My cousin ordered a blue baby blanket for her sister's grandson.  I wove two, and they're finished already.  This yarn seems almost stiff and not what one would want next to a baby's soft skin.  And then, after it's washed and dried, it just begs to be touched and fondled.  Just like babies!

Towels have been separated, and the hem allowances carefully measured and pinned.  But my sewing machine wasn't working well.  I couldn't get the upper and lower tensions set correctly to save my soul.  I am grateful that that's not how one's soul is saved!  I took the machine in to have it properly adjusted or maybe a tune-up.  Ended up buying a new Pfaff machine.  Repairs would have cost at least $200.00, and the new one was on sale for $250.00.  Of course, I had to buy new bobbins, so it was more than $250.00.  The old Pfaff was 40 years old, and the new one should - according to the dealer - give me 20 years of good service.  Wonder if I'll still be sewing in 20 years?  This new one has the same feel as the Singer I learned on, and I think I can do bound buttonholes on it.  Maybe I'll get that Harris tweed blazer made yet!


I am still in shock that I bought a new sewing machine today!