I was out early this morning for fasting lab work, routine annual stuff, Handsome Son driving. Then we stopped at the bank on the way home, and got the check situation sorted.
Home to breakfast, and I found myself warping up another little krokbragd piece. I really like working with this little tapestry loom.
I'm consolidating the skills I've learned. It feels much simpler now, and I can now read the weaving much better now.
I listened to The Mysterious Affair of Judith Potts while I wove. I really enjoyed the weaving now that I can work that chart
It was bright, windy and cool on the deck in the afternoon, and I noticed how the wind turned over the maple foliage showing the pale underside.
It reminded me of "willows whiten". Extra credit if you recognize it.
The chimney people got back to me and we set up an appointment to clean the dryer vent. Then my obligation to the HOA will be complete for a while.
And I finally parted with a few items to Freecycle.
They're nice, wearable, altered to fit and only tried on. But they just don't suit me. Better on someone who can wear them than sitting in my clothes closet. They were picked up about two hours from posting.
Happy day everyone. Despite my insisting that it's not important to be productive, I still like a day when I get a few things accomplished.
I like to feel productive at the end of the day too. It's nice that those clothes will find a new home, I have a box to take to goodwill. The box may contain mugs which did not pass muster:)
ReplyDeleteYour weaving is looking lovely.
The mugs will be snapped up. Potters have such high standards that I bet they're lovely.
DeleteThat is a pretty productive day!
ReplyDeleteIt was. A bit surprising really.
DeleteYou've learned so much, so quickly, about that little loom and what it can do. It's very fun to watch you progress.
ReplyDeleteIt's nice to check off the medical, bank etc chores early, and move on to the rest of the day.
Looking forward to the HS baby story!
Chris from Boise
This Hokett loom is one I've had a long time, woven award-winning work on it. But you're right in seeing I'm putting it to new use, with krokbragd, new skill. It's so pleasing to handle a tool made by a craftsman. The frame loom which I repaired is fine, but a manufactured item doesn't have the warmth of the handmade.
DeleteI also like days when I get things done, though I like days when I do nothing too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not good at nothing, gets me nervous, but I think it would be better if I were able to just let things go a bit sometimes.
DeleteIt gives me a warm glow when I accomplish something that's been on the list for too long
ReplyDeleteYes then do you wonder why you took so long? I do.
DeleteThe weaving of flowers is so beautiful. Someone must be very happy with their new clothes.
ReplyDeleteThey're nice items, just all wrong on me. I really liked the hoodie top, but on me it was just gormless.
DeleteOh shoot: I meant to say that when I read willows whiten, I immediately thought aspens quiver. And then I couldn’t remember what it was from. I had to look it up.
ReplyDeleteIt must be so great to write something that stays with people long after they forget who wrote it.
DeleteUnderstand perfectly your comment about productivity. Purpose.
ReplyDeleteYou're one of the most purposeful and productive people I know, so yes, you would get it.
DeleteMy friends are out on productive photoshoots this morning. My day will be less productive, but I will get something or other done.
ReplyDeleteI think you always do, starting with sudoku!
DeleteYes. You are absolutely becoming comfortable with that style and pattern of weaving. I think that perhaps with some adjustment, you could be making guitar straps. Have you thought about that?
ReplyDeleteI believe I will be canning beans today. That always makes me feel productive.
Guitar straps involve very long warp threads, and a destination! When I get back to bandweaving I'll see what I'm up for. This isn't bandweaving though.
DeleteI love how little that is and it looks like lots of fun. Glad you got some donates off. Me, I enjoy a productive day. I like when I work on something, step away and then get to come back and see and feel what got done. Like when the fridge gets cleaned. Best feeling ever.
ReplyDeleteYes, there's a pleasure in getting things done, especially where you can see the results.
DeletePurpose is important. You caught on to the new weaving style really fast. Though I'm not surprised.
ReplyDeletePurpose is one of those conundrums to me, whether tasks are necessary or just busywork. I'm back and forward on it.
DeleteFasting blood work is the worst. (Well, any kind of medical test that requires fasting, really.) Good job finding a new home for the clothing.
ReplyDeleteJudging by the speed of her response and the prompt pickup, I think the recipient was happy with her swag!
DeleteAs long as I do one or two things that I can pretend are "productive", I don't feel as if I have wasted the day. ;)
ReplyDeleteI never mind fasting, though I rarely have to. I like listening to a book or podcast if I'm doing something 'crafty', unless I have to concentrate.
ReplyDeleteYou’re getting so good on that loom. You’ll be a master soon enough
ReplyDeleteYes I like to look back on a day and see that a few things have been accomplished
I’m not one to just sit I really need to keep my hands and mind busy.
Otherwise I spend all my time looking in the refrigerator lol
That's my old hokett loom, been using it for maybe 20 years. The frame loom and the band weaving looms are the new ones. I love all of them, though, and every project is a bit better than the last one.
DeleteSounds like you had a very productive day. Just getting the stressful bloodwork and bank trip out of the way early made for a much better day. For some reason going to the bank is high on my list of stress inducers.
ReplyDeleteThis particular bank visit was anxious because we needed to use the PIN I hadn't entered in years, and I did remember it correctly. Phew!
DeleteNow to hear what my doctor has to say about the bloodwork. I've looked at the results, but I'm not much wiser. I look for the green zone, and if I'm in it, fine.