tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64215357944883327232024-03-05T17:47:22.421-08:00Civic StitchingsMy blog about my little adventures in crafting, politicking, farming, and every little thing at our new home in Central CA!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216503049216542323noreply@blogger.comBlogger211125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421535794488332723.post-72230109128249579772016-11-02T19:06:00.000-07:002016-11-02T19:06:38.204-07:00We've moved!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I know, I know....we have not blogged in waaaay too long. But good news! We have moved! Not only are we are now in our new home/location in Eastern Ohio, and we are integrating our blog with our new website! So, if you were reading/following us here, we will soon be moving all our content over to our <a href="http://www.fibertonacres.com/post/61128044909?from_dashboard=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.etsy.com%2Fyour%2Fshops%2Fme%2Fpattern%2Fblog" target="_blank">new blog here.</a> </div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216503049216542323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421535794488332723.post-57023969347636858112015-04-19T13:10:00.001-07:002015-04-19T13:11:35.534-07:00Guess what? We have a new biz and a new blog!Hi all! So, so very sorry for being away for so very long! But I have big news! Hubby and I have begun our new adventure into self employment! We would happily like to introduce you all to <a href="http://fibertonacres.com/" target="_blank">Fiberton Acres Ranch and Manor!</a><br />
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"Our beautiful, dry dry dry ranch is ten miles north and east of San Miguel, California. We are on the east edge (Diablo Range) of the southern Coast Ranges, in the Paso Robles area of California wine country. We cherish our landscapes, with Coast Live and Blue Oaks, Foothill Pines, Junipers, Chaparral, and grasslands. We raise sheep, llamas, turkeys, and chickens and specialize in heritage breeds of sheep: Navajo-Churro and the very rare Santa Cruz Island."</div>
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It was so much fun working on their site and learning more. And it was neat to find other folks that are interested in fiber animals and fiber processing like us! I hope you will check out their site, <a href="http://blueoakcanyonranch.com/" target="_blank">Blue Oak Canyon Ranch</a>, and click on their shop to see the great fleeces and processed wool they have. (I think I may have to get some for us to spin!)</div>
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Life is interesting. Things don't always go as planned, but how boring would it be if it did? When we moved to our new home in Central CA, I thought that maybe I'd work, but maybe I would just run our little farm. Well, the farm hasn't quite happened. We are lucky to have a beautiful spot to park our little RV home, with rolling hills and wonderful weather....</div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Start with your 2 yards of
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will be the body of the skirt, and the smaller the waistband.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Start with measuring 7 inches
into the fabric.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Mark (easiest to do
with chalk but could also use masking tape or marker that won’t bleed.)<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Cut the 7 inch strip off.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This strip will make a 3 inch (or so)
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gather will sit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wanted this to be a
nice high waist, so I measured at the smallest part of my waist.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">So you should now have a
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wide hemline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now you can hit the ol’
sewing machine.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Stitch</b> the hem close to the top of the hemline.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Optional: Do a second top
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now fold the skirt body in
half with right-sides together and pin.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Make a mark 9 inches from the top of the skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This will be left unstitched foor the
zipper.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Stitch at 5/8 inch seam
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now we can put in the
zipper!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The easiest way to do a zipper
that I have found is like this…<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">First fold your waistband in
half and mark the halfway point.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Open
back up, keeping that mark.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It should be
just about 3 inches or so. Now <b>baste</b>
opening at the back of skirt (that 9 inches you marked off) through waist
gathering up to that 3 inch mark.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now pin the zipper down to
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now attach your zipper foot
and stitch (if you don’t have one, just get as close as you can to the seam,
but go slow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It might be a little wonky,
but I assure you, you are the only one who will notice.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Press under ½ inch on the raw
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now fold the waistband in
half and press and pin in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>You will
want the ½ inch that you just pressed under to cover the raw edges of the
gathered waistband seam allowance so you have a clean edge.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Then <b>stitch</b> close to the
seam, and continue all the way around the band, catching the zipper and
creating a clean, top stitched edge all the way around.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">You have just completed the
main part of the skirt!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yay!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Just one last finishing touch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A bow.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">To make the bow, you will
need to cut out a piece from your 7 inch remaining strip. Leave it at 7 inches
wide and cut 25 inches long.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Then fold in half hamburger
style with the right sides together.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Stitch up the 2 long edges to make a little pillowcase looking
block.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Turn it right side out, and
