Dawn Brocco's Life & Design Blog

I've been cutting the 6 gold clasp sets off a new aran cardigan sample and resewing them on, as I didn't put them on back enough on the facings, making the front edges gap when clasped. I've sen Norwegian sweaters gapped at the clasp closures, and I don't like the look. I like the front edges to butt together.

Then I need to retake its photos, but the light is dimming, so tomorrow for the photos it looks like. I also have to reprint the latest copies of this and another design and reproof. I think this is the 3rd or 4th proofing - should be the last.

The walls and ceiling in my office are finally painted, and I just have the woodwork left to do. Looks immensely better already. It was DD's bedroom, years ago, and she had a thing for push pins and staples! Hubby did a lot of spackling and sanding to get the walls as new again! The connecting family room is in the spackle and sanding stage as well. It will get painted this week. 1.5 months and counting left, and lots to do yet. I should get to the woodwork later today.

Have one sleeve on the new Beaverslide pullover almost done - just a couple inches left. Then one more sleeve, and the neck edge / turtleneck. Then a bath and lay flat to dry. I chose a nice teal color. I'm not crazy about greens, but at least a blue green tends to be more flattering against the skin than a yellow green.
well, work awaits.....