Meredith Sweater, Finally!

September 24, 2006

Well, here it is. The long-described Meredith Sweater. Yes, I know it does make me look like a Furby, but that's okay. It's wonderfully comfortable and is definitely MY color.

I took five pics in a highly caffeinated state this morning, this one was the one that was least jerky. Some day I really need to ask my friend D how to take pics that aren't so grainy.


Again, details are Schoeller Stahl "Boogie" color 1512 from Elann. Pattern made up as I went, my first sweater knit from the top down, following (most of) the instructions in Barbara Walker's "Knitting From the Top", only $20 from Elann.

I've worn it twice now. Actually, I don't get all that many compliments. That's okay. This one's for ME, baby.

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The Bias-Knit Vest

September 13, 2006

Well. Hmmm. I was concerned about the colors, but it seemed to be okay after the fact.

The pictures don't do it - OR ME - justice. Makes me look pretty square. I don't think that it looks that bad in person... I got lots of compliments when I wore it to church on Sunday.

Be kind, please.





The pattern is loosely based on the "Sonoma" pattern in Module Magic (by Ginger Luters).
Yarn is Moda Ticker Tape in Festival (on clearance for a buck a ball! How could I resist?). Edging done with TLC Wiggles in "Grape", a 5-shell/3-shell crochet along the front edges, with a sc-ch1-sc along the back and sides.

Really, really liked the technique, though the instructions in the book confused me a bit. THAT's why the pattern is loosely based on the one in the book. Oh, and I really dislike garter stitch, so I did stockinette with just a garter ridge every 15 rows or so.

Next up is The Poodle Vest. I have some navy Bernat Boucle for which I'm trying to find a non-poodle-y pattern. The first two attempts are in the trash now. The current version is 4 rows stockinette separated by two rows of garter stitch in a different Ticker Tape color, Monet. So far I've got from shoulder to boob on the right side, working on the left. Eventually I'll hook up the fronts with the back at the pits and just work it all in one piece. Maybe. (After I wrote that I started having misgivings about poodle-ness puddling on my hips. Not a pleasant prospect.) I wonder why I thought it was a good idea to buy this yarn?

Oh! And tomorrow I'm going to stop at Unraveled in Vancouver to pick up some more Cascade 220 in light blue. My first attempt at making a PETaL purse was not a screaming success, so I'm trying again. (Didja see that? It was a teaser for a future post!)

I also cut up a Pendleton Wool sweater I picked up at Goodwill and stitched it into a "back friendly" bag. Felted it by hand for about an hour. Man, was it dirty! You know, I hope, that Goodwill does not clean the clothing items donated. I have no problem shopping there occasionally, but I always, always have to wash my hands after I leave. Eeewww.

Oh, yeah. The bag. After an hour it started to shrink and felt, but has a long way to go before it's sturdy enough to use. I sent it home with L - SHE has a washer that will agitate the soup out of the bag. I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out! (Look out! Another teaser!!!)

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Yes, She Does Finish Things Occasionally

September 12, 2006

I've finally gotten around to updating my progress bars on the sidebar. You do realize that I have much, much more in progress than just those listed, don't you? These are just the things that have a hope in hell of being finished before the internet is obsolete...

Okay. Quilting FO's:


Dresden Sampler


Hidden Wells Wallhanging

I sure wish you could see the machine quilting on the wallhanging. It's all kinds of cartoon critters - lions, hippos, zebras, giraffes, elephants, and camels. Too cool.

The Box Fan tablerunner is just in need of some handwork on the binding. Since I had to be inventive with the binding, I'm not giving it to J to finish. I treasure her willingness to do my bindings too much to frustrate her with a cludge-fix.

This morning I'm going to finish up the top for our going-to-be-published-this-week pattern, "Tulip Chase". I'm committing this to you, dear reader, in print (and if it's on the internet, it has to be true): L will be here in about 3 1/2 hours to get photos of the 'finished quilt' so that we can print it for the patterns.

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