Amazon wish list situation

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Hey there, if you are interested in buying me a book or some strange gear for my hobby situation, here are the links you will need. I am not asking you to do this, I will write, and continue to write as long as I can. Thank You so much for reading. -L

Books and book adjacent things -Mostly ebooks and or neck lamp situation

Hobby and Craft items things to keep my hands busy or to drive my husband insane.

Handicap Accessible needs things to make living in my body easier.

Thank You again for being kind, and for everything you do. Gentle hugs, -L

Door dash for the 2nd time ever

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Hey there, hope you are well. We are settled in with happy full bellies, and I didn’t have to haul ass all over hell to do it. Yep, I splurged on door dash.

As expensive as it is, it is a rare treat. I just couldn’t today. My pain levels are through the roof again, I know, shocker. Snort. I’m sitting up though, so that’s a change.

I do have to leave the house this afternoon. I have an appointment, and while that sucks, I don’t want to miss it. If I could get away with it, I’d ride my scooter, but you know, I hurt to much to make the full drive.

So, why door dash this morning? To be honest, it wasn’t trying to cook, it wasn’t even the food we have in the house. It was Mother’s Day. You know, that American holiday where we celebrate motherhood. This year, I saved up to get a loom, but since my first loom is here, and I’m setting it up, I decided to get something for the 2 of us.

I’ll probably do the same for father’s day, to be honest. And while a steak egg and cheese bagel isn’t gourmet, I’ve been craving one for the longest time. The only thing that would trump that delicacy is a spanish omelet bagel, which they don’t make anymore.

In other news, sewing and other stitchery is coming along. I have refurbished my Montgomery Ward sewing machine. I still need to find the serial number so I can get the manual. I want to make sure that I’m oiling that bitch correctly.

My patchwork dress is a slow stitching situation. I’ve been watching k39’s weekly videos where she slow stitches. I also watch Kristine Vike’s stitch along chats, sometimes live. At least in this way, I’m not stitching alone.

That’s about it, I’m still waiting for the pain pills to kick in. With this rain, I’m going to be behind the 8 ball for awhile. Take care, -L

I’ve dipped into savings for loom things

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Update on the backstrap loom, I’ve been sanding and such with the dowels. These are farm fresh so to speak, and needed a good going over to bring them into yarn ready order.

I’ve also been oiling, sanding and cutting a few slats in order to make the beating stick and shuttle. I’m enjoying the process.

Instead of getting a loom that was made with crap materials, I’m getting one made out of  odds and ends, and one that is totally personal. That I can get behind.

The savings spent? 20 dollars for sandpaper, clothesline and lemon oil. I chose a furniture grade oil as I love the scent and I didn’t want to screw around with stuff that would irritate the hell out of my hands while using them.

Next is to make the temporary strapping that goes around my back. I want to weave the strap, but need a finished loom to make it. I will be starting with a simple belt, just to get the strap woven.

Next is getting the clamps for it, I’m thinking of a simple c-clamp to start.  We will see. It’s kinda liberating making the exact opposite of fast fashion, from scraps, with my own two hands. -L

Backstrap weaving… a first step

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I have decided to give backstrap weaving a try. I picked up the wood to build my loom, and I am working on sanding it down.

Other than that, I have been slow stitching my patchwork dress. I am taking a sick day today. With the smoke in the air from the wildfire, it hurts to breathe.

Gentle hugs,  -L

Plans changed a little

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Today’s plan was goofing off, playing and some books and stitching. Come to think of it, that’s the plan every day.

I’ve got some repairs to do. I ripped my favorite night gown the other night. I’d made it wrong. I’d forgotten to put in gussets under the arms. I also goofed up the sleeves, so repairs are in order. My other favorite nightgown just needs similar repairs, though I didn’t skip the gussets on this one.

I’m also going to be driving out to my patron’s farm. She has some more pieces and parts for me, and I’ve got a couple of projects in mind with what she has available. I’m just hoping to get through the day without needing more pain meds than usual.

The trip to the farm was unplanned, but you know, that’s okay. I have enough to do to keep me entertained. Hope your day is well. Gentle hugs, -L

20 more days

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Hey there, I’m sitting and relaxing a little. I have some classical focus in my ears, and the fellers are behaving.

I’m an impatient old woman. My hunt for the best loom for my money continues. I’m currently watching a couple on an expensive website.

Then again, if I had access to my Dad’s old workshop, I could build one for free.

Damn. I know, that workshop is long gone, and I’m not going to buy hundreds of dollars in tools to make a loom.

Meanwhile, I’ve got some reading to do today, and some more reading and sorting of books. Take care, my friends, I can get that loom in about 20 days. -L