Let the Couching Begin!

I've started the dreaded couching. This involves twisting two strands of thread 80 - 100 times (but who can count such a mundane task) then tacking this cord to the tapestry. In this way, the fringe of the shawl will be made. It isn't as bad as I thought, what could have been. I may actually get this done before Valentine's day. Maybe I'll gift myself with a new blank canvas on that day.

I've called the PALAC office to volunteer there to do office work. Nobody has called me to tell me if I can and what I'll be doing. I can see this very collaborative group discussing this now. OR they haven't picked up the message yet. It will be nice to help them, they are all good people.

All work on the shawl's fringe is being accompanied by David Copperfield. Dickens at this best. As I told Karen, it is a very sweet and smooth book. For a while I needed something crunchy, so I listened to all of the Reacher books. Most were "read" while I went to sleep and through the night. It was a good experience because it left me ready for David's life.