It Didn't Last Long
The lull in visiting my sewing studio didn’t last long. With the minus temps, I was thankful that the sun streamed into the windows down here. I do now feel that I am set up to use my new computer with total comfort down here with all the comforts of my life. The first step was getting a wireless mouse. The second step came in yesterday’s mail: a riser for my computer to set upon. Using a keyboard that is totally flat really makes the arthritis in the wrists buck. I resurrected a card table and found a spot for the computer that is totally out of the way of my Cricut, the cutting tables, the ironing board (which is a must for those who use a sewing machine), my Bernina sewing machine, my Sears sewing machine, the button tree and the DMC embroidery cabinets. This spot must still leave a huge walk through for all the necessary items in a normal basement for the home to run. One of the items I do not use often is the television.
It is not like I work in total silence. Heaven forbid. Our sump pump is running in this second week of January, much like it did in the spring times. Our air exchanger and dehumidifier are perking right along and who could take for granted the furnace? What is amazing is how we can learn to tune out usual and customary sounds and noises.
Dennis just made a run uptown, partially to get eggs, but I also suspect a bit of cabin fever. It’s hard to keep an ole cowboy in the bunkhouse for very long. I made use of some gray matter by getting the supplies and fabrics ready for Josie’s quilt top. Ironing on stabilizer is the extent of that for the day. After this project, the sole plate on my iron will need a good cleaning. Knit clothing with rubberized designs on it are not conducive to heat. I do know that and I plan for it, and before I realize it, I have swiped a bit of it. Knits that look pretty in baby and toddler clothing made of nylon also do not appreciate the iron while applying stabilizer. I dug out some legal pads that had quite a bit of age to them and allowed them to be the buffer between the iron and what needed to be done.
On a puzzling note: I have accessed various sites from this Windows 10 based computer. For some reason, it has told me that my e-mail address for receiving emails is not a valid address. Hmm. The sign in screen is identical to the laptop up in the living room, but it is a no-go. Oh well, as spoiled as I am down here, I do make contact with the first floor of our home on quite a few occasions.