Thursday, April 20, 2017

Fabric Karma

Doc needed black embroidery thread, I needed serger white, and the one and only fabric store in our area finally offered boy prints small enough for underwear!  It's a challenge to find suitable prints for Gregor and Michael Tonner!

I always take all coupons, my teaching discount card, and buy as frugally as possible.  Invariably, I get "cheated" via incorrect measuring (human error but no, 17" is NOT a half yard!! with doll clothes, one inch of fabric is important!) yet being charged the amount I requested.  Often, the cashier will use a 40% coupon rather than the 50%, and worse, will not use the coupon at all because................ some nonsense!  I just have to accept it; they are the only game in town.

Today, the store had just received cute knits suitable for boy dolls!  I bought enough to last me through the Christmas season.  The cashier took a long time, had to restart, did not use my teacher discount card until I reminded her TWICE! Two separate times!!  I can just hear 3 year old Natasha saying, "seriously??" She told me the total, which I thought seemed too low but I don't question or challenge those workers.  They are stressed!!

When I returned home and looked at my receipt, I was correct.  The total should have been higher.  I was not charged for some of the fabric!  Doc would call this "karma" because I don't complain about all the other errors and today, the "error" was in my favor!!!  Thank you, stressed worker!

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Gifts from the Dentist

My dentist and hygienist are AWESOME!  I'll return Friday for tooth #19; the old crown is no longer holding.

Tuesday, April 18, 2017

Working

 This was sewing class for beginners; he had this machine for ten years but never had the nerve to connect the embroidery unit nor sew seams.  Voila! He and his wife are hooked!!!
 These ladies are on their way to becoming expert at sewing garments.
 Sasha's 3 dozen, and Marley's one dozen are done.
Today I'm cutting out and sewing four dozen panties for the 7.5 inch Riley Kish.  I've done business with this buyer since 2005!!!

Monday, April 17, 2017

Back to Routines

 This was yesterday's dinner; it was delicious!!
 I received an 8 dozen panty order on April 6th and am making great progress today.
 Yes, the mountains call me too!! Yes, I knit every day!!!
 The greenbelt is luscious, has hyacinth along the water, and a family of ducks.  
 It was 47 but sunny and no wind so was a great walk.  Everything is growing!

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Beautiful Easter Sunday

 The chokeberry tree is blooming!
 Lilacs are starting to open completely.
 Cherie sent hand made soaps; hypoallergenic too so I'm waiting for reports on the granddaughter's usage.
The day went quickly.  A nice parishioner at the 7:00 Am Mass blocked traffic for me so I could back out and leave the parking lot safely!  The music ministry was gorgeous and done by talented young adults.

Saturday, April 15, 2017

Front Gardens in Mid-April



 Doc mowed for the first time this year,  He has not applied Scott's Weed and Feed yet; regardless, the lawn is gorgeous!
Everything is starting to grow nicely.

Mentos, Park with John Jeffrey