OK. Overload! I got lost in time! I visited Linda's recommendations, and also caught up with Marlene and I didn't realize how much time had passed. I was looking back at older posts that were missed because I didn't ring that damn bell and before I knew it, it was bedtime. But I didn't eat during that time which was a perk. If I could figure out what technology items will transfer the laptop to the TV, allow me to remotely control it, use headphones to hear while drowning out the treadmill …. oh hell that's too much trouble. Never mind.
I watched a few of Vonna's tutorials (excellent!) including the large drum, and wondered where mine is. I must have sold it, which is fine, but as I go through the smalls I am remembering some that are not here. I gave quite a few away and also sold a few, no, I don't regret it! My regret is that I did not journal the finishes and who received them as I had planned. Those notebooks purchased for that specific task were off to a good start but as with many things, I failed to follow through. Maybe constructing a journal that I love (inspired by the Primitive Stitcher) would entice me to use it.
When I did my large drum I lined it with Mylar which made it really smooth and gave it stability to stand on its own. I've used that material in smalls too, sandwiched between quilt batting. I forgot all about it until the video jogged my memory. I did come across one of the my favorite backings, mainly because it lined up perfectly!
I am trying to come up with a plan to hang the unframed samplers on the newly painted wall. I don't want to put nails in right now and would like to use those 3M Command strips. Problem is, they do not stick to the coarse linen. There is a huge vertical hump in the wall from workers without levels (a common group around here) and I cannot hang anything rigid, it will not lay flat. The unframed pieces will curve over the hump and they are the best solution for hiding the defect. I'll figure something out. I really like the light bare walls and may not want them covered. I have a large wall where we were planning to construct a very long rack for all the wooden bowls, but I am hesitating on that too.
Tomorrow before the frigid temps come, I am going with Chris to get his new insulin pump, the latest model. I sure hope this helps him. He just cannot focus and I understand that it is more automatic and hopefully will prevent the sudden drops during sleep. Mark had to go over there last week again and this time Chris was combative, which happens when glucose levels are extremely low.
Maybe February will bring a change in the weather. Either way, we're getting closer to summer!
Thanks for visiting.
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