tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49988897094377005522024-02-18T21:36:04.634-05:00One Crafty NeedleWith retirement and cataract surgery opening a new chapter in my life, it was time to rename my blog. I am no longer waiting for that "someday" to come; it is here and now.Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.comBlogger173125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-23154035652577640182018-03-02T08:09:00.000-05:002018-03-02T08:09:08.521-05:00Around and Around We Go<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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With Finn Dog cut out and trimmed. Then ironed onto the gray background with batting underneath, the stitching begins. It is tedious sewing around each and every little shape edge that comprises him, but looking good. Yes, that is basting you see. My hands scream when I pin, even though I have had the carpal tunnel surgery. As I keep reminding myself, that surgery wasn't a fix, just relief.</div>
Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-7276833786728607962018-02-24T09:45:00.000-05:002018-02-24T12:11:54.652-05:00Finn Dog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Currently, I am enrolled in the class Pets with Personality facilitated by Marilyn Lee through The Academy of Quilting. This is not a buy forever download class. It actually is an online class. A site you should check out if you want to further your learning on line. Their class offerings are constantly changing with classes repeating at different intervals, along with new offerings.<br />
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This class has taught me a new way to think of making patterns along with the use of contrast and shapes. <br />
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The piecing of Finn took many weeks. I have worked every night on Finn since signing up for the class. I wan't sure about the highlights, but Marilyn said I wanted the contrast. It could be toned down with the thread painting. Now to cut around Finn because he is pieced on sheer material. The material is stretched over the photograph that served as the pattern. Of course, I didn't find the right fabric for the background in my stash. Off to the quilting store to add to my collection. I am on a good path. </div>
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Much better than my first interpretation of him.</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-9649961657416419332018-01-21T17:34:00.001-05:002018-01-21T17:34:07.496-05:00Patterns<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Trivia: Did you know there is a carved ivory figure of Pharaoh (dating 3400 BC) wearing a quilted garment?<br />
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In taking my online class, Pets with Personality, I have learned a new way in thinking about patterns. Instead of tracing the pattern onto tissue paper, Marilyn Lee is having us place sheer fabric over the picture that has been posterized and outlined. Then cut out different shapes of the fabric to cover the area. This is very similar to how I did the trees in the background on of my nephew and his wife.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-14110419164199915182018-01-20T11:44:00.001-05:002018-01-20T11:44:05.127-05:00Finn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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It is a bloody heat wave wee have going on outside, 53 degrees! The sun feels good on the face. We just have February and March to get through then we are on the homestretch to warm weather. <br />
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Finn is finished in my opinion, but and the big but is he is going in the pile of "Oh, well better luck next time. The overall composition and the piecing of Finn use doesn't sit well with me. I think I will practice thread painting on him; at least I will get some use out of the wall hanging.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-28012240435974350802018-01-14T20:00:00.001-05:002018-01-14T20:01:15.598-05:00So Much to Do, So Little Time<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
After spending so many months doing so little, now I find myself with a list longer than I know what to do with. I am happy to have gotten back into the groove. I am taking a class through the Academy of Quilting with Marilyn Lee, Pets with Personality. It has a great teaching and learning platform. <br />
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I have worked on my current wallhanging and the work I need to get accomplished for the class. I enjoy being busy, again.<br />
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This week I worked relentlessly to finish the trees in the background. When I first hung it up, I noticed some flaws in the movement of the lighter leaves, especially when I converted the picture into black and white. <br />
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It sat on the design wall and I took it apart and replaced the pieces several times.</div>
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I cropped the picture so I could get a better feel for it. I think we have a go, at least for now.</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-79643085416425772372018-01-07T10:16:00.000-05:002018-01-07T10:16:12.890-05:00Happy New Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
2017, ended on a low note: another car accident (this time with a deer), we are waiting to hear if it totaled. We heard about the car, not totaled, nine thousand dollars in damage and twelve weeks before we get it back. The car has to be rewired and programed. With all that, we are sure we will have problems in the future, we're thinking about buying a new car. It brought back some very troubling memories and feelings from our fist accident. I was told this was a normal part of PTSS. The high note is we walked away from the scene on our own merit.<br />
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My resolution is to make up for all the time I did not quilt last year. I am currently formulating two ideas, making more progress on one. While Finn has settled on a spot on my design board, I am working on a new wall hanging. It feels good to create again. This is one of the engagement pictures of my nephew and now wife taken by photographer <a href="http://www.carlyfuller.com/">Carly Fuller</a>. She took wonderful pictures of their engagement and of the wedding. I want to thank her for giving me permission use one of her photographs. Visit her facebook page: carlyfullerphotography.<br />
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Most quilt artists are using the confetti method to make their trees. I prefer to cut out the individual pieces. I know, I'm crazy. I have spent several hours cutting out and placing the little pieces.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-47747040786998337812017-12-28T13:23:00.001-05:002017-12-28T13:23:17.485-05:00Poor Finn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, since my last posting, it has been a very busy time. Much time was spent making the pillow covers, placemats, and tea towels for the craft shows. I must admit it was a pleasure watching people ooh and aah over the items I was selling as they chose the ones they would buy. But now, it really is time to get serious and get back to work on my quilts after such a long, and I mean long hiatus.<br />
