Painting by moonlight . . .

. . . well, actually porchlight.

Which makes it interesting let me tell ya.

Katydids were visiting regularly, prompting Dolly into a game of "catch me if you can."

As you can see, someone is not used to working late . . . LOL!

Be sure to get out there and enjoy fleeting Fall.

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

Ut oh . . .

You know what they say, "If momma aint happy, nobody's happy."



The technical support staff at Frontier Phone Company are very aware of this fact, as momma has spoken to each and everyone of them at some point throughout the week. However, for some reason, they refuse to understand that there continues to be a problem with the internet.

This has been going on for 8 days now and momma is out of patience.

If for any reason you were considering buying any phone related service from Frontier, momma says, "think again."

Stay tuned, we'll be back when we're able.

Flash frozen

If you've been trying to reach me or simply have not heard from me in a bit, it's because my internet is having serious connectivity issues. SERIOUS to the point of affecting my job.

So I won't be able to share any painting pictures with you at the moment. I can tell you're crushed. LOL

Until then, keep stitchin' . . . .

New twist on a bar quilt

Another lovely example from the doll quilt collection at the University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Notice how the light and dark triangles switch sides going down the row. I love the red and green background fabric.

A fun piece made by Mary Ghormley in 1999. (Yes, 1999).

Until then, keep stitchin' . . .

A tale of 2 ladders

Today's goal was to paint an additional 3 vertical feet on the west wall.

This required a ladder. On the left, you have ladder A. Traditional, aluminum, 22 foot, light enough but somewhat bulky, hard on the feet, cost $35.00 at the flea market(used).

Plus it comes with the jiggles, as in Jello. No matter where you place your feet, your hands, or your paint can. . . . the wiggles and wobbles happen. This is not a good thing when you're 16 feet up in the air and you'd rather not be.

But life is full of must do's so you do them. Right!

To run a comparison, I carried the new adjustable step ladder around from the front porch and set it up. Leveled it off with a rock and a board under it's left foot. (Do ladders have feet?)

Climbed up to start the next segment. No wiggles. Not a one. Wider treads for my tired feet. Heavier ladder, true. Somewhat bulky to carry around, true. Got it on sale at Lowe's at $50.00 off, true. Also used a 10% off coupon.

There's a moral to this story, but you have to ask yourself, is it worth the cost of a new ladder to be safer 16-20 feet in the air. You betcha.

And how do you save the additional 10% off? Easy.

At your post office ask for a change of address packet. There should be a 10% off Lowe's or Home Depot coupon inside.

Tell 'em San sent ya.