Val's Day
Nothing is going exactly as planned.....of course. The sewing machine is acting up again; it may need a trip to Singer for a behavior modification session. This means there will be no more embroidery projects for a while.
BUT.....we have 12 "Loves Me Not" dolls--half are totally finished; the rest need their stuffing and hair. There will be 100 little bags again 'cause I like to keep that many "in stock." Not sure if we are taking the coat rack and the cloaks but the green-ish one is almost lined and refinished. I "think" there are 20 dragon hats 90% done. I'm putting the black thread back on today and getting the tails and hems on those. Next comes green (five of those) and then there's purple and pink--those are not cut yet so I don't know how many. I'm shooting for 30 but the spiky spines are a pain in the butt to cut and I absolutely HATE working with polar fleece. My sewing machine will get a VERY thorough cleaning when I'm done with the hats. There is still some blue colors that could be cut--we'll see what gets done this weekend. I'll be working on some scissor fobs (beading) and a couple pairs of earrings. I'm thinking there is opportunity to sell some "Valentine" gift-type stuff. I'm thinking of making tiny bags to put beading stuff in (like gift bags) but haven't put my brain towards a design yet.
ALSO, not imperative but trying for: the valentine cat couple (stuffed animals in medieval clothing!) and some new garb, maybe valentiney colors but we'll see how it goes.
I fell on the ice yesterday and did something to my body that these old bones just DON'T do anymore. NOW, the good leg is killing me and I'm back to taking all my first steps with the wonky knee. Instead of sympathy, I was offered a walker......*sigh*
John has an interview today for a security job. Right now, he'd take just about any full time job he was offered.......on the bus route, anyway. He had some good leads....but nothing.
There's been no child support in almost two months......I've called and was told to be "patient" once more. Adam swears he's getting unemployment so that money should be HERE to help feed the almost six foot teenage boy, NOT lost "in the system" somewhere.
I was depressed before ALL this happened. Now, I'm just trying desperately to keep up a happy face for Jacob.
Right now, it's just keep on, keeping on. Val's Day first.........and then a wedding.
Okay......done whining for today, at least. Coffee break over--time to get to the sewing machine.
LL
BUT.....we have 12 "Loves Me Not" dolls--half are totally finished; the rest need their stuffing and hair. There will be 100 little bags again 'cause I like to keep that many "in stock." Not sure if we are taking the coat rack and the cloaks but the green-ish one is almost lined and refinished. I "think" there are 20 dragon hats 90% done. I'm putting the black thread back on today and getting the tails and hems on those. Next comes green (five of those) and then there's purple and pink--those are not cut yet so I don't know how many. I'm shooting for 30 but the spiky spines are a pain in the butt to cut and I absolutely HATE working with polar fleece. My sewing machine will get a VERY thorough cleaning when I'm done with the hats. There is still some blue colors that could be cut--we'll see what gets done this weekend. I'll be working on some scissor fobs (beading) and a couple pairs of earrings. I'm thinking there is opportunity to sell some "Valentine" gift-type stuff. I'm thinking of making tiny bags to put beading stuff in (like gift bags) but haven't put my brain towards a design yet.
ALSO, not imperative but trying for: the valentine cat couple (stuffed animals in medieval clothing!) and some new garb, maybe valentiney colors but we'll see how it goes.
I fell on the ice yesterday and did something to my body that these old bones just DON'T do anymore. NOW, the good leg is killing me and I'm back to taking all my first steps with the wonky knee. Instead of sympathy, I was offered a walker......*sigh*
John has an interview today for a security job. Right now, he'd take just about any full time job he was offered.......on the bus route, anyway. He had some good leads....but nothing.
There's been no child support in almost two months......I've called and was told to be "patient" once more. Adam swears he's getting unemployment so that money should be HERE to help feed the almost six foot teenage boy, NOT lost "in the system" somewhere.
I was depressed before ALL this happened. Now, I'm just trying desperately to keep up a happy face for Jacob.
Right now, it's just keep on, keeping on. Val's Day first.........and then a wedding.
Okay......done whining for today, at least. Coffee break over--time to get to the sewing machine.
LL