Hi All,
Hope you had a good weekend. I had a somewhat productive one, but It was stalled a little bit by issues with my camera. The battery died, so I went to charge it. I plugged it into the wall to charge and waiting overnight....no charge. I doesn't appear the wall charging unit works (though it used to). So, I tried charging it through my computer. Got a little charge (enough for two pictures) but then the battery died again. I was thinking that it might be because I closed my laptop while it was charging. I'm thinking it won't charge if the laptop's closed. A friend on Facebook seems to think this is accurate. So, I charged it last night with the computer open. Will see if that worked today. Either way, I need to take a trip to the camera store to see about the wall charger. Grrr....
The worst thing about this is that I spent a fair amount of time this weekend working on my design for The Quilted Fish Design Team. I made the "prototype" to make sure I could construct it. It worked out okay. I need to make a few minor adjustments, but that's okay. So, I started writing the instructions and was taking pictures of the different steps. That's when the camera died. So, I couldn't make any more progress on writing the instructions. Bummer.
And I can't show you progress on other things I worked on this weekend yet either.
So, I'll show you something I got last week in the mail and that I took a photo of before my camera died.
How do you like this little notebook cover with scooters on it? I really like it! Jana, one of my Quilted Fish Design Team members posted on her blog that she listed this in her Etsy shop. I really love all things scooters. So, I ran over and picked it up.
Look how cute it is inside, too. Isn't it adorable? I'm going to keep this in my sewing room to jot notes on. I am lovin' it.
And here's her card, if you feel you need one, too! I love her cards! I also love having something cute and handmade that I didn't have to make. Instant gratification! ha ha!
You might ask, "Why do I love all things scooters?"
Well, because I have one of these:
And I LOOOOOVE it. My Suzuki Burgman 400. Sooooo much fun to ride. Lots of power, but still a scooter with a centrifugal clutch (no shifting). I can NOT wait for spring so I can start getting on it again. I can't believe how much I miss riding it in the winter. C'mon, spring. I'm ready for ya'!
Well, I hope to have more of a quilty update for you next time. Let's hope my camera issues get resolved today.
Until next time,
Mama Pea
Cute cute notebook... sorry about the camera... love the scooter. :)
Posted by: Jewel | January 31, 2011 at 09:17 AM
Such a cute notebook cover!! Darling with the little scooters! What a thoughtful gift for the scooter lover. I had no idea you drive a scooter. I'm so impressed!! :-) Do you give rides??? Cuz, I'll never drive one myself. I'm the biggest chicken ever!! Can you hear the clucking from my house??? LOL!
Posted by: Linda | January 31, 2011 at 09:18 AM
After Linda rides can I ride too? LOL I am a chicken too. I would fall right off by myself!
I adore the notebook cover ... will have to check out her site.
Hopefully you will get the camera fixed and post your pics .. can't wait to see them.
Hugs,
Donna
Posted by: Donna | January 31, 2011 at 09:33 AM
The notebook cover is darling. I love that fabric! I can't see you riding a scooter! You wild gal you!
Posted by: caroll d | January 31, 2011 at 09:52 AM
Is this the NEW camera/battery? Was it fully charged before you started using it? I know ours said it must be charged first for abt 2 days otherwise it will give out quicker.
Posted by: sisLH | January 31, 2011 at 09:52 AM
I WANT A SCOOTER! Yours is so cool! I want a pink one, but your black one is making me reconsider; so sleek. How far are you from work? Is that why you have it? And the notebook cover...adorable!
Posted by: Terri | January 31, 2011 at 10:19 AM
Oh no! I just hate technical problems! We spent most of our weekend trying to get rid of a virus on my husbands laptop – but after many many hours and $$ he is back up running like new. I hope your camera problems are resolved quickly. Love the scooter and the scooter notebook!
Posted by: Deb | January 31, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Cute stuff! Sorry to hear about your camera woes :(. I just need more time and less kid activities!!
Posted by: Brooke | January 31, 2011 at 11:48 AM
I love the scooters! :) I lived in Italy for a year and I sometimes still here the Vespa's vroom vroom while I'm trying to fall asleep- HA! :)
Posted by: Candice | January 31, 2011 at 01:41 PM
Sorry to hear about your camera. Love your notebook. It is really nice. Hope you are not in the line of the snow storm.
Hugs, Cat
Posted by: Cathy Buel | January 31, 2011 at 01:41 PM
The notebook cover is very cute! And I know what you mean - handmade but not by you - ahhh!
Posted by: Lynn | January 31, 2011 at 03:21 PM
My, my, my aren't we full of surprises! A scooter? What will we find out next?
Posted by: Patti | January 31, 2011 at 07:36 PM
Oh, what would I do with a turquoise Vespa. One can only dream.
Posted by: Melissa | February 01, 2011 at 12:18 AM
Scooters are fun! Wishing it were scooter weather now, and not having to face the snow today!
Posted by: Maggie Szafranski | February 01, 2011 at 07:44 AM