I might have mentioned that I'm on vacation. Today is the second to the last day, and I will miss sleeping in, afternoon--and sometimes morning--naps, not standing all day, not stuffing okra...
I haven't woven much this week. In fact, I don't believe I've woven at all this week. I made a bad, ugly mess of the turned overshot project, trying to wind the warp myself. I haven't felt like working on the afghan project. I've really only gone into the loominaria to vacuum!
In the back studio, I have been busy, however. I've been sewing daily, working on the all the fabric Mom gave me when she was cleaning up
her studio. I've made four blouses in the past week and a half. The first was a long tunic style blouse for Mom, with some beautiful pewter buttons. No photo, because as soon as I made it, I gave it to her and insisted she wear it when Liz, Mom and I went out to dinner on my birthday.
Then, I made myself a linen blouse.
It might be hard to see, against the background of the ten chef coats I have to iron tomorrow to go back to work. I like the pearl buttons down the front. I've made this pattern probably eight times since the pattern was new, way back in 1989. I love the raglan sleeves.
Next, I switched to some nice tightly woven cotton, and made a fitted long sleeved shirt. The buttons again are a feature I like. Now, I'm working on another pattern from the late '80's, but I'm using a stitch on my sewing machine I'd never tried before. The cuffs are trimmed the same way, but I haven't put them on yet.
I haven't gone anywhere, and it's been too hot to do the yard work I really intended to do, but I've had a good time, relaxing, hanging out with friends and family, and enjoying not moving very much. I've been knitting, too, working on the lace I started last month. It makes watching t.v. seem less wasteful.
The turned overshot project is supposed to turn into kitchen curtains, and while I haven't given up on it, I'm just not in the mood to work on it right now. So this morning, I found what was left over from my dining room curtains, one of my very first handwoven projects. I sewed grosgrain ribbon on one edge, hung a curtain rod over the sink and clipped the fabric on.
I like it! It's not enough to ripple as a good curtain should, but I believe it will be temporary, once I can face the loom again.
My next project will also be white. Mom gave me some pretty seersucker fabric to make a bathrobe out of, and included the pattern. I will get to it as soon as the last white blouse is done, which probably won't be until after my vacation is over, but every day in my sewing room feels like a vacation.
Until next week, happy weaving, sewing, knitting or whatever fiber art makes you happy!
Maggie
Now there is a a groove on the curved beam that I could use the threader plate and do it, but I love the yardage counter on my tension box! No more counting turns, just keep an eye on the counter!
I think a week ago I was still having trouble with my Macomber loom. I was asked by my friend "why did you put the afghan project on THAT loom". I guess in my mind, I knew what it would take to get my DDH off his _____, and do something about it. I couldn't fix it. Not a clue. Sunday I told him that I had more yarn to do my afghan project, that people would be expecting me to get this done. I asked could you please take another look at my loom and see what the problem is. What is with men/husbands? Somebody will bring a computer over, he will stay up until 2:00 am to get it working. But let me want him to do something or fix something for me-------how long does it take?? We want even go there. Back to Sunday. He got under the loom and worked and worked. Finally! Eureka! He figured it out. Got it working. I finished my rectangle, and did 3 more. I did one of my color's above and then 2 of Maggie's and half of one for Pat. 
Don't think I've had a picture posted here of my sister's cat. He's named Babe after Babe Ruth and is a very spoiled 17 year old wonderful cat. He's the talkingest cat I've ever seen!!! Everyone wants to adopt him because he really is a sweet guy! Oh yeah, he only has one tooth but that doesn't stop him from taking care of himself!
It was my birthday this past week. Actually I've been up here a time or two on my birthday. Boston Pizza is a good restaurant with a full menu of good stuff. Plus, they give a free dessert on your birthday........and plenty of forks! So, of course, that's where we went. My uncle and aunt had come down from Saskatoon to see Mom and they were here at the same time so we all were there! They make a bit of a production out of bringing out the cake, too.
This past week was more sewing! As you can see we had 3 machines going. Mom got onto her 1960 Bernina which sits on top of her treadle machine. She's machine quilting the baby quilts. If you look hard, you can see my sister's arm in the left background, ironing a quilt top! We had it going there each day.
My sister's baby quilts all are similar but so different. The one on top is using all the bits and pieces left from the other 4 quilts. My Mom is surrounded by her quilts. The first one she started 27 years ago and is the only one that's completely finished. She will finish the last bits on each of these this winter.
Yesterday we loaded up the cars and headed east. My sister drove her car and Mom decided to ride with me. Getting into my van is pretty easy but still took alot of effort on her part. The trip is about 7 1/2 hours. Plus we were driving in alot of rain the last couple of hours. So we didn't get to Winnipeg til about 8. We're spending a few days at my sister in law's. My nephew and his wife liked the throw. He'd been following this blog so knew they were finally getting it! The gnomes on the back was definitely the right choice!!!
We're going to be visiting my Mom's friends this week and driving around a bit. The schedule is set and it'll be a bit hectic. We're going to be sure Mom rests inbetween too! Having to be on dialysis involved arranging for her to get hers done on Friday in Winkler. I used to teach first grade there many years ago so it's kind of my old stomping ground. It's about an hour and a half from Winnipeg. 
Bonnie is making great headway on her sock Looper rug.
Ila is making great progress on these Huck Lace towels.
Next, I switched to some nice tightly woven cotton, and made a fitted long sleeved shirt. The buttons again are a feature I like. Now, I'm working on another pattern from the late '80's, but I'm using a stitch on my sewing machine I'd never tried before. The cuffs are trimmed the same way, but I haven't put them on yet.
I haven't gone anywhere, and it's been too hot to do the yard work I really intended to do, but I've had a good time, relaxing, hanging out with friends and family, and enjoying not moving very much. I've been knitting, too, working on the lace I started last month. It makes watching t.v. seem less wasteful. 
My next project will also be white. Mom gave me some pretty seersucker fabric to make a bathrobe out of, and included the pattern. I will get to it as soon as the last white blouse is done, which probably won't be until after my vacation is over, but every day in my sewing room feels like a vacation.
