Sunday, February 16, 2025

Day 47 of 2025

I finished making the two pillowcases today 
from the panels that were included in the 2023 and 2024 
Stitch Supply Co advent calendar boxes. 
You could say I am very late in getting these made up, 
but what if I am just very early? 

 

Saturday, February 15, 2025

Day 46 of 2025

Small town + empty storefront = canvas for artist's winter scene.

 

Friday, February 14, 2025

Day 45 of 2025

I know it's not a very pretty picture, 
but these parmesan potatoes were amazing. 
There are plenty left over for the weekend and next week lunches.

 

Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Day 43 of 2025

I tore out the bobbles I had started and did them over. 
I finished the whole round of them and am much happier now. 
Tomorrow I will do the other sock before I forget how to do bobbles. 
 I'd like to thank my tape dispenser for the assist in making this photo work.


Tuesday, February 11, 2025

Day 42 of 2025

I am working on looking through my bins of WIPs. (Works in Progress)
Some projects will not be finished and are getting dismantled. 
The fabrics I still like will get put back on the fabric shelves. 
Things I do not intend to keep are headed for a designated donation spot. 
This is a set of blocks that I do intend to finish. 
At the time I put it away I had decided to split the blocks up 
and make two smaller quilts. 
The original pattern called for small borders around each block
 before sewing them together. 
The blocks on the left were going to be my "yellow" quilt 
and the blocks on the right were going to be my "pink/aqua" quilt. 
I've decided to put them back into just one quilt. 
I did a bunch of rearranging today 
and have an idea where I am headed with this one 
but probably won't show you until the top is sewn together.


 

Monday, February 10, 2025

Day 41 of 2025

I usually wash all my fabrics before I start a quilting project. 
I have had these squares and the pattern 
selected for this project for a long time. 
Because these squares are part of a charm pack (fabrics precut to 5"),
 I will not be able to prewash
 as the 5" dimension may shrink and the edges may fray. 
So while I was ironing some household items from the laundry today, 
I decided this would make a great small next project
 to get me sewing quilt type items again 
(This is a table runner)
and pressing seemed like the proper prep
 for fabrics that will not be washed.

 

Sunday, February 9, 2025

Day 40 of 2025

Since my last knit finish I have knit a sample hat
 that was meant to fit a large adult head. 
It turns out my gauge was way too tight and it fits GB#5. 
I'm not sure how I am going to get my gauge close enough 
to make the hats I need 
since I am already using a very large needle. 
While I ponder that question 
I have started what I hope will be a pair of quick socks.
 These have bobbles on the top. 
I've never made bobbles with this method before 
and mine aren't looking very consistent, 
but I will carry on and see what happens.

 

Friday, February 7, 2025

Day 38 of 2025

The backyard was a hive of activity today. 
There were lots of birds. 
The squirrels were exceptionally busy
 and I saw my first chipmunk in a while.

 

Wednesday, February 5, 2025

Day 36 of 2025

Both socks are done. 
All ends are woven in and I have done a soak with a wool wash. 
The color bled a little but after several rinses the bleeding stopped. 
The pair is currently drying on sock blockers. 
I can report that I can already tell that they are so soft. 
I can't wait to try them on post blocking.

 

Tuesday, February 4, 2025

Day 35 of 2025

Tonight's amazing sky.

Also, this What is it? was indeed one of the charts generated 
when photos of my retina are taken at each visit to the retina specialist. 
The red/orange spots are not a good sign. 
Treatment was necessary. 
You're on a roll, Joanne.

 

Monday, February 3, 2025

Day 34 of 2025

I'm taking the slow start approach to changing the colors
 for the upcoming holiday.





 

Sunday, February 2, 2025

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.

 

Saturday, February 1, 2025

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.


 

Friday, January 31, 2025

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Day 30 of 2025

Fit try on. 
It looks like another blue stripe
 should get me to the toe decreases.

 

Wednesday, January 29, 2025

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.


 

Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Day 28 of 2025

I've added another napkin to my color file. 
I especially like the three shades of red.

 

Monday, January 27, 2025

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?

 

Sunday, January 26, 2025

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.




 

Saturday, January 25, 2025

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.


 

Friday, January 24, 2025

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.

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025

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.

 

Wednesday, January 22, 2025

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.

 

Tuesday, January 21, 2025

Day 21 of 2025

I'm finally taking Christmas down 
but some things might just stay up the rest of winter.

 

Monday, January 20, 2025

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.


 

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Day 19 of 2025

It's been a while since we've played this game. 
Where am I?

 

Saturday, January 18, 2025

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.

 

Friday, January 17, 2025

Day 17 of 2025

Sunshine and rainbows shone on my wall
 through the front door this morning.

 

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Day 16 of 2025

There is still no light so I took this first finished project picture
 in the light of my sewing machine. 

 

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

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.

 

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

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.

 

Monday, January 13, 2025

Saturday, January 11, 2025

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. 

 

Friday, January 10, 2025

Thursday, January 9, 2025

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.


 

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

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.

 

Tuesday, January 7, 2025

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.

 

Monday, January 6, 2025

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.


 

Sunday, January 5, 2025

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Day 4 of 2025

Yesterday was the anniversary of my dad's birthday. 
Today, Fireball and I celebrated belatedly with cupcakes.

 

Friday, January 3, 2025

Day 3 of 2025

The girls and I spent the afternoon
 playing with modpodge and my fabric scraps. 


 

Thursday, January 2, 2025

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.