Eclipses and bow ties are cool!

Oregon seems like the place to be to see the eclipse on Monday. I'm so curious to see if the traffic will be as scary as they say. I'll be on I84 to pick up my eight year-old in Biggs Junction, Oregon tomorrow morning. Hopefully, that's not the prime road for eclipse viewing traffic.

My office is closed so I plan to only work a half day from home. I'll have Ethan and Jeffy with me. Our eclipse viewing glasses are here and ready. Portland won't be in totality so the special glasses are critical. It's amusing to look at the map and notice that my hometown in the Midwest will be in totality along with much of Oregon. How often do  you find things related to Oregon and Nebraska?

I love the coaster idea as a party favor or even just as a fun decoration for my funky little condo. Here is a picture of a design that I'm partial to. Solar Eclipse Coaster is simple yet perfect . The picture below is Tamara's for her design. There is still time to make one or more before Monday.

When I was at the library a week or so ago. I looked in the craft section to see if there were any books to peruse. I found a copy of Geek Knits.

I must say that it's very amusing. I'm not familiar with all of the themes and references for these patterns. There are a few I'd like to make. One is Fezzes Are Cool and the other is Bow Ties Are Cool. I have yarn to make the bow tie, but I'm lacking in red wool that would felt well for the Fez...would someone be willing to do a swap for some roving wool red yarn? Pattons would be fabulous.

If you are unaware, the bow tie and fez are worn by one of the iterations of Dr. Who. There are other Dr. Who themed patterns, but these two sounded fun for viewing Dr. Who or for Halloween. Matt Smith is one of my favorite Doctors. Peter Capaldi won me over, but it took time.

I'm testing a cowl along side my mystery patterns. I'll post more on those later.

I hope everyone has a fun week and enjoys the eclipse. Happy Crafting!!!