Butterscotch latte's were on the menu at Decade Coffee in Lawrence this week.

There was also a lovely tea service. Yes please to any nice cup you can wrap your hands around while chatting with friends on a chilly day.

Joan brought the sweater she just finished making.

Such beautiful even stitches and a lovely pattern. She's not sure if she is keeping it or not. We discussed the merits of a nice wool sweater worn with a turtleneck underneath for walking outside on cold mornings. Especially how even if the bulky wool can sometimes make you feel like the "Michelin Man", you can not beat the warmth.

At Prairie Makers meetings we discuss important things like this. As well as the best way to prepare gravy for Thanksgiving if you are serving a smoked turkey and have no pan drippings. Sewing projects were also covered with a tentative plan to make January a full on sewing day. Mostly so I can get help for any of my needs, though I didn't say this when we were together.

My current project has me keeping close track of stitches. I have difficulty with charts, and after a few problems with my sleeves, I am taking no chances with the body of the sweater. So far so good. I was glad to see that Ann was doing the same thing with her project.

Pam is making a stranded colorwork sweater and has decided to knit it in the round and do a steek.

She makes it sound so easy.

Did I mention there were Brussels spouts on the lunch menu? With some dried apricots and cashews and this insane slightly sweet and spicy glaze.

And before you know it, the day was done. But not before we were invigorated, rejuvenated, ready for the holidays, and excited about MAKING! Which of course, is what days like this are all about.