Since the fire/smoke season hit (it used to be called summer), I lost my sewing mojo.
Who wants to sew when it is 100 degrees in the sewing room? Who wants to turn on the iron? And if you do turn on the iron, you have to turn off the window air conditioner (the only one in the house, and it is upstairs), because the iron and the air conditioner do not play together.
And the smoke is so thick that one cannot open windows at night and early morning to cool off the place!
Enough of that whining. Things could be worse.
Ever since summer became fire season a few years ago (this is our 4th year of drought), we pack our Go Bags and try to be ready for evacuation, should there be a need. It has come close a few times.
But we are so blessed.
This year, it was my oldest sister who had to evacuate. This was so unexpected! She lives in the big city. Spokane. All of my sisters (and myself) were born in Spokane. And thankfully, another one still lives there and took in our evacuated Big Sis.
Eight long days.
And then she received word. Her home is still standing, and she can go back.
So blessed!
I live 2 hours north of Spokane. The air had cleared and the blue sky was fabulous! For a brief respite, all the windows were opened.
But fire season isn’t over. The smoke is back.
I adjust, like we all must to our circumstances.
I really like making pillowcases because they are so quick, easy, and make great gifts!
If you would like to see more pillowcases, you can click here. I have made quite a few.
And sewing something, anything, brings back the sew mojo.
I have also done some scrap sewing.
More trivets (potholders or hotpads).
These are also quick and easy and make great gifts!
Click here, and you can see how I make them. However, I don’t make a circle template anymore. I just draw around a plate. Faster and easier.
Have fun and carry on!
The humidity this summer has been intense, and I can’t imagine living where you have to be ready to leave due to fire. I’m glad you have some fun little projects to stitch now and then. We have cool mornings here, so fall is coming!
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Yes! Cool mornings at our house, too, although I still can’t open the house up. Having said that, the Hubster and I have taken a trip to the west coast to house and pet sit for our son and his fam, and there is wonderful fresh air here! We have a few things packed in the car, pictures and stuff, just in case. We aren’t expecting any trouble, but we are as prepared as we can be. It is just a way of life now. And ya know that I packed a travel sewing machine and a project to sew! 😃
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So sad about these continuing fires. When we drove thru on our way back east it was so hard to see all the devastation. So thankful to read your sisters home was saved❣️
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These fires appear to be the ‘new norm’, Sharon. We just do the best we can and let God do the rest. There is always someone who needs help more. We have much to be grateful for. ☺️
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Glad your family got through the fires without significant loss.
Funny, my sewing room is the coolest room in the house. I wear a sweater in there most days.
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That is funny, Donna! 🤣
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I love these little makes….good things to get the mojo moving! I am going to take some inspiration and focus on cutting some strips for a sewing session with a friend tomorrow!
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I love these little makes, too! Fun to make, fun to give, and great to use up fabric in a positive way! Win-win! 😃
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Bless you Laura, that smoke is so difficult to bear, though I’m thankful that we have been clear most of this summer (for DH’s sake!) Instead of smoke we did 3 solid weeks of 100 degrees or more. One afternoon it was 110…in South Dakota!!! It made us thank for the month of mostly 90’s that has followed. BUT, I would take that twice as long to not have smoke like you have dealt with. So glad you are SAFE, and that fall is coming.
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AND, I love all your pillowcases, you have such a wonderful eye for coordinating fabrics.
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It isn’t so much my eye as it is what’s available in the stash. 😁
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Your heat is pretty tough to take, too, Kathy! Bring on fall!
I am getting plenty of fresh air and comfortable temperatures since the Hubster and I are on the west coast housesitting for out son and fam. It is absolutely gorgeous here! 😃
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That’s wonderful, glad you are getting some fresh air!
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