Time at Home

 I was so happy to have yesterday off, with no obligations, that I worked just as hard as if I'd been at work!  And make cake, bagels, soup and stock.  Yes, quite a day off!
  But I also knitted and wove a little.  I'd love to show you photos of the knitting, but it's close to Christmas and folks who read my blog would all be wondering what's for them. 

 And that's no fun, is it?  I think what I love most about the holidays is the constant wonder, of what's next, what's for whom, who's giving me what, how things I'm making will be received.  It's all lovely, painful suspense. 

 The pattern on Tootsie is coming along quickly and looking good.  I've had some problems with the proximity of her brake to treadle 3, but I've found that if I treadle softly, they can co-exist.  That should be a slogan, don't you think?  Treadle Softly and Co-Exist.  Great bumper sticker!
  As I listen to Christmas jazz on Spotify and weave merrily along, I'm surprised to see my constant progress indicated by the measuring tape, but then sneak a peek behind and find so much more warp to go!  I might learn from my friends who wind small warps and finish things quickly, but then I'd spend more time winding warps and less time weaving.  I'll just have to find more recipients for these table runners.  Any volunteers out there?