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Sep 25

My morning began wrestling this exterior wax canvas tote bag from the opening in the lining. No word of a lie took me 39 minutes. Arthritic hands and wax Canvas require an assistant. It’s as done as I can do it and I shall use it as it is a large tote for shopping/travel with a crossbody strap as well as handles. Pockets inside and out. Recessed striped zipper from @zippervalley that just makes me laugh. A turn key knob on flap that literally took me longer than the birth of the universe. If I had it do over again ( and I will not) I’d sew a reinforced bottom to give it more shape and some bag feet so when I set it down it is not barefooted. I also think I may have had a thicker wax canvas than needed. I’ll look into that in another lifetime. Now, I am going to finish Elizabeth Strout’s new book “Lucy by the Sea” as I am in totally confident hands when I read her novels. No second guessing or what ifs or do overs. Hilary Mantel ( who died last Thursday and I feel like lowering the flag) said that Elizabeth’s writing was not just skill but virtue. I need me some virtue after all the swearing that has taken place in this condo in past few days. #thephotogardener #patcoakley #sewingproject #totebags

My morning began wrestling this exterior wax canvas tote bag from the opening in the lining. No word of a lie took me 39 minutes. Arthritic hands and wax Canvas require an assistant. It’s as done as I can do it and I shall use it as it is a large tote for shopping/travel with a crossbody strap as well as handles. Pockets inside and out. Recessed striped zipper from @zippervalley that just makes me laugh. A turn key knob on flap that literally took me longer than the birth of the universe. If I had it do over again ( and I will not) I’d sew a reinforced bottom to give it more shape and some bag feet so when I set it down it is not barefooted. I also think I may have had a thicker wax canvas than needed. I’ll look into that in another lifetime. Now, I am going to finish Elizabeth Strout’s new book “Lucy by the Sea” as I am in totally confident hands when I read her novels. No second guessing or what ifs or do overs. Hilary Mantel ( who died last Thursday and I feel like lowering the flag) said that Elizabeth’s writing was not just skill but virtue. I need me some virtue after all the swearing that has taken place in this condo in past few days. #thephotogardener #patcoakley #sewingproject #totebags ...

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Sep 25

So, it looks so peaceful on my chair, right? my morning began wrestling this exterior wax canvas tote bag from the opening in the lining. No word of a lie took me 39 minutes. Arthritic hands and wax Canvas require an assistant. It’s as done as I can do it and I shall use it as it is a large tote for shopping/travel with a crossbody strap as well as handles. Pockets inside and out. Recessed striped zipper from @zippervalley that just makes me laugh. A turn key knob on flap that literally took me longer than the birth of the universe. If I had it do over again ( and I will not) I’d sew a reinforced bottom to give it more shape and some bag feet so when I set it down it is not barefooted. I also think I may have had a thicker wax canvas than needed. I’ll look into that in another lifetime. Now, I am going to finish Elizabeth Strout’s new book “Lucy by the Sea” as I am in totally confident hands when I read her novels. No second guessing or what ifs or do overs. Hilary Mantel ( who died last Thursday and I feel like lowering the flag) said that Elizabeth’s writing was not just skill but virtue. I need me some virtue after all the swearing that has taken place in this condo in past few days. #patcoakley #sewingproject #totebags

So, it looks so peaceful on my chair, right? my morning began wrestling this exterior wax canvas tote bag from the opening in the lining. No word of a lie took me 39 minutes. Arthritic hands and wax Canvas require an assistant. It’s as done as I can do it and I shall use it as it is a large tote for shopping/travel with a crossbody strap as well as handles. Pockets inside and out. Recessed striped zipper from @zippervalley that just makes me laugh. A turn key knob on flap that literally took me longer than the birth of the universe. If I had it do over again ( and I will not) I’d sew a reinforced bottom to give it more shape and some bag feet so when I set it down it is not barefooted. I also think I may have had a thicker wax canvas than needed. I’ll look into that in another lifetime. Now, I am going to finish Elizabeth Strout’s new book “Lucy by the Sea” as I am in totally confident hands when I read her novels. No second guessing or what ifs or do overs. Hilary Mantel ( who died last Thursday and I feel like lowering the flag) said that Elizabeth’s writing was not just skill but virtue. I need me some virtue after all the swearing that has taken place in this condo in past few days. #patcoakley #sewingproject #totebags ...

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Sep 24

Inside progress.

Inside progress. ...

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Sep 24

Making progress inside and out. But, no need for a stop watch either place. #thephotogardener

Making progress inside and out. But, no need for a stop watch either place. #thephotogardener ...

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Sep 23

We lost a great soulful talent today. When is the last time you laughed out loud reading a historical novel? Anyone of hers- Wolf Hall, Bringing Up the Bodies, The Mirror and the Light…all provide such moments. Historical, Insightful, and Hilarious. #patcoakley #hilarymantel

We lost a great soulful talent today. When is the last time you laughed out loud reading a historical novel? Anyone of hers- Wolf Hall, Bringing Up the Bodies, The Mirror and the Light…all provide such moments. Historical, Insightful, and Hilarious. #patcoakley #hilarymantel ...

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Sep 23

Chilly September morning in the condo garden. #thephotogardener #dahlias #morninggloryflower #sweetpotatovine

Chilly September morning in the condo garden. #thephotogardener #dahlias #morninggloryflower #sweetpotatovine ...

