So why am I talking about this? While I was quilting the last two squares of New York Beauty arches of Circle of Life, I realized that my vision could be just a bit better. So I pulled out a pair of reading glasses and voila! crisp clear vision, as long as I didn't look up!
This afternoon I start my classes to learn how to knit socks on circular needles. I have NEVER knitted a sock in my life (sweaters, hats, mittens, booties, afghans, no socks) so this will be an interesting enterprise. As the class fee (for 3 classes) is $60, plus yarn and needles, this will be the most expensive pair of socks I will own.
I hope everybody that wishes will be able to comment!
ReplyDeleteHey Maggie...I think I'm getting ready for bi-focals. I love that circle of life pattern, it's lively & graphic and provides loads of quilting opportunities!
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Yay!!! Knitting sound good, I have recently discovered I don't have the patience for knitting socks.
ReplyDeleteVery cool quilt -- I love the way the colors flit all over it.
ReplyDeleteMaggie, your quilt is so cool. Maybe you can get lasic (?) surgery sometime. I know what you mean about your socks being the most expensive pair of socks you own. Even once you know how to do it, a skein of sock yarn is $10, from which you can get a pair of socks. Still not cheap. But think of all the hours of enjoyment you get from them, too. Totally worth it every time you put them on. (Unless your hubby dries the cotton ones in the dryer after you specifically state that these need to be line dried, and now they are about 3 sizes too small. Shoot.)
ReplyDeleteI hope you have the best time learning how to knit socks! Good idea to add the reading glasses. . .a clear view is so important when you are quilting!
ReplyDeleteMy mother-in-law knits socks. I just never get my knitting projects finished. I completely understand the trying to find the sweet spot. I've just gotten glasses and it is annoying.
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