Archive for April, 2018

Not Getting Things Accomplished

April 28, 2018

Lately, I’ve been trying to do everything without getting any sense of accomplishment.  Having physical therapy three times a week does not help.  At least this place is much nicer than the last one.  The walls are a soft taupe, not a hard bright yellow.  The place is well-lit without being bright.  There are windows.  It’s not noisy.  There is a television, but it’s not laud.  Compared to the clapping, stomping and singing at the other place, it’s down right quiet.  I still don’t see the joy of daytime TV.

I tried to install my old, old embroidery software.  I finally gave up after a couple of hours and removed everything. What can I say?  It was handy.  The better one was in the closet under a bunch of stuff.  I shouldn’t be so lazy.  So now I have to install again and input my personal information.  Ugh!

I’ve been watching serger tutorials and have cut out a knit dress.  I am anxious to start, but I have to complete the quilt label by next Thursday.  It’s hard to  be good and impossible to be orderly.

Then there is the baby sweater for little A.  The front and back are finished and I have started the sleeves.  I would like to finish that by Thursday also.

 

 

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Another Reason to Knit

April 19, 2018

My brother called on my birthday.  My nephew and his wife’s baby was born the day before.  Drat!  He missed by one day.  I’m so very happy for the new parents and grandparents.  They have been waiting so long.  Now, I can make a proper label for his quilt.  And knit lots of stuff, of course.

  Baby socks from leftovers.  They probably won’t stay on his feet because it is silk and bamboo yarn.

  A boldly striped sweater that won’t fit until he’s two.  He will, however, be easy to find.

A don’t have much in the way of baby patterns, so I’ve been pouring through my books and magazines.  I can’t find what I have in mind, which doesn’t surprise me.  I may have to wing it, but some guidelines would be helpful.

 

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Cold Again

April 15, 2018

Lately, I have been feeling like the world is against me.  First, it was my laptop. Then, my phone wouldn’t charge.  And now, it’s forty degrees lower than yesterday.  And what do I do?  Go out and buy a new serger.  So now, I am holding my breath.  It’s brand new and works beautifully.  Last year I bought a pretty cotton knit for a dress, so I cut it out today.  I am so glad I have pattern weights.  It makes cutting so much easier.  The serger came with a dvd and I’m actually thinking about taking a class.  I am so ready for some sewing happiness.

  I made myself a pair of socks in anticipation of warm weather.  It’s silk and bamboo from Lorna’s Laces.  They feel wonderful!  Maybe I’ll make a little neck scarf with the leftover yarn.

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