SHEs Organized

Not sure whether it goes here or decluttering thread...but the stamping stuff that I have pulled out over the last year is GONE! Donated to a HS art teacher for their art department, neighbor teaches there. Dh loaded it up in her car this morning. So that's off my list for the first time in a long time.

I finished the pink prayer shawl. Yea!

It is in my y.t. channel I put up to go live in 20 min.

Thanks Harriet!
I did not make that pillow.

I'm looking forward to a good chunk of knitting time when the super bowl is on.
I have the first 1 and a half yarn cakes knit on the next project.
It's half way done probably be smaller than the pink one.
It's self striping with purple teal & black in it. Those colors make it even more fun to work up.
I got to the /34 ths of the way done point and had to slow down.

Took a no knitting day on Tues.
Just a bit on Mon.
Writing too bothers my hand so slowed down on that.
Even holding a book to read uses the same muscles.
Typing is ok I do not do as much of that.
Did not take my walking stick so I could flex that hand and give it additional rest.
It felt better after doing dishes by hand.
Time for Epsom salt soak for it too I think this comes & goes.

Harriet, it was very interesting to read about your shopping and fabric and craft stores over the years. Over here it's similar, many shops have closed, but some of the traditional shops now have a thriving online presence (either their own website and / or selling through places like eBay) which I think must be a lifeline for them. After all, the number of people going to travel to a store is going to be limited, but online, "the world's your oyster" as they say, and it enables them to reach people who wouldn't travel that far, and significantly expand their customer base.

I do miss being able to pop to my local shop and chat with a very experienced lady for advice, but the shop where I bought the fabric for my tablecloths from online recently was friendly and helpful. I was also impressed with the quality of the material when it arrived. But nothing quite beats actually standing in the shop and hearing the sound of those scissors cutting through the material while you watch!

Purple project is complete.

WTG, Nancy!

I cut the material for the first tablecloth yesterday. Freddie was fascinated by the material spread out on the floor and the scissors, so I had to distract him with toys for safety 's sake. Fortunately, the gingham check pattern is easy to follow and cut in a straight line! I've pinned the hems and now I need to tack (baste?) them, before I sew. I've opted for hand sewing as I can pick it up and put it down easily, and also I won't be in competition with DH over the office desk (he still needs it for work for the next few months).