Here is my two bits to help create a digest for you. I have been fairly quiet this year with lots of computer problems so haven't been writing much. I was busy with lace for much part of the year. I finished the 3-year Miss Channer's Mat project, and got a 1st at state fair. I also finished a 2-year project of a headpiece/lappet from the OIDFA book of Herrmansburg lappets. It got Best in Class at state fair, beating out the Mat by one point. Then I started, and finished, another lappet from the same book -- one of the easiest. It only took 2-3 months. In the spring I had three students, then added another during the summer. They are keeping me a bit busy, also. At the same time, I decided I needed to do something about my house. I had a new ceiling put in my dining room, then painted the dining and living rooms. A new carpet was installed. Sheetrock was put on the unfinished landing at the top of the spiral stairs, and a new door installed to the attic. The contractor also put in three new outside doors, some of which are still waiting for paint. The summer was so hot that I stayed in most of the time. I guess that's why so much lace got done so fast. The summer was topped off by a trip to Rome and Tuscany -- just a week's commercial tour. It was interesting but I would have like to have spent a bit more time in some places. The holiday season was celebrated early with a new car. It's a Nissan Kicks, with all the new safety features. I'm really enjoying driving it. There are two lace projects in the middle of the living room that I should go work on. And a lace pattern to design for a lamp shade that I want to make next spring. I would like to make some Temari Balls for Christmas. There's always something to work on. And so many patterns waiting for me! Have a very Lacy Holiday Season!Alice in Oregon-- where the weather has turned cool and damp.
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