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Then press ½ under on the
open seam to create a clean edge.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Hand
stitch</b> this closed with an invisible stitch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Not sure how to do that?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Check
out this great tutorial at Positively Splendid </span><a href="http://www.positivelysplendid.com/2013/02/sew-a-pillow-closed-by-hand-blind-ladder-stitch.html"><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">here</span></a><span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Next we will cut a smaller
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Turn this little guy right
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now wrap the little strip
around the block you made to create a bow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Turn under the small strip’s raw edges and pin in place.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><b>Hand sew</b> it into place.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now you have the big,
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Finally, we need to secure it
to the back of the skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>To do this,
center onto the back, and hand tack the left side onto the skirt, catching only
the back layer so you don’t see the stitching from the front.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Make sure to secure as well as you can so it
won’t rip off.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">On the other side of the bow,
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<span style="font-size: 14.0pt;">Now try on your skirt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>If yours behaves like mine, the waist was a
little looser at the top.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So I placed
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">I did it! It is from</span><a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/Books/Modern_Top-Down_Knitting__D31464.html" style="background-color: white; color: #8c8c8c; font-family: 'Coming Soon'; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank"> Modern Top Down Knitting</a>, and I love how it came out. I didn't take as many pics as I should have of the process, but I recently wore it out to the big Farmer's Market in San Luis Obispo and got lots of great compliments.</div>
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And now I want to make more! It was actually a first in many areas, first dress I have knit, first piece this large really, first top down piece and first smocking. Yet, it was very well explained and not a hard project. I loved not having to do any seam work because of the top down knitting. I definitely recommend trying this one.</div>
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But before I can more for me, I promised that I would make the hubby a new knit vest. This will be my first intarsia piece, so I am excited about that! (Just knocking out all the firsts this year with my knitting!)</div>
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As many of you know, we have been working toward getting our own homestead in which to raise fiber animals, such as sheep and goats. We were not sure what we thought of alpacas, but recently were invited to an alpaca shearing. Kaitlin and I had the day off, so off we went to check it out. </div>
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We were immediately put to work - Kaitlin helped with the fiber collection and cleaning in between shearing, and I helped handle ropes. It was not only interesting to work with the animals, but to see how the animals are sheared, how best to shear for good fiber, and how they were handled and kept. Plus the shearers were very cool guys that have traveled all over the country (and world) shearing alpacas, so there were many stories to hear and much to learn from them.</div>
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They are laid down and with a pulley system, we made their legs taught so they couldn't hurt themselves while getting sheared.</div>
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Then on Monday, since it was Memorial Day, Ric and Kaitlin had the day off, so they joined me (after they slept in) at our final shearing. We did 38 alpacas and 1 llama. We had a lot of fun, got to enjoy great company and food, and got some fiber for Kaitlin to spin. </div>
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We can't wait for next year's shearing to roll around to see our new friends, get more fiber and have just an all around random yet good time! Stay tuned for more on what we make from the llama and alpaca fiber we got, too!</div>
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We are still getting used to the dramatic difference in climate from Eugene, Oregon to San Miguel/Paso Robles, Cali. And so far we are really enjoying it. There have been a few really warm days already, which is new, but we have been dealing with it well. For example, my hubby found a great way to cool off with his 'redneck' pool/hot tub. It has been cracking us up, but has also come in handy.</div>
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Overall, we are loving the change. We need rain here badly (or should say needed, as it is now past rainy season here), but we are making the most of it, and loving getting to be outdoors so often. Dinners are outside, relaxing in the tub or hammock outside, or even my 'mobile office' that I set up outside....</div>
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<o:p> </o:p>It has been a bit longer (ok...waaay longer....) than I had planned since I last
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And, of course, I am always crafting!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We needed new curtains to replace the blinds
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My first knitted dress!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216503049216542323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421535794488332723.post-38450588055377203412014-02-25T14:29:00.000-08:002014-02-25T14:29:53.985-08:00Little things that make me smile...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Thought I would share with you a few of the little things that have made me smile lately...</div>
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Fun colors on my cast iron. I made up these little handle covers for my cast iron to protect the fingers. And to look adorable.</div>
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Baby goats! Two of the resident goats at the ranch had themselves some babies. I can't wait until we have our own goats that have babies!</div>
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Exploring the area. With a little bit of rain (and hopefully a little more this weekend) we have just a little touch of green here. And it makes for pretty exploring in the sun. (I am currently wearing a skirt and no shoes. I am loving it!)</div>
