Don't forget to pop in, there will be wool covers, cotton cloths, custom slots and more.
I will be stocking at 9am Pacific March 31st.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Melanie's Closet is BACK!
Don't forget to pop in, there will be wool covers, cotton cloths, custom slots and more.
I will be stocking at 9am Pacific March 31st.
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
My husband bought me a sewing machine!!
Totally girly I know, but I am surprised and excited. My kids have killed my sewing machines.
I had a Brother machine that needed repaired, but the part and installation was going to cost more than the machine itself so I stored it. I got a cheap Kenmore thing that it weak and slow and VERY basic. It lasted me a long time. then the kids got it. They used my good shears to cut the cord from the pedal (it was unplugged, don't worry!) and that was repaired but the most recent is irreparable. They snapped the spindle that holds the thread. It was only broken at first, so I put it back and rigged it so it would stay... but then they snapped it off again and lost it. Do you understand how much it pains me to see a simple and inexpensive to be sure, but perfectly good machine just sitting there. Unable to use it for the silliest reason of nowhere to hold the thread?
The Kenmore, while still in use, needed the case that I was storing the broken Brother in, so the poor broken thing was left out to collect dust. The kids found it. They removed the case around the bobbin, then the bobbin, then some moving part from the inner workings. Lost. Gone. No fixing "gone".
I have a serger that I was certain I was told could be used with one needle, to sew in a pinch. I think that serger hates me. I have read the manual and watched the video and no matter what I do, it snarls up or stops working altogether. It hates me.
For a while now I have been complaining because I see projects EVERYWHERE that I can't finish. Some I couldn't even begin. Baby needs new soft shoes, husband has two pair of ripped pants, middle son needs a hole in a shirt sewn before he makes it big enough to be a second neck hole. My kitchen curtains needed hung for privacy so they have gone up on the rod with nothing but a hand-done stay stitch. I could use a new skirt... the baby could use some new diapers. All the thing I couldn't do because I had no sewing machine. It was driving me batty.
I must have been pulling my hair out often enough for my husband to notice because he showed up yesterday with a sewing machine. The sewing machine I wanted! it was refurbished, but since I only sew for our family and not as a business, then that's peachy with me. it's so good to have a working machine again!!!
He's bought me flowers (seriously rare of him) and a sewing machine. And a house, not to forget our nearly-home. Just waiting on the escrow to close.
So he sits on the couch after I get over the squealing and hugging phase of the surprise and says " So, I suppose you're wondering what I did...."
Totally girly I know, but I am surprised and excited. My kids have killed my sewing machines.
I had a Brother machine that needed repaired, but the part and installation was going to cost more than the machine itself so I stored it. I got a cheap Kenmore thing that it weak and slow and VERY basic. It lasted me a long time. then the kids got it. They used my good shears to cut the cord from the pedal (it was unplugged, don't worry!) and that was repaired but the most recent is irreparable. They snapped the spindle that holds the thread. It was only broken at first, so I put it back and rigged it so it would stay... but then they snapped it off again and lost it. Do you understand how much it pains me to see a simple and inexpensive to be sure, but perfectly good machine just sitting there. Unable to use it for the silliest reason of nowhere to hold the thread?
The Kenmore, while still in use, needed the case that I was storing the broken Brother in, so the poor broken thing was left out to collect dust. The kids found it. They removed the case around the bobbin, then the bobbin, then some moving part from the inner workings. Lost. Gone. No fixing "gone".
I have a serger that I was certain I was told could be used with one needle, to sew in a pinch. I think that serger hates me. I have read the manual and watched the video and no matter what I do, it snarls up or stops working altogether. It hates me.
For a while now I have been complaining because I see projects EVERYWHERE that I can't finish. Some I couldn't even begin. Baby needs new soft shoes, husband has two pair of ripped pants, middle son needs a hole in a shirt sewn before he makes it big enough to be a second neck hole. My kitchen curtains needed hung for privacy so they have gone up on the rod with nothing but a hand-done stay stitch. I could use a new skirt... the baby could use some new diapers. All the thing I couldn't do because I had no sewing machine. It was driving me batty.
I must have been pulling my hair out often enough for my husband to notice because he showed up yesterday with a sewing machine. The sewing machine I wanted! it was refurbished, but since I only sew for our family and not as a business, then that's peachy with me. it's so good to have a working machine again!!!
He's bought me flowers (seriously rare of him) and a sewing machine. And a house, not to forget our nearly-home. Just waiting on the escrow to close.
So he sits on the couch after I get over the squealing and hugging phase of the surprise and says " So, I suppose you're wondering what I did...."
Sunday, March 22, 2009
Secret revealed
I'm not so sure now that announcing I had a secret was a good idea. Seems I had people wondering if there was a new family member to welcome in a few months, lol.
Melanie's Closet is reopening on March 30th. There will be wool covers, dish cloths, booties ad much more!
Melanie's Closet is reopening on March 30th. There will be wool covers, dish cloths, booties ad much more!
Friday, March 20, 2009
Such Faith!
My dearest friend K (we'll leave it at an initial. Is for fun) has such faith in me that she looks past my obvious faults and failings. She called tonight to tell em of my dream job - a position opened up in Ravelry. I could die and go to heaven if I worked there! K nearly had me convinced that I could qualify, but then I went to the site and read the requirements. Maybe I'll be more positive if I take it step by step.
Alright, I could answer emails. I am a mod on a couple of boards and I was a receptionist at an ISP for a while.
Hooking up designers and teams to profiles... if someone told me what that meant I could probably do it. Directing them to help... I think I could do that too.
Assist with invite issues YES I could do that!OK, looking better.
Ravelry work forums... I have no idea how to navigate those. They confuse the bejesus out of me. I'd rather deal with a knot in my mohair.
Ad feedback and competitors, check. I am fair to certain I cold do that!
I can feel the tone, but I am not familiar with much more than the pattern search function.
I can work on my own or with a team! Woohoo, one more plus!
I even have the cute dog. Two of them! Three, soon.
Sigh. Oh, how I wish I could apply for that job. But sadly, my skills are leaning more toward "Why are you wasting our time you sucky non tech savvy dweeb?" and further from "Dude! Why didn't you write to us sooner!"
Alright, I could answer emails. I am a mod on a couple of boards and I was a receptionist at an ISP for a while.
Hooking up designers and teams to profiles... if someone told me what that meant I could probably do it. Directing them to help... I think I could do that too.
Assist with invite issues YES I could do that!OK, looking better.
Ravelry work forums... I have no idea how to navigate those. They confuse the bejesus out of me. I'd rather deal with a knot in my mohair.
Ad feedback and competitors, check. I am fair to certain I cold do that!
I can feel the tone, but I am not familiar with much more than the pattern search function.
I can work on my own or with a team! Woohoo, one more plus!
I even have the cute dog. Two of them! Three, soon.
Sigh. Oh, how I wish I could apply for that job. But sadly, my skills are leaning more toward "Why are you wasting our time you sucky non tech savvy dweeb?" and further from "Dude! Why didn't you write to us sooner!"
Monday, March 16, 2009
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