Except for the ISBN, the Library of Canada Archives number, I’m done with the Grimoire – all 288 pages of it. I did three lines of information added, then sorted out the plant name index. I might have to redo the index at the front of the book, but that’s minor.
It’s Finally Done – Almost
I’ve created an herbal reference book for my D&D-playing friends. I started it around 1983 and am just getting around to finishing it. I have about 3 lines of herbal information that needs finishing up, but the other 275 pages are complete.
Business Card Holders
I’ve been making these card holders for decades. I make them of various sizes. These will hold 40-50 business cards, but I also make them for playing cards, too. They’re the same idea as some of the sewing kits I’ve made.
Pardon the mess of my desk, but it’s been one of those weeks.
Tatted Bookmark
This was my first attempt (after 12 tries) at making a tatted bookmark. The pattern is fairly simple, but I wasn’t used to counting the rings and missed a few in the first few tries. This ended up being a gift for my sister. I tried to use colours that reflected my favourite flower, the forget-me-not. It’s my way of adding my ‘signature’ to anything I do.
Granny Square Vest
I first made this pattern when my oldest was 2. She needed something to keep her warmer, and it was between paycheques. I made two granny squares that were just big enough to cover her front and back. The next step was to make the straps with single crochet stitches and covering her shoulders from the top of her armpits in front to the same spot on the back. The vest was still a bit too narrow, so I did side pieces that were the same width as the straps. I sewed everything together and this is the result in adult form.
