Projects, I haz them
I am attempting to get in some way scheduled so I can get my projects accomplished. I have two major embroidery projects that I need to complete. In the meantime, I really need to get back to clearing out the cr@p in the house along with the embryonic machine embroidery business. I also rather wish the weather would cooperate and let the ground dry out enough that we can get out there and do serious deforestation before everything really gets growing.
The current house project is the computer room/study/downstairs room where everything gets stuffed. I have 6 paper grocery bags of recycle paper, a xerox box and a half of papers for the next community shred, and other stuff exploded all over the place. When I get my part done (dealing with the paper, filing and office supplies) it's Rorik's turn to go through all of the electronic components, bits of software and other computer stuff that *isn't* my fault. The sheer number of odd briefcases/computer bags and other sundries uncovered so far is amazing. One computer desk will be moved to the basement to serve as the focus for all of the network equipment and a set of cubby-shelves from Ikea we have will go into to provide storage for the office supply store that seems to have accumulated in there.
My embroidery projects are getting set up or a rotation. All of the research and working papers for the morse have been sorted and are at my fingertips. I need to do the same for the sampler so I can get started again without struggling to figure out just where I was when I stopped. For this I keep getting distracted by hockey. Turns out I can't sit in my comfy chair and stitch and listen. Much screaming at the screen must be done. I don't seem to have the calm center I need to focus on stitching . Since it's playoff season, I have more days between games so I should be able to find my blackwork patterns again.
I have one item up on my (with Amber to keep the Etsy rules in mind) Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/TurtleSparks if anyone is interested). This is directed at the steampunk community. I am working out the kinks on a baby onesie with a duckie with goggles to get put up next. A Caps scarf I'm making for Andrew identified a failure of technique that I am correcting. Once I have it fixed, I'd love to put it up as well, but then I'd get my very first Cease and Desist order and I think I want to hold off on that. I picked up a very cute vest and skirt set at the thrift shop (does not appear to have been worn) that I plan to embroider with gears. There is another shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGreGooseNest - where Ill put up my vintage items along with SCA and other related stuff.
I really need to work out a daily schedule to apportion the available hours so I get some done on everything. On top of this, we absolutely have to empty the storage unit. I really think all the furniture in there is up for grab. When I get around to it, it'll go up on Craig's list for $5 each since no one will take anything seriously for free) But if y'all take it off my hands, let me know. I'll try to get a list and picts together.
Well, back at it. Recycle it tomorrow and I want to see if I can make another bag or two. I think a lot may end up in the shred box, but we'll see.
The current house project is the computer room/study/downstairs room where everything gets stuffed. I have 6 paper grocery bags of recycle paper, a xerox box and a half of papers for the next community shred, and other stuff exploded all over the place. When I get my part done (dealing with the paper, filing and office supplies) it's Rorik's turn to go through all of the electronic components, bits of software and other computer stuff that *isn't* my fault. The sheer number of odd briefcases/computer bags and other sundries uncovered so far is amazing. One computer desk will be moved to the basement to serve as the focus for all of the network equipment and a set of cubby-shelves from Ikea we have will go into to provide storage for the office supply store that seems to have accumulated in there.
My embroidery projects are getting set up or a rotation. All of the research and working papers for the morse have been sorted and are at my fingertips. I need to do the same for the sampler so I can get started again without struggling to figure out just where I was when I stopped. For this I keep getting distracted by hockey. Turns out I can't sit in my comfy chair and stitch and listen. Much screaming at the screen must be done. I don't seem to have the calm center I need to focus on stitching . Since it's playoff season, I have more days between games so I should be able to find my blackwork patterns again.
I have one item up on my (with Amber to keep the Etsy rules in mind) Etsy shop (http://www.etsy.com/shop/TurtleSparks if anyone is interested). This is directed at the steampunk community. I am working out the kinks on a baby onesie with a duckie with goggles to get put up next. A Caps scarf I'm making for Andrew identified a failure of technique that I am correcting. Once I have it fixed, I'd love to put it up as well, but then I'd get my very first Cease and Desist order and I think I want to hold off on that. I picked up a very cute vest and skirt set at the thrift shop (does not appear to have been worn) that I plan to embroider with gears. There is another shop - http://www.etsy.com/shop/TheGreGooseNest - where Ill put up my vintage items along with SCA and other related stuff.
I really need to work out a daily schedule to apportion the available hours so I get some done on everything. On top of this, we absolutely have to empty the storage unit. I really think all the furniture in there is up for grab. When I get around to it, it'll go up on Craig's list for $5 each since no one will take anything seriously for free) But if y'all take it off my hands, let me know. I'll try to get a list and picts together.
Well, back at it. Recycle it tomorrow and I want to see if I can make another bag or two. I think a lot may end up in the shred box, but we'll see.