May 11, 2007

• While I have been on the quiet side, I have been busy with a few projects here. While in Chicago, I started two needlework projects for the girls. I decided to make them each a decorated pillow case, as I had ones similar when I was a kid and I really like them. Yesterday I just finished off the second one. Here they are:

  For Megan, a kitten, what else?

  

  And a branch of baby birds for Becca...

  

  While at the Chicago miniature show, I took a class were we learned to make a chest of drawers in mini from wood. I just finished that this week as well. I used the Early American Miniwax stain, after I finished assembling it, then sealed it with 3 coats of semi-gloss varnish, sanding in between with 000 steel wool. It is not perfect, but I learned a lot and think it looks pretty good. I added a quarter in the corner so you can get an idea of scale.

  

  Anyhow, I need to go pack for the concert tonight. We have a lovely dinner on the bay, followed by the concert and a romantic night by ourselves in a hotel there. Thank you American Express reward points! LOL, I sound like a commercial. See you all later!

  • 5:45 pm
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