I am a novice knitter but at last I have finished these silk wrist warmers. They are so soft, and the weather is still cold so I shall enjoy wearing them to see the rest of the winter out.
It has been a clod but sunny day and I have actually done some PRACTICAL (rather than fanciful) sewing - I've made my first roller blind - it may not seem much, but for "a bear of very small brain" who learns everything from a book, it's quite an achievement. I've been waiting for a day dry enough to hang out the fabric which has soaked in stiffening solution.
Some years ago I was lucky enough to meet Maya Angelou. She had been a heroine of mine since I was about 20. For some reason I was thinking of her yesterday and found some of her quotations. Think on these and even the worst days can make sense:
It has been a clod but sunny day and I have actually done some PRACTICAL (rather than fanciful) sewing - I've made my first roller blind - it may not seem much, but for "a bear of very small brain" who learns everything from a book, it's quite an achievement. I've been waiting for a day dry enough to hang out the fabric which has soaked in stiffening solution.
Some years ago I was lucky enough to meet Maya Angelou. She had been a heroine of mine since I was about 20. For some reason I was thinking of her yesterday and found some of her quotations. Think on these and even the worst days can make sense:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow .
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights.?
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life .
"I've learned that making a 'living' is not the same thing as 'making a life.'
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance .
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back.
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision .
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one.
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back .
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn.
....and then doodling something fanciful an idea for a fun bit of stitching after the practicalities!!