Lovely weather

We are having the most beautiful, sunny weather. It makes up for all the rain we've been having.

I decided to take advantage of the sun to block Hálfskák:

(Since I couldn't use it for the wedding, I took my time with blocking it.)

How do you like my shawl blocking board (an old sheet and 2 pieces of styrofoam insulation)?

This was the first time I ever blocked a shawl with such a complicated crocheted edging. I'm sure I am doing it wrong. I couldn't quite get all the little loops to stretch out, I ran out of room.

My aunt told me yesterday that she has an old treadle sewing machine in a mahogany-looking cabinet that I could have. It still has the manual, it just has a broken belt (they look pretty easy to replace, based on my google search). So I may take her up on this. It would mean that I could sew in the living room, which would be pretty cool. I keep wanting to work on sewing projects but hate to leave the room where everyone is hanging out.

We went for a drive by the ocean yesterday and Ingi finally understood why I miss living near the ocean. You sometimes forget how much you miss it until it is a beautiful day and you go for a ride near the water.