How is everyone on this next to last summer weekend? As crabby as I am? I only had two mornings and nights this entire season that were not chilly. I remember many morning coffees sitting on my swing and sweating from the temps. Not this year. Not here. We did experience some very warm temps in July during afternoons, not enough for me to feel like it's summer. And now, the lengthy lines at Starbucks and Dunkin for fall flavors!! Yoi.
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Now about my new aid. The folding wood tray tables can be found at Walmarts and Targets or online, not expensive. I've used one for a while but have recently modified to become a stitching station. Easily pulled up over my lap, a full tray before me to hold project bag, stand with chart, my extra floss bags hanging from hooks, a row of magnets to hold scissors and needles, a spot for my glasses. These cup hooks will be screwed under the edges, not in the side, so as not to extend past the tray. I'll show you the tray next time!
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These clipboards at the Dollar Tree fit nicely into my 13 x 10 project bags (the large clip models do not) and help keep chart pages from damage. They have been a real help when attempting to kit for the first time.
This was another item considered, a toilet paper holder! This comes disassembled and the tall rod for extra rolls does not have to be installed. On Amazon you can find various styles, some with just a single rod to hold floss, others such as these with a small tray that could hold beeswax, glasses, scissors. I had planned to get this double sided to hang project bag on one and floss on the other, and cut a yardstick to glue to sides of the top table for a lip. If too tipsy depending on the size of hangings, a weight can be placed on the bottom board. A neat item for holding the floss rings and if using thread drops, no tangles. From shiny chrome to black pipe, a simple and unobtrusive floss holder. But if thread drops are on it day and night, best throw a bag over to prevent pet play! Where is your floss kept during stitching?
I decided not to attend Shaker Woods today. Instead, I plan to move more gravel as joints allow.
Have I decided on Jane's green vine and linen choice? No.
Have a good weekend!
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3 comments:
I agree about the weather. Years back we used to be able to entertain outside after the sun went down and be comfortable. Would not be doable nowdays. I thought part of it was just me getting old...my ability to tolerate winter has certainly waned the past several years...and while I am certain that is part of it, that isn't the whole of it. I start my days in long pants and sweatshirt and end it the same way...shorts only possible it seems during the heart of the day. You are so innovative...I'm so lazy. I have a halogen (??) light I use at night when I hook and it has a double pole almost to the top (it's adjustable in height) and provides the perfect place for several floss rings. I also have magnets lower down the poles to hold needleminders, stray needles, a little basket for orts/wool snippets and the magnetic ties I use to coral extra fabric while stitching. Very high tech. 😂 ~Robin~
Love your search for making it easy to stitch with all the suplies you needed nearby. Clever idea with the toiletroll holder.
The warm weather you are missing has moved to Europe-- it's very warm and hot here with very high temperatures for over 2 months now.
The water in the rivers are becoming very low and the ships can only over the river when half loaded or less.
It is even sometimes too hot to be outside...over 35°Celsius..
Looking forward to the pictures of your table with the hooks etcetera.
Take care and stay save, Truus from Holland
What a great idea and thanks for sharing. Would love to see a picture.
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