Saturday, January 28, 2012

Weather, projects and a blank canvas

All week the weather reports indicated a storm for Friday.  Snow, rain and freezing rain - the triple threat.  Earlier in the week I had booked off Friday afternoon for another committment.  The weather prevented me from travelling but I still took the afternoon off.

I cuddled up with Millie in front of the fireplace and watched the snow blow by the window.  I love afternoons like that (especially during the week).  I even turned the ringer off on my blackberry. It is nice to have no distractions for a few hours.  I knit another chemo cap while I was in between hooking projects. 

Although the snow accumulation wasn't much, the freezing rain caused a mess.  This morning I had to chisel out both cars and the walkway.  Doing that with a windchill of minus 10 was not a fun job.  I suppose I should look on the bright side - at least it wasn't a foot of snow.

This afternoon I finished the binding on my auction rug.  Now I'm all ready to start something new.  I have a half yard of linen and a new pack of sharpies.  Yippee   I have a few small mats in my head.  I don't want to do another bigger project for awhile.

Now its time to think of a few little ideas to reduce the supply of wool strips that are multiplying.

14 comments:

  1. I love reading about your day and that you have a new bunch of sharpies. I look forward to what your new project will be. I was thinking why it is so hard for me to start a new project because It is hard for me to pull that first loop. Nuts I know.
    Well have fun.

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  2. Your Friday sounds just heavenly to me. You should get your aunt or a friend to take a picture of you culled up with Millie. Your blogger friends would appreciate that very much.
    Congratulations on finishing your auction rug. It will make someone very happy, whoever wins it. You are such a kind person to knit chemo caps.

    I hope that you have a relaxing weekend. Good luck with your on line hooking course. Hugs, JB

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  3. Kim ~
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend. They pass all too quickly!
    Hugs :)
    Lauren

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  4. I love hearing about your projects. It's been ages since I've had one. I need to find one because I love getting lost in them.

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  5. I love a Friday afternoon off. It almost feels like a mini vacation. We had rain all day and I shutter to think if had been snow. Have fun with the sharpies!

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  6. Glad you were ready for your storm and stay warm and cuddly tomorrow. Sandie

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  7. you got what we got on Friday it snowed then it was freezing rain.
    beautiful Sat.
    Cathy

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  8. On days such as these, I too love to nestle in and reread a favorite book or slip in an old Little House On The Prairie DVD. Looking forward to seeing what your next project will be. Hugs, Julie

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  9. Cuddling with your favorite pup, could there be anything better?? I didn't know you knitted chemo caps. I have made crochet hats before for my friend who gives them to chemo patients. I don't live close to her anymore. I'd love to know how to knit one, can you post a pattern? Can't wait to see your new project too. Blessings!

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  10. Nothing like a girl and her Sharpies. Sounds like a cozy, comfy, day. We had snow - but, this new job means I really don't have "off" time...no matter what, there's something I should be preparing or doing. And I'm finding I don't like that feeling much..... Hope you have a great Sunday....Smiles & Hugs ~ Robin

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  11. I'm sure you will find a use for those strips, Kim. You're to darn crafty to leave them sitting. I love how you have a project always going on the front burner and one on the back burner. The quiet times sounds sweet with a little snow in the background. I don't think we will get any here this year.

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  12. Send some of that weather our way! PS Can't wait to see what your new design(s) is/are...

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  13. I will take snow over ice any day. I'm glad you had a fun, relaxing day and didn't have to brave out the elements. Congrats on finishing another project!

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  14. Turning off your phone for quiet was wonderful compared to chipping ice!! You deserve some quiet time to bind and have hot chocolate and all that is cozy!!

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