Check-In Post July 8th 2023

[badly_knitted]

Hello to all members, passers-by, curious onlookers, and shy lurkers, and welcome to our regular daily check-in post. Just leave a comment below to let us know how your current projects are progressing, or even if they're not.

Checking in is NOT compulsory, check in as often or as seldom as you want, this community isn't about pressure it's about encouragement, motivation, and support. Crafting is meant to be fun, and what's more fun than sharing achievements and seeing the wonderful things everyone else is creating?

There may also occasionally be questions, but again you don't have to answer them, they're just a way of getting to know each other a bit better.


Today's Question: No question today.


If anyone has any questions of their own about the community, or suggestions for tags, questions to be asked on the check-in posts, or if anyone is interested in playing check-in host for a week here on the community, which would entail putting up the daily check-in posts and responding to comments, go to the Questions & Suggestions post and leave a comment.

I now declare this Check-In OPEN!

Comments

[badly_knitted]

7 more spiders assembled. 3 more tonight and I'll reach 200!


Been battling a headache all day, but I'm determined!

[wiseheart]

Poor you! I hope the headache goes away, soon.

200 spiders, wow!

[badly_knitted]

I am officially at 200! Not bad in only 26 days.

[m_findlow]

Woo! :)

[badly_knitted]

Thanks. I am very chuffed =)

[yarnofariadne]

I'm so sorry about the headache, I hope it eases soon. 200 is quite the milestone!

[badly_knitted]

It's better than this morning.

Yes, very happy with progress!

Page Two completed

[wiseheart]

Hereby I give you Page Two, with the fox collecting the cut wheat and the gnat making the sheaves:



Not much else got done today, as we had laundry day and it is still very warm. It really kills one's ambition.

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[yarnofariadne]

Adorable!

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[wiseheart]

Thanks. :) It has a funny face, hasn't it? The fox, I mean.

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[yarnofariadne]

I love his face!

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[syderia]

It's so cute!

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[wiseheart]

Thanks. I like the shrewd little face of the fox, too.

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[badly_knitted]

Your fox is brilliant! And I've never before seen a gnat making itself useful, lol!

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[wiseheart]

Neither have I. But the song insists, so it must be true. *g*

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[badly_knitted]

Well, if the song says so... *g*

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[m_findlow]

Aw! Your little fox is absolutely the sweetest.

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[wiseheart]

Thank you, I'm pleased how it turned out. Actually, the other one (for the identical second book) is even cuter. I'll post pics when that one takes its turn.

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[spiralicious]

It looks great. The fox is absolutely darling.

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[wiseheart]

Thank you, I like the fox myself, too.

[yarnofariadne]

It's been a rough week of battling headaches and migraines, but I got a little bit of knitting on the beach cover-up done today. I wanted to do more, but the brain fog was especially strong today. Halfway through a row I was certain I messed up a stitch and would be off on my stitch count, but I checked and double-checked and triple-checked and it was fine; then later in the row when I was doing the proper stitch, I realised that was the same movement I'd done on the earlier stitch and I hadn't messed it up after all. I took that as a sign that it was time to stop, though, so I've put in another lifeline and called it for the day at row 27 of 33. Really hoping to finish this section tomorrow!

[wiseheart]

I'm sorry to hear that you were feeling unwell. *hugs*

[yarnofariadne]

*hugs* ♥

[badly_knitted]

You're making excellent progress, especially considering the headaches and migraines. Keeping my fingers crossed for you tomorrow!

[yarnofariadne]

Thank you!

[m_findlow]

Sometimes it's best to stop and look after yourself. Hope you feel better soon.

[yarnofariadne]

Thank you ♥

[readera]

I made some progress on my sock. I'm at about 4 inches now.

I also wore my new bralette. It's very comfortable both as a top at home and as an underlayer out of the house. The straps are a little long but not very bothersome.

I went out and gave my bag of yarn & needles away today since the group was at the community garden. I also got lots of cherry tomatoes and basil plus a few sweet peppers. :)

[yarnofariadne]

Well done on your progress, and glad to hear the bralette was a success! Also hooray for bonus produce :D

[readera]

Thanks! I'm very happy with it & I'm planning on making another. 😁

[badly_knitted]

Excellent! Especially pleased that your bralette is comfortable. Maybe you can find some decorative way of adjusting the straps, pretty pins or buckles.

Sounds like an excellent haul of goodies, and I'm sure the group appreciated your donation.

[readera]

Thanks for the idea of decoratively adjusting the straps. I have some pins that may work for that. It depends on it they bother me more then the existing straps do.

I was very happy with my donation. The person who I chatted with after passing off my goody bag used to own a small yarn business so I chatted with him for a few minutes happily. I feel confident they will go to good use.

[badly_knitted]

You're welcome =)

It's always fun finding someone interesting to chat with, and knowing your donation will be used.

[spiralicious]

Very nice to all!

[readera]

👍👍