Going to visit Captain Steve on the Matsonia wasn’t the only thing we did on Friday.
We also helped a friend paint the inside of her new store. There were six of us total. We ate, we drank, we painted (not necessarily in that order), and we had much fun. Troy brought the burritos from […]
Today’s SBQ was suggested by Heather.
How do you decide which stitching blogs are worth repeat and/or regular viewings? Are there certain things you look for in particular? Are there things you wish there were more of? Less of? Is your blog a good example of what you like to read?
Whether stitching or knitting, one […]
Thus I submit proof that I rotated away from the Iris quick stitch:
Yes, that’s progress on Stepsisters by The Silver Lining. The last time I gave you an update on this glorious piece was way back in early October. Since I picked it up again I’ve stitched the lower leaf on the far left, […]
Location, location, location
Where do you do most of your reading? Your favorite spot? (And yes, I understand that these might not be the same thing–your favorite spot could be the beach, but you do most of your reading at home… in which case, tell me about both!)
There’s a place at San Francisco’s Embarcadero Center—in […]
Absolutely delightful. Aren’t they? I just love African Violets. I mean. How could anyone not? Look at those charming little flowers. And the buds. Make sure you get in close so you can see the flower buds down there, nestled between the leaves. Tucked down there under a leaf on the lower right side of […]
More paint is coming off the dresser. Dave’s made more progress on it this morning, but here’s what it looked like when he was done yesterday afternoon.
Camera woes
I apologize for the quality of the photographs. I took them with the camera in my cell phone. I turned on my Cybershot yesterday to take pictures […]
Do you lend your books to other people? If so, any restrictions? For the most part, no.
Do you borrow books from other people (friends or family—I’m not talking about the public library)? Again, for the most part, no.
And, most importantly—do the books you lend/borrow get returned to their rightful owners?? When I’ve […]
You know what? Confetti stitching takes a long time to do. No really. Haven’t you noticed? Forever. Absolutely forever. A lot of the stitches in the blue petal on the right were confetti, and most of the stitches around it. No kidding. A grouping of seven or eight stitches all together, and they’re each a […]
Last week’s Berroco newsletter brought this, um, design to my inbox, something they call Pike. This partial description is from the newsletter:
There is a stockinette gusset in back to allow the ease and a slight flutter that looks so great layered over a longer piece. We’ve pinned it at the center neck with a […]
Finally.
I did it.
Unraveled the sock to part way down the toe, redid the shaping, finished it up again, and it fits.
Ta da!
More progress on the Iris quick stitch. I’m starting to slow down on it. When I mentioned rotating, Dave thought it would be nice if I at least finished up […]