Catching Up

I'm determined to get one more post in before summer is 'officially' over - wait, one more? How about just one??

The primary reason I haven't been posting is, well, that I haven't actually been knitting . . . at least not on anything new. But I do have progress to report - these are before and after pics of my studio, which, along with the rest of our house, got new flooring and baseboards this summer. (We'd had this poor carpet for more than 16 years, and I think it used to be blue, believe it or not!)

This little project involved way more moving and cleaning and storage and painting than anybody wants to hear about (wanna guess how many DPNs I found behind the furniture and in the couch cushions?) but we are thrilled with the results.

I spent a good chunk of today painting the last bookshelf for this room, and before this Labor Day weekend is over, I am determined that the final six (or maybe twelve) boxes, including my knitting books & stash, will be unpacked. Before the summer ends, we will be DONE! Finished. Finito! Free time, how I've missed you!

I guess I do have one other accomplishment to report - my first pair of Socks for Soldiers are actually finished - I kitchenered up the 2nd toe last night, and, per instructions, they've been machine washed and are in the dryer now. I'll be sure to get pictures before I send them off to be bundled with many others like them & shipped to either Afghanistan or Iraq. I may need to pick up a few goodies to add to the package, as well.

Meanwhile, I received two pairs of machine-knit legs last week from an amazing woman in Texas, who understands completely what it takes to get 'er done! So I guess I have my next project all lined up . . . except, I might have to take a small break and work on something that involves a bit more, shall we say, immediate gratification . . .

I signed on for a couple of swaps on Ravelry - just easy little ones, and I'm really looking forward to making a couple of fun, quick things to exchange.

Guess that's it for tonight - more SFS pictures before the weekend is out, with luck. Here's one last 'end of summer' shot - our cosmos have had a great season!