tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44431027794018626862024-02-07T11:52:25.768-08:00Thoughts And Musings of a Fiber EnthusiastA thousand fibers connect us with our fellow men. Random thoughts and show notes for the Ermine Matters Podcast on YoutubeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-72261399995432054402013-03-07T19:23:00.000-08:002013-03-07T19:23:20.411-08:00A Little UpdateI'm not sure if I've put this out there very much, but I have a website! It's dedicated to storing my documentation, classes I've made, and it has galleries for my knitting, spinning and natural dyes! If you have a spare minute, check it out and tell me what you think! Feedback is always welcome. Since this is my first attempt at a website, things are still in flux and any ideas as to make my site more user friendly and pretty are very welcome!<br />
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As a thank you, here's a teaser of a knitted hat I'm designing for someone! This is just a prototype, and I'll have a full write-up soon!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-91234756876343492282013-03-07T16:41:00.001-08:002013-03-07T16:41:10.118-08:00Spinning Fever!This post will be a little short due to me packing and getting ready for Gulf Wars! We leave Saturday morning and I'm so very excited! Also, I'm working on a series of photo tutorials for some common knitting issues and fixes. I can't wait for those to come together.<br />
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But, as mentioned in my last blog post, I've been spinning up a storm lately and I have finally spun and plied those beautiful braids of fiber and without further ado, here they are!<br />
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<br />I really loved working with this yarn. Watching the colors transform and give the whole yarn a wonderful purple overtone was magical to watch. I can definitely say that there will be more experiments with color and plying! It's just too fun not to do! But, that's not everything I've spun. Oh no, I've finished more!<div>
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This is 4 oz of merino wool in a hunter green color. I completely spun and plied this wonderful skein at Nottinghill Coill's Baronial Birthday and Investiture last month. It was wonderfully relaxing and really added to the event for me. I think I'll be bringing my wheel to more events now. The camera messed with the color a bit, but you get the idea. This skein is a 2-ply and is delicious! I have an idea to make a bag out of this fiber, paired with some white I'll be spinning later on.</div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-36404838892737487172013-02-10T20:56:00.000-08:002013-02-10T20:56:02.157-08:00MMMMMMMerinoI recently purchased some lovely handpainted merino top from <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/lanitiumexmachina">Lanitum Ex Machina</a> on Etsy, and I can't help but share how much I'm enjoying this fiber. Nea focuses on multicolor handpainted tops but there are also some pretty cool art batts available. If you get a chance, check her out. <br />
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The fiber is actually two separate 2oz braids in different colorways and are meant to be spun individually and plied together. The blue is called Blur and the red is called Downfall. The fiber glides through my hands and I think my experiment in spinning silk has helped me gain better control of my hand movements while spinning. I have only spun up the blue so far, but if the red is anywhere near as lovely, I'm in for a real treat. Here's a few teaser shots.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-22248510002526568102013-02-06T08:11:00.000-08:002013-02-06T08:16:35.095-08:00Yay bags!As mentioned in my last post, my knitting has really taken me in an unexpected direction. When I originally began my knitting within the walls of the SCA, I thought my road would take me down knitting socks. Lots and lots of socks. Well...........surprise, it didn't! I have become intrigued by reliquary pouches, and reliquaries in general. How they were made, why they were made, and what was in them? It's a fascination that I don't see subsiding soon. So, what sparked this interest? The Sion bags found in a cathedral in Sion, Switzerland.<br />
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Those are the pictures that sparked my interest in pouch knitting. There was also a 5th bag found alongside these, but I can't seem to find the picture right now. From the beautiful colorwork to the fine gauge of the knitting, everything about these bags interested me. I wanted to be good enough to not just make these bags, I want to be able to replicate them in terms of gauge ( 16 stitches per inch) and materials used (silk). It has become a passion to develop my knitting skills and gain the knowledge necessary to replicate these bags as close to exact replicas as I possibly can.<br />
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As you can see by the pictures, not all of the bags had a hanger from which to hang the bags from. I really liked that. When modifying the patterns to create samples or gifts for others, it gave me the versatility to leave out that element if I chose to. You can't tell from the pictures, but not all of the bags have tassels either. This also gave me flexibility. I like when knitting can be accommodating.<br />
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This was my first attempt at creating one of these bags.<br />
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The bag was made for an inter-Kingdom A&S swap called the Noblese Largess, and it was just the kick in the butt I needed to start down this path. The bag was knit in KnitPicks Pallete (100% wool) with size US 1 needles. I fingerloop braided the hanger and I made a lucet cord out of crochet cotton for the drawstring. I am extremely happy with how this pouch turned out, and for a first try, I don't think I could have asked for much more.<br />
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My next two attempts allowed me to stretch my creativity even more. I used elements found in the extant pieces as well as elements of my own creation, to draft my own patterns and make my own version of a reliquary pouch! To me, using the Sion bags as inspiration was really important. I want these bags to be special. I want the person who gets them to keep something treasured or valuable in them. Or, they can keep their car keys and wallet at an event in them if needed. They're so versatile and I love that about these bags.<br />
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The bag on the left was inspired by an individual's heraldry. I took the colors present (green, yellow and purple) and one focal item present ( 3 4-leaf clovers) and put them all into this bag. I had to draft the clover part myself which was a bit tricky, but I love how it turned out.<br />
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The bag on the right is actually the second bag made in this pattern. The original went to an individual who didn't have heraldry at the time, but wanted black and red with suns on it. So, using the flower motifs found one the extant pieces, I simply filled them in and called them suns! I didn't add tassels or a hanger to either of these, partially because I thought they would clutter the look of the bag. In future bags I will make sure to incorporate these elements. Again, both of these bags are in the KnitPicks Pallete and on size US 1 needles.<br />
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As you can see, I still have quite a ways to go before I reach my goal, but that's a good thing. It gives me a goal that I can work towards. Here is a sneak peak at my newest bag. It's in the Pallete on size 0 needles. I am practicing knitting with 3 colors at a time and long color blocks that have substantial floats on the inside. This won't be the finished product however. It is a test to see if the bag's pattern works! If it checks out, then I'll be recreating the bag in DMC thread and size 00 or 000 needles.<br />
