new aquarium

My 5 gallon aquarium had to go. The hood light assembly went out and I could not get just a hood unless I drove all over Seattle. I emailed with the company etc - huge hassle. So I went to petco with the idea of buying a new 5 gallon. They had 30 gallon tanks with LED hoods on sale for less than the 5 gallon! Check it out. Brian helped me get it set up. Chris (Hansen) and Steve (Balmer) are excited to move in tomorrow. They have been with me for almost a year. I love them. After they get settled in the new tank I want to get them more plants and more friends. But isn't it cool. And cost less than a 5 gallon

you can't see Chris or Steve because the light doesn't work.

sides sewn toghethr

Notice how the plaids are straight!  I am going to put the belt around it (see last photos). I made this before and wore it yesterday. Lots of compliments. But this one is being sewn so much better! I think I did the last one in a hurry.  I may finish it tonight and wear it tomorrow.  

now I need a zipper

I am driving my car today to avoid an icy fall so I can get one on the way home.  This will be a cute and easy to wear jumper.  My supervisor (last photo) approves.

I also worked on my dress

mnf party behind Filson and more on my dress

Seriously, it  was like I could barely get my scooter through in the alley when I tried to leave yesterday. It was a big party all day back there. And my dress construction continues

6 miles and 2 wipeouts

Husky game and my sewing machine at Filson

Huskies won but my machine did not. It turns out I could not quilt the jacket with it becaus it was so big I could not fit it in and keep it flat and even. So we will need to do it on the industrial machines (like I did in Idaho). Fortunately this is just for 3 samples but they are on a deadline and we need to get cracking!