Saturday at the Studio

 August 30th

Here are some happy things from a lovely Saturday:

• For a short time I did some general weeding in the yard and around the stairs by the house.  The weed wacker isn't working right now, so everything has to be done by hand.  If I had all the time, I think I would like doing the weeding that way better.  As it is, I don't get out into the yard enough to keep up with everything.  Not having the bits of grass and other weeds rub my ankles as I walk by is wonderful.
• Today and tomorrow (Sunday) Keziah’s store is having a fill-a-bag sale.  I went to help out for a short time in the morning.  There were bags of fabric that had been in storage.  Keziah and some of her team got them and brought them to the store.  I helped unload the trucks and then sort the fabric some.  There was some nice wool and other fabrics that I set aside for myself.  I look forward to making the time to use it.

In that dark doorway Keziah is moving boxes.

• At noon it was time for me to be at the studio.  A bunch of the people in the household got together for a crafting day.  Some things I noticed people working on: favor preparation, beading, weaving, lace making, and sewing.  I'm sure there were other things, too.  I struggled over which Viking apron dress pattern to use, then after deciding, I almost messed up the math.  Thankfully, I was able to figure all of it out with help from friends.  One of the best parts about getting together in a small group like this is the encouragement and brainstorming that can go on. 

This is the fabric I'm using for the Viking apron dress.  I got the fabric cut, but haven't started sewing yet.

A weaving project.

Favor prep... and my finger?  Sigh.

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Currently listening to: The Handmaid's Tale, by Margaret Atwood. 

Thank you for being here and being part of my daily happy things. Stay safe!