Fifty
Yep, the sweater is moving right along–how exciting is that? Sure, it’s only a few inches longer than it was last time I showed it to you, but it’s still a notable moment. Why, you ask? Because I’m at the halfway point. Even without knowing what, exactly the sleeves are going to be, this is halfway finished because I just finished the first skein of yarn, and since I just have two of them, that means I have to be either at or past the halfway point.
Actually, if I’m not there yet, I’m in trouble in all sorts of ways because not only would I be out of yarn, but those sleeves would have to be absolutely huge…. (grin). But, seriously, I need to start thinking NOW about what I want the hem of the sweater to be because I’m going to need to make that happen sometime very, very soon and it would be nice to know what I’m shooting for (grin).
As today’s “Playing with my Camera” shot–a view of my basket of handspun yarn. On my screen, at least, the colors are remarkably accurate. And yes, there’s a glimpse of a pair of store-bought, polka-dot socks that need some heel reinforcement before they turn into holes. They’ve been sitting in this basket as a “reminder” for almost three months. What can I say, I’m not really fond of mending. But, otherwise? All the yarn in this basket is yarn that I’ve made myself. Isn’t that lovely? (grin)
Or how about a peek into my jewelry box? Hematite beads, a silver chain necklace, some glass pearls … I like the monochrome look of this picture–all the colors are neutrals, without my doing a thing!
About that sales tax issue? I got a comment from a person at Adorama who actually writes clear English, who told me that they have a location in New Jersey so that it was a valid charge. Which is absolutely true–that was all I needed to hear in the first place, instead of those annoying exchanges. Oh, and then she nicely offered me $10 off my next order of $75 or more. Golly. I don’t really know that I want to spend another $75 there, but it’s a nice gesture, I suppose.
Finally, in addition to yesterday’s haircut, today Chappy got his nails done and got a bath, so he’s all set for his busy weekend, but exhausted from his “spa” days. Have a great weekend, folks!
Your basket of handspun really is lovely. I’ll be very interested in your hem decision. There are so many different ways to go. And, Chappy? So photogenic and so does not care.
Your new camera appears to be doing a great job with capturing color.
Chappy looks handsome, as always! :o)
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I’m glad you got a decent response from Adorama!
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