well, i did work on the sleeves of the aran cardigan - took a deep breath and cut off about two inches (they were really too long for this size) and then added about one inch of seed stitch border. looks a lot better now. more in proportion to the body. also finally figured out the way to sew the seams so they look invisible - about time - have to credit that new baby book which i am glad i bought. not only good basic and elegant baby patterns but some really well thought out and clearly presented techniques - even for some i already know, i find more info and tips in their descriptions. i love the tone of the writing too. it seems like a fun book to have put together. anyway, so i have that done - now to buy buttons (or see if i have any in the button tin) and then to sew....

i will have to get into some kind of zen mood today to get the sewings and finishings done (including something for another important person (shh)) but since i have these new cds from a great british folk singer, kate rusby, i have an excuse to sit and sew and finish.

confession - i spent most of yesterday and night working on updating my website - its really rudimentary now but a beginning. i started sunday and now its become very fascinating... onward to pick out a webeditor. (now that's serious, yikes).