I’m seriously happy to be alive and back on my feet. Thank You for the well wishes. There's really no "good time" to be sick. The world stops, but the to-do list keeps growing. I’m busier than ever, trying to get caught up. For this reason, pattern orders are taking more time than usual to ship out. I appreciate your patience while I get on top of that again. (I mention this for those with emails that bounce, don’t receive my notes, and may be wondering about their orders.) Everything will get on its way eventually though, pinky promise!
Listen. Can you hear that? It's the distant drum of the local high school marching band. It reminds me, that another school term has begun and there’s no more time to waste. We always like to start our home schooling year with a trip somewhere while the weather holds up, so I’ll be laying low (here on the blog) for a few days while making those plans and getting things organized. Speaking of organizing, our new Pazzles Inspiration Creative Cutter arrived a few days ago and Grace was so excited, she had it out of the box in about two seconds flat and was installing the software before I could get my keester off the couch.
It looks promising. And it's a nice size. Not too big. Still, we had to rearrange the entire upstairs workspace to make room for it. That tells you something about our upstairs workspace:: you can’t move one thing without turning the entire room upside down. There was lots of dusting and tidying up throughout. It took all day and then some. We are pretty happy with the new arrangement though, and the cleaning needed to be done, regardless. Though I must say, the addition of a new "toy" gave our efforts purpose and certainly made it easier with that goal in mind. So. After looking at lots of other die cutters, and reading your suggestions and comments (all very helpful btw), this is the one I finally chose. It doesn’t do everything I initially wanted (or wash clothes or cook dinner), but it is programmable, giving us options. Hopefully we'll have some new projects to show for it soon. Once I'm on top of things again. Like, I should go check out the garden ASAP before we have a crazy shock like this on our hands. I still haven't forgotten last year's scary bounty. Have a great week!
I'm so happy that you are feeling better. Isn't it just miserable to be sick, and want/need to be doing so very much?
Just take care of yourself.
Blessings,
Posted by: bs honey | September 06, 2008 at 05:54 PM
Yay, how exciting that your toy came!
A note: I tried to cut felt with mine (I'm still in the experimentation stage) and it didn't work too well... I think I need to get the fabric mat (the red one which is way stickier than the one that comes with the machine) and/or stabilize the felt maybe by ironing on some interfacing to the back.
Cardstock cutting is awesome though....
Have you tried it yet?
Posted by: Joyful Abode: Domesticity by Trial and Error | September 06, 2008 at 08:46 PM
So, glad you are feeling better. hopefully this means you have paid your dues and won't get sick again this winter.
Great toy, It will be fun seeing what you do with it, you are soooo creative, and fun to watch :)
Posted by: Lissa | September 06, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Glad to read that you're feeling better. I know of quite a few people who have caught this nasty bug. Take care and everything will get done in due time.
Posted by: Susan | September 06, 2008 at 09:56 PM
I was googling for something fallish to do with felt and came across this...
http://turkeyfeathers.typepad.com/turkey_feathers/2005/11/_rain_and_wind_.html
What a wonderful idea, thanks!
Posted by: Molly | September 07, 2008 at 06:54 PM
Being sick is no fun at all, I'm glad you're feeling better.
Congrats on your book project - that's huge undertaking.
Lorrie
Posted by: Lorrie | September 08, 2008 at 08:12 AM
Oh your new cutter looks fun! i can't wait to see the projects you do with it!
and oh the local high school marching band! i was in that, way back in the day! love to the heart of the valley <3
Posted by: Yin | September 08, 2008 at 10:52 AM
I am SO glad you're feeling better!! The flu is the WORST. Can't wait to see some projects with the new cutter! :D
Posted by: Kristin | September 08, 2008 at 01:42 PM
Glad your feeling better. I too can't wait to see what comes out of that cutter.
Posted by: Judy | September 08, 2008 at 05:28 PM
Great posting!!!!
Congratulations!!!!
Posted by: David Santos | September 09, 2008 at 09:27 AM
Happy to hear you feel better and that your book is shaping up too- that is very exciting! Big birthday month here too....xoC
Posted by: charlotte lyons | September 09, 2008 at 10:31 AM
I am so glad you are feeling better! My birthday is this month too. Looks like you have a great new toy. I can't wait to see what you make. :-)Sorry it dosen't wash dishes or cook. :-( I am looking forward to finding a machine that does that too. Ha Ha If I find one, I'll let you know. Keep up the great work. Happy Birthday!
Posted by: Velma | September 10, 2008 at 07:55 AM
So glad that you are feeling much better! The bug is starting to travel through our family, but so far I just have the sniffles!
Your new toy looks like fun and I agree it's just the right size.
Posted by: Alice | September 10, 2008 at 10:20 AM
Happy to hear you are feeling well again and can get busy playing with your new toy!
~Emily in Norway
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Posted by: claire | September 14, 2008 at 01:49 AM
I'm sorry to hear you'd been ill - but I'm glad to find out you're feeling much better now, Vicki!
What a fun new toy, you and the girls have found. Can't wait to see what you creative ladies will find to do with it. Enjoy!
Posted by: tinker | September 14, 2008 at 09:43 PM