Before I started this spurt though I had to find the cones of wool that I knew I had seen in a box of other wool, but couldn't remember which of the many boxes it was. I had done a cursory search a few days back and hadn't seen them and wasn't looking forward to pulling all the boxes out again and searching them more carefully. Luckily I took a chance and decided to check some of the boxes in the computer room first, as I had rearranged them when preparing for our recent guests. Sure they turned out to be there so I could proceed to re-fill the shuttles. I will run out of the dark blue first as I only have a very limited amount of that - so when that runs out it may be the indicator to stop (if I haven't already reached the end of the warp that is).
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| The found cones of weft yarn |
A brief change from the routine yesterday involved fixing the sewing box that had been damaged in the move down from Maryland. One side had been crushed which broke two of the drawers and broke off the lid. I had quickly assessed that it could be repaired, but hadn't until yesterday actually had a good look at that. It turned out that with some careful glue work, and a little bit of care I was able to get it all back together and functioning again. I took the time while the glue dried to tidy up the drawers and box so that we could find what we need in it. Over the years it had become somewhat chaotic!!
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| The refurbished sewing box. |
Other weaving planned include the trial of 'z' and 's' twist homespun in a woven structure, and some cushion covers to make cushions for the kitchen chairs. Only the planning stage for both, although obviously I have the spun Clun Forest yard for the former.