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What about you guys? Do you have a long-term project that you're working on? What ways are you going about attaining those goals?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-55120846498338418682013-01-28T04:59:00.000-08:002013-01-28T05:00:50.499-08:00I'm back!Well, to be more accurate, I'm here! I moved my other blog from a different e-mail account to this new one. It's all imported and pretty, so I should be good to go. Having to log out of my g-mail, just to log into another another account to blog really took the the spontaneity out of this.<br />
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Now, I almost didn't import my old blog onto here. There is such a substantial gap between where I left off and where I am picking up, that it almost seems like a new person is posting. My work has gotten much more detailed, and hopefully more period. In the end, I think it'll be good to see where I started and how I got to where I am. I'll probably write somethings about my adventures in pouch knitting/research, my recent dabbling in the sewing world, and what fiber blog would be complete without spinning and naturals dyes? All of that will be coming as soon as I can take pictures and get the words to come out. Until then, here's a little teaser of what I've been up to.<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-92179069666718635872012-03-11T20:40:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:53.393-08:00Looking Towards The FutureAs some of you may (or may not) have noticed, I haven't posted here in about a month and a half. Why is that? Well, I've switched which gmail I use more often. That has really created an out of sight, out of mind problem with this blog. I'm trying to find a way to allow me to post under my new e-mail address so that I can continue to keep people updated, and just to organize my thoughts. If I can't find a way to merge the two to better work on the blog, I might have to start a new one, transfer over the posts, and delete this blog. It's sad, but might be necessary.<br /><br />In a while, I will also be setting up a website for myself and my husband. This could turn into a new blog for me as well. I don't quite know what the future holds for this blog, but I hope that I can remember to keep my readers informed on what has happened already and what will happen once I find the answers I'm looking for.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-15759734874967885482012-01-20T08:13:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:53.532-08:00FO Friday: Lots And Lots of Shawls!What is it about blogging that makes me feel bad for not posting? I wish I knew. Anyway, I've been super busy and productive and I can't wait to show you what I've done! This post is going to be kept relatively short because company is coming over and I need to clean, but I thought you guys deserved an update.<br /><br />First off is my Sharktooth. You might remember it from <a href="http://mikiejr.blogspot.com/2011/12/wip-friday-true-story.html" target="_blank">this post</a>, but you might also remember that I started out with a different color. The Ella Rae wasn't quite working for what I needed, so I changed to one of my Christmas presents. The Cherry Tree Hill yarn in color Slate. I love how this turned out.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMCb4jLasArsV2UXAZgkwFyQ-ZIxd2UXOjdxOEpfJ78iEZQluVaF_0ymf7bR7UinU48aNpn__R9V4QGxhDcgixpOHFxxoZLY8vkWSz_Tak7gm70CAEE81Eirf2RhLJWSNTOt4wxjYcfc/s1600/DSC04188.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWMCb4jLasArsV2UXAZgkwFyQ-ZIxd2UXOjdxOEpfJ78iEZQluVaF_0ymf7bR7UinU48aNpn__R9V4QGxhDcgixpOHFxxoZLY8vkWSz_Tak7gm70CAEE81Eirf2RhLJWSNTOt4wxjYcfc/s320/DSC04188.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeERSYbbTplBgQKrrRTpum_4hmo8yqC1E5TTVOmS4taHWv80zOPld_DAfCIS4aCg9srI4aywcGbZv4AZv-zjjqTHs9AdA1fDhBuCGjCFL1u_20ed7H7z2skUBy4fB8iOdDhtcaVOZRaw/s1600/DSC04191.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUeERSYbbTplBgQKrrRTpum_4hmo8yqC1E5TTVOmS4taHWv80zOPld_DAfCIS4aCg9srI4aywcGbZv4AZv-zjjqTHs9AdA1fDhBuCGjCFL1u_20ed7H7z2skUBy4fB8iOdDhtcaVOZRaw/s320/DSC04191.JPG" width="240" /></a></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmqAJSFAZ1_v0-fjk3Vc-ep4M3TGaKXirdEwKu1CXwYVY8Ibhsv6YC2eEiccDngNYI7pq2xhXqmwjYu11nvHjiSg7IKyz-ScM5Cbo4DYdm38XxXWZdF6AX8UBzWzM94WZ2FdpYyD8cUA/s1600/DSC04193.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdmqAJSFAZ1_v0-fjk3Vc-ep4M3TGaKXirdEwKu1CXwYVY8Ibhsv6YC2eEiccDngNYI7pq2xhXqmwjYu11nvHjiSg7IKyz-ScM5Cbo4DYdm38XxXWZdF6AX8UBzWzM94WZ2FdpYyD8cUA/s320/DSC04193.JPG" width="320" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I learned a valuable lesson with this project. Counting and paying attention are very important. This shawl should technically have about 200 yards less yarn that it does, but I accidentally added 6 more pattern repeats, thus making this thing huge. But, I love it and I'm so happy it's done.<br /><br /><br />Next up is something I've already finished and showed off, but I finally got around to blocking the darn thing!<br />Here's my 3rd Herbivore! <span style="text-align: left;">This was a fun and quick knit, and it's one of my favorites.</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLw-JlDy-OnrA-W-kDhJRzK4N-EfKowm1T-Y0hF_kr0goGma6hM6GFag4fvdni3oytiSTZ-zG7PmaPNPL-GgjcbGmJG0lH1S0DrpJX-4hsTgCiQq4-uf0N1u22ypXZF5zw3ZSi4I31zM/s1600/DSC04201.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKLw-JlDy-OnrA-W-kDhJRzK4N-EfKowm1T-Y0hF_kr0goGma6hM6GFag4fvdni3oytiSTZ-zG7PmaPNPL-GgjcbGmJG0lH1S0DrpJX-4hsTgCiQq4-uf0N1u22ypXZF5zw3ZSi4I31zM/s320/DSC04201.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Finally is something I made for my DH with the yarn he got me for Christmas! Here's my Forest Gyllis! It's an amazing lace scarf made out of a worsted weight 100% wool yarn. The pictures don't show off the subtle yellow and green heather the yarn has, but I'll try to get better pictures later.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bE6z9aXwxYE0aRJVYKH252tbMn-asxiwPkJBve498I1mBZ4jh30yovgrslVq9jtykImRGxEVDOL1BZO95ac95OZ_VYWd__mmjNp6eyr9_A8wChWSQNkG2B-kZN8LSSpMakh2ndS0N8U/s1600/DSC04139.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1bE6z9aXwxYE0aRJVYKH252tbMn-asxiwPkJBve498I1mBZ4jh30yovgrslVq9jtykImRGxEVDOL1BZO95ac95OZ_VYWd__mmjNp6eyr9_A8wChWSQNkG2B-kZN8LSSpMakh2ndS0N8U/s320/DSC04139.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AZrXNASPHxBxbU3y9Hy9nxfPamPwYWCfFD0kbTLQkfnZvObdIl7T24YkeXwAL9hyasn7Ma2j7IFmjQqa50_oGhTMcL27r10LK-jL0eehmczz2Xa6s_iwxRpa2XLHkhbmi8hPVIVbLbw/s1600/DSC04140.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-AZrXNASPHxBxbU3y9Hy9nxfPamPwYWCfFD0kbTLQkfnZvObdIl7T24YkeXwAL9hyasn7Ma2j7IFmjQqa50_oGhTMcL27r10LK-jL0eehmczz2Xa6s_iwxRpa2XLHkhbmi8hPVIVbLbw/s320/DSC04140.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />That's it for now, I'll do my best to post what I'm working on this Wednesday!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-91955292792786279222011-12-30T10:41:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:53.673-08:00FO Friday: Swap Time!Wow, sorry I didn't post anything on Wednesday! I actually had finished the project I'm going to show off today on Tuesday, therefor no WIP on Wed, and I hadn't progressed on any of my other projects at that point! I'm kind of a slacker in that sense, but I did get an entire project done in 4 days. That's pretty impressive if I do say so myself.<br /><br />Now, some of you may know that I am taking place in an Arts and Sciences swap within the <a href="http://sca.org/" target="_blank">SCA</a>. The particular swap is called Noblese Largesse, and it's pretty cool. When you sign up, you are required to fill out a questionnaire, and from there I'll quote from the Noblese Largesse's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/140687692670731/" target="_blank">facebook page</a>.