Sunday, March 19, 2023

Thinkin about

 May Baskets!  I decided on a pattern and began cutting out parts. 


I got quite a bit done yesterday ...all the basket parts are cut out and will be assembled at home.   I was making good progress and then had a mechanical failure that Far Guy helped me with...I needed someone with stronger fingers to wrench on an allen wrench.  In the meantime I lost/misplaced/threw away the smallest round die that cut out the shiny do hickies in the upper left...simple circles...I probably have a similar die at home so I put this project away for now. 

Far Side

19 comments:

Rita said...

Oh no! Those little parts are hard to keep track of. You need a little magnetic tray, I think. So do I--lol! ;) Looks like these are going to be cute!

barbara faye said...

A good morning from the great state of Michigan. I just wanted you to know that I enjoy reading your blog every morning.

Maebeme said...

I'm seeing a face of some sort based on the eyes and ears. And a pretty bow too. Hope you find your missing piece.

aurora said...

You are already putting your die cut machine to good use. Looking forward to seeing this years May baskets come together. They are always so cute!

Miss Merry said...

I can't wait to see the finished product!

Terry and Linda said...

I like the idea of a magnetic tray for you. Great idea. These baskets look like they are going to ever so cute.

Jill at emeraldcottage said...

Looking forward to seeing the finished baskets!
Jill

Sara said...

May baskets are such a sweet childhood memory.

L. D. said...

I had to dig through piles of garbage to find my tossed heart doctor appointment sheet. It looks too much like junk mail. It is now coffee grounds stained but I can still read it to get phone numbers. I am always loosing my tape measures.

Linda Reeder said...

Thinking about May baskets is one way to welcome spring and cancel winter. :-)

DJan said...

Wow, that is really early, even for you. Don't we have another month and a half to go through before you need them? Leave it to your amazing ability to get things done! :-)

~Kim at Golden Pines~ said...

This happens to me a lot - but I know you'll find that small round die, and the project can continue, and I'll look forward to seeing it all put together!❤❤

diane in northern wis said...

I love your May Baskets every year and it looks like you've got quite the design going for this coming May Day too. Can't wait to see it. I have great memories of May Days from years gone by and delivering baskets and receiving them too. Always such fun. I love that you continue that awesome tradition.

diane in northern wis said...

Is your basket going to be Minnie mouse this year? All the cut outs remind me of her.

Granny Marigold said...

Good thing you have a few weeks to get the May baskets done. ( I hope the missing die shows up).

Betsy said...

Good for you making your baskets so early. I'm amazed at how much you get done every day.
Blessings,
Betsy

The Happy Whisk said...

Were you able to find the same die at home?

Far Side of Fifty said...

Happy Whisk, Not yet but I am sure I have a die that will work or a hole punch!

Leah said...

oh they are going to be cute! I better get some thoughts going and do some this year!