Monthly Archives: July 2011

Green Curtain Idea…

Posted on July 31, 2011 by joelignacio

Hmm, I wonder if I can implement a Green Curtain in front of my room window…

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Quilt 03: Sakura Dusty Bone Quilt Concept

Posted on July 28, 2011 by joelignacio

I finally drew up a plan for a quilt I had been thinking about for a while now using the Robert Kaufman Kona Cotton Dusty 5″ Charm Pack Fabric Squares that I got from the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild … Continue reading →

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Isn’t that too big for your bed?

Posted on July 26, 2011 by joelignacio

So, I showed my Mom a portion of the quilt top I’ve sewn together and she says, “Isn’t that too big for your bed?… because, if it is, it’ll fit perfectly on mine.“… hahahaha Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook … Continue reading →

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Alicia Merrett…

Posted on July 17, 2011 by joelignacio

I just happened to stumble upon the contemporary art quilter Alicia Merrett on YouTube and watched her tutorials about sewing curvy lines. I use to think that they were hard to sew (i.e. making the edges match)… but after watching her, … Continue reading →

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Getting Ready for Lola Celay’s Burial…

Posted on July 15, 2011 by joelignacio

So today is the day. It is Lola Celay’s burial day. We are getting ready now and getting ready to go to the mortuary. Last night, we had the viewing and rosary at the mortuary. It was mixed feelings. It … Continue reading →

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Marcela Caparas Encarnacion – Viewing and Funeral

Posted on July 10, 2011 by joelignacio

Marcela Caparas Encarnacion January 31, 1912 – July 9, 2011 Viewing and Rosary Viewing: Wednesday, July 13, 3pm to 9pm Viewing: Thursday, July 14, 11am to 9pm Rosary: Thursday, July 14, 7pm Lima Family Santa Clara Mortuary 466 North Winchester … Continue reading →

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Goodbye Lola Celay…

Posted on July 9, 2011 by joelignacio

Marcela Caparas Encarnacion January 31, 1912 – July 9, 2011 Lola Celay, we love you… may you rest in peace… Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Lola…

Posted on July 6, 2011 by joelignacio

This evening when me and Nanay were at the laundromat, we got a call from Auntie. She told us that Lola Celay is in the hospital and the doctors only gave her about 24 hours to live. Of course Nanay … Continue reading →

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4th of July Fireworks at Marine World Collage

Posted on July 5, 2011 by joelignacio

Hope you had a safe and happy 4th of July! Bookmark on Delicious Recommend on Facebook Tumblr it Tweet about it Tell a friend

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Sewing Machine Recommendations?

Posted on July 1, 2011 by joelignacio

After sewing on my cheap small Michley sewing machine (see above) for a while, I’m considering getting a simple, but less toy-like machine. My Michley LSS-505 a pretty decent sewing machine for the price ($35); it gets basic stuff done, … Continue reading →

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New “What’s growing in my SFG Veggie Beds” Page…

Posted on July 1, 2011 by joelignacio

I just added a new page to this site (tentatively) called “What’s growing in my SFG Veggie Beds“. I wanted a quick way to map out the plants in my Square Foot Garden, without having to keep running Abode Illustrator … Continue reading →

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