folded

 

I did the ironing this morning, early this morning. It created a hankering to fold so hey presto, I folded my newly damp stretched embroidery. This is merely the beginning of the titivation required on this piece. It is going to take a little while to finish as it is quite big. Note to self....measure it.

I'm early today too...early ironing, early posting, that's because I have errands to run this afternoon. One of those errands will be buying a new ironing board cover. Don't be fooled, Ironing isn't a new favourite pastime... the need for a new cover is a measure of the amount of time I spend ironing. The current cover is ragged and tatty. Ironing cloth for embroidery...no problem, could do it all day. Jeans, shirts, clothes in general...yuk............ I may aswell have something pristine to do it on.

The definition is a purely selfish inclusion....it satisfies my obsession with words.....

fold ¹   (fld)

v. fold·ed, fold·ing, folds

v.tr.

1. To bend over or double up so that one part lies on another part: fold a sheet of paper.

2. To make compact by doubling or bending over parts: folded the laundry; folded the chairs for stacking.

3. To bring from an extended to a closed position: The hawk folded its wings.

4. To bring from a compact to an extended position; unfold: folded the ironing board down from the wall; folded out the map to see where we were.

5. To place together and intertwine: fold one's arms.

6. To envelop or clasp; enfold: folded his children to his breast; folded the check into the letter.

7. To blend (a light ingredient) into a heavier mixture with a series of gentle turns: folded the beaten egg whites into the batter.

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