I’m busy making some things for the Church Autumn bazaar. I finished two of the tea-pot covers recently; one black and yellow and the other black and pink. I finished the top with some flowers made of yarn. Looks quite nice doesn’t it.
I also had some leftover pieces of material from the jungle quilt I made recently for my grandson Sam. I used those to make some pretty pot holders, see below.
I can’t make the items fast enough unfortunately and time is getting nearer. The bazaar is on 16th November so it’s just around the corner.
However! I’m not going to dwell on what I haven’t done, only on what I have done. That’s a good adage, isn’t it? Do few things but do them well.
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My new computer arrived last Thursday and I’m slowly getting used to it! I find Windows 8 very confusing, but thanks to a previous post and an answer from Pia I downloaded the Classic Shell and now I am back to what I am used to, almost. I think I shall be keeping my old computer for quite a while though because there are things on it that won’t work with Windows 8. For example, did you know that Windows 8 will not play DVD’s? and all my music, which I had put on an external hard drive (luckily) would not open on the new computer. I had to convert them all individually. Actually, Larry did it for me. Isn’t that kind of him!
I suppose these days we have moved on a lot, but because of my age and the fact that I have been using computers for so long, I am stuck in the past with lots of CD’s to listen to. I’m not about to go downloading all that lot again from I-Tunes, am I. If I was starting off, it would be a different matter. I would do a lot more downloading and my office would be a CD-less workspace. Eventually I will have to give them all away or sell them. I know that, but I do think that the computer manufacturers could consider the needs of older people more than they do.
I like ‘simple’ so I’m not very keen on the tiling I get at the beginning. There are three screens when I switch on so there’s a fair bit of navigation to get where I want to be. I’m not a fan of ‘touch screen’, preferring the keyboard for everything.
I’m still working on the pictures. I’ve downloaded Picasa so I can organise properly. Sadly I don’t have my albums on Picasa, but I will be able to organise any new pics I take. I have a library of 6600+ pics so they do take a lot of organising.
I’ve always used Quicken to organise my finances (at home), but Quicken isn’t supported in the U.K. anymore and Windows 8 won’t play it. I have the 2004 version, which is way too old for today’s computers. Which programme do you’all use for finances?
So I’m in a bit of a minefield really, but the new machine is FAST. Now WordPress opens much quicker, which is good for the blogs where people include videos. Previously it was taking me ages and ages to download the Reader and see all the new blogs and that was mostly due to the videos loading. LadyBlueRose, that’s you. Your blog is very full my dear! So now it all comes down the tube very quickly. What with coping with things in the cottage and waiting for the old computer to load up, I had time to clean my teeth and wash my face before I could see the new blogs.
Wish me luck as I tread carefully through the minefield. When I get too frustrated, I just read a good book or pick up my knitting. It’s easier…!
Oma
Oma 
I don’t use Windows since I am totally a Mac user, so I don’t know what it’s like. However, my sister cannot use Quicken easily on her Mac any more. Wonder what’s the story with them. Love your pretty knitting! 🙂
I think that Intuit wants everyone to go over to Quickbooks, which is fine for small businesses, but a much too big programme just for home finances. They stopped supporting Quicken over here some years ago. Larry has an Apple computer and he uses Quicken express. Perhaps your sister could download that one? I cannot use the American version of Quicken on my PC and I can’t buy an English version anymore. My 2004 version won’t work with Windows 8 so I’m stuffed for now 😦
Looking at the colours of the tea cosy made me think of a local sports team. That could be an idea for next year – tea cosies in the local football/ cricket club’s colours!
Is that the design where you pull the strand tight across the back of the knitted stitches? I’ve never had it explained clearly enough for me to master it.
Pencil and exercise book for me!!
Cathy
Yes Cathy. The threads go across the back. You pull them tight to start with and that creates the ridges. It’s a bit fiddly. I adapted the pattern because the stripes were horizontal and I wanted them vertical. That way there weren’t so many ends to sew in.
Wishing you luck with the new PC Oma, and I am loving your tea-cosy, and crafts… I know my Laptop is 4 yr old and in need of an external harddrive as my back up is about full !