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Poor Finn, he has been in the making for over a year and he still is not finished. He will hang on my design wall for a bit longer because he is not to my liking by any imagination. I just don't know, but I do know the back ground it not what I had hoped. Finn is very much too my liking. I know one problem with the overall problem with the composition is the lack of a focal point. <br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-28845274454664702272017-09-17T09:28:00.001-04:002017-09-17T09:28:12.785-04:00Hard Year<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
This has been a hard year. Up until this time, I have not done much quilting or much of anything. We all go through these periods; now it is time to pick myself up and move on. As a way to honor my beloved Aunt Jodi, who was very much an accomplished midwest artist in her own right, I plan to devote more time to my art. She died this past April after a long struggle with diabetes and it's complications through the years. So here is a promise to myself of getting back into a regular routine.<br />
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This past week, I ventured into the unknown by making a quick quilt using a panel. It was just something I have always wanted to do. Why? You ask, just one of those things. I will give it to a friend of my daughter's for her new little one.<br />
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As of now I am fulfilling a bucket list item. I have entered two large craft fairs in the Baltimore area. I am making pillow covers, placemats and tea towels with white panels for children to design and draw on with markers, etc. I want to help get people thinking of fabric as an art medium. Last year, I entered two very small craft fairs and people really liked the concept.<br />
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I am making 100 pillow covers, 100 placemats, and 30 tea towels. It is taking much longer than anticipated. As soon as I accomplish this task, I will get back to my wallhangings. </div>
Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-83655914951046017902017-02-23T11:10:00.000-05:002017-02-23T11:33:18.059-05:00Final week of drops: Sketching and Journaling with Facebook<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Next week, I go for my final cataract surgery follow-up: one more weeks of drops twice a day; new eye glasses prescription; and hopefully the green light to exercise again. My friend had cataract surgery done with a laser and her healing process has been very different and fast. Remember it's important to know those options. I am happy with my doctor and results, in turn no complaints.<br />
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I have been surfing the Internet looking for sketch book and journaling app and right under my nose has been the answer. While out walking in this beautiful weather, I was taking pictures and sending them to my friends who are working; Retirement is great! Right there in front of my eyes, the editing tools on Facebook, did the trick. One can edit, doodle, add text, make albums, nothing sophisticated, but it works. I think you can only doodle on a picture that you take while on Facebook. Pictures you upload to Facebook can be cropped, color filter, and text added. Now I just need to create a Facebook group or page just dedicated to my journaling for my art quilting.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-45947427597048146832017-02-20T08:55:00.001-05:002017-02-21T09:40:48.754-05:005 weeks and Sketchbook Apps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Almost 5 weeks since the beginning of my cataract journey. I am getting use to my new eyesight, I think my brain is getting use to my new lenses. I don't think my eyes will totally settle down until I get my new glasses prescription. I am happy with my close up vision; I can see details very well. I have to admit my far-sighted vision is a little worse than I thought it would be, but it was a choice I made. The trade off of seeing up close is worth it. <br />
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Most of the Apps I reviewed have many more features than what I need. They appeared to be designed for people who want to do intricate detailed drawings and didn't have the capability for inserting pictures. I wanted something quick and easy. Then once in a while I get one of those moments and I Googled apps for architects and viola:<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-28751510849615347662017-02-04T12:07:00.002-05:002017-02-04T12:23:14.555-05:00Week Two (and 1/2); The Search for Apps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Week 2 1/2; I am beginning to turn into a vegetable following doctor's orders to take it easy, lots of sleep, and do basically nothing. But, and the big but, I know the end result will be worth it. I am seeing details in both eyes that were lost with the cataracts. Also, I hate the thought of beginning all over again as far as getting back into shape; things could be much worse. <br />
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Today, I feel half alive after taking my first very short shower (no hair washing for five more days) since the second cataract surgery. It is very important not to get water or anything in either eye. One has to remember that my eye is an open wound and the chance for infection is very great. I wore the huge sunglasses they gave me in the shower to protect my eyes.<br />
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I have been scouring blogs and iTunes looking at apps. I have presented a small variety of apps in my posts since taking on this journey. In my surfing, I have become very interested in the "sketchbook" type apps. I think I will concentrate my energy and time researching those apps. I would love to have an app where I can easily take pictures, mark it up, and record ideas for future wallhangings. Let the hunt begin.<br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;">This app reminds me of an electronic sketchbook. You can take a picture; make it up with shapes, annotations and sketches.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">For Mac; found on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/skitch-snap.-mark-up.-share./id425955336?mt=12">iTunes</a> Rating: current version, 25 votes 5 stars</span><br />
