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Friday, September 16, 2011

Sewing Causes Writer's Block?

I can write, kind of, and I can sew.  When I am in the writing mood, it is a struggle for me to change gears and begin to sew.  Once I am back into sewing, it is fun and I like to produce many projects in the same time frame.  Over the years, I have found that I had better do it that way, while I am still in the mood.  This year, I am plan to launch the business parts of Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy.  My plan is to vend at a couple of holiday bazaars this season.  In that way, I can let people know about my handcrafted products as I get my little "store" trailer ready to go.  I'll be open by appointment after that, if all goes well.  If you want more history on this ongoing plan, you may enjoy this post:  "My Store ... The Beginning".

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

HOWEVER, when I am into sewing, it seems as if I cannot write.  Or, at least do creative writing.  I don't know if this is a left brain/right brain type of thing or what.  Today is Book Blurb Friday, and I cannot for the life of me think of a story to go with my friend  Kay's picture of the guy flying the plane.   If you would like to visit Lisa over at BBF, please "CLICK HERE" to see what my writing friends have done with their book blurb stories. 

So, instead, I'll show you what I have been working on this week, besides all those cards in the post below.  I have been making pillows and hearts.  And, I gave Cary a massage (that is story behind the massage table in the picture below).

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews
Here are the autumn pillows:

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews


 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews


 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

They all have the same fabric on the back:

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Here are the hearts.  They are hand embroidered around the outside:

 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews


 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews


 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews


 Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy ~ Kathy Matthews

Thanks for stopping by to take a look! 

Kathy M.


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Donnie said...

They came out wonderfully Kathy. Just perfect for the Fall season. I like your trailer and your idea sounds like fun.

Kim, USA said...

Wow you are very talented woman. I love these pillows and the hearts. Love to do sewing too but it's hard to get off from blogging ^_^ Happy weekend! And thanks for the visit.

Lynn said...

I can see how sewing could create writers block. It is kind of hard to shift gears when you are really getting into one or the other. You have some nice things!

Oregon Gifts of Comfort and Joy said...

Donnie, thank you! I'm so glad that you are back and visiting me; I've missed you. I think that the little "store" will be cool when I get it all done. For now it is a place to store my finished products.

Kim, well, thank you too! Blogging is a lot easier, and I still manage to do that; but the creative writing needs a different kind of inspiration.

Lynn, exactly! Thank you.

Are you looking for info about Tyler Matthews?

Check this stuff out below:

The 2012 Army All-American Day Event


Photo Source: Nike "The Opening Brochure" Pages 2 and 3
During the week of July 5-9, 2011, Cary and I were privileged to attend "The Opening", watching quarterback grandson Tyler Matthews (#43 the first day, and #15 on game days) play with 150 of the best high school football players in the United States. The event was held at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon. I hope that you enjoy the pictures ... some are better photos than others, but I tried to capture as many kids as I could.

There are approximately 500 photos in these slide shows. They are of the players, the fans, our family and everybody/everything that caught my eye. They are in chronological order. No names are on the pictures, even if I do know who people were.

As time permits, I will also be writing blog posts about my experience as a spectator. Since I still have a lot to learn about football and this is not a sports blog, I'll write some human interest stories as seen through my eyes. That said, Tyler Matthews, YOU ROCK!!!!

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE LINK: http://oregongiftsofcomfortandjoy.blogspot.com/2011/07/photos-of-nikes-opening-july-5-9-2011.html


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