fall is falling

Yes, the temperature has dropped RIGHT on time, just after Labor Day to remind us all that fall is on its way. Not that fall is necessarily bad - the slightly cooler temperatures and all of the pretty leaves are a nice change. Its just that its a reminder that winter and the 4-5 months of never being able to warm up are sneaking up on me. I'm even noticing the shorter days already.

Note to self - if the temptation strikes to make anything out of silk dupionni ever again, make sure it doesn't involve button holes. I fought with the machine for 2 hours last night to do 4 button holes in this evil material and I've still got 2 more to go.

how cool is that?

The D.C. Flea and the National Capitol Cat Show are both going to be at the Capitol Expo center in Chantilly this weekend.

I had been planning to hit the Flea (in search of the perfect shade of plum colored wool for an overdress to go with my as-yet-unmade blue-green kirtle), so why not hit both while I'm there? I might run into the breeder of my lovely Kisia and see her other lovely Russian blues. Or, at any rate, to pick up a gross of those feather toys that both my Ladies find so alluring...