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Sep 22

Oh, my. I wanted to sew a larger tote for all kinds of weather so chose purple wax canvas. The pattern is very clear and helpful (@noodlehead531 ) but It involves cutting out more pieces than I have cutlery in my kitchen drawer. And my cutting skills are always challenged by my short attention span or distractions: “Oh, look!There’s a chicken!”#thephotogardener #sewingproject

Oh, my. I wanted to sew a larger tote for all kinds of weather so chose purple wax canvas. The pattern is very clear and helpful (@noodlehead531 ) but It involves cutting out more pieces than I have cutlery in my kitchen drawer. And my cutting skills are always challenged by my short attention span or distractions: “Oh, look!There’s a chicken!”#thephotogardener #sewingproject ...

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Sep 21

Yep. It’s almost time. #patcoakley

Yep. It’s almost time. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 16

It is done and has taken almost as long growing sunflowers from seed to bloom. My label looks good but par for the course you can’t really read the stamped letters. No matter. Where I see progress from 4 years ago? I can sew straight!! #noodlehead patterns and tutorials are my online teacher and she’s not seen my first attempts to execute. But, my in-person teacher in 2018 upon seeing the closeup photo of my straight top stitches just fainted. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram #customfabric #totebag

It is done and has taken almost as long growing sunflowers from seed to bloom. My label looks good but par for the course you can’t really read the stamped letters. No matter. Where I see progress from 4 years ago? I can sew straight!! #noodlehead patterns and tutorials are my online teacher and she’s not seen my first attempts to execute. But, my in-person teacher in 2018 upon seeing the closeup photo of my straight top stitches just fainted. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram #customfabric #totebag ...

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Sep 16

It only took me…ALL day. And it’s not finished. I had to look at all my tutorials to remember what to do. Note to self: Don’t take a summer off from sewing. #thephotogardener #sunflowerlove #customfabric #botanicalart

It only took me…ALL day. And it’s not finished. I had to look at all my tutorials to remember what to do. Note to self: Don’t take a summer off from sewing. #thephotogardener #sunflowerlove #customfabric #botanicalart ...

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Sep 14

The symmetry and color of transition is truly remarkable as well as a military regimen wearing swan feathered bonnets that have given me new meaning for ‘a feather in your cap’. #patcoakley

The symmetry and color of transition is truly remarkable as well as a military regimen wearing swan feathered bonnets that have given me new meaning for ‘a feather in your cap’. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 13

40 hours left. 20 down. You are just going to have to take my word for it: I hope it never ends. #patcoakley #robertmoses

40 hours left. 20 down. You are just going to have to take my word for it: I hope it never ends. #patcoakley #robertmoses ...

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Sep 13

Click here. “In Box Series” #patcoakley

Click here. “In Box Series” #patcoakley ...

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Sep 12

In box series. In addition to EDD potions or warnings I’ve been hacked and they have photos of me in most embarrassing moments, I get an alarming amount of podcast summaries that start this way. Yeah, I’m good thanks. Just stick to business advice. #patcoakley

In box series. In addition to EDD potions or warnings I’ve been hacked and they have photos of me in most embarrassing moments, I get an alarming amount of podcast summaries that start this way. Yeah, I’m good thanks. Just stick to business advice. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 11

The unthinkable 21 years apart. #patcoakley

The unthinkable 21 years apart. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 11

Washed and dried my new sunflower fabric and if I cut correctly can sew a new bag and a pillow. But. And it’s a big one. I am not to be trusted with a scissors or blade. And that was obvious the very first sewing class and has only marginally improved four years later. #thephotogardener #customfabric #sunflowersofinstagram #sunflowers🌻

Washed and dried my new sunflower fabric and if I cut correctly can sew a new bag and a pillow. But. And it’s a big one. I am not to be trusted with a scissors or blade. And that was obvious the very first sewing class and has only marginally improved four years later. #thephotogardener #customfabric #sunflowersofinstagram #sunflowers🌻 ...

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Sep 10

These folks know one or two things about color, uniforms & pageantry. #patcoakley

These folks know one or two things about color, uniforms & pageantry. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 10

There was a design challenge to make an “otherworldly botanical”. I think most of my garden is otherworldly to begin with..that is in fact what I like best about it. It’s a relief from this world of news alerts. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram

There was a design challenge to make an “otherworldly botanical”. I think most of my garden is otherworldly to begin with..that is in fact what I like best about it. It’s a relief from this world of news alerts. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram ...

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Sep 8

(Photo from The New Yorker)

(Photo from The New Yorker) ...

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Sep 5

This why I better stick to photography. I am designing fabric from this photo today but it’s tricky. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram

This why I better stick to photography. I am designing fabric from this photo today but it’s tricky. #thephotogardener #sunflowersofinstagram ...

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Sep 2

Dan Rather’s reaction to all the MAGA outrage at having been given shoes last night in President Biden’s speech which, in Rather’s mind and mine, that fit perfectly. #patcoakley

Dan Rather’s reaction to all the MAGA outrage at having been given shoes last night in President Biden’s speech which, in Rather’s mind and mine, that fit perfectly. #patcoakley ...

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Sep 1

Inside & Out, morning glories brief but spectacular life. #thephotogardener #morningglory #morningglories

Inside & Out, morning glories brief but spectacular life. #thephotogardener #morningglory #morningglories ...

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Aug 31

Spent the morning designing fabric from my week’s worth of morning glory photos. Every day there are more blooms. #thephotogardener #customfabrics #morningglory #morninggloryflower #floralfabric

Spent the morning designing fabric from my week’s worth of morning glory photos. Every day there are more blooms. #thephotogardener #customfabrics #morningglory #morninggloryflower #floralfabric ...

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