<br /><blockquote class="tr_bq"><br /><b>So, how is this supposed to work?</b><br /><br />No doubt, you've noticed that you've had to fill out a questionnaire. We use an Excel spreadsheet and the RAND function to take your name and match it with someone else. We will then send you the information that your recipient filled out on their questionnaire. It is for you to decide at this point what to make them. After you make the object(s), send it out. Please make sure you send a note with your item, revealing yourself to your recipient.</blockquote><br />Also, there's a limit to how much you can spend on materials. $20<br /><br />Pretty simple, eh? Well, yes and no. I had quite a few difficulties trying to choose what to make for my swap partner. Being a new SCAdian, and new to the world of A&S as a whole, I didn't have a wide variety of skill sets to pull from. I have knitting, I can make some glass beads, I can do some pathetic embroidery. That's about it, so I went to what I know best; knitting. Now, what to make?<br /><br />From the questionaire I received, my partner has a French persona, her colors are red and gold, and to throw a wrench into my plans, she tries to only wear period (and persona) appropriate garb. I know nothing about late period French knitted garments as of right now, which is sad since my persona is late period French. Realizing I was kinda screwed, I asked if my partner liked shawls. Nope.<br /><br />Time for plan B! Problem. There was no plan B. So, I spent the greater part of 2 months trying to find something I could actually make, and would be something my partner would enjoy and use. My solution? Mittens! I found this <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/mitaines-fleur-de-lys" target="_blank">free pattern on Ravelry</a> for these mittens, and I'm in love with them. Check it out!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/86013956/DSC04122_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/86013956/DSC04122_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85741704/DSC04120_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85741704/DSC04120_medium2.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85741679/DSC04121_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85741679/DSC04121_medium2.JPG" width="240" /></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I think they're pretty spiff. They're made out of a sport weight 100% wool yarn called Wool Of The Andes purchased at <a href="http://knitpicks.com/" target="_blank">Knitpicks</a>. This yarn was much softer than I expected and wears amazingly well. Not to mention, at under $3 a ball, I was able to purchase all the yarn I needed, for a little over half of my budget which still left money for the knitting needles and notions I needed! I would highly recommend this yarn. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">So, what do you guys think? I'm pretty proud of myself. I think I'll end up making more mittens in the future. Now that I know I can do this, why wouldn't I want to make such a fast, and easily transportable project?</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-11585251578419762162011-12-23T09:21:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:53.815-08:00FO Friday: Nummy AlpacaLet's get this out in the air, I love working with alpaca. It's soft, it's warm, it's amazing. Now, what two things could make alpaca better? Add silk and hand spin those two fibers together. That's a recipe for an amazing knitting experience, and one I got to indulge in.<br /><br />Now, this particular project has gone through quite a journey. The gorgeous dark green roving was purchased as SAFF (<a href="http://www.saffsite.org/" target="_blank">Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival</a>) by one person (Sine), spun by another (Siobhan), and then the yarn was handed off to me to be knit into a shawl for the original purchaser of the fibers. You'd think that was enough of a journey, wouldn't you?<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Nope.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/82712773/DSC04084_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/82712773/DSC04084_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Once I got the yarn, I had to learn how to figure out how much yardage I was given. This is a very handy skill to learn, and I suggest everyone who works with yarns (especially handspun) learn this. First I placed a skein of yarn on my swift, which I happen to be borrowing from Sine until I can afford my own, measure the circumference of the yarn. Inches works best unless you end up with one or two yard wraps. I happened to have 2 yard wraps<span style="color: #333333;"><span style="line-height: 14px;">. </span></span>Then near one of the ties, count thenumber of threads in each skein (yeah, it's a pain, sorry!) and multiply by the circumference of the skein - that should give you total # of inches in the skein, which then you can convert to feet or yards or whatever works best for you. I ended up with 416 yards of alpaca and silk deliciousness.<br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuifbqJP3JLVuaLNMRNIAvdlOXO2U5plC-zspMstj8TDgfP3GEtBjZ797pztM2ECV9PzF2IV4PyDcqTtUqxlFTzZYwx3StYu441eZUBBptJjmAup39_O_B5vkaa6QcuiPUpyKckL79GBiz/s400/Dummy+Clap.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuifbqJP3JLVuaLNMRNIAvdlOXO2U5plC-zspMstj8TDgfP3GEtBjZ797pztM2ECV9PzF2IV4PyDcqTtUqxlFTzZYwx3StYu441eZUBBptJjmAup39_O_B5vkaa6QcuiPUpyKckL79GBiz/s200/Dummy+Clap.JPG" width="146" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A finished project</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Then, I had to choose a pattern. My first choice was called a <a href="http://knitting-up-a-storm.blogspot.com/2008/10/dummy-clap-shawl-shrug-patterns.html" target="_blank">Dummy Clap</a>. It's a super simple, dumbed down version of a Clapotis (clap oh tee). The dumbed down version, knit a wide scarf that's about 55 inches long. when you're binding off stitches, drop some. It created those gorgeous columns of lace. It's a really nice pattern. for those who have the patience to knit a 55 inch scarf. I generally don't, but I gave it a try anyway, because if I don't push myself and do things I usually don't (or won't), then I can't grow as a knitter.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85102879/DSC04107_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85102879/DSC04107_medium2.JPG" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Before I frogged</td></tr></tbody></table>Problems came in halfway through working the second skein of this project. I had only knitted about 24 inches and the pattern called for 55. There was no way I could get the length I needed for this monster of a project. I had to change my approach. So what do I do next? Frog the entire thing, an annoying and time consuming task in its own right, only to cast on the same pattern with about 20 less stitches. At this point, I'm thinking I'm pretty clever. The shawl won't swallow Sine alive, and I get to make this the length it needs to be! Wrong. I made it about 35 inches and ran out of yarn.<br /><br /><br />Again, I had run into a problem. But as luck would have it, I ran into Sine on Sunday and we got to talking about her shawl when she let me know she prefers triangular shawls anyway! How lucky of me that I prefer knitting triangular shawls better as well! Next to find a great pattern. I eventually found a pattern on the lionbrand website. It's called the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/60301.html?r=1&r=1" target="_blank">Easy Triangle Shawl #60301</a>. It's the same pattern as the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/80982AD.html" target="_blank">Splendid Triangle Shawl #80982AD</a>. I love this pattern. It's great for yarn that is Worsted to Bulky weight, and its made for <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/lion-brand-homespun" target="_blank">Lion Brand Homespun</a> yarn. I saw this as the perfect pattern for the yarn I had. A little worn from all the knitting and frogging it had been through, I washed it and re-skeined the yarn to help it recover a bit. Worked like a charm. This is what I ended up with!