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stitching update

We got lots of chores done yesterday as well as some baking!  Five loaves of banana bread, well, make that 4 1/2 loaves are heading to the freezer this morning....  and I even managed to get some knitting time in.  Almost 2 inches done yesterday!  I really love the look, but sure wish the needles would stay threaded on the cable -- one disadvantage to using interchangable needle points.  ;)  but here's a pic and the color is pretty true this time  --- geez, wish I could get the flash thing to work all the time on this little camera monster!  LOL

I've got 3 more repeats before I get to the increase rounds.  I think it's looking pretty cool! 

I've been thinking about some hand warmers as my next needle project -- fingerless mitts for this winter at the office.  I found what looks like an easy and quick pattern at Wendyknits.net  I have a set of double point needles and some bulky yarn that might just work.  If they work out, I might have to make a couple of extra pairs for the other gals at the office....might be a fun Christmas gift to include with their book. 

more stitching....

The skirt is bound off and I've picked up the stitches for the next ruffle...here's a pic!

I'm excited to finally be to this point! 

More stitching planned for this evening and into the weekend.  Maybe even some time at the sewing machine.  I'm also expecting some stamps to be delivered this weekend and hope that they will tie in with the fabric postcard swap idea I have.

I'm sewing again.....

and more!  Yep, the sewing machine has been unburied and now sits accessible and useful again.  After my recent trek to the LQS a couple of weeks ago, those fat quarters invaded my dreams and were begging to be used...so last night, I cut and sewed the strips for the binding on a quilt.  Measured, pressed and ready to pin for sewing.  Then after that, I pulled a few of those fat quarters, and pieced together my first fabric postcard --- well at least picture side  ;)  It's awaiting some embellishment before I add the pellon and backing.  It's a test run for a "card" swap I'm participating in.  I think after I write a few checks to pay the bills I might try another one this evening. 

My knitting is progressing only about 8 more rows to go for the bottom ruffle (remember, I had to pull out 30+ rows the first of the month.  I got 2 rows done while waiting for a friend at the doctor's office this afternoon.  I just love these projects you can take anywhere!

Will post pics in a little bit....

Exhausted and no excuse!

The floors are finally in and we are really enjoying them.  It was a wonderful relief when they were all done and the installer said his last goodbyes.  I'm sure he was as thrilled as we were to have the job completed.  We're just waiting for the store to call on their routine follow-up after a contract completion.  The did send a $10 gift card,  geez, was that to keep us from writing a nasty gram to the regional manager about the goof ups and poor service?  Sorry, I don't think it's going to work.  I've got one more re-write to do on the letter before I drop it off into the mail. 

We're now nearly mid way through October and we're still putting things away....and we're feeling blessed to have TJ back home after serving his mission in Oregon.  He's been busy filling out forms for school and financial aid.  He's also gotten back to training so he'll be ready for that first track meet in January.

Tomorrow, a friend and I are going to a Centennial Quilt show.  The state of OK is celebrating its 100th birthday and the quilt show is sort of a kick-off.  We might even drop by one of the LQS's on the way home to "feed" our fabric addiction....and if we don't hit the LQS, we'll drop at one of the craft stores for sure to grab some fall decorating items.  There's a link at www.quiltworks.com to learn more about the quilt show. 

I've picked up my knitting again....and oh it feels good to handling the yarn and needles again.  I ended up having to pull out about 35 rows of the lower ruffle...it just wasn't looking right and I had made a couple of mistakes on the first couple of rows...but I've been pretty successful during the past week in getting 22 rows knitted.  I guess that taking the time to watch all of the LDS conference sessions provided some time to listen, learn and knit!  :)

Baseball playoffs --- there's a game on everyday and nearly every evening now.  The guys are watching as often as they can and if they can't make sure to check the internet for the latest standings.  ESPN is the favored channel of choice to stay up on the status of their teams.

SWAPs are coming up on one of the boards I moderate and I really need to start looking for my pattern, pull the materials and be ready to start since we'll probably kick it off next weekend.  We're doing a postcard swap and making some items for Warm Up America or other local charity.  The swaps are always lots of fun.  As soon as all the rules are posted, I'll share my ideas here.

Nearly finished with a couuple of wall hangings....still trying to find the perfect trees to go on the one....but so far it's been a bust.  Trying my hand at some X-stitch designing, but have a long way to go before I come up with a perfected project.