Last baby sweater done, had to rip out the neckline as it was too small (child has big kabosh), fixed. My home-spun sweater picked back up. Most of the flowers have sprouted, and the bulbs are starting to come up so that in the next couple of weeks, THEY go outside ( Read more... )

I hate seasonal colds. Saturday, Sunday and Monday saw me in bed. Baby's sweater will be done today, other baby's undergown is all in one piece (pictures later). Exercise began again today without any wheezing, but a good deal of nose-blowing in between routines. This set of dance routines kicks the hr up a good healthy chunk ( Read more... )

The calligraphy was VERY well received, and she LOVED them. Made me realize that little sayings like that are great practice work for C & I, so now I'm in the occasional lookout for favorite sayings. Ordered some pieces of linen for the toddler for a coif and chemise, I should be getting that soon. Started work on the green houppe, and trying to ( Read more... )

Calligraphy project done, but only if the client likes them (and I think she will). Will play with that as practice piece for other hands and illumination ideas ( Read more... )

Pulled the cap off the pen I am using for project and ink flew out from the tip. Thankfully only a small blot on the working area, CAREFULLY blotted and I guess I'm gonna do something RIGHT THERE to fix it. Sighed and figured now was a good time to clean the pen ( Read more... )

So I have finished the sewing part of adjusting a piece of garb and now need to attach rings for lacing. Underhood for my truncated hennin is almost finished, the two pieces are being sewn together today. Calligraphy project well under way and all things (if they continue apace as they are) shoud (keyword there) be done in time for event in March. ( Read more... )

So I missed out on the wheel I was trying for on ebay, but someone owes me about 300, and that's how much the wheel costs...can you see where my mind is going?? hmmm??? The person also said we could that out. This is good. I am getting the llama spun by both a Fricke and drop spinning..oh yeah...love it! The sweater is almost two inches long! Three ( Read more... )

Coffee and hangout time with a friend, decisions were made and questions I asked confirmed in my mind that I'm doing the right thing and feel like I'm heading in the right direction. Bought a couple of magazines while we wandered around B & N, Lady Godiva hot chocolate (oh yum!), and a teacher-student relationship mutually ended ( Read more... )

and the receipient is very happy!! yeah!!!

EVER do another knitting project on size 2 needles again! Ok, the sock turned out pretty well all things considered but turning that tiny little heel and then the toes??? oh HELL no ( Read more... )