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85349986/Shawl1_medium2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="192" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85349986/Shawl1_medium2.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85349964/DSC04118_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/85349964/DSC04118_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Please keep in mind that this has yet to be blocked. The shawl will increase in size and the stitches will be much more even once I have finished the blocking process. However, I need to get blocking wires first. That will happen within the next week or two, and then I can block this and the other three projects that have been waiting patiently to be blocked. hehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In the end, it took about 2 months from purchase to finished product of this shawl. I hope that it was well worth the wait, and I can't wait to hand it over once it's completely done. </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-24001515235201767022011-12-16T10:09:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:53.972-08:00WIP Friday? True Story!Well......this is technically supposed to be FO Friday, but since I haven't actually finished anything, I might as well show the two new projects I started. ^_^;; I like having a variety of projects going so that I always have something to work on, no matter what mood I'm in. Do I want to make a shawl? No problem! Bag? Can do! Blanket? Sure thing! Even though it might be a bit maddening at times, it really does help when I get bored with a project. So, on to my latest projects.<br /><br />As I mentioned in my last post, I was going to start working on the Sharktooth Shawl by Stephen West. It just so happens to be the first shawl for this shawl club (still writing up a post for that)! I love this thing. The only problem that's really stopped me from working on it more than I have is that I don't have the pattern printed out yet, and knitting at my computer makes my back hurt. :/ So, here's the first half of section 1 completed!<br /><br />Note: I have all of section 1 finished, I'm just too lazy to take a picture of it right now. Just sayin'.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84471750/DSC04115_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84471750/DSC04115_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The first "teeth" have just been completed. Love how the yarn looks</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84471705/yarn_14_064_medium2_medium_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84471705/yarn_14_064_medium2_medium_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Here's a better picture of the colors in the yarn.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br />Now for something a bit unusual for me. I started a crochet project last night on a whim. My dear husband (DH) has been asking for almost a year now, for me to crochet him a blanket. Up to date, I've started and frogged 4 different blankets for him. Reasons varied from project to project, like bad tension, gauge different from piece to piece, not knowing what I'm doing, ect. The list goes on and on. I think I finally figured out what the problem was. I didn't have a pattern.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />It's so simple, but I've realized something about myself. If I do not have a pattern for a project, then I won't work on it. Weird, I know, but true. Hopefully I'll finally be able to make the DH happy finish a nice crochet project!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84664977/DSC04116_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84664977/DSC04116_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I'm using 3 different color for the Afghan. The two darker ones don't quite contrast enough for my liking, but I've gotten this far, and I'm not going back now.<br /><br />Now, you might be wondering to yourself, "Self, isn't that just one big granny square?" The answer would be yet. 100% yes. Well, at least for now. I'm not sure how large I'm going to make this beast until I start another one. I'm planning on having between 4-6 of these monster squares completed and seamed together to create the blanket. Simple, but effective.<br /><br />Also, it eliminates all the gauge issues I was having the the regular sized granny square afghan I was trying to create. It also didn't help that the thought of seaming together 180-200 granny squares gave me the chills. Much easier this way.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-82484092111226162472011-12-14T07:16:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:54.110-08:00WIP Wednesday: Holiday Knitting<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">The holidays are upon us, and despite your religious slant this time of year, there's a good chance gifts will be exchanged, and that's no different for me. Here's some project that are on my needles right now, some will hopefully be done in time to be given out as gifts.</span><br /><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Market Bag!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I love this thing. I have to admit, I was nervous using linen for knitting considering how hard it is on the hands, but I'm so glad I decided to go for it. This is a Christmas gift for myself, and I'm so excited for how it's turning out. I love how easy the bag is to construct as well. It's knit flat, folded in half and the sides are seamed together forming the bag. Then I just knit the handle, and attach! Viola! How simple is that? I also like how sturdy the bag will be. Since it's linen, there will be very little stretching of the fabric, and once I wash the finished product, it will soften up quite a bit. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">I'm using 2 skeins of <a href="http://www.paradisefibers.net/Louet-Euroflax-Sport-Linen-Yarn-p/3517.htm" target="_blank">Louet Euroflax Sport Weight</a> in the Charcoal colorway. The yarn itself was a splurge and over half of my Christmas budget that I had set aside to buy myself things with. The pattern is a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/market-bag" target="_blank">free Ravelry download</a>. The pattern was created by Vicki Square, author of some awesome knitting books; Knit Kimono, </span></div><h2 style="background-color: white; font-size: 1.3em; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-top: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-top: 0px;"><span class="sub" style="font-size: 14px; font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Folk Bags: 30 Knitting Patterns and Tales from Around the World, and Lace Style, to name a few </span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;">and I highly recommend checking out her work. </span></h2><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84219858/img_8417_medium_medium_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84219858/img_8417_medium_medium_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The 2 skeins of yarn</td></tr></tbody></table><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84219908/DSC04105_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84219908/DSC04105_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Halfway done with knitting the body of the bag.