Block 787: September 19, 2015

Well, today is my first day off in 2 weeks, and I intended to do nothing… but instead tried to do 2 weeks worth of errands throughout the day. Crane, gym, a Target run, picking up books from the office, cleaning the the tub and the toilet and the sink and the mirror and mopped … Continue reading →

Block 785: September 17, 2015

I’m having a lot of feelings right now. Date: September 17, 2015 Crane: 785 Days Spent on Project: 940 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD. (Side note: I’m actually glad I took a break from dedicating Cranes with this project. The point of this project isn’t about finishing as … Continue reading →

Block 784: September 16, 2015

It’s 11:15pm on Wednesday. I just got back into my apartment. This also means it’s 2:15am New York Time. I’ve been up since 6am Eastern Time. Started working at 8am. Stopped at 3pm to get in a cab to go to the airport. Boarded at 6pm. Landed at 10pm Pacific Time. How did I do all … Continue reading →

Block 783: September 15, 2015

A day late because of over-working and over-socializing. Sorry, not so sorry. Date: September 15, 2015 Crane: 783 Days Spent on Project: 938 Location: Hell’s Kitchen, New York City Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Can’t remember! Thoughts/Feelings behind the block: The 15th, Tuesday, my second full … Continue reading →

Block 781: September 13, 2015

Didn’t forget to do this yesterday (Sunday, the 13th). I did do it; I was just too busy to post about it! But I’m loving it. Date: September 13, 2015 Crane: 781 Days Spent on Project: 936 Location: NW Portland, OR and Hell’s Kitchen, New York City Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music … Continue reading →

Block 779: September 11, 2015

We have an invited rehearsal tonight, and it’s supposed to start in about… five minutes, maybe? So, this has to be quick. Date: September 11, 2015 Crane: 779 Days Spent on Project: 934 Locations: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: No music right now. … Continue reading →

Block 773: September 5, 2015

Today, someone emailed to ask: “This A Thousand Quilted Cranes Project… how many are you going to make?” Date: September 5, 2015 Crane: 773 Days Spent on Project: 928 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: You know, right now I’m listening to the … Continue reading →

Block 768: August 31, 2015

Can anyone believe it’s the last day of August already? Date: August 31, 2015 Crane: 768 Days Spent on Project: 923 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: I have had Carly Rae Jepsen’s song “Warm Blood” on repeat for almost 24 hours and … Continue reading →

Block 759: August 22, 2015

Saturday. I slept in until 8:30 this morning so I feel like I woke up winning. Date: August 22, 2015 Crane: 759 Days Spent on Project: 914 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: I never thought I’d say this, but I’ve been listening … Continue reading →

Block 744: August 7, 2015

And it’s Friday. This is the end of the first week of the 2015-2016 season. Only 42 more to go! Date: August 7, 2015 Crane: 744 Days Spent on Project: 899 Location: NW Portland, OR Person I would have sent it to: TBD Music I listened to while sewing: Today in the shop, we’re listening … Continue reading →