Holiday Handiwork!

I always pleases  me when I finish an item like this Couch Throw on the loom.  I think one more completed, woven, hemmed, washed , pressed  and in the mail!

I was curious this time around and added the smidgiest smidge of  allergen free fabric softner to the rinse.  I was pleased at the increased loft and softness it gave to it.  I wasn't, however able to press out that extra inch in width that I normally can.

Since these gifts are going to people who don't read this blog (as far as I know), I will post them.  These are Mug Rugs of course.  I am supposed to be sending Christmas ornaments, so I added a I-cord loop to one corner and there you go!

This is a hat I made for my DD's boyfriend, I don't know if you can see the purl stitch swirl or not.  I got the pattern off of Ravelry, it is the "Hurricane hat".  I used 2 strands of Knit Picks Palate that I already had in my stash.  I have already started another one, DH needs a hat too!

This is getting mailed off today, the last mailing of the season.  Now I can concentrate on the last  piece needed  for the TN crowd.

I finished the scarf for the Tuesday Weavers Challenge 2010.  I wish I could post a picture of it!  That will have to wait til next week.  I have taken pictures of the process and will be excited to post them.   I must say going from Overshot to a fine scarf was quite a switch.  I was afraid that the scarf would be too dense!  Even when I took it off the loom I was still concerned, but after I had twisted the fringe and washed,  and let it dry , oh my, was I pleased!  I probably won't have time to finish the second scarf before next Tuesdays party, but at least I will be able to post pictures before it is finished.  ( I rethreaded for a different look.)

This morning I noticed that my cat Toni was limping terribly.  I took a closer look and sure enough, it looks like he has an abcess in his left front paw.  I am on the way to take hime to the vet and let them take care of it.  Poor thing he even walked into the carrier all by himself!  I will drop him off this morning and they will get to him this afternoon.  I may let him spend the night tonight since we are having very cold ones.  I used to work at this clinic, so I have complete confidence in them.

Off I go, drop off Toni, mail the last package, and go to the bank to deposit my check from Blackberry Farm, (Yipee!), and then to the store before I head back home.  There I will put on a veggie beef soup, do laundry, keep the fire going, and start on the last Couch Throw gift I need to make before Christmas.  All the other gifts are not needed til after, if I can't get to them before.  (though I sure would like to finish them up and start on fresh inventory!)

Until next time, Happy Weaving, Tina