A Visit to the Studio

 I find myself at an unusual place in my progress;

to push myself to be upright long enough to build up strength

without working too long to the point of overdo.

It took me an hour to make these two face masks!

I was shaking, sweating and breathing so hard---you would think I was doing hard labor!

I think it was a good start to my physical therapy!

You know, the longer you are an invalid, the longer you are an 'in valid ' human being.

I long for validity!

(I know there is a grand fault in my logic, allow me some  hyperbole!)

 

 I was happy to find some elastic cord-enough for these two masks is all

but there is yards and yards of 1/4" elastic to use.for future ones.

Do you see how ancient the elastic pkg is?!  From K-Mart for 52 cents!!!!

 I collapsed in my chair and took a bit of time coloring in this new book from my oldest grands.

I had fun 'making dinner' and planning a perfect skein of yarn!

Sidelines

 A little machine embroidery happened to make these two keychains;

a fun 'in the hoop' project.  I am enjoying getting to know my sewing machine.

And for some down time, I am coloring these postcards.

It satisfies the practical side of me to make useful items that are also beautiful!

No Straight Lines

Another pair of Zigzagular socks off the needles!

It's a good metaphor for my life at present!

Sometimes things go sideways and you have to line it back up again!

You know what I mean?

I dug through the stash and organized some coordinating fabrics for a bunch of project bags.

I am going to fill up my Etsy store which is a bit of a change for me.

I am not usually an ambitious in the 'make some for sale' arena.

Benita Story is setting up a virtual fiber fair of vendors on her Ravelry Group, Fiber Pusher Podcast, and I want to participate in buying and this time, selling, too!  

It begins on April 1st and is open to all members.  (join now if you want to participate!)

So I am working on a good schedule for assembly line work!

I set my coloring book up on the craft table in the studio so that every time I walk by I can color a little and add to the beauty on each page.  I am liking the way I can randomly relax for a few minutes!