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My mom and I down by a naturally occurring spring bed.</div>
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Making fun things from things discarded. I realized that with my hubby working at a little fabric store, they get rid of a lot of cardboard. I have begun creating little shelves and stuff from the cardboard bolts and having so much fun with it!</div>
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And finally, seeing the cute little creations that<a href="http://etsy.com/shop/rocketpackcrafts" target="_blank"> Rocketpack Crafts</a> come up with! How cute are these bows?</div>
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Little fun things that have made me smile. :) Hope they make you smile, too!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">After way too long, I am excited to share with you all a new tutorial! This time, I will be showing how to make yourself a wall pocket organizer that will look something like this when you are all done! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Let's get started! <span style="font-size: large;"><b>First,</b></span> you will need to measure the space that you want to have the wall pocket occupy. The area I wanted was in the bathroom, so it was a very small space. I decided I wanted mine to be 25 inches tall and 8 inches wide.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And you will need some fabric. I found some adorable fabric at Birch Fabric, which is also known as <a href="http://fabricworm.com/">fabricworm.com</a>. Such adorable stuff! I am using the flowers as the back piece and the polka dots are the pockets. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Example</b></i> - I wanted mine to be 25 inches tall, so I cut this piece to be 26 inches for 1/2 in seam allowance on all sides. Then I wanted it to be 8 inches wide, so I cut it at 9 inches.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Decide the number of pockets you want and how tall and wide you want them. Then use the following equation to cut them out:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><i><b>Example</b>:</i> I wanted my finished pockets to be 7 inches wide (leaving 1/2 in margin on either side of them) so I cut them at 8 inches and I wanted them to be 6 inches tall so I cut them at 7 & 1/2in so I have enough to fold over for the finished top opening part of the pocket</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next you will want to mark the seam allowances on 3 of the pocket sides, including the 2 sides and the bottom and press under like this...</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">And then you will do that one more time to create a finished edge for the top of your pockets.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Next, take one of the back main panels, and evenly pin your pockets to it. As you might remember, I wanted mine to sit with a 1/2in margin on the sides. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">(This image shows that I have spaced it 1 inch from the edge of the fabric which equals 1/2in seam allowance plus my 1/2in margin.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Now that you have pinned the pockets, you will sew them on. I chose a contrasting thread color, because it was easier to show, but also adorable!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So load up your thread and start sewing at one upper pocket edge. You will sew around the 1 side, across the bottom and then finish on the other side. The top will be left unfinished. (<i>NOTE - I chose to not top stitch the top of the pocket, but if you would like to, you would do this before pinning the pockets on.)</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will lay then on the right side of your project at the top, loops down toward the pockets and raw edges overlapping the top like this....</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: inherit;">(<b>Note</b> - I would suggest the loops be closer to the sides of the project. While I love how mine came out, when I make more, I think it will hang nicer if I had them closer to 3/4in in from the edge, rather than the 2in I have here.)</span></i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will now want to lay the final back panel piece of fabric right sides together with the pockets like this and start with pinning your ribbon or lace loops by going through all thicknesses of fabric and ribbon.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You will now sew this like a pillowcase. Starting about 2in away from on of the edges at the bottom, sew around the project until you reach the loops of ribbon, where you will make sure to backstitch several time over the ribbon to create a strong seam. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Continue in this manner until you reach about 2 in from the side on the bottom of the project, backstitch and cut the thread. You should have an unfinished hole on the bottom of the project for turning that looks like this....</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Yay! Almost there! Turn your project right side out now and use something to pull the corners out. I use a pin and carefully pull on the corners, but you could also insert something inside to press them out.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216503049216542323noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421535794488332723.post-50930849525422557512014-01-29T17:27:00.000-08:002014-01-29T17:27:09.929-08:002014 and A New Manifesto...<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is finally done. And I am pretty pleased with it. <span style="font-size: large;">Here is my 2014 Manifesto.</span> As you may know if you have followed my blog, several years ago I found a post by a fellow blogger on their own manifesto (<a href="http://civicstitchings.blogspot.com/2012/01/2012-manifesto.html" target="_blank">post with links here</a>) and I thought it was a grand idea for making resolutions and seeing them all the time to remind myself of what I wanted to accomplish.</div>
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Last year I took a pic of the one that I printed and hung...</div>
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I feel like I did ok...I did run the half marathon, I did more gardening and made more food at home. I sort of rode my bike more...and did grow the blog some. We explored when we could, and while we did not buy a farm yet, we are well on our way with our move to Central CA.</div>
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This year, I feel like I have great goals and resolutions. Things I can really work toward and are important to me. Or reminders to slow down and check out something new. </div>
