Pit Stop
Sunday, 9. December 2007, 14:17:36
It's been a while, so you'd think I'd have lots of stuff to post... not so much, really. There's the hook-in we hosted on Dec. 1 but that'll have to wait for the photos. And I finished knitting a scarf but I'm waiting on a photo of that on it's new owner.
I finally picked a wrap pattern (Nona's Tie One On), but I wasn't crazy about the bind-off-and drop-stitch bit. Naturally I had to change it. I finally settled on purse fagot stitch, and after miscountng rows, I decided to add some eyelets as well. I really like the way it's turning out. I just have the ties left.
I got Mom measured for her vest. I still have to fine tune it a bit, but I think I've got a handle on the pattern. I was waiting for some needles to arrive from Elann, and they showed up, so there's no holding me back now. My to-knit list also has a couple of hats, some wristwarmers, and maybe a pair of socks. And an ornament or two. Or three or four or --- aargh! I've done it again, haven't I? I'm infamous for working on presents up to the last minute.
Truthfully, there are only a few gifts I give at Christmas time, or even on birthdays. I tend to give gifts whenever I feel like it. If I have something for somebody I usually can't wait until the next holiday for an excuse for gift-giving
And I hate deadlines. It's fine once in a while, but make myself crazy over it? Nope. I realized a long time ago I'd like to do more than I can actually manage, and there's absolutely no point in self-imposed stress, especially at a time of year when we should all be enjoying ourselves. Besides, surprise gifts are more fun.
Speaking of enjoying myself, I'm hoping I'll have some free time to do a little papercrafting. I read several card-model blogs and they led me to this: Tabblo. Use your own photos to make a photocube. I've been thinking about using card-models as gift boxes and I think this would be a great one. Turn it into an ornament and pop a wee gifty inside.
Along with that, I've got some work to do too. I sent some penny rug patterns off to be tested and I've got to get some more instructions written. They should be ready sometime in January. That's got me a bit enthusiastic and I'm hoping the momentum will carry me on into the redwork designs I've started.
Hmm, sounds like I should be too busy to sit here typing... back to work!
I finally picked a wrap pattern (Nona's Tie One On), but I wasn't crazy about the bind-off-and drop-stitch bit. Naturally I had to change it. I finally settled on purse fagot stitch, and after miscountng rows, I decided to add some eyelets as well. I really like the way it's turning out. I just have the ties left.
I got Mom measured for her vest. I still have to fine tune it a bit, but I think I've got a handle on the pattern. I was waiting for some needles to arrive from Elann, and they showed up, so there's no holding me back now. My to-knit list also has a couple of hats, some wristwarmers, and maybe a pair of socks. And an ornament or two. Or three or four or --- aargh! I've done it again, haven't I? I'm infamous for working on presents up to the last minute.
Truthfully, there are only a few gifts I give at Christmas time, or even on birthdays. I tend to give gifts whenever I feel like it. If I have something for somebody I usually can't wait until the next holiday for an excuse for gift-giving
And I hate deadlines. It's fine once in a while, but make myself crazy over it? Nope. I realized a long time ago I'd like to do more than I can actually manage, and there's absolutely no point in self-imposed stress, especially at a time of year when we should all be enjoying ourselves. Besides, surprise gifts are more fun.Speaking of enjoying myself, I'm hoping I'll have some free time to do a little papercrafting. I read several card-model blogs and they led me to this: Tabblo. Use your own photos to make a photocube. I've been thinking about using card-models as gift boxes and I think this would be a great one. Turn it into an ornament and pop a wee gifty inside.
Along with that, I've got some work to do too. I sent some penny rug patterns off to be tested and I've got to get some more instructions written. They should be ready sometime in January. That's got me a bit enthusiastic and I'm hoping the momentum will carry me on into the redwork designs I've started.
Hmm, sounds like I should be too busy to sit here typing... back to work!
WIDGETIZE