This weekend was an exciting one for us here at the Woolen Rabbit. Not only did the Pats make the next round into the Superbowl, my daughter Ashley also made it into the final round of a local singing competition called Voice of the Valley. In fact, she found out that she moved into first place with a rendition of the Beatles, "Across the Universe".
The final competition is this Saturday night and I know she is struggling to find just the right song for her, so if you could send her some good vibes this week, I know she would really appreciate it.
It was a very full weekend here, but I did manage to squeeze in a few creative moments here and there.
Earlier this summer, I got a beautiful sewing machine that I finally sat down to get acquainted with.
My old sewing machine is one that I picked up when I was pregnant with my oldest daughter, almost 30 years ago. An old Kenmore, that did a nice zig zag stitch and a wonky buttonhole....nothing fancy, but so reliable that it still works fine even today.
I have really really wanted to get back to a little quilting though and wanted a machine that could do a little more than my trusty old Kenmore, so I spent a good part of the summer researching sewing machines, figuring this would probably be the last sewing machine I would ever get. I went for a few bells and whistles this time around.....now I need to learn how to use those bells and whistles...eek!
On my way home from Texas, I picked up this funky dog fabric to make the dogs some new snoods. Easy peasy sewing, but they keep the food out of the girls ears, which in turn helps to prevent any ear chewing. Cavaliers should have nice long ears, but getting those ears, seems to be a challenge here for some reason. Hopefully these will help. (don't they look cute?)
I had enough fabric left over to make a little lined knitting bag. This was a bit more of a challenge for me as it truly has been years since I have sewn, but just like anything else, it slowly came back to me as I sat behind the machine.
So, that is pretty much my weekend in a nutshell so to speak. A little singing, a little football, a little sewing and actually, I think I am on track with my knitting goals too.
A good weekend indeed..........
Another Aurora owner here (plus a 1530). Bernina makes great machines, don't they? You'll have so much fun getting to know yours! It is amazing how much sewing machines can do these days.
And good luck to your daughter! I like the sweater she's wearing in the photo!
Posted by: inglesidebelle | Friday, January 25, 2008 at 10:36 PM
Yay for Ashley! Yay for your Bernina too - I love mine!
Posted by: tiennie | Thursday, January 24, 2008 at 04:01 PM
How exciting for your daughter...and a proud moment for you. The dogs are so cute in their snoods. Great work with the sewing machine.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 10:17 AM
Are those pictures mislabeled, or are Cleo and Skyy twins?!?! So cute I can't stand it!!
Good luck to your daughter - who is like your twin!!! :)
Posted by: Tammy | Wednesday, January 23, 2008 at 12:06 AM
Your daughter looks so much like you! Good luck Ashley! And Pup, so cute it's scream-able. How do you stand it. I've been quilting a lot lately and a new machine would be fab but, all the bells and whistles have me stumped.
Posted by: Diane | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:54 PM
Yay, Ashley! Good vibes winging their way in support. :)
Have fun with the new sewing machine. Those pups are adorable with (and without, of course) the snoods.
Posted by: Chris | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:32 PM
w00t! for your daughter!!!! And that little puppy face is adorable.
Posted by: Norma | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 08:04 PM
HEY KIM -ment to say in my email congrads to ashley and all the best for her chance to win - so lucky to have a daughter with a fine singing voice
- your two girls [ ie pups] look cute - do they not mind? - but I do love to see their ears
pat j
Posted by: pat jarvis | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 07:33 PM
I was looking at machines last night at Portsmouth Fabric Company. Bernina just keeps coming up with stuff, it is unreal. I can't justify getting one, even with the BSR, just yet. Maybe next year when they start selling off the demos.
Go Ashley! Let me know what song she chooses. I wish I could come up and be there, and I would, but we are already going to be away. Bummer.
Posted by: Teresa C | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 06:44 PM
Your daughter is so pretty! You can tell she's loaded with talent. Good luck to her. Did you make her sweater? Cloe looks a little puzzled, but she'll get used to her ear napkins! She's so cute. Now, on to the big issue here, the Super Bowl. I have to tell you, Kim, that coming from Indiana (you see where this is going?), I am a HUGE Colts' fan!!! I won't hold it against you, that you're a Patriot's fan. As for me, I'm afraid I have to support Eli in this one!!
Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 05:09 PM
Hi Kim,
I love the snoods! Can you direct me to where I can purchase some please? Our dear little boy from you (Sam) constantly has his ears chewed short by Eli (5 yr. old), and right now Sam has "puppy" looking ears! It only happens when we go out for a few hours.....I need a remedy and I don't cage my dogs at all....Eli has now resorted to chewing his own ears since Sam's are so short! Thanks for any advice!
Posted by: Maureen | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 04:43 PM
your dogs are so clean and pretty!
good luck vibes are going out to ashley . . hope she finds a great song.
Posted by: anne | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 04:24 PM
We aren't talking about the Super Bowl in our house. Sore subject with you-know-who. :-)
What a hoot those snood pics are. lol. I keep saying I'm going to make some for Aggie but have yet to do it.
Congratulations to Ashley!! Wish we could make it up there for the performance this weekend!
Isn't it so rewarding to create something with the sewing machine? Love the little bag!
Posted by: Jean | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 04:17 PM
What a nice sewing job you did, and best wishes to Ashley! Congrats to her for making it this far!
Posted by: Rachel | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 04:04 PM
All of your girls look very cute. Good luck!
Posted by: Judy | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 02:41 PM
I would like to know what sweater your daughter is wearing....inquiring minds. Did you make it? It is really nice. Huge congrats to your daughter as well.
Posted by: Leah | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 02:03 PM
Much luck to Ashley! Winging vibes your way!
Posted by: Manise | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 02:00 PM
Congratulations to Ashley!! Sending good vibes her way for the next round!
The girls look so cute in their Snoods!
Posted by: Kirsten | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 01:16 PM
Congratulations to Ashley!!! Sending good vibes her way for the next round!
The "girls" look so cute in their snoods!
Posted by: Kirsten | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 01:13 PM
I love the cardigan your daughter is wearing. Is there a pattern for it? Good luck this coming weekend.
Posted by: Carol | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 12:05 PM
Congrats to your daughter! My youngest son is a singer, so I can relate. As for your sewing machine, ouch. I bought the same one in September and have not used it yet! One thing after another, then the holidays, and....well, it's embarrassing! Maybe this week....
Posted by: Marcia Cooke | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:47 AM
The snood is too much, particularly combined with that face!! I love that fabric, wish I could find something cute like that, need to make a new dog bed. The sewing machine sounds like something...makes my Viking look like antique!!! Good luck to Ashley, how exciting. I am sure whatever she picks it will be perfect. Was thinking of you as the Patriots won, too bad Green Bay didn't pull through, but the Super Bowl looks to be a good game.
Posted by: gina | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:39 AM
Every time I see your Cavs I want one!! Someday...
Good luck to your daughter!
Posted by: Karen | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:37 AM
How interesting! Do the dogs mind wearing those? Or are their expressions always that soulful? :-)
Posted by: Beth S. | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:06 AM
That does sound like a great weekend! Your dogs are so adorable.
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:04 AM
That face is so cute, but she looks a little like she wants her ears back;-) Nice work with the machine!
Good luck to Ashley!!
Posted by: margene | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 11:01 AM
Good luck to Ashley!! That's so exciting!
Posted by: Cara | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:39 AM
I bought a new Viking sewing machine in March, and we still haven't bonded. (I have been using my old Viking instead, which is 22 years old.) I've been making project bags with zippers, and I'm going to overcome my Fear of Zippers if it takes the rest of my life! Your drawstring bag is a good idea---did you use some kind of separate cinch for the cords to keep the bag from opening itself? Your dogs are precious---I hope you don't mind, but I have saved one of your pictures as a screen saver on my computer. In it, one of them has her muzzle stuck through a chain link fence, begging to be let out of her pen. I feel that way allot of the time here at work, so I can relate.
Posted by: Brenda | Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 10:36 AM