A Little Yarn On The Side

I've had the loom less than a week, have only practiced with it, and of course I'm already thinking I might need more yarn.  Because I'm insane.   This morning I got down my bag of felt-able worsted-weight wool: And in case you're thinking "Oh, that doesn't look like too much," (in which case, you are delusional and probably have stash issues OR you are just trying to be a really good friend and supportive of my madness), this would be a good time to point out that this is ONLY the worsted weight wool.  There's a whole tub of OTHER worsted-weight yarn....... and some bags with sweater quantities that we're not going to talk about just yet. So, considering I have not actually made a single thing on the loom yet, I think I have a bit of time before I run out of yarn, don't you think?

And I'm wearing the new peachskin pants.  One of these days I'm going to sit down and make a list.  I think I can still do this with 20 new/unworn items, but I'll need to find a bit more sewing time.  And more knitting time.  Who needs sleep?  Besides Theo? I did get 8 towels embroidered last week  under careful supervision: which was probably best as I hadn't embroidered in so long I was rusty and made mistakes.  I even tried a new freestanding lace and applique ornament set, and, by the way, 2 layers of tulle doesn't work very well as the fabric.  Organza might--I'll try that next time.  Cotton works well, and I'm really hoping leftover peachskin does as well:   I made two black and gold ornaments yesterday, but I didn't get one trimmed very well, so it's for the top of the tree where no one can see the little tuft of black sticking out.  I love this one.  The supervisor wasn't impressed, ...