At my house, chickens sit on nests of thread. Well…maybe not, but how else can I explain my dozen or so storage boxes of thread?

January 30: I like thread.

P.S. I’ve never met a thread I didn’t like. I use all sorts of fiber types, finishes, colors and name brands (not limited to these because I’m sure to leave somebody out, in alphabetical order: Aurifil, Coats & Clark, Gutermann, Madeira, Mettler, Signature, Sulky, Superior, YLI).

I piece with Aurifil Cotton Mako and Superior Masterpiece- both 50 weight/2 ply threads. When you sew fabrics together with a skinny thread, you’ll get better results: the thread takes up very little space compared to a thicker thread.

If you can’t find Aurifil in your hometown local shop, go to www.pumpkinvinecorner.com for a wide selection, great price and fast service.

The little chicken sits on my sewing machine, watching over me while I sew. Given to me (and made) by Kathy Shaker, I treasure it! Jenny-The-Cat used to carry it off, but fortunately she had a short attention span, and abandoned it close to my sewing machine.

I brought in my kitchen timer, another chicken, to help me stay limber. I’ve always said I have a tedious mind. At least, I have a mind that allows me to do tedious things. My body is another story. Doing repetitive motions have really started to hurt. Voila- the timer set at 15 minute intervals jolts me out of my daydreams and gets me walking around.