Block 854: November 25, 2015

I admit I do especially enjoy how the seams disappear in the background fabric. Date: November 25, 2015 Crane: 854 Days Spent on Project: 1009 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Well, I really wanted to listen to ANY recording of The Wiz, … Continue reading →

Block 805: October 7, 2015

I know it’s technically 7am on October 8th, but this is the first time I had to sit down… Date: October 7, 2015 Crane: 805 Days Spent on Project: 960 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Didn’t have a chance to sit down … Continue reading →

Block 717: July 11, 2015

My dog turns 6 today. He doesn’t seem to mind or care whenever I’ve mentioned it to him this morning. A trip to the pet store is in order! Date: July 11, 2015 Crane: 717 Days Spent on Project: 872 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Tiffany D. The structure … Continue reading →

Block 715: July 9, 2015

Back from the Oregon Coast this afternoon and within an hour of dropping my bags in the apartment, I got a text about some BIG work news that shouldn’t have been such emotional news but, for very specific reasons, got me to run the mile to work on the rest of my (last) vacation day and … Continue reading →

Block 711: July 5, 2015

You know, I didn’t think I’d have to deal with this kind of overly hot weather in Oregon when I moved here a year ago. I’m ready for this heat wave to end! Date: July 5, 2015 Crane: 711 Days Spent on Project: 866 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: I’m … Continue reading →

Block 707: July 1, 2015

Rabbit, Rabbit. Does this mean we’re halfway through 2015 now? Date: July 1, 2015 Crane: 707 Days Spent on Project: 862 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Sarah O. Finishing up the chapter on that leg of The California Project, I feel like I have to thank Sarah for graciously letting her … Continue reading →

Block 671: May 25, 2015

Happy Memorial Day, everyone. Date: May 25, 2015 Crane: 671 Days Spent on Project: 825 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Chris S. When I flew to Los Angeles, for the quick weekend vacation in November 2013, Dave had planned my first night there to be an introduction to West … Continue reading →

Block 634: April 18, 2015

Saturday. Thankfully Saturday. Date: April 18, 2015 Crane: 634 Days Spent on Project: 788 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Pete The Dog Walker! When I moved to Washington Heights in the fall of 2012, right after Hurricane Sandy halted a lot of New York, I needed to find a … Continue reading →

Block 580: January 17, 2015

It’s rainy and grey and I’m sitting in bed in sweatpants and my dog is sitting next to me and snoring so loudly I wondering if he’s faking this nap. I really want it to stop raining. Date: January 17, 2015 Crane: 580 Days Spent on Project: 698 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would … Continue reading →

Block 576: January 13, 2015

I referenced The Lion King today. No reason. Date: January 13, 2015 Crane: 576 Days Spent on Project: 694 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: Hugh H. When we started working on Newsies, for the Paper Mill production and then the transfer to Broadway, Hugh was a draper we worked … Continue reading →