WIP-it Wednesday...

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 ...progress is slow, but sure.

Here's a look at the Just Nan Mermaid's Heart project that has had the most play this week:

Mermaid Heart, in progress

I've been toying with the idea of getting a new magnifier lamp because my Dazor is nearing the end of it's life. The light bulb went out a few months back and I replaced it with one from my mother-in-law's Dazor. I have been unable to find a replacement bulb after exhaustive searches, Google and otherwise. Once this second bulb blows, the lamp portion will be unusable. The magnifier still works, but it is a 25+ year-old item with typical wear for something in regular use.

When I bought the Dazor, I got the rolling stand, which is incredibly useful. It is metal and very heavy, and stays where you move it. It is also incredibly painful when I run into it. I have banged my toes and foot on this stand so many times that I've lost count. The last time, I bruised my foot so badly that it took a few weeks before my foot stopped hurting. 

After researching what's available, I bought the Brightech LightView Pro 6 Wheel Rolling Base Magnifying Floor Lamp. I wanted a lamp with a flexible neck, but I couldn't find one with a round base and the right diopter strength. This Brightech has good reviews from stitchers so I went with it. So far, it's working well.

WIPs Roll Call
Worked On:

  1. Pacific Waters tapestry (weaving) [Ravelry]
    Added another few picks
  2. Pure Comfort Cardigan (knitting) [Ravelry]
    Tinked about 2 inches after finding another error. Started re-knitting the shawl collar again.
  3. Mermaid Heart (cross stitch)
    Continued to stitch the piece; about 75% done

No Work This Week:

  1. Illusion hexagons [Ravelry]
  2. Look Through My Window quilt for me (quilting) 
  3. Malachite (needlepoint) 
  4. Marionberry Shawl [Ravelry]  
  5. Mermaid and the Sea (cross stitch)

Queued

  1. Ready to machine quilt:
    2. - Bean Me Up quilt (quilting)
    - Mermaid Songs (quilting)
    - Noche de los Muertos quilt (quilting)
  2. Ready to start
    - Lilith of Labrador mermaid (cross stitch)

Waiting for Finishing:

  1. By the Sea needle roll (cross stitch)
  2. Do You Hear ornament (cross stitch)
  3. Finishing work for some old crewel pictures (sewing)
  4. I Saw Christmas ornament
  5. Renaissance Mermaid (cross stitch) - waiting for frame

UFOs/Hibernation:

  1. Be My Baby for My Baby (knitting) [Ravelry]
  2. Bear Paw pottery (needlepoint)
  3. Valley of the Heart's Delight sampler design (cross stitch)

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