Welcome Dear Damned Ones. Hope you are well. And my most humble apologies for the delay in posting. Last Thursday was not a good day but most things are better now.

Don’t know why, but I once more begin to ponder writing a zine. For some reason, that thought does persistently return. But at least now, I’ve decided what it should be about: Non-conformity. Being weird. That sort of thing. About not trying to fit in. I want to discombobulate people. And I live in a city where many people are easily discombobulated. Sounds like fun.

Now, must proceed with discussing my most recent work.

For the Dali jacket, been humming and hawing about the blue fabric around the pictures. Still only have one picture ironed on the coat, by the way. And not a morsel of slow stitching commenced.

Tried a couple of things, but nothing is even a tiny bit inspiring. Tried the bias tape idea. Really just don’t like it. Not at all. Did take a couple of pictures to show you, but they’re terrible and I don’t like them. So you’re out of luck. Yes, I’m sure all four of you, my dear readers, are terribly disappointed. But, I promise, I will deliberate no longer. Decisions must be made. And I will have pictures as proof, dreadful or otherwise.

The lace for the sleeves on the linen shirt is done and attached. I am most pleased. And half of the red rhinestones have been attached to the eyes. I have such a fondness for the rhinestones. They add a bit of oomph.

Have now sewn four webs on the front of the spider coat. All on the correct side, I might add. And I’ve been thinking again about where to put the other webs. On the right sleeve near the hem. On the lapel, right side. Need a few on the back: at the waistline and the hem. Maybe two at the hem. I have eight spiders to attach and I do want to use all of them.

And apparently my life is not difficult enough, so I ordered some very thin yarn from Maiwa. I want to crochet with it, if I can. It’s just so thin. They call the weight of it cobweb. Most appropriate. Not sure if I’ll be able to actually crochet with it, though. The hook I have for such thin thread is 0.6mm. I can hardly see that there is a hook on the end, it’s so tiny.

Found this picture a long time ago (sorry can’t give credit) and it started me thinking about a lace jacket:

Don’t want the see-through bits, though. Would crochet the lace and apply it to some lightweight fabric like linen. Was also wondering if I could crochet socks with this yarn.

Lastly, learned a splendid new word: gallimaufry. It means a confused jumble or medley of things. A confused jumble. Sounds like my brain. And my apartment.

So, thank you for the presence of your esteemed selves today. It is most appreciated. Hope to see you again in two weeks.