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Category Archives: New Projects Okay, I realize it’s only the end of January and the rainy season has several months to go, but it’s been an odd winter here on Maui… we haven’t had much rain. It’s been chilly, and the clouds are out, but still, no rain. Add to this weird weather pattern a noticeable lack of trade-winds... 
February 1, 2012 - 6:35 pm
Perfect! Are you going to use the white blocks, too? I think I like them, too, for some reason — maybe the juxtaposition of the round sun and squares? 
January 31, 2012 - 8:48 am
Beautiful! 
January 31, 2012 - 8:46 am
Filtered sun – you nailed it! Can’t wait to see the finish!  In my efforts to clean up old projects around here, I’ve mounted on my machine an old quilt top that I got from goodness-knows-where. It’s old. Completely hand-pieced, I had my reservations about quilting it on my machine, but reality sunk in; if I didn’t “deal” with this now, it never would get dealt with.... by robin 4 comments 
January 24, 2012 - 3:11 pm
Kung hee fat choi to you and your family too! And happy teenhood to the chicks. It’s so funny how teen-like they actually are in their awkwardness. I’m loving half square triangles these days and your rescued quilt definitely appeals to me. You’re right, it will be a wonderful bed cover. Kudos to you for getting it done! My hubby had some of his family’s old film converted to DVD two years ago. It was definitely worth the effort and money. 
January 24, 2012 - 12:42 pm
We used this: http://www.brookstone.com/instant-slide-and-negative-scanner-iconvert?bkiid=SubCategory_Electronics_Printers___Scanners_Photo___Negative_Scanners|SubCategoryWidget|649236p&catId=L3_Scanners|L2_PrintScan|L1_Electronics I don’t have anything else to compare it to. It worked fine for us and the cost was something we were willing to assume. I’m sure you can find a cheeper one on e-bay… we’ll be selling ours there soon! 
January 24, 2012 - 12:35 pm
that quilt is coming to life with your quilting! now about the slides. can I ask how you converted them to digital? we have a similar situation and can’t stand the thought that the slides might eventually be lost. 
January 24, 2012 - 9:48 am
The half-finished quilting looks terrific! I picked up an old triangle piece not unlike yours. It had some japanese fabrics in it too. To die for, the whole thing. It had been tied with wool ties, I assume not by the original maker. I took those out and gave that quilt top several lives.  I’m about to tell you about a gift I’m making for my daughter for Christmas. I’m fairly certain I can keep this one a secret… oh, she will be thrilled. Now Shelby is our third child and like other third-borns that I know, she sometimes gets a little less than what the other two get.... by robin 5 comments
December 15, 2011 - 2:20 pm
This is going to be great and I’m sure she’ll LOVE it! 
December 9, 2011 - 1:58 am
very very very cool gift! 
December 8, 2011 - 6:23 pm
What a special, and unique gift that all your children are fortunate to have. You’re a good mamma!!
December 8, 2011 - 5:30 pm
It’s gonna be wonderful! 
December 8, 2011 - 3:11 pm
it is lovely  Around here there is a bumper sticker which says “THANK GOD FOR HANA!” It’s true… Hana is a very special place. I am happy to report that as of 9 am this morning, we are officially land owners in Hana! For years now Jamey and I have wanted a get-away. We’ve looked all over these... by robin 4 comments 
July 1, 2011 - 8:19 pm
Congratulations! Not only are you building a home, but you are building memories that will be cherished by your children. I look forward to progress reports. 
June 30, 2011 - 5:35 am
Lucky you! I love Hana and the drive there is magical. 
June 30, 2011 - 1:49 am
Congratulations! What an exciting adventure for your family!
June 29, 2011 - 8:09 pm
Congratulations! That is so exciting, and I know we’ll all love seeing more of this adventure as it unfolds.  I’m still on my berry kick! Every day I’ve got to have some! Fortunately for us there is a local farm that grows strawberries, but the blackberries have traveled farther in their young lives that I’ve traveled all year! I’ve never even been to Mexico! Soon, very soon, they will be replace by mulberries from... by robin 4 comments
April 26, 2011 - 1:56 pm
Neat experiments. I applaud your desire to try it all!
April 25, 2011 - 2:25 pm
Yes, yes, yes!! Thank you so much Carol for your insight! Now you can see why I’m coming to see you next week:) I’ll be talking more about your class… much more… so thanks again for offering some clarity here. -Robin 
April 25, 2011 - 2:17 pm
Such beautiful eggs! I love the visual textures…. I want to mention that Sabracron dyes have larger molecules, not larger granules of powder. They are still a fine powder and you must still use a dust mask when you mix them into water. Because of the larger molecules, they are not quite as reactive as Procion MX dyes, and need higher temperatures to react. The dyer you refer to developed an allergy to MX dyes because she was careless and did not use a mask in the first years of her dyeing. She did develop an allergy, and needed to switch to a different dye for which she had not developed sensitivity. You can bet that she always wears her dust mask when mixing dye powder now! Also, please do not equate a respiratory allergy to toxicity. Millions of people have respiratory allergies to a huge variety of natural plants and pollens. Some of these plants are toxic; some are not. Fiber reactive dyes have very low toxicity, however some people do develop allergies with repeated exposure to the dye powders. I also want to mention that a dust mask should be worn when mixing natural dye extracts (which are powders) into concentrate. Human lungs need protection from any fine powder. Education about the dyes–and paints too–is the key! Hmmm, guess I need to step off my soap box and go dye an egg!
April 25, 2011 - 11:26 am
They are beautiful. By the way, there is a Bob’s Red Mill Store just up the road from us. A great place to go for breakfast! |
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