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Next up is what I'm calling my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Raglev08/loxley" target="_blank">Vintage Loxley</a>. This pattern is another one of Stephen West's brilliant creations. The construction itself is quite remarkable, and I believe that anybody can make this hat if they have the basics of knitting under their belt. The hood is created first, using garter stitch of all things. Stephen makes use of <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfGpKiNfQmk" target="_blank">short rows</a> to add some shaping, and a build-in <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQOavWd7ehM" target="_blank">Icord boarder</a> on the edges for a more polished looking piece. After, stitches are picked up on the side of the hood, and the back is knit in the round to create the back. Clever decreases create an oval shape and give a really cool look to the piece. Once that's done, it's just a matter of knitting the scarf part of the Loxley and finishing it up!</div><div><br /></div><div>Now, you might be wondering why I'm calling this my Vintage Loxley? Answer is pretty simple. The yarn I'm using is 3 skeins of <a href="http://www.yarnmarket.com/yarn/Berroco_Yarn-Vintage_Yarn-5882.html" target="_blank">Berroco Vintage</a> in the ever so descriptive colorway, 5107 Cracked Pepper. It's a nice ash grey color and I think it'll be neutral enough to work with whatever I happen to be wearing. Something that surprised me about this yarn though, it's 50% acrylic, 40% wool and 10% nylon. For how soft and warm this yarn is, I was very surprised how little natural fibers were in it! I have to admit, the yarn was a little splity, but that was also my knitting needles' fault. The points weren't very tapered, and thus not very conducive to knitting with this type of yarn. The pattern is available through <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/loxley" target="_blank">Ravelry</a> or through the <a href="http://westknits.com/index.php/pattern/scarves-cowls/loxley/" target="_blank">Westknits website</a> for $6. </div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84221222/DSC04109_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84221222/DSC04109_medium2.JPG" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The finished hood. Need to work on the scarf part</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84221236/DSC04112_medium2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/84221236/DSC04112_medium2.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Modeling</td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://westknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Loxley_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://westknits.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/Loxley_main.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">What it will theoretically look like when completed.</td></tr></tbody></table><div>What else is on my needles. Hmmm, well I'm still working on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt" target="_blank">Beekeeper's Quilt</a>. I haven't completed any more hexipuffs since my last post, but I have received some new yarn! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/susanlbridges/83308228/document_upload14138-2_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/susanlbridges/83308228/document_upload14138-2_medium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There they are! Pretty, huh? Here's the yarns and their corresponding colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">KnitPicks -- kettle-dyed spruce, rouge, kettle dyed jay, and a hand-dyed orange (I think the orange is 6 grams) </span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Sock it to me harlequin (7.5 grams) </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Regia bamboo colors </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Opal Neon color 1930 </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Cascade Heritage Handpainted color 9872 </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Patons Kroy Socks stripes in sailor stripe </span><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana, 'Lucida Sans Unicode', 'Lucida Grande', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; text-align: -webkit-auto;">Patons FX in camo colors</span><br /><div><br /></div><div>I can't wait to start making more hexipuffs. I'm having a little trouble getting a uniform size with my hexipuffs, which is why I've slowed down production on them. I really do need to figure out how to make them all the same size if this quilt is going to be a success. </div><div><br /></div><div>While this next thing isn't technically on my needles yet, it will be today, since the pattern for the first <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/sources/westknits-shawl-club" target="_blank">Westknits Shawl Club</a> and corresponding Knit-A-Long (herein referred to as a KAL) is released today! The pattern for this month is called <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/sharktooth---shawl-club-december" target="_blank">Sharktooth</a> and it's beautiful. I'll have a post specifically about the Shawl Club in the coming days, but for now here's a picture of the design Stephen West's latest creation, the Sharktooth Shawl!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7004/6445438907_c51ce52350_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="214" src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7004/6445438907_c51ce52350_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7168/6445438539_35717aff43_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://farm8.static.flickr.com/7168/6445438539_35717aff43_z.jpg" width="214" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I have some other things on my needles right now, but those are super secret presents and I don't want them knowing about them just yet. So for now, I'm keeping my lips sealed. ^_~</div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-67402351868394285252011-12-05T07:43:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:54.314-08:00Every Project Needs a Good BagThe title says it all folks! This post will be dedicated to my lovely project bags. All of these have been given to me by amazing and lovely people that I've met through Ravelry. Project bags are PERFECT for knitting on the go. I prefer the box bags since they travel well, and I like the structure. I'll eventually end up getting some drawstring bags, but for now, I'm happy with box bags.<br /><br />Without further ado, my project bags!!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N-4DFuGqQSoCDDUM0KJPmOQIvmhJ5fkJx9amrsvJ-VLYb44xo3Nd_mS1dF_FtPmaZnrq39-DyvN3kHBb6Xk7QrEsrTF3IS05MAgGpx7IrCcKsOvyw_qlp4ep1neOv4ljs3KB8X64smc/s1600/DSC04077.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4N-4DFuGqQSoCDDUM0KJPmOQIvmhJ5fkJx9amrsvJ-VLYb44xo3Nd_mS1dF_FtPmaZnrq39-DyvN3kHBb6Xk7QrEsrTF3IS05MAgGpx7IrCcKsOvyw_qlp4ep1neOv4ljs3KB8X64smc/s320/DSC04077.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my Pink Hooter bag! I adore this one</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcSt0_yoKp74OxSUaI7LXBo6zsFhP41Vc29yiTaqe_uudFDky_vz-hVLqnXnqTuFL5SpRpKjr5xM3gQb0rcGAkMMLCXGnqx_04h2I7IWTedI5r31UeKreOPRPPACF55EVn6-RTNqPN6g/s1600/DSC04078.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfcSt0_yoKp74OxSUaI7LXBo6zsFhP41Vc29yiTaqe_uudFDky_vz-hVLqnXnqTuFL5SpRpKjr5xM3gQb0rcGAkMMLCXGnqx_04h2I7IWTedI5r31UeKreOPRPPACF55EVn6-RTNqPN6g/s320/DSC04078.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My latest procurement! This is my celestial box bag</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibAzV1KiDpb5LkD13c2waUstmOOD_oAiQTBWGr1DFyqOEluy1vT3REvMkAsNevAse1FsS0sxxDBwWeURVBjfSkjsg0M64J5s1Vb_qR1dGrIRD_YNiq3isDH7sDWi3vstFXE0KZesVpHo/s1600/DSC04079.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibAzV1KiDpb5LkD13c2waUstmOOD_oAiQTBWGr1DFyqOEluy1vT3REvMkAsNevAse1FsS0sxxDBwWeURVBjfSkjsg0M64J5s1Vb_qR1dGrIRD_YNiq3isDH7sDWi3vstFXE0KZesVpHo/s320/DSC04079.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Doctor Who project bag!!! I squealed every time I saw this for<br />the first week I had it.