ALERT - I’ve gone from long winded to writing short stories! After a very busy weekend, especially going to a play yesterday, dinner with the family, and not getting home and settled in until 8:00 PM, even though I knew the Caydo iCord machine had arrived at my son’s house, I wasn’t ready to open it. I just wanted to relax and unwind watching TV. Well, I fell asleep for about 2 hours and woke up at 1:00 AM. It must have been the Caydo calling my name. So I watched the Classroom video again, then opened the box, started reading their instructions, even scanned the QR code that came with it. It said to watch their videos first, so I tried with the first one. It was more for troubleshooting, because when it said to wipe the needles and then oil them, I said to myself, this can’t be right. So I went back to following the instructions in their manual and felt clueless. So back to the classroom video I go. First attempt, I messed up, thread was not going through the machine and had bunched up, i tried pulling it loose, but didn’t want to risk breaking the needles, so I cut it off. Second attempt, was easy peasy. Thanks @Kim Thompson-Pinder . So now I look for the projects I was to make and started rummaging through my jewelry making supplies looking through beads, etc. Oops, my jewelry making tools are on a shelf that would require me going to get the step stool. I’m awake, but not fully awake so that’s not happening. I know where key rings are, I’ll just make do with those. 2nd project required a glue gun. Yippee, I have that! Another item I acquired from my crafty sister, although I didn’t have a clue on how to use it. Time is ticking and I have to get up at 7:15, but I’m determined. Glue gun was not as easy to use as I had hoped, blaming it on arthritis in my hand because it took both hands to press the lever so the glue could come out! Well I finished as you might have seen in previous post at about 4:10 AM. Now to get to what “I remembered!” When Campbell arrived, she’s very observant, and asked what’s this, pointing to the Caydo iCord machine, I explain we’re going to make cords with it, let me show you! Didn’t have to watch the video again and I threaded it with no problem! I’m so happy! I had a tie I made by hand crocheting that was in one of my unfinished projects. Started pulling it apart, before I ended up saying you’re wasting your time. I had a little ball left and was hoping it would be enough. Did I say I was very happy LOL

Thanks @Kim Thompson-Pinder wouldn’t have been able to complete these projects without following your classroom instructions. I was lost at step 5 in the instruction book. 🥴

Well done everyone you’re doing great to get us to the top of the Skool Leaderboards. At the moment we are: Number 48 in all the Skool Communities AND Number 6 in the Hobbies Skool Communities How amazing is that? And it’s all thanks to you. Posting, liking and any other activity all counts towards climbing the ladder to the top. It’s all about engagement and I would like to thank you for all your posts. So keep on posting, liking and replying to the threads to get us to our ultimate goal of being number ONE by the end of 2026. Can we do it? YES WE CAN!

Putting the beanies on pause and leaning into full Spring/Summer vibes! I’ve been experimenting with these bucket hats lately, and I am officially obsessed with how they turn out. They have such a great "boutique" feel and are the perfect lightweight accessory for when it finally warms up.

….did you all notice ….. ? Our glorious leader @Kim Thompson-Pinder has reached level NINE! Welcome to the club my dear friend! Congratulations and thank you for all the hard work you put in and everything you do for us!!