Perfect day for slippers
First of all, our cat Socrates (aka "Kitty") has summed up my sentiments for this day perfectly:
After several days of beautiful, sunny weather, we're stuck with a rainy 40 degree day here in fabulous Upstate NY. Sounds like a good day for knitting to me... but unfortunately, the rain will NOT give me a good excuse to NOT finish the bathroom painting/grout haze removing/cleaning projects at hand.
However, last night after my deck painting binge, I did manage to come up with enough energy, stamina, and patience to do the finishing work on my "Felted Slippers with Stretchy Cuff" that I have decided will be the Mother's Day present for my mother. Sewing is not my forte, nor do I particularly enjoy it. This project unfortunately required sewing not only once around each ankle area to attach the cuff, but twice in order to attach the little i-cord finishing edge. If I was skilled, I probably could have done it in one step but I am not skilled. So, here you have it:
They may be sort of silly looking, but they are rather comfortable and warm!
After several days of beautiful, sunny weather, we're stuck with a rainy 40 degree day here in fabulous Upstate NY. Sounds like a good day for knitting to me... but unfortunately, the rain will NOT give me a good excuse to NOT finish the bathroom painting/grout haze removing/cleaning projects at hand.
However, last night after my deck painting binge, I did manage to come up with enough energy, stamina, and patience to do the finishing work on my "Felted Slippers with Stretchy Cuff" that I have decided will be the Mother's Day present for my mother. Sewing is not my forte, nor do I particularly enjoy it. This project unfortunately required sewing not only once around each ankle area to attach the cuff, but twice in order to attach the little i-cord finishing edge. If I was skilled, I probably could have done it in one step but I am not skilled. So, here you have it:
They may be sort of silly looking, but they are rather comfortable and warm!
In other news, I received a $25 gift card for Amazon.com for using my Amazon.com VISA card... and now I don't know what I want to use it for!! Too many options... any suggestions? I've got Stitch 'n Bitch and Stitch 'n Bitch Nation already... are there other books I NEED to have? I'll have to do some research I suppose.
Seems like a good day for soup... too bad I can't go make soup wearing these warm and toasty slippers. I don't think my mother would appreciate opening them with dog/cat hair and dirt caked to the bottoms and small splashes of food on the tops. I guess it's back to my old store-bought slippers :o(
Seems like a good day for soup... too bad I can't go make soup wearing these warm and toasty slippers. I don't think my mother would appreciate opening them with dog/cat hair and dirt caked to the bottoms and small splashes of food on the tops. I guess it's back to my old store-bought slippers :o(
posted by Erica | 1:25 PM
1 Comments:
I found your page though the Upstate NY Knitters ring-- Welcome!
If you love to knit socks, I really recommend you get Sensational Knitted Socks with your gift card. It has the best sock patterns that you can use for anyone. I love it.
Are these rainy days ever going to end?!
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