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0q0mOHK1km2q7grcR0Tl-ybL6s2pK1dBJ41_l88RDYUjZkwPF2SvTkbVDKsjrl6vina37qvV7vK0Hg2WamGPxX9YSBX4zzP2UILaWxqlqMLi5JtY2Dr_ZaO3DbnhlmurnvtnX4_-pvUY/s1600/DSC04080.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0q0mOHK1km2q7grcR0Tl-ybL6s2pK1dBJ41_l88RDYUjZkwPF2SvTkbVDKsjrl6vina37qvV7vK0Hg2WamGPxX9YSBX4zzP2UILaWxqlqMLi5JtY2Dr_ZaO3DbnhlmurnvtnX4_-pvUY/s320/DSC04080.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Lime Green Paisley box bag. This was my first and as<br />you can tell, certainly not my last project bag!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoNhGWdNcNTLha4mZefGxr3fIgfKJCX24H1zJhp1qDJNCSokbqL_kWgl9xaA-PGFfeiNTkfA26NYGEVSTWm-k8cVSCw_a33rIDI-J3leBA0HPJk4_ivjnFh1hyphenhyphenV84MsmwGHjNMM9dFfA/s1600/DSC04081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGoNhGWdNcNTLha4mZefGxr3fIgfKJCX24H1zJhp1qDJNCSokbqL_kWgl9xaA-PGFfeiNTkfA26NYGEVSTWm-k8cVSCw_a33rIDI-J3leBA0HPJk4_ivjnFh1hyphenhyphenV84MsmwGHjNMM9dFfA/s320/DSC04081.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My first sock sized project bag made out of a gorgeous purple/brown<br />batik fabric</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQE6tiWJvTa8LFl21D2R6zQDV8QIReO2_bKnhZEycJVzlnKAyGwr7O9M0JAsvHiSc741qLiAxZaIsSURcAsDvsy70BxjUtvGCtB-RPSWWh8ENGslIvqMU3ehSCf4ZceVjTgZBrk_cfOrY/s1600/DSC04082.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQE6tiWJvTa8LFl21D2R6zQDV8QIReO2_bKnhZEycJVzlnKAyGwr7O9M0JAsvHiSc741qLiAxZaIsSURcAsDvsy70BxjUtvGCtB-RPSWWh8ENGslIvqMU3ehSCf4ZceVjTgZBrk_cfOrY/s320/DSC04082.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sweater sized box bag! Self explanatory. It has little snowmen<br />on it. How festive!</td></tr></tbody></table><br />I can't wait to get more project bags in the future. They keep my projects neat and contained, and they just look so spiff! Who knows, maybe showing some of you guys these bags will inspire you to go and collect some as well for your fiber arts! They work awesome for crochet, they have drop spindle sizes and so many more options! Look around, I promise you won't regret it!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-62193841609902458452011-12-02T07:51:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:54.494-08:00FO Friday: Shawl Edition<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Okay, so I've been super busy with my shawl knitting lately........you could say I've been a little <strike>obsessed</strike> enthusiastic about it! I can count 5 shawls (one of which got eaten, so no pics. T_T ) that I've finished since my last update. I've pretty much been hyper focused on making these darn things! I have found a designer that I love! His name is <a href="http://westknits.com/">Stephen West</a> and I think what I love about his designs is that men can wear them! It's so hard to find patterns and projects that myself, or Richard can get use out of.<br /><br />Of course there are always mittens, scarfs and hats.......but those are soooooo booooring!! I need intricate stitches to keep me engaged and focused on the project at hand! That's just what Stephens designs do for me! Here are 4 of my FOs to keep your appetites wet for next week! Keep in mind some of these aren't pictures of the blocked item, so they'll be smaller and less polished. Once I have pictures of the blocked items, I'll post those on a future FO Friday.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGhuEckayij4stZSb56DkxOarxxRl1a1Fn33ioKsiB2PefYSxwrIa8tY1l01qPfp06u_zkKQDSZpMJowdeWPFXf4rf9ZPnLAqSTFxNHoqqIiUIfyq47DOHqr5IHDNnYmdJ7UCdHBCLck/s1600/DSC04075.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixGhuEckayij4stZSb56DkxOarxxRl1a1Fn33ioKsiB2PefYSxwrIa8tY1l01qPfp06u_zkKQDSZpMJowdeWPFXf4rf9ZPnLAqSTFxNHoqqIiUIfyq47DOHqr5IHDNnYmdJ7UCdHBCLck/s320/DSC04075.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is my Herbavore. It has panels of twisted stitch ribbing to create a beautiful affect.</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KyeRN0TsZnDANm3sWGDAK-rcxAEgWgThhAoAGZcEgb1mUjnr5potgSKAHCPdGTIMcGGdXtsfJmFAzaiASJUmuv_vge_iSQ4QuApg4zn_gJmfZj3FmKXSSru-unoxdhsgbF_YhIPK1-o/s1600/DSC04076.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5KyeRN0TsZnDANm3sWGDAK-rcxAEgWgThhAoAGZcEgb1mUjnr5potgSKAHCPdGTIMcGGdXtsfJmFAzaiASJUmuv_vge_iSQ4QuApg4zn_gJmfZj3FmKXSSru-unoxdhsgbF_YhIPK1-o/s320/DSC04076.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the ribbing section</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPm10yYIQ9ft6yvWjfskR9fWqxw4NevYEOnZ3C9mY55sDd7-YMbHtLden1Qq7GLN_dU3QIdPnLZ9tb8Lm7Al1WN41gPRR7WjvSrH-zpDnL5WoUJE34maINJo78CMpXg_ktOF-ommgTFU/s1600/DSC04095.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIPm10yYIQ9ft6yvWjfskR9fWqxw4NevYEOnZ3C9mY55sDd7-YMbHtLden1Qq7GLN_dU3QIdPnLZ9tb8Lm7Al1WN41gPRR7WjvSrH-zpDnL5WoUJE34maINJo78CMpXg_ktOF-ommgTFU/s320/DSC04095.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A closeup of the different types of stitches on my Blue Whale shawl. <br />Stockinette, Reverse Stockinette and Seed Stitch</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmgpISSQbHwHghKJ7W3yvLBPyGAokjiaCs9LyXNVMv9dWzlVrlxlQGxTXzuG89fX2XFk2m9g16QGZvi8afaVvrWsOkM7OraCyTM1pnw4nRD0AkYc66IboI7J-gw-0SY8QOPnGZjt3Vxw/s1600/DSC04098.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPmgpISSQbHwHghKJ7W3yvLBPyGAokjiaCs9LyXNVMv9dWzlVrlxlQGxTXzuG89fX2XFk2m9g16QGZvi8afaVvrWsOkM7OraCyTM1pnw4nRD0AkYc66IboI7J-gw-0SY8QOPnGZjt3Vxw/s320/DSC04098.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A better view of how it's all looks</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/80682779/111111_0000_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/80682779/111111_0000_medium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My Pagona. Not a really good shot of all it's intricate panels, but still pretty</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/80682798/111111_0001_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/80682798/111111_0001_medium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A panel of Stockinette next to a panel of Reverse Stockinette</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/78070552/111019_0001_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/78070552/111019_0001_medium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Boneyard. My first shawl. I adore it</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/78070477/111019_0002_medium2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/78070477/111019_0002_medium2.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of the details and you can see a little bit of the<br />heathering in the yarn.</td></tr></tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-33747226798991552162011-11-30T08:00:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:54.676-08:00WIP Wednesday: Hexicrack Edition!As most of you should know by now, I've been working on a quilt for a few months now. It's been really slow going, and I really need to pick up the pace. But alas, <strike>I've been lazy</strike> THE WORLD ALMOST ENDED! I started this venture after War of the Wings VI this year, and I knew it would be a large undertaking, but I seriously underestimated the volume of work I had put on my plate.<br /><br />In order to get this quilt to be the size I want, I need to make over 900 hexipuffs. 900. <b>What was I thinking!?</b> If the hexipuffs worked up faster, I don't think I would have as much of an issue, but when each puff takes between 30 minutes to an hour to complete.............There just aren't enough hours in the day. So, without further ado, here are some pictures of the glorious hexipuffs!<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcu4BPcBr2zbuUiiGfyiaLwsd5Sm8toTjw3jB7drudeyKlqjBXyNO1XbEOmadTkIKue2OpTObPsDA0vf82jBJQN_x-y1P1L7nMCRAUbygUC2OUpj5Yl3hQHcMjwiaZo2FhJfSGQbTAh-o/s1600/DSC04088.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcu4BPcBr2zbuUiiGfyiaLwsd5Sm8toTjw3jB7drudeyKlqjBXyNO1XbEOmadTkIKue2OpTObPsDA0vf82jBJQN_x-y1P1L7nMCRAUbygUC2OUpj5Yl3hQHcMjwiaZo2FhJfSGQbTAh-o/s320/DSC04088.