It's Been a While!

I hope everyone is doing well! Wow, three months. Since school started in September, blogging has been a very low priority. I have been sewing a bunch, but just haven't really had the time or energy to write about it here. Many things have happened since my last post:

1. First, my beloved dog Chelsea has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She had surgery to remove her mammary glands on one side, but there are new lumps on the other side. My vet said that chemotherapy is hard on dogs and does not want to try it. Besides, it's also very expensive. I've resolved to love Chelsea for as long as I have her.

2. I've had 3 sinus infections since August!?! What the hell, man? I gotta see a specialist about this. My allergies are seriously becoming a problem.

3. I joined and finished the PR Wardrobe contest! Wow. Ten garments in 3 months. 2009 has been my best sewing year, ever! The good-fitting woven blouse is still on the loose...

4. Work had me seriously burned out a month ago.

Anyway...I hope that I can get back on track with blogging. I have lots to share - especially for the month of December. I was so inspired by Faye's "Month of Tops," that I thought of starting a "Month of Pants" sew along. I want to try new pants patterns and would love to have some folks join in. I know many folks are in holiday-sewing mode, but if you'd like to join, let me know!

Until next time!

Lynn

Other Passions: Painting

I've always wanted to take a painting class and for the first time I finally did it. Even though I like my pieces, I was not terribly impressed with the course instruction. I expected to learn about techniques to painting. The instructor was nice and supportive, but left everyone to do what they wanted. This method of teaching works for some people, but not for me. I need structure and basics. Once I know what I'm doing, then let me explore. "Paint what you want." Um. Okay. That works on walls, not canvas. Though I will not take another class with this instructor or at this school, I will continue to "explore" for free at home. I have a couple of canvases, tubes of acrylic paint, and an easel. When the mood is right, I'll pick up a brush.

L~