Mini-Project

Regarding the cross stitch frame idea I have...

I purchased this cheap hoop frame that I found in the store by chance. I've priced some cheap neodymium magnets. Now all I need is a metal back to replace the plastic back of the frame. Or, possibly a big magnet sheet, although I'm not fond of the flimsiness of the magnet sheet - however, that might work in my favor. The flimsy/bendy nature of the magnet sheet might allow me to pull it back easily to adjust tension on the project. I already have a package of the magnet sheets, so I can try it out and see how I like or don't like it before looking for a metal backing. I'd also have to make sure the edges of a metal backing are rounded off and aren't so sharp that they cut into the aida, or worse, the string. I'm hoping this little experiment will work out in my favor. I'd love to have a magnetic frame that pulls the aida taught and quickly without my having to tinker so much with it.

Heh - I'm probably about due for a cross stitch tag on these posts.

Converts, Ahoy

I was just informed that one of the guys I was working with Sunday in class is was a Krav Maga instructor, and now he's signing up for our instructor program.

That would be the third person (that I'm aware of) that signed up for the instructor program right after I've worked with them. Too cool.

Gone Fishin'

"Reel me in, or let me go, but don't leave me hanging by a string."

Strange, random fishing-analogy thought that I had. I'm pretty sure I have probably heard it somewhere before, so it's not like it's something for which I can take full credit.

Random search leads me to a cute song.

Damn, now I want to listen to Jethro Tull for the next hour, but I need to go to sleep.