Grumpy puss but better at the end.

It was a good knitting day.  I worked solidly on the Blue sweater.  Front and back hems are now the same length so there is only two inches to go on the back hem.  I am looking forward to getting it done.

Otherwise I am grumpy this morning.  Look away because I am venting.  

I got new bedsheets.  I missed the part where it said sateen.  They are pure cotton which is what I wanted but the sateen weave means it feels as if I am slipping ever so slowly out of bed.  I just wanted a simple cotton plain weave. 

I also got a new pair of shoes.  I really hoped that these would be okay.  They are called a barefoot shoe.  Ha.  My idea of barefoot and the manufacturers idea of barefoot are two very different things.  Very different.  I need a thin sole without a thick clunk at the back of my heel that pushes my feet forward.  I needed a shoe that I can feel the floor through it, protected by the sole but not shaped or controlled by it.  I kept hoping I wasn't going to have to manufacture shoes myself.  Damn.

I can tell I am old.  I have no patience for things that have been new and improved beyond what worked.

The new pillow I purchased is great though.  Quite nice.

In other good news, my fabric arrived from GK Fashion Fabrics.  I have found they are the best supplier to use when I am looking for specific fabrics.  I love Fabricville (the Quebec and online branch of Fabricland) but sometimes they don't carry what I am looking for.  If they do, they are not always giving me enough information for me to feel confident in what I am purchasing.  Gk Fashion Fabrics states very clearly the specific amount of stretch and the weights of fabrics.  

  Plus they always seem to have good old fashioned all cotton waffle weave.  I love that fabric.  Heavy enough for pants but stretchy enough for all around comfort.  

My other fabric, the 4 way stretch is likely a wee bit too light for pants I think (330 gsm: this note is for me for future reference).  Too light a fabric and I will end up with that tights that are not pants look.  It will however, be great for a light close fitting pant/tight style that I can wear comfortably under dresses and tunics.  I need those in my wardrobe anyway.  

I have to finish a few things before I do a major bit of sewing though.  Finish the Blue sweater first.  I want that sweater badly.  I just can't wait!