Whatever Shall I Do?

There must be others that find themselves at odds about what to do with their Sundays

now that the football season is over. It's not that I don't have anything to do, but one day a week I could beg off all the little things, plop myself in the comfy chair wrapped in a blanket and critters and have the guilty pleasure of being a lazy, armchair quarterback. For some strange reason every time I think about the end of the football season, the strains of Don't Cry for Me Argentina start playing in my head...pitiful, I know.

But I have been somewhat productive. Here is a picture of what is likely the last towel.

I bought this all cotton yarn ages ago for a knitting project. Well, we know how fast I knit and there it was, just begging to be used in something that would be seen on a regular basis.

And of course, some sewing. I finished up a test garment from Favorite Things Classic Shirt Pattern. I'm so happy I bought cotton on sale instead of plain muslin.

Quite often the sale bin at Fabric of Vision contains something a little nicer than true muslin and runs around .50 more per yard. Since I usually buy 3 yards, this means I spent 1.50 extra for a wearable shirt assuming the pattern came out well the first time. It did and I did and here is the picture complete with Mr. Jack who just has to be near always.

It's been a shopping week. I did pick up a second ball of yarn for the overshot planned and while I was there I spied this little pin. Remind you of someone?

It was just too cute not to splurge on. For those that have never been to the Web-sters, along with a huge selection of fabulous yarns. they carry beautiful art clothes, amazing garments done by fiber artists country wide, handbags, hats and some incredible jewelry. This little pin is by a new artist to the store and there was a charming selection of cats too. I might have to scarf another up for a Mother's Day present.

Yesterday Cindie and I met up for a little morning shopping marathon. I needed a few things at Joann's Fabrics, most importantly a cutting table. The floor or my low sewing table, while both roomy, weren't suiting as far as my back was concerned.

JA had one that folds and is a nice 35" height and pretty inexpensive especially when coupled with a 40% off coupon.

Guess I know one thing I'll be doing today for sure..assembly! Buttons, thread and some pant fabrics rounded out my adventure. I dropped off my Bernina for a cleaning and service (Cindie dropped hers off too so they are keeping each other company) and after lunch, Cindie was off to a meeting and I was off to finish up errands. A wonderful way to while away a Saturday.

I also want to show you the lovely little coin purse Cindie made and gifted me with.

How cute is this!!?? Gosh even the little card is adorable. Thank you Cindie, so much!

Parting shot: Don't be lookin' at MY bone!

The Middle

We are half way through our visit and there has been a lot of weaving going on. (Bested only by wine consumption. Hail the grape!!!) My Father is just about half way through his warp. We made some changes along the way. He didn't like the taupe he started out with for weft and the cream would have had no contrast for the center pattern to show.

On Friday morning, (after the 14 hour power failure), we hopped in the car and drove off to Llamas & Llambs in Jacksonville to find a suitable weft. Kathy helped him find a darker tan silk in just about the correct weight and he went with that. He's been weaving in earnest since.

My mother and I have had fun popping into town for our usual little shopping forays. One inevitably takes us around looking for just the right piece of jewelry. My mother LOVES all things small and sparkly!:-) She has two people stopping by to check on the cats at home and decided to find a nice little bauble for each of them. Their baubles are tucked neatly away for the trip home, but my little something is here. These pretty earrings are dogwoods.

The necklace would have been my first choice but was long gone and after seeing a picture it was a more a ring of dogwoods and not my true taste. Gene will easily turn these into two simple necklaces, one for myself and one for my Mother, although she doesn't know it.

On farm news, it's been a bit unsettled weather wise. Rain, snow, wind. You get the muddy wet picture. Hopefully we'll have some nice dry cool days this last week of the visit. My oven door springs broke and my glasses broke. Gene is fixing the oven door today since we are doing an early Thanksgiving dinner and glasses, complete with new lens prescription have been ordered. I have finally had to go to bifocals. Squinting or two pairs of glasses are not options. Thank god I had an old, old pair saved which do allow me to drive.

Puck the black cat has been spotted again these last few days and a hint of Bond in the air but no evidence of even a stop by. I spied the little owl again yesterday morning in a tree by the goat enclosure. Coyotes made an audible appearance Friday night with all sorts of yipping and howling through the woods early in the evening, around 9:30p.m.

Dennett is in seventh heaven since my Father likes to take him on a daily walk.