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<span style="color: #333333;">This app will help solve the mystery of how much thread is needed to complete a quilted project. You input the size of the quilt and the amount of quilting; it will estimate the amount of thread need.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">For iPhone, iPad: found on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/how-much-thread/id480791224?mt=8">iTunes</a> Rating 4+ stars</span><br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-62587215106229776532017-02-02T11:47:00.001-05:002017-02-02T11:49:12.829-05:00During Recovery; the Hunt for Sewing/Quilting Apps<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Surgery number two is done and over. The recovery continues from the first surgery and now I begin the process all over again with the second surgery. Basically overall, one feels great after the anesthesia wears off. The restrictions during recovery are a killer: first week absolutely no hair washing, and no showers. After the first week appointment when the doctor said I could wash my hair and do some light walking I thought I had hit the jackpot. Continuing into the second week or so: keep head above the heart, no lifting, no real exercising no bright lights, no sewing, etc. Now to someone whose hip is attached to her sewing machine, this is plain torture. In other words sit, look pretty, watch TV, and do projects on the computer. Reading a book was a little straining in dim light. I am following the doctor's orders to a "T"; something new to me. The computer has become my new friend for now. When not working on scanning old photos and making a picture book using <a href="https://www.mixbook.com/">Mixbook</a>, I am browsing the web looking for sewing/quilting apps.<br />
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I like to make my life easy especially when it comes to anything dealing with math. Thank goodness for apps, as I find them on the web, I will share them on my blog. Let the hunt begin.<br />
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<li><b>Quilting Calculators by Robert Kaufman Fabrics and Quilters Paradise</b></li>
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This app sounds like a quilter's math lifesaver. The tools in this app will assist quilters with a variety of mathematical calculations: <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Backing and Batting Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Piece Count Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Pieces to Yardage Area Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Binding Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Border Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Square-in-a-Square Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Set-in and Corner Triangle Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Pieces to Yardage Area Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Binding Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Border Calculator, </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Square-in-a-Square Calculator, and </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">Set-in and Corner Triangle Calculator.</span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333;">This app is for Androids: found on<b> </b></span><a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=quilting.calculators&hl=en" style="background-color: transparent;"><b>Google Play Android Apps</b></a><span style="background-color: transparent;"><b>. </b> </span>Rating: 554 votes, 4.4 stars.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">The description reads as if it will do almost everything for you except actually sew your quilt. T</span><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">his app features: designing quilts, estimating yardage for quilts, scanning the fabric in your stash with the capability of </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;">searching and auditioning your fabrics, </span><span style="font-family: inherit; font-weight: normal;"> templates, tools for designing your own block templates, creating and editing quilts, tools for turning a photo into a quilt and many more features. For more information on this app, visit the publisher's description on </span><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="http://download.cnet.com/Quiltography-Quilt-Design-Made-Simple/3000-31713_4-75923500.html" style="font-family: inherit;">cnet</a><span style="font-family: inherit;">.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="color: #333333; font-family: inherit; font-size: 14px;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;">This is a color wheel at your fingertips.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: inherit;"> </span>This app features: palettes based upon the standard color designs of: Monochromatic, Complementary, Split Complementary, Triad, Tetrad, Analogic and Accented Analogic.</span></span></span><br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-59639616698797329202017-01-27T12:43:00.002-05:002017-01-28T00:48:03.109-05:00Goodbye Cataracts, Know Your Options<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">It has been
too long since my last post.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I stopped
creating last spring because my eyesight was getting worse, I was losing
details and some of the colors were getting muddy.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I could see well enough, but the small
details were fading, especially black on black.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>With that problem, I stopped working on Finn because he had some dark
colors; I stopped my art quilting altogether.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">I went for
my yearly eye appointment in September.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>To my surprise, my eye doctor said my cataracts are at a point where
she could make a case with the insurance company to have them removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As a part of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>our discussion, we talked about how my cataracts were not as bad as most
of her patients when they get them removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She stated artistic people are bothered more by cataracts than the
general population.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As you know, we are
very in tuned to colors and details; the cataracts were robbing me of both. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I wasn't sure of either anymore.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, I had the famous halos which hindered
the night driving.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had a major
concern, my age, I thought I was rather young to have my cataracts
removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Again, she said it was because
I was more aware of the effects of the cataracts than most people.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My eye doctor outlined my options for the
replacement lens I could choose.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
