My sewing technical skills have a long way to go, but there are so many projects I want to do. So, I’ve found a few ways to cheat, sort of. The hidden zipper has been a challenge, I totally have a way around it .
I made a case for my new ELPH, super fun.
Today was a family day. Nesto and I will be missing Eric for a little over two weeks. Pittsburgh’s CFA is so beautiful, I adore the Shakespeare garden. We found acorns, harvested lavender seeds and frolicked!
Ernesto and I are visiting my parents this week for Thanksgiving. It has come as a surprise — the suburbs can be relaxing.
Typically my view of suburbia is Bogosianesque, dystopic and sick. I still find much their existence inexcusable. However, I couldn’t help myself from feeling calm while out collecting leaves with Ernesto. The wide streets, big lawns, lack of industrial sounds made me relax. I felt the true sence of vacation, in the most unlikely place…
We all had a nice holiday with my family. 
Wildcard is a kaleidoscope of color and textures. It’s hard to see everything during just one visit. Even while editing my photos I noticed new things.
Owner, Rebecca Morris, has created a fine craft flea market. Everyday you stop in small things have been rearranged and new treasures are mixed in. Several crafters in our neighborhood playgroup have their work at Wildcard. It’s so great to have an awesome shop featuring locally made things. Yeah, Wildcard!
What our day looks like:
We have so much fun. I have no idea where we’ll end up. Rarely do we wind up farther than two blocks from our house. It can take 30 minutes to walk three houses away.
I first picked up this fabric to make hankies for Nesto and I. Cotton gauze is so soft and absorbent. I found some Heather Ross and Echino Kokka prints. Also, Pittsburgh has a new fabric store in the Strip, Loom! Loom carries only the best designer fabrics. It’s right across from Roxanne’s Dried Flowers and absolutely fun.Yeah! One less reason to leave Pittsburgh to shop.
Maybe my next gauze project will be a quilt. My mom found some that is thick and soft and plain white. I think it would be beautiful stamped or silk screened for a quilt.
As Erin says, “He’s a total diva.” I know they’re pretty cheezy, but they may make some grammas happy.
Jozsa’s Corner was my birthday surprise from Eric. I’ve been busy so I haven’t had time to post the photos. 
Jozsa’s Corner is the exact opposite of a chain restarunt. Only open by appointment, Jozsa himself greets you with appetizers. You server yourself and eat on styrafoam plates — after Jozsa bring course after course. I’m glad we took some photos because it was all a whir of delerium. Ernesto entertained himself by banging on the house piano — not the slightest bit of awkwardness having a wormy toddler. Eric and I were able to enjoy our dinner. I was so happy to spend my birthday with my family.
My mother-in-law gave me a book today, such a find. The illustrations are so whimsical. Each page has a new kaleidoscope of dreamy color and fantastic ideas. Reading it, I had a shivery sense of awe and excitement. A new treasure I will dearly behold.
