Finished putting the new flooring in the living room. Doing some ruler work on the Moxie. I may or may not have accidentally ran a needle though my finger tonight too. I’ve been sewing since I was in kindergarten and let me tell you, there is a first time for everything! 

Quilted cotton.

New flooring.

Squirrel nutkins broke the feeder.

 

Made some hats to match yesterday’s scarf. 150 rows per hat is just about perfect for this weight of yarn, Also installed new flooring in another bedroom and hallway today.

Knitted hats, heathered tweed polyester blend.

New flooring.

Dawn.

 

It’s been a hot minute since I’ve knitted a scarf but honestly I really enjoy making them. I’ve never made one for myself and I thought this green color was charming, so this 340 row scarf is all mine. 

Knitted scarf, heathered tweed polyester blend.

Larchy goodness.

 

Taking care of my civic responsibilities… JURY DUTY! Also, the neighborhood moose does not like having his breakfast of tree branches disturbed and seemed a little grumpy, so we turned around on our walk this morning.

Graphite on paper.

Walk blocked by a loose moose.

Made a quick sketch. Installed some flooring at a rental property. And… wait for it… saw the most wonderful display of auroras from our deck. They were SO amazing!

Graphite on paper.

New flooring.

Northern nights!

 

Thinking about trees today and doodling. It’s been a rainy week and I’m ready from some better weather. 

Graphite on paper.

Colorful tree tops.

 

Here kitty kitty…

Graphite on paper.

Misty mountains.

 

It is always amazing how hilarious animals are at the feeder.

Graphite on paper.

The great bird squirrel stand off.

 

After two trips into the city (5 hours! groan!) to pick up missing parts the quilt shop forgot to include, the Moxie XL, the loft frame, the bobbin winder and the light bar have been all assembled. Since it’s been such a hassle with the dealer, I thought an immediate test was in order. So without further ado, may I present the first item I have ever quilted on the long arm. The machine worked beautifully and it was so much fun to use. There is a whole new skill set to learn here which is exciting. All in all, I think I did alright for the first time. 

Quilted cotton, unbound.

The first item on the racks.

Fall waterways.

Happy Halloween!

Graphite on paper.

Spooky sunrise!

Keeping busy today while waiting for the quilt dealer to open. Plus, our sunrises never, ever get old.

Laser engraving on slate.

Laser engraving on slate.

Beacon sunrises.

Dawn.

 

I put together the HQ Loft Frame this morning. I’m very mechanical inclined and love doing things like this, but I got to say there were a few moments where I was a bit miffed at whoever wrote the directions. You know, like when I was unscrewing and re-screwing a part for the sixth time. Ugh. It also did not help that mid assembly I realized the dealer forgot to give me a very main component, so I can’t actually complete the build today. They are, of course, closed today. For now, it remains a pretty & expensive non functional room ornament. 

HQ Moxie XL & Loft Frame.

HQ Moxie XL & Loft Frame.

Sunrise.

 

Nothing says Saturday night fun like building a 14’ light bar!

Light bar.

Dawn.