Thank You

 I  want to send a really Big Thank You to the Google Docs Team.  I have been using it for a few day and I never had to go to my personal technology support team.  This is pretty good for an artist.  I am typing up a new knitting pattern. Things went much more smoothly than on the other word processing app that I had been using since the kids were in elementary school and we still had dial up on A.O.L.   Yeah, that long ago.  I still have to get help with that one sometimes. 

I really like the light / dark contrast. It was very easy to see. Now I have to admit that I did the engineering thing and jumped in without reading the directions. I was able to find most everything I needed with just a little looking around. I will look around to see if I can adjust the pica on the finished pattern. I write patterns for knitters with learning disabilities and things like post stroke. A larger font size is mandatory especially for my older eyes. 

I have not gotten use to making edits with my pen straight on to my iPad Air yet. So I printed out the pattern and got my blue pen ready.  I made the edit’s on paper and then went back to the pattern to make the corrections. You do have to understand that it is easier to hold a pen, knitting and writing then holding knitting and typing.  In my humble opinion that is not bad for someone who learned to type on an Underwood typewriter built in the 1940,s. 

Thank you again for a job well done. 

Exploding Pillows and Other Fun Stuff

 It was time to wash couch pillows today. The only hitch was that after a decade the liner of one pillow exploded in the washing machine. Yes, it was a tall persons job to clean up. Unless I am in at least 2 inch heals or standing on a step stool,I can not reach the bottom on the washer. These new high capacity washing machines are not made for short people. So tomorrow I get to go to Joann’s, I will be fully masked.  I will be getting a new pillow liner. Maybe even some leather to fix my swift.  

Aside from that it was grocery shopping day.  At least the people who were not wearing masks did not snicker today.  I also got a nap this afternoon. I was so tired that I did not move the entire time I was asleep. I woke up in the same exact position I fell asleep in.  

The numbers for today.   

The 4th day of 2022 over 100f in Tucson.. it’s going to be a long hot summer.

The 20th day in a row that I walked 5,000 steps or more  I am beginning to feel better on most days   

Fingerless Gloves V 1.0

 Version 1.0 of my fingerless gloves has failed. I now know why designers tend to go very short on the fingers  it takes a lot of shaping to make it fit right.  The good news is I know how to do that. The good news is that the pattern until the thumb is a perfect fit. 

So now I am in the process of typing up the pattern and will make the changes to the pattern as I go.  My daughter suggested the Google writing application.  I am somewhat nervous about trying new things. That being said we raised a very smart daughter and she is generally right about stuff like this because she uses it more. She and her dad are new technology all the way. Where as fiber arts by it’s very nature seems to be old technology even if I use a 3D printed drop spindle.  By the way there are still a few of John’s drop spindle designs at Grandmas Spinning Wheel here in Tucson is you want to get one. They are the only place that they are sold.  They can also be special ordered in a color to match your Knitty Noddy. 

Sorry I squirrel on you. I have found away to knit with my right arm pretty straight so I will start the redesign tomorrow.  Below is the failed glove. See if you can find the design errors. I know of at least 6. Can you find more?

Chores

 I had a rare quiet day at home.  So before breakfast I ran the foot and calf massager.  Then over breakfast I made my to do list in hopes that the Tylenol would kick in so I could try and finish my list.  I worked on it till exhaustion caught up with me. I then crashed and took a nap. I don’t care what anyone says, adults need naps.  I got a few more things done after my nap. When John got home I took another break and watched one of my shows.  

I did not make 10,000 steps today but will settle for 6,000. 

10,000

Today is the 1st day since I got sick in November that I walked over 10,000 steps.  I also picked out and ordered 2 pairs of new glasses. Seriously it took less than an hour to choose both pair.  Got my 4th COVID19 booster. Was not tired most of the day.  Walked up hill without having to stop to catch my breath. 

What more could I want except being able to knit again.  

Busy

Today I felt like I did when the kids were little.  I had 2 doctors appointment’s, did 2 errands and was so tired that I skipped the last 2 errands of the day.  I was too tired to cook dinner, so John took us out to Cafe Ole for their wonderful Chicken and rice soup with a salad.  

After dinner we took a walk to LeeLee’s and found some duck eggs. The perfect end to a busy day.  

Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival

 I packed up the last bag of hand spun yarn, even some of my art yarn today. It is heading to the Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival, which is the first weekend in June. Merino y Vino will have it in her booth. This is a rare opportunity to get some of my hand spun yarn. Most are one of a kind. Combined with Merino y Vino’s yarn you can knit, spin, crochet or weave a one of a kind creation.  

There are going to be a lot of classes and demonstrations.  A lot of local crafts people and fiber artist. For more information go to the website for Flagstaff Wool and Fiber Festival.  This will have something for everyone. 

Of course if you can’t wait Merino y Vino has a shop on Etsy where you can find her small batch dyed yarn. She can work with you on special orders and customize yarn. Merino y Vino is the dyer of my Square Dance scarf pattern on Raverly. If there are no kits in the shop she can make one for you in the color of your choice, please allow extra time for dyeing the special order yarn. 

Thank you for supporting local hand made items.