Updates on beaded figure and other exciting things

Last night we were visited by the edges of Hurricane Henri, many lightning bursts and thunder very close overhead, torrential rain. Cable signals knocked out earlier. A heroic soaked cable guy came out there in the rain  and the signal is restored. 

Handsome Son has a day off, unusual for a Sunday. As he says, just as well. Because this

Power restored in time to see this. 

Meanwhile, I read one of those very brief, beautifully photographed ebooks which would be very short indeed in paper form. Still nice though, very wabi sabi.

I like the philosophy of shopping in the closet for something to alter if you're ready for a new thing to wear. And of making repairs decorative instead of assuming they must be invisible.

Meanwhile I did get the Useful Robe pockets installed. Little notches echoing the neckline

It took a bit of adjusting to get them low enough to put my hands in without shrugging my shoulders. Patch pockets need to be lower than inseam ones because of the angle of your arms as you slip your hands in. They look floppy because it's terry. Floppy fabric.

I think I might add a strip to lengthen the hem, too. After I try on again I'll decide. It's been so hot that trying on a warm cloaky kind of robe is a bit uncomfortable. It's certainly going to be ready when the weather's cool enough to wear it.

Meanwhile here's a guided tour round the almost completed beaded figure head.

A bit more beading or couching, and I can get on to the body.