I wanted a small portable project that I could work on during downtime at a work trio. I chose a fingerless glove pattern that I can wear when I'm demonstrating hand quilting at a heritage event next month. Here are links to the kit containing 11 sets of double-pointed knitting needles and a host of other knitting tools. It's definitely worth the $18.99 price tag!

Double-pointed knitting needle kit

Fingerless Mits Pattern on Etsy

The low this morning was 50° F this morning. Fall might actually have arrived in Texas. What kind of winter can we expect?

We continue to hear from people who are supposed to be knowledgeable that the Chinese are in not only the grid, but all types of utilities and services. Are we prepared for that?

We finish up with Mary Wightman Helm today and discuss a topic that is as old as mankind itself.

For years, we have compiled recipes in what we refer to as "The House Cookbook". Some recipes are printed, some are torn from magazines, and some of the really old ones are handwritten. 

Imperial Pure Cane Sugar has taken the old cookbooks down from their site. I will post the actual recipe on a later description.

This is a great tool if you need to pick fruit from high branches. 

Telescoping Fruit Picker Basket

An Apartment For Peggy

I've talked about what are now referred to as "granny hobbies" before. Now there's evidence that they have cognitive benefits. 

https://www.snapdragonlife.com/news/blog/the-neuroscience-of-making-why-your-hands-matter-more-than-you-think/

First part of the writing of Mary Wightman Helm, who came to Texas with her first husband six years after Mary Rabb. They would have been there at the same time. I would love to know if they ever met.

Thursday, I took a trip to Houston to attend the Houston International Quilt Show. I had a great time! I'll share what I liked best and what I wished was there.

This is s great tool to deter pests, especially rodents. 

Ultrasonic Pest Repeller