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Just before the holidays, Ric, Kaitlin and I set out to sell
our crafty wares at a couple of the local fairs and markets here in the
area.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>First we set out to the Saturday
Farmers and Crafters Market in nearby Paso Robles.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Held every weekend, year round (unless really
increment weather…like rain…haha!) this little market is very sweet and a lot
of fun to be involved with.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>While it was
chilly, it was sunny and bright.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><br />
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After closing that table up around 1:30pm, we drove out to
our little town of San Miguel to set up for the Christmas Electric Lights
Parade and Craft Faire.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a great
showing of all the folks in town and a great opportunity to meet some of the
people who reside here.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had a lot of
fun chatting with the kids that just loved <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/rocketpackcrafts" target="_blank">Rocket Pack Crafts</a> and showing off
upcycled goods from my side, <a href="http://etsy.com/shop/23point4degreetilt" target="_blank">23 point 4 degree tilt.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></a><o:p></o:p></div>
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The little parade held after dark was just adorable!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We had so much fun seeing all the cars in the
parade lit up, Santa on the fire truck, and the mariachi dancers of all ages
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We have since decided to continue doing the Saturday Market
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selling our goods.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We have been working on
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06216503049216542323noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6421535794488332723.post-49189106913412670182014-01-02T14:47:00.000-08:002014-01-02T22:14:53.869-08:00Making our little RV a Home<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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After we arrived, we had worked hard to make our little RV
“Oliver” a home for us. First was to
find a kitchen table that would fit in our space but that we could move to
clean, etc. After much searching, we
decided that we could not find something just right. So we decided to make ourselves one. We needed materials, so we took the pallets
from our solar panel and decided to make it into a our new little table.</div>
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After disassembling the pallet, we began to create our new table…<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ric and Kaitlin working on the table…<o:p></o:p></div>
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It’s coming together!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Final touches…Ric used a torch to create burns in the
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viola!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I just love it!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It fits perfectly and looks great!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Next was to create some slipcovers for the furniture that
existed in the RV.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We put some cute
fabric to use and made slip covers for the dinette and the pull-out couch.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We used the same fabric that we used on the
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(Ok, totally looks messy here, but I assure you this is pretty organized for this tiny space! Check out my cute little slip cover to the right on the little dinettes with the little pockets.)</div>
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Added a cute little chandelier (found this on sale and made
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It is a little messy still, but that may just be part in
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More soon on our crafting exploits in Paso Robles and in San
Miguel!<o:p></o:p></div>
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Ash<o:p></o:p></div>
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There are some big changes headed down the pipeline. I have made Eugene, OR my happy little home for over 10 years now, and it has treated me rather well. I have learned a lot, met wonderful people, loved the natural environment here and had the opportunity to work in a field I am passionate about. But change is good, and it is time for brand new adventures. So, my hubby, my friend, and I, along with all our animals, are downsizing dramatically to fit into our new-to-us 1986 Winnebago and traveling down to our new home in Central California to try our hand at raising some animals and farming a little. It is scary, but also so very exciting!</div>
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I will make sure to share with you all the transformations of our little Winny (we have named it Oliver) as we get it all spiffied up and ready to live in. (Have you heard of glamping? Because if not, look that up! Or here, check out <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/23point4degree/tiny-house-dreaming/" target="_blank">my pinterest board</a> on ideas for my tiny house renovations! Or check out <a href="http://civicstitchings.blogspot.com/2013/01/feature-fridaysthe-pearl.html" target="_blank">this earlier post of another blogger</a> and her adventures in glamping!)</div>
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Wow....I just looked at the last time I actually blogged...it has been WAY too long! I big reason for this was that I was helping friends and family get ready for weddings. There were 3 weddings in a one month period, 2 of which I helped with, and one of which was my little sister! </div>
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First wedding I assisted by sewing a corset for my friend who was a bridesmaid here. <span style="text-align: center;">The bride and groom had a sweet wedding with a steampunk theme to it. </span></div>
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It was great to see and catch up with some of the family whom I had not seen for years (way, way too long). The ceremony was held at a vineyard and the reception was conveniently located just up the road at the bride's grandmother's house. (And grandma was so very cool! We enjoyed chatting with her about times she rode a Harley!) It was very nice.</div>
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Man...I have been so busy! Not just work this time...also fun summertime activities! But, it has definitely taken a toll on my blogging. Sorry all my wonderful followers!</div>
