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Friday, July 31, 2015

Process & Puzzles

Process to Puzzle

In my last post, I published a snapshot of our beautiful Tanner Springs Park.  We sit above the park and enjoy it all year.   From June to October, we spend happy hour on our patio watching people and resident water fowl come and go.  During cooler months we admire the park from our family room.  Regardless of the time of year, there is always something going on in the park.  My husband and I chuckle that we attend more weddings and photo shoots than anyone in Portland.   It is our love for the park that motivated me to try stitching it.  It was a challenging project.  Most of the complications were self-inflicted.  The steps and a few photos follow.  I have noted the lessons learned that will make the next picture project easier. 


As I examined the original photo posted last week, I realized that the photo was missing the graceful arch of the Fremont Bridge.  I rushed outside and took another photo.  I caught a street car gliding by and decided to add it as well.  

Sunday, July 19, 2015

Welcome To My Sewing Room!

This is where I spend my days planning and plotting new projects.  Although the room also serves as an extra bedroom and office, everything works well together.  It is often in a state of messiness, but I love spending my time here.  

I enjoy several hobbies, but sewing is my passion.  For 15 years, I used a Bernina 180E.  I very recently upgraded to the Bernina 770E.  There is a learning curve, but I already love it.