November 2nd 2025
Another month is on the go with the clocks being turned back one hour as of two a.m. this morning. Experience from previous years, the change of an hour one way or another doesn’t impact my life.
We have two wall clocks that will need to be adjusted plus the coffee pot. I knew if I waited long enough the electric mantel clock from my parents would be right on target.
Before engaging in any fun times in the studio, I prepared a salted kettle of water to boil some pasta. I like the pasta tender but not over cooked. Dennis’ pasta is usually over cooked until it resembles mush. I thawed some seasoned meatballs. The pasta, meatballs and a jar of Alfredo will make a good hot meal for today. When I had the prep done of the pasta dish I turned the kitchen over to Dennis. Cucumbers and onions in a cream sauce is a dish Dennis does to perfection. What he needs from me is to have the onion cleaned and sliced. The round slices that I do, Dennis chops them to his liking. I have no disagreement in how he does his dish.
To the studio for some finishing work. I had three small pillows to complete that will settle in for a patriotic display. One corner of the church tables is the finishing area. A very well used and worn Tupperware canister is where I keep the crushed Walnut shells for my small pillows. I like the heft that comes with the shells rather than the poof that doesn’t remain poofy. I don’t make many small pillows but I am prepared. It was economical to order from Amazon where the 5 pounds is listed as Lizard grit in the pet category. I also like the small pillows as home for a needle or two using them as pin cushions to keep the needles sharp.
I did complete the filling process for the pillows and went on to clean up that process. Using quilting clips to make sure the area that was open for filling remains secure sense. It took some time for me to thread a tiny needle and much more time for me to get them stitched up. Hands that used to fly through those stitches now take a bit more time. Another day, another visit to the studio will find me putting trim around the pillows. The 2026 pillow is going to get some extra TLC. Before all is said and done, I will rub some of the crushed Walnut shell over the stark white to give it a good weathered look. Walnuts have long been key in making stains for furniture. A little rub here and there will make what is good . . . even better.
Our supper is set for finishing in the oven. As I am working on this post, the wind is having its way with anything that isn’t nailed down.
With that I will take my leave. ♥