Tuesday, October 7, 2008

If you care...

A little movie to watch before this Presidential election.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

More crafts and stuff...

Well, I made one more large pillow cover. I really enjoy the moments I spent cutting and sewing, creating projects as they develop.
Ola: mais uma fronha de almofadao feita. Sao tao relaxantes os momentos que passo a cortar tecidos em trapinhos e a cose-los, criando os meus projectos a medida que eles vao crescendo.
I decided to experiment the effect of quilting with waves, in different colors (which didn't really show up much). I guess I have a weakness for pillows, I find them such great models to experiment with designs and techniques. Plus, they're so comfy...
Decidi experimentar o efeito de acolchoar em "ondas" com linhas de cores diferentes (o que acabou por nao se evidenciar quase nada). Acho que tenho um "fraquinho" por almofadas, sao optimos modelos para experimentar "designs" e tecnicas. Alem disso, sao fofas e confortaveis...
And this is the back of the pillow cover, with a three button closure.
Aqui esta a parte de tras, onde a fronha se fecha com tres botoes.
This weekend we went to a "wine tasting and sale". We found quite nice beverages at the place, and some had very "sumptuous" denominations...
Neste fim-de-semana fomos a uma "prova e saldos de vinhos". Provamos umas bebidas bastante agradaveis ao palato, e descobrimos outras com denominacoes um tanto sumptuosas...

Let's go....Fall is here!
Vamos....o Outono esta a chegar!