wanted the bifocal lens that would eliminate the need for glasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I said I didn't care how much they
cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, they do cost quite a bit and
insurance would not cover any of the cost.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She listened to my choice and then proceeded with her recommendation for
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She recommended targeting my
nearsighted vision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Basically keeping me
with my same vision and correcting it with glasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her reasoning was because of my art
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Yes, she considers art quilting
art work!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She really took the time with
her explanation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She explained that
whichever option I chose, there would be some compromises with my vision.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Further, she explained through her research
and experience with other patients, she thought I would be most happy with this
option.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It would give me optimal visual
acuity for close up work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I listened,
but didn't really hear what she had to say, because I was in shock we were
really having this conversation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Well, I
told her back in September, I would get it taken care of in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I had Christmas gifts and projects I wanted
to complete.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I won't lie, I have been
very scared these last several months, these were my eyes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I knew it had to be done.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Everyone kept telling me it was one of the
easiest, safest surgeries, but it was still nerve racking.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Every time, I thought about it a tear came
to my eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Silly, I know, but reality.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">In the
following weeks, I talked to many people and even strangers, when I heard them
mentioning cataracts.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was a major
life changing surgery that would forever affect the way I see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I loved the idea of not wearing glasses ever
again, but and the big but, was my art quilting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After speaking with several people, I learned
I was fortunate to have a doctor who presented and explained the different
options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In addition, I am lucky she
took the time to know and understand how important my art quilting was to
me.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I spoke to a member of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>my quilting guild who recently had cataract
surgery.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She claimed she had no idea
there were so many options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Her doctor
corrected her vision for farsightedness, now she has to wear reading glasses
and carry sunglasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She feels she
doesn't see her close up work as well as she would like to see.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unfortunately, hers is not the only story of
not knowing the options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Most people I
talked to had their eyes corrected for farsightedness even if they had been
nearsighted.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>As in my case, they liked
the idea of not having to wear glasses to drive, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, they have some regrets because they have
to carry around reading glasses and sunglasses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I did hear one story that confirmed my doctor's research of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>implanting lens for targeting seeing details
in close up work; an artist.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I still
pondered my options for weeks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Another
appointment was made with my doctor, this time dragging my husband along, to
talk about the surgery and options again.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: "calibri";">January 18th
rolled around and the cataract in my right eye was removed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A new lens was implanted correcting my
vision for doing close up work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It has
been one and a half weeks and I have no regrets.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my second appointment since my surgery,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can see very fine details close up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>My close-up vision is sharp and clear.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I can see details and colors like I haven't
seen in quite a while.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am driving my
husband nuts because I am constantly looking at objects and pictures holding
one hand over my right eye and then my left eye comparing the two.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It is truly amazing the difference.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Unlike my right eye, I am ready for the
surgery on the left eye.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I am ready for
the healing process to begin and end.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I
am chomping at the bit to get back to my art quilting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, I am anxious to see one piece of
work.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I remember thinking the colors of
the trees were just too dark, and I used inktense pencils to lighten and
brighten the colors.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Now, I wonder
without the cataracts how the colors look.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>I don't mind the thought of wearing glasses after the surgeries because
that is what I know.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Many family members
and friends do not understand my lens choice, but they are not quilt
artists.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> <span style="font-family: "times new roman";">Also, I should mention I was nearsighted before the sugery, therefore this was not a radical change in vision for me. There are many factors to consider when selecting the option that is best for you. </span></span>My only advice is make sure you
find a surgeon who understands your lifestyle and explains all of your
