Quilt Inspiration

Quilt Made from Muji Map Handkerchiefs Hi + Low

from ohdeedoh by Tammy Everts

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Abby, of the site Hi + Low, took four of Muji's city map kerchiefs – representing Paris, New York, London and Tokyo – and stitched them together to create this beautiful quilt for her baby boy.

I am growing more and more interested in quilt designs that are generated from found items.

Daily Inspiration

Thanks to design sponge for this great re-do!

Stormy Weather

Today it was rainy and cold. I was very glad to be working inside. Inspired by the weather, I made a big pot of split pea when I got home. This time I made it without using a recipe. I went with the standard base of onions, carrots and celery. I honestly haven't ever disliked this combo of ingredients in a soup (save a few like french onion). I added a heavy dash of rosemary. Instead of using potatoes, which I don't really like, I used a cup and a half of lentils which I added at the same time as the split peas. Simmered for an hour and a half and then served with parmesan and crunched up cheddar crackers on top. Really turned out well. I'm glad I've gotten to the point where I feel pretty comfortable creating my own dishes. The internet has been crucial in guiding me to outstanding recipes and showing me images of how the food is supposed to turn out, but it feels pretty great to plan and execute on my own.

Home Again

I've been living in Portland now since August. I found a job after only a few weeks at the Department of Music at Portland State. I've been blessed with terrific coworkers who make working in an office a fantastic experience. Even after seven months, I know office work is not really where I want to be. However, working for the state has provided me with great benefits that I've in turn been able to share with Andy. We are officially "domestic partners." Thank goodness for the benefits too because he's been in the hospital twice with ulcerative colitis flare-ups ever since we moved back. I'm happy to report that he's back on track now. He was working at a doggie day care in a bad situation because the pay was horrible and he had a pretty tremendous case of a mico-managing boss. Now he's training as a universal banker at US Bank and gearing up to start a Masters of Education at PSU using my awesome 70% discount on tuition. I've been spending a lot of my time reading and hanging out in Portland. We have repeatedly been surprised at the fun things Portland has to offer and I feel very glad we made the decision to move here. It's springtime now and I'm really looking forward to the warm summer months. Last weekend we hosted a fun little get-together with some close friends to celebrate our five years together. Our apartment has really gotten comfy although both Andy and I would like to get a cat so we keep our eyes open.