Here's a sample of some things I listed recently:
This is a set of knitted washcloths
A flour sack towel with a knitted wash cloth 
Another flour sack towel with retro fabric added.
My sewing machine that Neil bought for my birthday a couple of years back has been sitting on our bedroom floor, covered, and sent to the corner for the last 8 months or sew (so)! The last time I used it the bobbin thread did nothing but tangle into a huge mess, over and over again. So I gave up and wanted nothing to do with it all this time. I've avoided sewing anything other than by hand because I need instant gratification and I didn't want to take the time to figure out what was wrong with it. But all that changed this weekend.....I've been inspired over the last month by all the beautiful, creative sewing projects I've seen on the blogs I read and I wanted to jump back in. So, I set the machine on the kitchen/sewing/craft/homework table, blew off the dust and dog fur and away I went. And nothing is wrong with the stinkin' bobbin! It works like a charm. Maybe it needed a time out. Maybe I needed to work on other projects like knitting and embroidery. Maybe I gave up on it to easily.
These pictures are some of my sewing inspiration taken from the Bend-the-Rules Flickr Photo Pool group.
I wanted to create a post that was dedicated to the wonderful memories of my Grandma Rydalch. Dec. 20th is the 5 year anniversary of her passing. What a huge loss for our family. I still tear up when I think about it. She was the light of our family and Grandpa was the foundation. So now I'll share some of my thoughts with you. I will add to this post as I remember more.
Grandma taught me to sew when I was 8. My first project on her sewing machine was a pillow. I can still smell the oil from the machine and the nuts stored in the freezer in her sewing/ironing/storing room. I loved to go through the big drawer that stored all of her patterns. Most were dresses, pajamas and Jenny's. Every year she would make us girls a new church dress for Christmas. It always made me feel so special.
Some of my favorite food items that Grandma made were divinity with walnuts, whole wheat bread and pancakes with critters in them! We all know Grandma wasn't much of a chief and she would always come up with something "creative" with ingredients on hand. Whenever we had a meal, we would kneel down by our chairs and have prayer. It was always so uncomfortable to little knees. As Grandma and Grandpa got older, they stopped kneeling by their chairs, and I think we kids were just a little grateful.
We had some of the best family party's at G&G house. Birthdays, holidays and Christmas were always celebrated at their home. This time of year, I miss having those gatherings in their home. Christmas carols and hymns, the nativity story and enactment, opening presents, and visiting with one another.
I love you so much Grandma and your memories will always be with me...Love, your oldest Granddaughter.
