February 28, 2007
· Filed under Critters, Finished Objects, Random Pics, Spinning
Thank you, everyone, for your suggestions. I’ve stopped whirling like a top now so I might actually be able to think clearly now. Or a least a little more clearly.
First, Fyberduck, I did offer to knit silk stockings. I was turned down. It will be a late summer wedding and DD says she won’t be wearing any stockings of any kind.
Second, AnneMarie from PA, thank you so much for posting a comment. You totally made my day.
Ahem, *nudge* Su… I know you’re there. And Ansgard. Christine’s out there too but she reads in spurts so she gets a pass today.
Back to the subject at hand. I emailed a bit with Jason today. He reminded me about A Gathering of Lace. I picked it up during a Knit Picks shopping spree tonight. Along with Lace Style which was just reviewed by Julia. Julia is a sweet gal, willing to drive all the way across town to join you at a spin-in (even though she’s never met you before) at the drop of a hat. And I find her fashion sensibilities to be my speed.
Something that I’m VERY exited about is that I found a site in an ad in the latest IK issue. CHECK THESE PATTERNS OUT! I think I’ll be buying them all.
And now for the handspun. This is a Blue Moon Fiber Arts colorway (I believe it’s called Storm), picked up at the Oregon Flock and Fiber Fest last September.
Here’s Luna for scale.
February 27, 2007
· Filed under Knitting, That's Life
My friend, DD, is getting married. I opened my yap and offerred to knit something for her to wear as a wedding gift. Whether or not she wears it at the wedding and/or reception, I don’t care. However, I want to attempt to make it something she’d wear at least to the reception.
I have considered the Swallowtail shawl but I feel like it’s too small. Although DD is an amazingly small woman, I want something that can drape off her elbows without too much hassel to keep the dang thing on.
I’m looking for suggestions. Yarn and pattern both. I want lace. Yarn can either be pure white or a springy sage color. I want blocking info for any yarn suggestions. i.e. how well something holds its shape post-blocking.
Help. I have 4 months in which to do this.
February 26, 2007
· Filed under Finished Objects, Knitting, Random Pics, That's Life
First of all, I want to say a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my pal, Christine. I haven’t seen her in many, many moons and I miss her terribly. But, as is often the case, when we talk, it’s as if it was yesterday that we obsessively collected plant-life and aquarium fish to enrich our lives. It’s Christine that introduced me to a more healthy way of living. Now, if I can just quit smoking.
Secondly, thanks for all the well wishes. My back is much improved. Fortunately, I had my new MP3 player to keep my company while I was laid flat-out in bed for a day and a half. I’m unable to spin (which is going to push me over the edge in a very short period of time) but I’ve been able to knit. Nearly done with a new pair of socks for M.
Also, some FO’s for you. We like our hats in Chez Segal.
The yarn is Cherry Tree Hill cotton. I can scarcely remember picking up the ball. I’ve been holding on to it (after a couple failed sock attempts) for just the right project. Don’t ask me the colorway. I’m sure I still have the ball band somewhere but it’s burried deep in a box somewhere.
February 23, 2007
· Filed under Random Pics, That's Life
Bad thing for the day: I threw my back out. I’m still reeling from the idea that this will screw my spinning for the next week.
Good thing for the day: I threw my back out while bending over, looking in a glass case at the MP3 player that I ended up purchasing. Mmmmmmm…. Pod casts……
Also, chubby Mew. (He really does still have a head. It’s just hiding on the other side of the sofa back.)
February 22, 2007
· Filed under Finished Objects, Knitting, Random Pics
Just to clear up any possible misunderstanding, I consider snarkiness a good quality.
And now I bring you more socks!
February 21, 2007
· Filed under Critters, Random Pics
Life sure is tough when you’re a cat.
Here’s Camus enjoying his new cat-hair pillow.
February 20, 2007
· Filed under Finished Objects, Knitting, Random Pics, That's Life
Don’t you just love it when you can jump right over Monday?
Since everyone was super-snarky after that last post, I figured I’d elaborate. 
I went to a local church because I was invited by a co-worker (or three). One of them is a musician and he told me that he was going to be doing a special song after the service. So I went. And I dragged M and Mom with me. Actually, Mom’s a Christian so that was fine. M and I were just there for the music. Which was really good, BTW.
And now I bring you, Mom’s first pair of socks! (Don’t judge. Her second pair went better.)
February 18, 2007
· Filed under That's Life
1) I went to church.
2) I did not burst into flames.
3) I did not break out into hives.
4) I did not start spitting and speaking in tongues.
February 16, 2007
· Filed under Knitting
I am guilty of not telling friends about a yarn store closing (and thus having a close-out sale) for fear that they will get all the yarn before I have a chance to pick it over.
February 15, 2007
· Filed under Random Pics, That's Life
… How much I love my camera?
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