I was caught by surprise the other day. A friend asked what I had planned for Christmas Week. I replied, “Rest!” (Yes, that capital R is on purpose. I rest with purpose!) After a chuckle the friend replied they had too much to do before Christmas to rest.
Wait…… before?????
I’m so immersed in the Liturgical calendar that Christmas is
AFTER 12-25. I’m still in Advent mode.
So, yes, I’ve a lot to do in the last week of Advent. This year it’s a full 7 days. I’ve put off a lot of tasks I tend to do between Advent 4 and Christmas Eve. Guess I’d better get crackin’!
The pattern is Loopy Earring by Marilee Rockley
After trying out parts of the pattern with both shuttle and
needle, I decided to work the base layer (darker blue) with shuttle and the
celtic layer (in variegated) with needle. It’s working up quite nicely.
Hadn't thought about it until you 'clarified' what 'Christmas Week' is to you, then realized that's how it's been all my life, too. This is still Advent, and it's not 'Rest' time until after the 25th. :) Meanwhile, it's always been practice, rehearse, play..... :) Your Loopy Earring is looking quite nice. I hadn't thought about needle tatting part of it. What a great idea!
ReplyDeleteStephanieW
Enjoy your music making!
Delete