Last Thursday was shearing day at Sweetwater Creek Ranch. Slobo went with me and took video – they will be coming as soon as he converts them. This is all a first for me, so I tagged along – handed shots as needed, refilled wormers – the usual gofer stuff. It was neat to watch [...]

Yesterday I got the chance to help Sandra with the sheep for the first time. She was very kind and let me help out (albeit I was probably more work than help). She generously shared a great deal of information while I furiously took notes. Clark Gable is going to be part of a photo [...]

We had a very relaxing Fourth of July holiday. I’ve even had time tonight to clean up my site a little bit. A reader brought it to my attention that the Vintage Crocheted Apron images were gone. They are back up now. As is a new addition to the Free Pattern category. Even tho it’s [...]

It’s interesting to peruse the patent office to get a picture of what people were like. For example, did you know that Greist (our favorite attached guy) also invented a lemon squeezer, lamps and lampshades? I didn’t until tonight. It never occurred to me to look for instructions on what attachments are inside my box [...]

Unix encryptic commands found here. See, there’s hope yet.

I’ve added a site to the blogroll’s inspirations of the month. From the photographs of redwork, the tutorial on how to make your own Floor-standing scroll Quilt Frame, to the absolutely gorgeous photographed items and their colors are truly inspiring. Check it out at addendum: I found this image on Redwork’s site… one of my [...]

Here’s more images of the worktables. Mine are 2-5ft sections, 36″ wide connected together with a sectional piece. These are made from 2×4′s split lengthwise, skinned with masonite panels which are nailed and glued down. The legs’ panel framing slips into slots left open on the top’s framing (in red) The top and legs are [...]