel
$hopping and $pending!
I had a more expensive morning than I bargained for: I finally found my way to Joann's Fabrics. I was like a kid in a candy store, but unfortunately I had to buy basics, such as needles, threads, pins, scissors, thimble (I never could use those things, but I'll try again), seam ripper, etc. Now that I'm home I am thinking of about a dozen more items I need.
I don't know where to start, but I suppose I should open up the sewing machine, read the instructions, and start with the real basics! I bought my first machine in the mid-1960's, probably a Singer, and in the mid 70's I bought a Viking. By then I always had numerous sewing projects in the works. I'm sure I went straight into using both machines, but It's been so long now that I am actually afraid of beginning.
Among my purchases at Joann's were three blocks of cotton fabric that I can practice on. If I don't screw it up entirely I think I can make a small runner for a table or even a dresser. I may decide to add a layer of padding as well as a piece of backing. But turning on the machine and taking the first step is a big one after all these years!
I want to explain what the "cap and trade" mentioned in yesterday's blog is supposed to accomplish, but I'll be darned if I really understand it, and I doubt it does what it's intended to do in a fair manner. But this is why California is going to tack a 10+ cents a gallon to the price of gas sometime in January. I got this from Wikipedia (and I don't like to rely on wikipedia very often):
"Emissions trading or cap and trade ("cap" meaning a legal limit on the quantity of a certain type of chemical an economy can emit each year) is a market-based approach used to control pollution by providing economic incentives for achieving reductions in the emissions of pollutants."
Does anyone buy that? I agree with the desired end result but don't trust corporations, industry, or the government to accomplish that result.
I'm in too good a mood to let something like this ruin my day, and that sewing machine is sitting there patiently waiting.
- Back To Jo-ann's
I must be spending a fortune in that store! I went back today to get a small piece of contrasting fabric, and ended up buying a rotary cutter, which of course requires a special mat to use the cutter on. I originally thought I didn't need a...
-
Yesterday (Sunday) I drove to Costco to fill up the gas tank. Local news stories say that gas will go up 10 cents/gal. or more in January because of "Cap in Trade", whatever the heck that is. I think it's a way for the states to charge...
- A Day With Liam
I had Liam today - Steve had to drive to a meeting in San Francisco, and Meg had to work. Steve hasn't been feeling well and Meg went home early because of being sick. I spoke with Jeannie and she sounds really bad too. We all have...
- Nothing-happening Sunday
I have done nothing except cook, eat, and read so far today. Oh, and check the computer now and then. The dishes are piling up in the sink. I have very few dishes from a meal such as breakfast, so I usually stack everything and wash...
- Have Dinner In South Africa
Voulezvousdiner Have just launched a new special offer. ...