Computer issues and getting ready for Christmas

In the middle of last week my computer had a funny turn and kept on powering off and then stopped working. Unfortunately my IT guy (son) was working so I had to cope without it for a few days. Fortunately, yesterday evening he had space to look at it and he soon had it back to full health. As it was late I decided to leave posting until today. I am so pleased it's working again as using a different computer is a pain, no finger print recognition so having to dredge the depths of my memory for my log in. 

Last week was also quite busy with sorting and getting rid of some clutter. John and I have been slowly trying to rationalise our belongings and sort out paperwork. It's a slow process but very satisfying. I managed to get a fair amount of knitting done so that I am now shaping the top of sleeve 1. Kitting doesn't really look like much until you sew it all together.

I did some of my cross stitch. It still doesn't look like I've done much at the moment. This is being made for my son who has been a Star Trek fan since he was a young child. At first I found working on a black background very difficult but I've now got the light set up so I can see what I'm doing. I'm also feeling more comfortable with the pattern. Whether it is quilting , knitting  crochet or embroidery, it takes a while to get into the pattern, either the way it is written or the image. The background of the pattern is black and I can't always make out the individual squares when I need to count to be able to move to a new area.

Over the weekend I did some Christmas shopping. Husband, older daughter and son had all helpfully given hints of presents they would like. We give each other small gifts as it's fun to have something to open. I also planned out the menu so I know what shopping I need nearer the time. The Christmas tree will be put up on the 9 December, the day after my birthday.

Back in March I went to the Stitch festival with a friend and we both bought a kit to make 3 Christmas angels. I started one of them in June but I decided to leave them until December. These will be my hand stitching this month.  I love the one holding the sewing machine.

This week Carol from Just Let Me Quilt is running her,

This will be the last blog hop she hosts so thanks go to Carol for the past hops. Here is the schedule.

December 2

Just Let Me Quilt

Beaquilter

Quilt Doodle Designs

Songbird Designs

Quilted Delights

 December 3

Quilting Gail

Ms P Designs USA

Just Sew Quilter

Words & Stitches

Selina Quilts

 December 4

A Quiltery

Karrin’s Crazy World

Inflorescence

Homespun Hannah's Blog

Quilt Schmilt

December 5

MooseStashQuilting

Bumbleberry Stitches

Sew Many Yarns

Days Filled With Joy

I was going to write more but our two dogs are eager to go for their late before bed. Why didn't we get two cats as the can be so much easier than dogs!

Take care

Lyndsey