Doubly Nice

It has been awhile since I have made anything and it has been a year since I started this project. So it is doubly nice to have finished this quilted table runner. Just in time for Thanksgiving.



It also nice to see some progress being made on our fireplace. This is what the fireplace looked like for 20 years:


Behind the fireplace screen is a wood stove. We are tired of this eyesore. So after a few days of tugging and creating a mess, this is what it looks like now:

What's next for the fireplace? I share in a few weeks.

Where Does The Time Go?

I can't believe I haven't posted in nearly a month. I also can't believe I haven't made anything either. So what have I been up to? I have been exploring the exciting world of Web 2.0 tools for educators. I have been trying to see how tools such as Voice Thread, Wikispaces for Teachers, Trailfire, and del.icio.us can be used in the classroom as well as participating in the K12 Online Conference. If you would like to see how Voice Thread works, visit my school blog. I photographed some art created by 8th graders, then had the students talk about their work. Check it out and leave a comment. The students would love it.