Recently a friend showed me an spf umbrella, supposedly ideal for sun protection out walking. Silver outside, lined, looked good. So I thought I could use one shade my upper body, no need for a hat. And promptly ordered one.
It arrived today
Not exactly like hers, but seemingly good for purpose. Then I read the instructions that came with it.
"Not to be used in sunlight, which could damage the fabric". It's going back. I already got the qr code to drop it off at the nearby UPS store.
According to my other knitting friends, I was had anyway, since any fabric between you and sunlight blocks UV. So I've learned a thing or two. But I'm disappointed. I could just use my regular umbrella. Which I will.
The gold and bead piece is progressing, I'm liking this a lot
This is probably going to be a page in the fabric book.
The spectacular hibiscus flower has already faded
But right next to it, a successor is tuning up
A metaphor for life if ever there was one.
And the zinnias are getting under way
My curry leaf plant which seemed to be dying, suddenly got going with new foliage
A bit hard to see against the ground cover, but many new little branches are developing. You can see the older yellowed leaves. I'll freeze them because they still have a lot of flavor.
And here's today's little flower arrangement
It's a while since I celebrated anyone's art, so here's a lovely piece
Australians do wonderful fiberarts. There's a spiritual quality in a lot of it that's hard to find elsewhere and impossible to duplicate.
Happy day, everyone, fight the good fight!