options.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Thank you, Dr. Melanie Sobel.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-33614064127996036162016-04-22T11:49:00.003-04:002016-04-22T13:22:39.378-04:00Finn's Pattern<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I retraced Finn and the highlights. Had my daughter take a look at the pattern, and she said it looked like her dog.</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-4178741535801772052016-04-12T20:49:00.000-04:002016-04-12T20:49:11.611-04:00Now He Looks Like Finn<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This looks much better. I tried to capture too many highlights in the last attempt.</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-7967976421182212142016-04-12T10:55:00.001-04:002016-04-12T10:55:19.439-04:00He's Not a Zebra<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well, I printed my pattern and Finn looks like a zebra. In comparing the pattern to the original picture, it is definitely what I do not want. Back to the drawing board.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-66122081416722044982016-04-11T21:53:00.004-04:002016-04-11T21:53:48.512-04:00Finn Dog Sketched in Blue<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-87409849784927140142016-04-10T21:44:00.000-04:002016-04-10T21:44:44.416-04:00Finn Dog<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Over my spring break, I drove to Oklahoma to visit my Aunt and Uncle. Every thinks we are crazy to make that 3,000 mile drive. We kept posting pictures of the beautiful scenery on our drive along 81 and then 40 west. We also made a side tour to Cade's Cove in the Smokey Mountains and Red Rock Canyon in Winton, Oklahoma; you can't do that on a plane. Our slogan with each post was: This is why we drive.<br />
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Using Photoshop, I removed the background. Then, I decided to outline the major highlights in white. I converted the picture to grayscale and printed it. I used too small of a white line, and when it was printed, it didn't show up clearly; lesson learned. Now, I am in the process of retracing it on a layer in blue, so I can save it as an outline. Afterwards, I will trace the outline to make my pattern. This should take me a couple of days since I will have only the nights to work on it.</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-86028919275203990722016-03-13T21:53:00.003-04:002016-03-16T06:25:09.260-04:00Quilting Equals Reduced Size<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am still amazed at the rate infants grow. It has been two weeks since I last saw my granddaughter and WOW how has she grown.<br />
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The pillows started with the same dimensions. The green one was not quilted and the blue one was quilted.</div>
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I am always amazed, even though it does make sense, the blue one reduced in size after being quilted.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-57263789982796579682016-03-07T20:15:00.000-05:002016-03-08T06:30:52.703-05:00Quilted and Pillow Ready<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I just returned from Florida visiting my Uncle. Family comes first in my life, especially the generation before mine, because I know the clock is ticking away. I treasure the time and the memories spent with them.</div>
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I decided to cut away the white area of the wings and place the reverse side of the border material behind them. I like the feel and look of cutwork on the butterfly wings. I fee motioned stitched around the edge of each individual, black design. Also, I used a stippling stitch on the border. Now, I just need to find time to run to the store to buy piping and stuffing. With the rectangular shape, I will have to stuff it. </div>
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My Aunt Jodi is a Southwest artist. I have always aspired to reach the level of artistry she has achieved. Even with her failing eyesight she is still creating works of art. I decided to take a piece she calls Ink Spots and turn it into a quilted pillow.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-3575591183849339292016-02-20T22:36:00.001-05:002016-02-20T22:37:50.601-05:00Done<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am finally finished. My next project will be copy of one of my aunt's pieces of art duplicated onto a pillow to give to her. I need to learn how to take pictures that are not distorted.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-40712831310043433892016-02-14T22:55:00.001-05:002016-02-14T22:55:19.476-05:00Sky is Done<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The best thing about no school tomorrow is that I was able to stay up and finish stitching the sky. Now, I feel as though there is a break in the movement on the pool. My eye stops at the boat and I feel as if it is off balanced. I think I need to put a small red object to the right of the boat very close to the border to get that feeling of movement and balance. Tomorrow I will begin work on the border. My inclination is to do a stippling stitch. Just incase you don't know what the stippling stitch is, check tout his link: <a href="http://www.seamsewrightquiltstudio.com/learn-how-hand-or-machine-stippling-adds-texture-to-quilts.htm">Seam Sew Wright Quilt Studio</a> .</div>
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-9922528005642202472016-02-14T21:04:00.001-05:002016-02-14T21:04:28.471-05:00The Sky<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I love the internet especially when I use it as a place for inspiration. In Google, I searched in images free motion quilting. After much deliberation, I have decided to do the Echo Shell pattern for the sky. I felt that I needed to separate the stitching of the sky from the body and the pool bottom and to me it fits the bill. Here is a tutorial for the <a href="http://freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2009/08/day-6-echo-shell.html">Echo Shell</a> design.<br />
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Carol Everetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11070911689936402629noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4998889709437700552.post-44437782945012592162016-02-13T09:34:00.000-05:002016-02-13T09:34:05.453-05:00The Pool is Stitched<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My sewing machine is finally back in its place after a much needed tune up. Last week I broke three needles within an hour, so I decided it was best to take it to the shop. I get my machine serviced at great quilting store, <a href="http://www.tomorrowstreasures.info/">Tomorrow's Treasures</a> . I had a difficult time deciding how to stitch the bottom of the pool. I finally decided to just to very simple uneven rows to stitching to reflect the fact there was water in the pool. Now, to ponder the sky.<br />
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