Day 34 of 2025

I'm taking the slow start approach to changing the colors

 for the upcoming holiday.

 

Day 33 of 2025

We're finding more things in the garage that we had forgotten about. 

It's kind of funny that Strawberry  Shortcake 

looks a bit annoyed here 

because of the lock of hair hanging on her forehead 

looking like an angry eyebrow.

 

Day 32 of 2025

First sock done except the kitchener stitch finish 

and weaving in ends. 

The second sock isn't far behind. 

It only needs the small white stripe, the toe 

and the same finishing touches. 

As you can see, I chose the purple for the heel and toe accent color. 

I asked you what color you thought I had picked 

for the accent color in this post. 

Sorry, Scott, I did pick the purple 

and didn't have too much trouble with its darkness.

 

Day 31 of 2025

Spending time with some of my favorite things.

 

Day 30 of 2025

Fit try on. 

It looks like another blue stripe

 should get me to the toe decreases.

 

Day 29 of 2025

I have a hair appointment on Monday. 

It's been a really long time since that happened last. 

I am hoping for the best. 

I'm hoping to at least get rid of the very thin ends.

 

Day 28 of 2025

I've added another napkin to my color file. 

I especially like the three shades of red.

 

Day 27 of 2025

It is very hard to take a nice clear picture of a computer screen. 

This is the best I could do. 

The big question is do you know what this is? 

So let's play What is it?

 

Day 26 of 2025

I'm making good progress on my current pair of socks. 

I have more blue stripes to work as I finish the feet, 

but I have a limited amount of the blue yarn in my bag.

To be fair, I know I have more in my yarn stash, 

but I'd like to only use what is shown here.

I have a plan to stretch this to make it work, 

but it will still be pretty iffy. 

I suspect I will be playing the tricky game of Yarn Chicken.

You are right, Joanne. 

The answer to Where am I? 

is the car wash.

 

Day 25 of 2025

Here's my new makeshift set up for knitting in the evenings. 

Since I don't have a table near enough to set the lamp on, 

I am using my phone stand that I use for video calls 

to hold up my little lamp by draping its neck

 over the arm of the phone holder. 

It puts a nice bright light in just the right place

 to allow me to enjoy some knitting without major eye strain.

 

Day 24 of 2025

I last posted about this sock in July 2023. 

I have recently picked it back up again. 

It's going well and I am very motivated to get this pair done soon. 

Black and white photo is warranted because the last time we saw this sock 

I had not revealed the color of the heel, 

but the gusset decreases are done and I wanted to share. 

Color photos will come soon.

 

Day 23 of 2025

A long time ago I took a photography class for film cameras. 

In class we made these reference cards to carry in our camera bags. 

I know with all the light meters available to us on our phones,

 it's not really needed anymore, 

but I thought M might find it interesting 

since she has taken up film photography.

 

Day 22 of 2025

This blue tarp is covering some boards 

we intend to use for an outdoor project. 

This squirrel has decided to rip it apart with his teeth and claws. 

He ran off with his find and came back for more. 

I suspect he is using it for some extra insulation 

on these very cold days and nights.

 

Day 21 of 2025

I'm finally taking Christmas down 

but some things might just stay up the rest of winter.

 

Day 20 of 2025

The sweater is being photographed today. 

I love these little buttons so I had to get a close up. 

Below is a full picture. 

I'll get it packaged up this week to send off as a gift.

 

Day 19 of 2025

It's been a while since we've played this game. 

Where am I?

 

Day 18 of 2025

This was one of my favorite rooms in the centerpiece house

 at the Indianapolis Home Show today. 

The basic color scheme of the entire home was blue and white 

so it was hard to pick one favorite over another.

 

Day 17 of 2025

Sunshine and rainbows shone on my wall

 through the front door this morning.

 

Day 16 of 2025

There is still no light so I took this first finished project picture

 in the light of my sewing machine. 

 

Day 15 of 2025

I finished two knitting projects today, but by the time I was done 

the light was gone so photos will have to be taken tomorrow 

if there is light. 

I did find this funny though as I was finishing up some button sewing. 

Evidently the end of these children's scissors 

that I keep in my sewing kit is magnetic. 

It picked up my sewing needle and a stitch marker all by itself. 

I cannot explain it.

Here is a bonus picture from today. 

Fireball alerted me that this was happening. 

I thought you'd like to see it too.

 

Day 14 of 2025

I finally took pictures of color combinations I like 

that are woven together in a rag rug I have.

Here's one of several.

 

Day 13 of 2025

Yesterday's snowman is still standing.

 

Day 12 of 2025

T-bone and GB#5

 

Day 11 of 2025

I got this plant a couple years ago and it was blooming at that time. 

This is the first time it has bloomed since then. 

 

Day 10 of 2025

Finished red hat modeled by its recipient, Fireball.

 

Day 9 of 2025

There is still no crafting happening, 

but I got more pieces cut. 

This bin looks like a container of fries. 

I wonder how many items I will be able to make with this mess.

 

Day 8 of 2025

I didn't get to my crafty project today,

 but I did spy this beautiful January sunset. 

I also finished the red hat.

 

Day 7 of 2025

I made one decoration with these pieces 

cut from cardboard tubes late last year. 

I have now cut more pieces from more tubes I have collected 

since then and plan to make them up tomorrow. 

I'll show you if that happens.

 

Day 6 of 2025

It snowed all night and into today. 

After it stopped I measured it (8 1/4") on our outdoor table 

with one of my quilting rulers. 

Below I've taken a wider shot so you can see 

the impressive edge on the side of the table.

 

Day 5 of 2025

We're expecting quite a bit of snow. 

It has begun.

 

Day 4 of 2025

Yesterday was the anniversary of my dad's birthday. 

Today, Fireball and I celebrated belatedly with cupcakes.

 

Day 3 of 2025

The girls and I spent the afternoon

 playing with modpodge and my fabric scraps. 

 

Day 2 of 2025

Thanks to M for showing me the light meter app she uses

 for her film photography. 

I'm using the same app here with my DSLR to experiment

 shooting indoor, low light pictures on manual setting. 

Above is my very overstuffed notions bag

 that desperately needs a clean out.

 

Day 1 of 2025

Happy New Year!

I spent most off the day hanging out with family,

watching football, 

un-knitting and re-knitting