A Day of Joy and Sorrow

I did it and I am so pleased with myself.  I sorted and ordered my sewing room.  I am ready to sew.  I have two pairs of lightweight pants/leggings sitting cut out and ready to go.  I cut them out last fall but let's not think about that.  Let's just accept and go sewing.  

I pulled out other fabric for fall and winter back then and those things may get used, but I need to do a fabric dive to pull out summer fabrics.  It's been very hot here.  Humid too, so the need for really lightweight cottons is uppermost in my mind.  Linens too.  I have some skirt/dress quantities that I would love to be able to use as clothes.  They have been in their pre-clothes state long enough.  

I did a good bit of knitting on my Pleione top.  I have a few rows of stockinette to finish off before I do the same border as on the sleeves to finish off.  After that, it's two rows of trim (or maybe a bit more)at the neckline and the top is done.  Suddenly it feels like I can get there when till now it this top has felt like a slog.  I think it's because this was a yarn I just wanted out of my stash rather than a project I am emotionally connected to.  

I wanted to mention too,  about the sad news from the Knitmores.  Gigi Knitmore has passed away.  When I read the news yesterday, I felt utterly devastated.  This may seem odd to many.  I have never met either of them, knowing them only through their podcast, but Jasmine and Gigi Knitmore gave me strength and a way to begin to rebuild a life when my world was so broken.  Having their cheery chatter be a routine and regular event in the early days after Brian passed away helped me focus on what was next, not what had been.  That helps me even now.  

I was just a person out in the world, who they could not know, who they helped immeasurably and I will forever be grateful.  Gigi Knitmore, you will be remembered and  your memory treasured.  Jasmine, no words, dear.  Just breathe.  When it all gets too much, just breathe.