I had a really aggravating Sunday. Nathan and I finally got around to putting the wall sconces up in our bedroom. Had them wired in, ready to go, all they needed were light bulbs and their globes. We got the first one on, no problem, but the second one is NOWHERE to be found. I have this sinking feeling I sent it to Goodwill. Then, I was doing laundry this weekend. I have to admit, I let it stack up. Like, two weeks worth of stack up. We have an Electrolux front-load washer and dryer, and I love them. You can cram them full of laundry, and they do great. So I crammed a queen-size mattress pad in, put in the soap, and went on my merry way. Until about fifteen minutes later when Nathan noticed there was foam coming out of the washer. If you guessed that I forgot to buy high-efficiency detergent, you would be correct. So we had a sopping wet, overly foamed mattress pad, and a foamy, leaky washer. We got that all worked out, and I took the mattress pad down to the laundromat to finish washing it, since I didn’t think it would be the best idea to stick it back in the wash. Do you have any idea how much it costs to do laundry at the laundromat? It cost me $4 to wash, and only wash, that silly mattress pad! I didn’t have enough money on me, I thought my $3 would be ample to wash and dry my mattress pad. How naive! I had to borrow a dollar from some random college girls (borrow being the key word… I paid them back and gave them the detergent that caused me all the problems in the first place). Anyhoo, it was quite a day, let me tell you.
I also got some sewing done and set up a few more of my sewing supplies in my sewing room. Clicking on the patterns will take you to their reviews.
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- Ready to wear these skiing next week!
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- Really comfy sleep shorts!
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- Notions Rack
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- Vintage Sewing Notions… the buttons are my favorite!
Last thing, today I went by The Etcetera Shop (thrift store) while I was waiting for Buddy to get finished at the groomers. I had to browse through their patterns (of course!). I found a couple that I brought home with me, but the funniest/meanest one by far was a Simplicity pattern from 1968. It’s a children’s pattern for a “Girls’ and Chubbies’ Jiffy Dress in Two Lengths.” Ouch! Let’s not sugar coat anything here!
Hi Erin! I found you through Pattern Review. Are you in Liberal? I just read where you went to The Etcetera Shop. That’s my favorite place here! That would be so cool if you lived here, too!
I wish! I’m in Hutch… I’m sad we don’t live in the same place! It would be so nice to have a sewing friend in town.
I’m going to add you to my favorites, and keep up with what you’re doing. That way, if you ever happen through Hutch, or come to Wichita, maybe we can have lunch or something and compare notes!
I guess I didn’t think there might be other EtCetera Shops! Well, poo! I was hoping you were here, too. I’m in the same boat as I can’t seem to find anyone who sews around here either! Lots of quilters but I don’t quilt. I’ve added you to my faves also and we do get to Hutch on occasion. We love the Cosmosphere! My parents live in Pratt which is about an hour away. It would be awesome to meet up and talk “shop”!
LOL! I thought the same thing! I went to college in Weatherford, OK, and they have an Etcetera Shop. I thought that was the only one. Imagine my shock when I moved to Hutch, and lo and behold, there’s another! And Liberal, too! I checked out your blog, please say you’re entering the lingerie contest on Pattern Review! You’ve made some really pretty things!
I did enter! I haven’t made anything for it yet. I had some custom work to do first. I need to get busy!