Not much stitching happening here lately. I've been started on 3 new medications in the past month and the side effects are dragging me down...but have still managed to do a little.
First up...long hair. I have found with hair this long, I can't get away with a shampoo, cut and style for less than $60 anymore. That just isn't in the budget, so I started watching videos online of how to cut your own hair. I was ready for some layers and a shorter length, which is what happens when you comb it all forward, put it in hair ties, and cut.
I tried to do it by myself, but when I sat down and combed it all forward, it was nearly to the floor. My arms weren't long enough LOL so I decided to wait until dear De could help me, and she was happy to.
It took awhile to comb it all forward, then it had to be wet down.
I placed a hair tie at the hairline and a second one that could be slid down to the cutting point.
Here is the after picture. De cut off 17 inches. Wow. Now that I am feeling a bit more brave, I think another cut will be happening soon. I am loving the layers in the front. Thank you , De!
Boy 6 was with me for two weeks. He was lovely to have around while his puppy raising family was away on holidays.
Like the others, he loved to carry the teddy bear around and bring it to me.
On weekdays, he was collected by his trainer to go to work all day. Here he has spotted the van and he is watching her come to the door to collect him.
Boy7 will be coming on Friday and will be staying with me for 3 weekends. I think I have seen him from a distance (waiting in the van) and I am pretty sure he is a Golden. Will find out soon!
These are my blocks for one colourway for A4A quiltalong, Block 3. They just need sashing.
These are Block 3 Batik version, still need to be sewn in SQST (split quarter square triangles).
I cut out a bag, lining, and pockets from my favourite pattern. No sewing yet though.
I traced 6 stitcheries (all by Michelle Ridgway). The first is an "M" for an upcoming swap.
They are SO sweet, just love them. Hope to feel well enough to start stitching them soon.
xx debbie
Hello Debbie, I've not popped in here for a while, and look what I see! Wow, you are very brave to take that length off your hair - and you still have SO MUCH left!!
ReplyDeleteTake Care, Anthea
Hi Anthea, it took me awhile to work up to being brave LOL. It just got so heavy though, I just had to do something. xx debbie
DeleteYou are very brave to cut you hair (well if someday mine are as long as yours I'll probably do the same ;) )
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks and stitcheries!
Hugs,
Tatyana
hi Tatyana, hope to see you again soon. Thank you. I just love Michelle's designs. xx debbie
DeleteThat sounds like a clever ploy for cutting long hair! Ill pass it on to my DDs.. Such a gorgeous black dog...Hope you feel like stitching soon.
ReplyDeleteSusan, it's been just over a week and I am still happy with it. New boy came yesterday...pictures soon. xx debbie
DeleteWow your hair was way, way long! Mine is about as long as your's is now that it's cut.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to find the money to get mine coloured and cut again... probably around $180!
But Coco is being groomed tomorrow, so I have to wait.
The blocks looks lovely and the little letters... adorable!
Hi Chris, yes it was very long, still is even minus 17 inches but it does feel lighter now. If you look at the second picture you will see your bag pattern stuck under my cutting mat and that is where it has been since I traced it about 2 weeks ago. Can't rush these things LOL. xx debbie
Deletea tidy up of the hair makes such a difference... hope it helps you to feel better too... lots of lovely sewing happening...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Thanks Fiona, it is good now that it isn't so raggedy on the ends. Thank you. xx debbie
DeleteGet stitching luvie!
ReplyDeleteLovely hair Debbie. I bet you noticed the difference after the cut. All your four legged friends love that teddy! Sharyn:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharyn. A new dog came yesterday and he is also carrying the teddy around. Pictures soon.
Deletexx debbie