Week 57 Challenge

#45 Crossed Ripple Stitch

63 Easy to Crochet Pattern Stitches Combine to Make an Heirloom Afghan

Leisure Arts

This stitch has an interesting texture. It's a little lacy, but it's not lace. I can think of lots of ways to use this including and little cardi in cotton.

Projects in Progress

99 Snowflakes

Leisure Arts

I made lots of snowflakes this week, but got behind in the starching. Above is a photo of the starched snowflakes. Below is the stack waiting to be starched.

I've run into a little problem with the starching. I ran out of what I was using and am now using a different brand. The first was a clear liquid; the starching was good except for the larger snowflakes. The stiffener I'm using now is like glue and I think it gets the snowflakes too stiff. Also my t-pins are starting to rust. Guess it's time to bite the bullet and buy more. I think I bought these well over 25 years ago and they cost $1.12. I wonder what they are now?

What I Am Reading

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows is about half-way finished. I haven't seen the movie, so I'm having a hard time keeping people from telling me what is going to happen. The themes in this book are interesting. Purebloods and Muggleborns--sound familiar?

I've also found an interesting book: The Impossible Will Take a Little While: a Citizen's Guide to Hope in a Time of Fear, edited by Paul Rogat Loeb. This is a collection of essays all about, well, being good citizens. One essay started an good discussion at the dinner table. Marian Wright Edelman's essay, "Standing Up for Children", is about taking care of all our children as they are our future. Here is the quote that really got the discussion going and how it relates to the current cuts in education.

"...we have the responsibility to ensure all children what we now provide for some children. God did not make two classes of children and will hold us accountable for every one of them" (37).

Think about that.

Other Stuff

Now that summer is here, there isn't much time for everything I would like to do. One would think that with the longer days, there would be more time.

Don't forget to visit my Esty store. I'll be making some updates soon.

Have a good week!