Studio Notes Part 2

Note One

I added three more solids to the mix

for my September class with Gwen Marston -

along with two bits of brights on black from the stash.

I can't be certain yet,

but other colors may also 

find their way into my stash

so I've cleared a small space on the shelf.

(just in case)

And, just for the record,

these are Moda Bella solids.

Note Two

I bought this little pressing iron years ago

and took it to one class.

When it came home,

it went into a drawer

where it has lived for a very long time.

Now it and a Steady Betty pressing mat

are set up beside my sewing machine.

This makes it easier to press seams as I work

instead of going too far before taking time 

to get up and use my beloved full size steam iron.

(I'll share the project that pushed me to do this tomorrow)

Note Three

Younger son requested a new cover for his 16" throw pillow.

(free form rail fence block from

Sujata Shah's book Cultural Fusions)

Here the finished cover is ready to be filled with the pillow form . . .

And here it is finished.

This pillow goes along with his Midtown Vibe quilt.

Note Four

Camp Sefton is open for business this week.

It is very, very difficult  to be in a bad mood

when Darcy is around.

She is such a happy dog

and she does love her small red Kong toy.

Omigosh, these are sooooo good!

Note Five

DH and I tried making

potato chips in the microwave

after chancing upon an online video.

Prepare potato slices 1/32nd inch thick

(we used our mandoline)

Toss these in a plastic bag

with 1 Tbsp. cooking oil

(we used canola)

Layer on a sheet of parchment paper

and microwave on high for 4-6 minutes

until slices begin to brown

(do pay attention so they don't overcook)

Remove from microwave,

sprinkle with seasoning of choice,

and devour!

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