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here is all 18 of the hexipuffs I have next to each other. Having them<br />set up this way will give you an idea of how the quilt will look once complete.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjXG2zkTvM6E9PMJU9qMEIPIbANgH7jhUl4ZvhPgsXWPKI1ngd1rlmr4HRQIobaCnUoziFstpGvgunDbWiwTrJtZy0uI1-0AipyRI3X3zQhC4QGGshzYlbLlrq5Mt4HcoxKh6tDVCUAg/s1600/DSC04089.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLjXG2zkTvM6E9PMJU9qMEIPIbANgH7jhUl4ZvhPgsXWPKI1ngd1rlmr4HRQIobaCnUoziFstpGvgunDbWiwTrJtZy0uI1-0AipyRI3X3zQhC4QGGshzYlbLlrq5Mt4HcoxKh6tDVCUAg/s320/DSC04089.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Closeup of some blue Hexis</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYw0lWgIFG5vEd33chkFDUt2p2sU-kKDqKao0IrGGu01lGlyKA8wJ2vDj52ynKiHQWU1-U7GI0qrkBI7f1Wigj90OfhkQdxQDV1zLQYzLJhTJoYT9RA1iFsaVe4uhf_ndzvcsSRuXQX8/s1600/DSC04090.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguYw0lWgIFG5vEd33chkFDUt2p2sU-kKDqKao0IrGGu01lGlyKA8wJ2vDj52ynKiHQWU1-U7GI0qrkBI7f1Wigj90OfhkQdxQDV1zLQYzLJhTJoYT9RA1iFsaVe4uhf_ndzvcsSRuXQX8/s320/DSC04090.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some more</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNQ1waQcQp8V1TnmHg6ZKR4PxCmgKeGKOtUC-lfKVG-uJGSCgdw8yvfhs5_WhfrGSzfdx2AhyphenhyphenNVuyNe9secnWPuwJTKIqAbYniQw1Av0o415twsaMFfwZlazlV0TP4SHTnKDMwnidEVc/s1600/DSC04091.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwNQ1waQcQp8V1TnmHg6ZKR4PxCmgKeGKOtUC-lfKVG-uJGSCgdw8yvfhs5_WhfrGSzfdx2AhyphenhyphenNVuyNe9secnWPuwJTKIqAbYniQw1Av0o415twsaMFfwZlazlV0TP4SHTnKDMwnidEVc/s320/DSC04091.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And more</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pPFP-6iZhCxbX7w7gandk5eB3cZ-s03KhoBQGtyOsa_2SbVN2ptiYUfXTV0HF-z7kn_IIEP93CAhR5K3q9UlmS1yNmG6rcu7oxGSgR3g3iY7U5y1BbvJglKxj9tT4ji6adbpaAsF51M/s1600/DSC04092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9pPFP-6iZhCxbX7w7gandk5eB3cZ-s03KhoBQGtyOsa_2SbVN2ptiYUfXTV0HF-z7kn_IIEP93CAhR5K3q9UlmS1yNmG6rcu7oxGSgR3g3iY7U5y1BbvJglKxj9tT4ji6adbpaAsF51M/s320/DSC04092.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Yet again, more</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ECgUYRgXq1BEagLy1R57v7fcpvqm17p9dqw4f7j4kqubzv80TeJ3ZREyqV2yDwnhUasV8iyTRQvEwaQd-xh1K2I32ribOh4apRmBc8y1fovTgAbl9OPYxX-mq56YITQevaDQo6KX9AM/s1600/DSC04093.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5ECgUYRgXq1BEagLy1R57v7fcpvqm17p9dqw4f7j4kqubzv80TeJ3ZREyqV2yDwnhUasV8iyTRQvEwaQd-xh1K2I32ribOh4apRmBc8y1fovTgAbl9OPYxX-mq56YITQevaDQo6KX9AM/s320/DSC04093.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Some yarn I have for making the hexipuffs. This won't be anywhere<br />near enough, but it's a start.</td></tr></tbody></table>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-46337857719861390632011-11-29T07:34:00.000-08:002013-01-28T04:42:54.855-08:00Bad Blogger!I'm sorry, I've been a bad blogger. I haven't updated since September 24th, and I wish I had because some really cool stuff has happened! However, I have some cool ideas of how to get me back in the swing of blogging.<br /><br />First, I'm going to have WIP Wednesday! What's that? Simple, it's where I show off my Works in Progress (on Wednesday!). It'll help me keep track of how long I've been working on projects and you guys get to see what cool things are on my needles!<br /><br />Then there's FO Friday. FO stands for Finished Object, so that means all the projects I've finished in the past week will be posted on Fridays! This will help keep me productive or at least honest with how productive I've been.<br /><br />Then I'm periodically going to be touching on my Beekeeper's Quilt. It's a crazy project that's going to take me over a year to finish, and I cannot wait! I've been a little slack lately with all the holiday stuff going on, but I'll get back into the groove of making those hexipuffs!<br /><br />Here's hoping it won't be another 2 months until you guys here from me again! ^_^;;<br /><br />Peace off!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-20629236788604139762011-09-24T08:42:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:54.998-08:00Big ChangesAs you can tell, the blog is undergoing some major changes again! I wasn't happy with having to make a new header everytime I wanted to adjust the size of the borders or the body of my blog. So, I've changed it up a bit. It definitely feels cleaner and a little more streamlined to me. I've also added (and taken away) a few gadgets!<br /><br />So, let me know what you guys think! Leave me a comment telling me what you think I can do to make this blog even better, because I want you to enjoy reading as much as I enjoy sharing. And let's be honest, without you guys reading, I'm just a crazy person writing to himself, and nobody wants me to be that. Right?<br /><br />Also, before I forget!! I finished my first shawlette! It's the perfect size to use as a scarf. I'll probably need to get a nice unisex shawl pin, just to help keep it in place, but other than that, I'm pretty happy with it. It's the one I mentioned in a previous post that I made using the alpaca/wool yarn. Even though I still can't find my camera, I used my laptops webcam to snap some pictures, just so you guys can see a little what it came out looking like.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/75274677/IMG000035_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/75274677/IMG000035_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/75274692/IMG000033_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="261" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/75274692/IMG000033_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Okay, so the images are REALLY grainy, but I did warn you that they were taken with a laptop webcam.<br /><br />Until next time!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-56345820116608285142011-09-23T09:00:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:55.177-08:00My Newest AddictionAs I mentioned in an earlier post, I have become quite addicted to <a href="http://ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a>. Almost to the point of forgetting about doing anything else productive.<br /><br />What makes Ravelry so addictive you might ask? Well, it's a multi-layered answer. Of course there is the patterns database where there are literally thousands of free knitting and crochet patterns to choose from, and then there are the patterns that are created and sold right there on Ravelry! Normally I wouldn't really go for bought patterns, but when you see patters for things <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/herbivore">Herbivore</a> and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/the-beekeepers-quilt">The Bee Keeper's Quilt</a> for $6 or under? Yeah, I'm all over that stuff. <br /><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3862873925_60cf5a7afa_z.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2617/3862873925_60cf5a7afa_z.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Herbivore by Stephen West</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>Speaking of those two patterns, it brings me to the next feature that I absolutely adore. My queue. Just as it sounds, it's a place where I can queue up all the projects I want to make and have them in one, pretty organized space. Once I get enough yarn for the project, Herbivore will definitely be on my knitting needles. </div><div><br /></div><div>Then there are the groups and forums! One in particular has stolen my heart. It's called the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/karma-yarn-swap">Karma Yarn Swap</a>. The premise is fairly simple. You swap yarn, notions, patterns, finished objects, ect. It's amazing! I've already participated in a few swaps, resulting in one of my sashes finding a new and loving home! I also love everything that I've gotten in return for the swaps so far! </div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74505605/fennel_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74505605/fennel_medium.jpg" width="200" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Thinks like this: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/berroco-ultra-alpaca">Berroco Ultra Alpaca</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74594448/5943519461_829f0bc820_z_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74594448/5943519461_829f0bc820_z_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And This: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/painted-fleece-hand-dyed-basic-sock">Hand Painted Fleece Basic Sock</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74974577/CTH_Select_Semi_Solid_Azure_02_medium2_medium.