I've got a bit of a problem.

I have this reoccurring blister on my right thumb. Both knitting and crocheting aggravate it so I haven't been able to do either one for a week at least. The blister comes to the surface, peels, new skin forms, and then I get about 2 days where it feels healed up and it starts all over again. I had a Dr. look at it about 3 months ago and he said he didn't know what was causing it and to wait and see. So I have to focus on what I can do instead. Which is sewing for one thing. But today it was 97 degrees and my fan died, so I didn't get a whole lot of anything done.

Dryer Sheets

I cut out and serged the edges of some felt squares to make my own dryer sheets. No more pesky little sheets floating around to wind up in a land fill. My understanding is I mix some liquid fabric softener and water, then spritz the square each time and toss into the dryer. Then after using six or seven times, wash it to remove excess build-up and repeat.

Simplicity 3557

I got the pattern cut out.

New Earrings

I finally got around to making earrings out of some pieces I bought in Quartzite.

A new hula hoop

I plan to do a lot of hooping this year if I ever get the hang of it.

Motley Threads Sewing Project

I started a new sewing project today called Motley Threads. You can watch as I make and wear this dress for a year.

Chamberlin Ranch Shoot 2008

I spent four days at Chamberlin Ranch camping in a tent. I learned how to make bamboo flutes from Sal. I know they work because he can play them. All I get is horrid hissing sounds, but hope springs eternal. I met lots of people who knew how to do lots of things like make bows and arrows, arrowheads, knives, herbal tea, leather goods, and beaded pouches. It was an amazing four days. Here are some of the photos.