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Tuesday, March 06, 2007

The Light At The End Of The Tunnel

I'm finally feeling better!  Last night was the first cough-interruption-free night since February 8th when Andrew first got sick.  February 8th!  I'm still utterly exhausted and have a waking cough, but a couple full nights of sleep will cure that.

The knitted cord from my Clover Wonder Knitter makes the *best* wristlet straps.  I tried all sorts of variations (double strand, multi-color double strand, knitting a cord around another cord), but the plain-old 3-spindle tube is perfect:  it's shape looks nice; the cord is moderately stretchy; and it's so fun and easy to make.  Super-Duper Yay!

This is going to be a very busy week.  Not only have I penciled-in a lot of sleeping, but months ago we bought tickets for two concerts.  Wednesday we're seeing Clinic (with Mahogany).  Thursday we're seeing Of Montreal.  I also have several of big craft projects on the verge of completion.  I can't wait to finish them and tackle the next set.  Below is a sneak peak at the embellishments on handbags that will go to Dustpan Alley.

You might not know this ...  I have a blog blog where I write about non-crafty things like movies and music.  That's where I'll talk about the concerts later this week, if you're interested in that kind of thing.


19 Comments leave a comment


stephanie s said ...
that wrist strap is the perfect strap for your bags, perrrrrrFECT.
3/6/2007 7:36 PM

Hilde C. said ...
Sometimes the most simple solution can give the best result. I think the strap look perfect :-)
3/6/2007 7:52 PM

planetjune said ...
Glad to hear you're feeling better. Your wristlet straps really look great! I want one of those Clover thingys now :)
3/6/2007 8:07 PM

Love those straps! Don't you love it when you find just the perfect thing? =)
3/6/2007 8:14 PM

sarah said ...
Its good to hear that you're feeling better! I really like the wristlet straps and the embellishments are FABULOUS!
3/6/2007 8:18 PM

OldRound said ...
Hey Hermit, I didn't know you had a blog blog. That's mysterious. I had to go to see Terabithia (movie)with my girls. I spent most of the time obsessing about lice and wondering about all the different heads that touch the chairs. Then I cried a lot, but neither of my girls did. I'm mental, I know. Seeing bands is way more hygenic. Glad you're starting to feel better.
3/6/2007 10:54 PM

Kuky said ...
The knitted cord looks really good.

And it put a big smile on my face seeing oldround calling you a hermit from reading your comment on my blog. Hee hee!
3/7/2007 12:59 AM

ambika said ...
I'm glad you're better. Being sick is just the worst. The wristlets look perfect and love the final photo with the embellishment.
3/7/2007 2:12 PM

Good to see you are back from under. And those straps look great, and the embellishments! So cool!
3/7/2007 2:51 PM

meg said ...
a "blog blog"?
what's a "blog blog"?
i'm jealous of everyone today. i'm jealous of you because you have hip taste in music and go to lots of shows...
hope you have fun (she says, jealously)
3/7/2007 2:51 PM

futuregirl said ...
Meg - I call it my "blog blog" to differentiate it from my "craft blog." Also, it cracks me up to say blog blog.

I should come clean about my hip taste in music ... it's all due to Andrew. He does all the leg work on the music front. If it weren't for him, I'd still be listening to The Cure all day, every day.
3/7/2007 3:10 PM

Great! absolutely perfect! and I thank for your comment on my blog! so you understand and speak french???
3/7/2007 3:27 PM

LeeAnn said ...
They turned out perfect! I love em! I think you just made me spend more money getting one of your braiding gadgets.
3/7/2007 9:42 PM

Anushka said ...
Your bags are super-cute, and the embroidery is beautiful.

Being ill is so horrible...Glad to know that you're better now.
3/8/2007 11:43 AM

Angelina said ...
I'm so happy you're finally feeling better. This has been a wicked flu and cold season.

Oh My God! I am so excited to see the bags coming together!!!!!!!!!!

Here's a few more exclamation points just for emphasis: !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OK, enough Angelina.
3/8/2007 1:39 PM

Bitterbetty said ...
the bags are exquisite...

and my envy meter went off the charts when you said "Of Montreal."

joy. musical joy.
3/9/2007 11:26 AM

Melly said ...
Those straps are utterly perfect! The wristlets are just gorgeous now! Great idea!
3/9/2007 5:37 PM

nili pozin said ...
how do i buy the wonder knitter
i live in israel

5/14/2011 6:23 AM
 
futuregirl replied ...
nili pozin ... I'm not sure how you can find one in Israel. Try google or amazon.
5/19/2011 1:15 AM

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