This & That, A Glimpse into Blogland and Beyond

  I have stepped into the world of Batiks. No plan yet, but this is one of three bundles, in bright colors I might add. Too many quilts, in my head! 

You know that I clean my machines after each project. In particular, lint from quilt batting seems to develop a life of its own. I never use the compressed canned air so many people swear by. I was told not to, from my dealer, because it will compromise the computer components. But apparently lint is forced back into the machine with the compressed air and another set of problems rears its ugly head. This post was sent to me from a quilting friend and I thought I would pass it on. Good advice.

http://bearhugquiltworks.blogspot.com/2012/01/words-to-wise.html  On another subject, have you discovered the blog French Essence? A feast for the eyes and a lift for this spirit this one is. On this post, a gift for anyone with a printer. A reader of this blog, David Terry, of North Carolina, is offering a printable French engraving for readers. I fine Lady and her Pooch at table. Too cute. Check it out here. I am always looking for whimsy, and it is here. Vicki Archer writes an amusing and entertaining blog. Even if you don't live in France, you can absorb the culture.   http://frenchessence.blogspot.com/  Modern creative quilting and cookies.Doesn't that sound good? Another blog with loads of cutting edge design for the modern quilter is Amy's Creative Side. If you are interesting is seeing the way younger and modern thinking quilters are using their new direction to turn out beauties, this blog is a good introduction. And, Amy makes cookies. The recipe is included in this post.  http://amyscreativeside.com/  Are you interested in buying or selling sewing anything? On this site you can post inquiry for anything that you can think of if it is sewing related. I have sold here and bought here. Some great bargains can be had.Items listed are usually and reduced prices. Remember, sewing people love stuff, books, fabric, notions...you name it. Here is the address for the board. Just follow the prompts to join. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SewItsForSale/ And last but not least is Karen over at Sew Many Ways. There is so much going on over there, you will surely find it fun and inspiring. While sponsoring a "Linking Party" Karen has opened a door for us to see what so many talented sewers are doing with their art and skills.  http://sewmanyways.blogspot.com/ Gratuity Moment: a good night's sleep, a dream, a full day ahead of me to play in the new studio.