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First...I have baking a TON of delicious bread in my new, gorgeous dutch oven! Best investment ever! </div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I have definitely been enjoying doing Feature Fridays (even if I am late on occasion....), but today I thought that it would be fun to look back at a few of the blogs that I featured early on in the Feature Fridays and see what they have been up to lately! Today I want to check back in with one of the first blogs I featured -<a href="http://sneezydetour.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> <span style="font-size: large;">Sneezy Detour</span></a><span style="font-size: large;">!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So, what has Sneezy Detour been up to? You may remember back from <a href="http://civicstitchings.blogspot.com/2012/06/friday-feature-sneezy-detour.html#comment-form" target="_blank">my first post on this great blog,</a> that this blog's<span style="background-color: white; color: #434343; line-height: 21px; text-align: center;"> tagline is "Embracing high pollen-count in Eugene, OR", and it seems quite timely, as June is when the pollen count in Eugene get's just outrageous. Grass seed is blooming all over the place and just hanging out in the valley.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One day in Eugene, all these utility boxes were suddently painted pink (kind of pepto pink). A few days later, messages started showing up on them. I agree with Tracy, this is definitely one of my favorite corners in Eugene, too. I always imagine back to a time when huge trees as big as the building sat, shading some ducks.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It is long overdue that I return to my blogging, especially Feature Fridays! Today I am excited to share with you a blog who I discovered through my hours (and hours) on Pinterest. (I am still unsure if Pinterest is the best thing to come along....or the worst! I am on it way too much!) But I digress. <span style="font-size: large;">This fun knitting blog is called <b><a href="http://blog.nobleknits.com/" target="_blank">Noble Knits.</a></b> </span> I love their welcome message to their page, in particular this quote:</span></div>
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Just wanted to let you all know I am still around, but have been caught up in work. First we had our big annual fundraiser with over 1,100 people (whew!)....</div>
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The last couple of weeks at work have kicked my behind. (Oops! I missed last week's Feature Friday!) But I have been doing small projects whenever a spare moment came up.</div>
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I also just got some new cast iron cookware, which I am seriously loving. No going back for me! But the handles get pretty hot, so I crocheted us a few handle covers out of cotton....</div>
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Man...sometimes I am so bad! I have no good excuse for being late on this Feature Friday, but good news is that I am finally doing it! And I am feeling this week like being a super self sufficient backyard homesteader, so thus why I have chosen to feature<a href="http://backyardhomesteadadventure.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Fresh From Home - Adventures in Backyard Homesteading!</a></div>
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So of course I had to see what else was going on at this blog. And if you are into the homesteading where you are sort of mentality at all, you will enjoy this website. She has lots of great tutorials and tips on growing stuff....<a href="http://backyardhomesteadadventure.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-and-health-benefits-of-sprouting.html" target="_blank">like this post on sprouts...</a></div>
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There is something about the old way that food looked like art. I think about reading Little House on the Prairie and how they would use a strawberry butter mold to make the butter look nice. A kind of pride in the food. I think I must try this out.</div>
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And then of course she has some great posts on her chickens. I was especially interested in this post about her bunny living with her chickens! We have had a bunny, definitely a tame house pet, that must have gotten loose and has come to hang out in the yard. Maybe it stays with the chickens sometimes...hehe...</div>
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I am loving the pom pom craze right now. I have decided to make my own pom pom rug for my future travel trailer. It has a bright orange vintage oven in it, which made me want a fun, squishy rug that is also super colorful. Here is what I have so far....</div>
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Pom poms are such a great stash buster. I have decided that I must finish all unfinished yarncrafting projects before moving on to a new one, and that I can not buy yarn unless there is a planned project and I don't have suitable yarn in the stash. I am happy to say that I just finished a VERY old UFO (un-finished object...hehe) and that got me caught up. (Pics to come soon.) Now I need to use up all my yarn so I can buy more! :)</div>
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What projects are you working on? Here are some other pom pom projects that I have recently come across and just loved....</div>
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And after checking out her blog more, I found that not only does she love vintage materials, she just plain has a great blog! She makes wonderful creations from the vintage materials she finds, she likes to craft in other ways and share them, and she loves to thrift! I love some of the finds <a href="http://naughtyshorts.blogspot.com/2013/01/granny-hangers-and-other-stuff-oppy.html?m=0" target="_blank">in this particular haul that she shared....</a></div>
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So neat!</div>
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And I can't say it enough....just seeing the great fabrics that she finds and sells or creates dresses from is so fun. Her whole blog makes me want to go out and scour the thrift stores for some fun fabrics and neat finds. I think I need a shelf like she has above!</div>
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And look that<a href="http://naughtyshorts.blogspot.com/2013/01/around-here.html?m=0" target="_blank"> this stash!</a></div>
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So go on over to Naughty Shorts and peruse the gorgeous fabrics, wonderful dresses, great photography and awesome thrift finds! Make sure to say hello while you are there!</div>
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Happy belated Friday!</div>
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