Caturday!

And possibly even keep your corpse around to snack on later.  

Quote Of The Day

When you applaud policies that are  specifically designed to hurt a group of people, it is too late to stop them when the same policies come and hurt you. ~ Jeremy Losek.

Grrrsday

Aunt Martha's Workbasket, October 1937

In addition to the pretty knitted blouse on the cover, this month's patterns include two floral quilt appliques, a crocheted chrysanthemum, and a handwoven afghan.  The afghan pattern includes instructions on building a small loom that appears to be a home version of the then-popular pin looms.  Free download at the Antique Pattern Library.

Oh The Weather Outside

I've already let the county EMA know that if we have to cancel any more Wednesday night classes, the entire kennel club is going to come down and pee on their tires.

Vintage Images - Edwardian Kittens

image from the Graphics Fairy 

Speaking of which, the cleaning service was here today and I can't find Minnie.

Quote Of The Day

Get your facts, first; then you can distort them as you please. ~ Mark Twain

Grrrsday

No caption needed.

Reprieve

Someone's obedience class has been canceled for tonight.

UPDATE: From a local Fire Department 's FB page:  "So if you are going to drive. Make us proud and drive like you have actually seen snow before."

Quote Of The Day

Luis Melendez, Still Life with Melon and Pears

Economy is a distributive virtue, and lies not in saving, but in selection. ~ Edmund Burke

Grrrsday

Shameless

I weep for my country.

Vintage Images - Black History Month

A history of the Harlem Hellfighters.

Aunt Martha's Workbasket, September 1937

Crochet projects include the butterfly "chair protector" (front cover), flowers to wear as a pin or boutonniere, a kitchen match holder that boggles the mind (the editor points out helpfully that it can also be made of oilcloth), and a pansy mat.

The only non-crochet item is a Ring Around The Star pieced quilt.  Contrary to last month's promises, the pattern for the yard ornament is not included in the magazine but the directions are given along with an illustration.  There are as usual a number of patterns to send away for, and some tantalizing glimpses of Christmas projects that will be in the October issue.  Free download (pdf or individual pages) at the Antique Pattern Library.