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="177" src="http://images4.ravelrycache.com/uploads/Raglev08/74974577/CTH_Select_Semi_Solid_Azure_02_medium2_medium.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And this: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/cherry-tree-hill-supersock-select-semi-solids">Cherry Tree Hil Supersock Select</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>They're all so amazing! I have already finished a project with the alpaca yarn, and am currently working on something with the handpainted yarn. Once I find the camera, I'll post pictures so you all can see! </div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-39125703837989976462011-09-22T08:27:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:55.316-08:00Sew.......What's Up?Okay, I know I said I'd try to get better at keeping up with the blog, and I was........until I found <a href="http://ravelry.com/">Ravelry</a>. Oh Ravelry, you have stolen my heart! Think of it as Facebook for knitters/crocheters/spinners. It's amazing. So many projects! In fact, the reason I haven't been keeping up with the blog is because I can't seem to get away from Ravelry long enough to write up a post! But, I will try really, really hard. I promise. <_<;; No seriously.<br /><br />Okay, so since updates kinda fell by the wayside, I'll fill you in on some of the things I've been doing lately!<br /><br />First up are the first pieces of clothing I've ever made! Okay, yes they're for historical re-enactment, but they're still garments!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGCS81aFMokc_LPwWMyAEAjX1Y2hvKyRZ_bHWDCc5HaOjzP7hq9UjvPz47LbrHZ3SNW1rm11fQMY0JVig1-pG0zdlN4NqjyGElehHG1Sde8Sh3UBzdRUw-e0T7-7u27pKlQhxKDw4m1U/s1600/185244_151428044936364_100002075092879_308905_1453384_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOGCS81aFMokc_LPwWMyAEAjX1Y2hvKyRZ_bHWDCc5HaOjzP7hq9UjvPz47LbrHZ3SNW1rm11fQMY0JVig1-pG0zdlN4NqjyGElehHG1Sde8Sh3UBzdRUw-e0T7-7u27pKlQhxKDw4m1U/s320/185244_151428044936364_100002075092879_308905_1453384_n.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouZ4y2KYiLsMMOL9AuDqkS1cZZumVH8AGL7R3dwQEoic1WuhIOQm-NRjucvUqYZi6Aztny5_JkQBEL2Mw50G1dOlEMfteYTwaCx1KDpBDgebJhoRlCf4ohRvcbvjD3MfVFopeYoarafI/s1600/249275_151428211603014_100002075092879_308908_7814603_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhouZ4y2KYiLsMMOL9AuDqkS1cZZumVH8AGL7R3dwQEoic1WuhIOQm-NRjucvUqYZi6Aztny5_JkQBEL2Mw50G1dOlEMfteYTwaCx1KDpBDgebJhoRlCf4ohRvcbvjD3MfVFopeYoarafI/s320/249275_151428211603014_100002075092879_308908_7814603_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />I really like this one. I happened to get really freaking lucky with the mix of fabrics I had, and I just so happened to have the perfect color yarn to weave the trim and sash with! It couldn't have turned out better!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTj8vbuOW9eNnuAxYNEen6p_AkV2UyhFSBAnvsxPRzbJj_H4nHGwCdKGFOzEBmPbdSBIej4NepAU9sAnPcfZ-7PxC1QbDHy9CJewlP_kUbyvV-Ng591OGRH8qow8FSvKSvABPuIvtIfGY/s1600/263200_151428091603026_100002075092879_308906_117284_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTj8vbuOW9eNnuAxYNEen6p_AkV2UyhFSBAnvsxPRzbJj_H4nHGwCdKGFOzEBmPbdSBIej4NepAU9sAnPcfZ-7PxC1QbDHy9CJewlP_kUbyvV-Ng591OGRH8qow8FSvKSvABPuIvtIfGY/s320/263200_151428091603026_100002075092879_308906_117284_n.jpg" width="208" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk62z1KCtPMGapeP1yJuloqus5VKh6f6oafrsjt-b8Pp9NZJ7pFpOuRylQerAKP7ivkhHiUhgH-b9fzhHomkKG3ccnFWAu8tBeV4rnQN5VIoqq-0ahfUtIRm__2wL4wMpaF1mbd41tqrA/s1600/281950_151428171603018_100002075092879_308907_6494530_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk62z1KCtPMGapeP1yJuloqus5VKh6f6oafrsjt-b8Pp9NZJ7pFpOuRylQerAKP7ivkhHiUhgH-b9fzhHomkKG3ccnFWAu8tBeV4rnQN5VIoqq-0ahfUtIRm__2wL4wMpaF1mbd41tqrA/s320/281950_151428171603018_100002075092879_308907_6494530_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Now this one is sooo comfortable. It's a really light-weight fabric and the facing for the neck is fleece. I LOOVE it! I can't wait to wear it more often! The sash was a bit of an experiment. I made it out of Patons Silk Bamboo yarn. It's really soft, but it has the tendency to shed a bit. It's nothing too extreme. Just something I've noticed.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdwMiEQe_Eox3PvFsKJrKsvBOdhqsHy_Ab8T3e3cK5KIsBPGBNO8p2pj-RQuFhV480KSpR4Ys5ufBkYJtzDWNCq7lSAhzAptH9D-X4121SuLIayZeJu8qW_AAIDRCYkzFTAMdbcjvZwo/s1600/DSC04003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicdwMiEQe_Eox3PvFsKJrKsvBOdhqsHy_Ab8T3e3cK5KIsBPGBNO8p2pj-RQuFhV480KSpR4Ys5ufBkYJtzDWNCq7lSAhzAptH9D-X4121SuLIayZeJu8qW_AAIDRCYkzFTAMdbcjvZwo/s320/DSC04003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Okay, I'm really excited about this bag. It's made out of leftover fabric from the first tunic, and is perfect for knitting projects or anything else I need to put in there! It has gotten a lot of use already, and I foresee it getting a lot more in the future.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-65562164389993277642011-08-29T07:10:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:55.540-08:00It's almost time!That's right, winter is fast approaching, and you know what that means. SWEATERS! Since this is my first winter with knowing how to knit, I feel like taking a project that will not only be challenging and fulfilling, but also practical and something I'll use. Enter sweater patterns!<br /><br /><br />I have found quite a few patterns that really speak to me, including this <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Patterns/Echo-Lake-Cardigan.html?SessionThemeID=15">Echo Lake Cardigan</a> and also this <a href="http://www.interweavestore.com/Knitting/Patterns/Ginza-Sportcoat.html?SessionThemeID=15">Ginza Sportcoat</a>. It's also more than that. I have recently purchased the book <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mens-Knits-20-New-Classics/dp/0307460495/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1314626756&sr=1-1">Men's Knits</a> by Erika Knight. If you haven't seen this book, I highly recommend it. There's an amazing 1950's style cardigan, knitted with a dark-colored, bulky yarn. It looks so comfortable and amazing. Who can forget the Collegiate Cardigan and the Hand-Dyed Sweater? With so many amazing designs to choose from, it's hard to know where to start! So, I'm putting a call out to all of my readers. What do you suggest? Should I go for a sweater, or opt for the more versatile cardigan? I could see myself making either style, but I haven't made any of them before, so it's hard to pick what I like best.<br /><br />Help?Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-32337435589109525472011-08-29T06:59:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:55.691-08:00Whoops!Wow, time flies when you're having fun! Things have been so crazy lately and I completely forgot to keep this thing rolling! Partially because some of the things I was working on, I didn't want to be seen until they were completed. Oh well, now that things are slowing down and I'm going to start making a better effort at keeping this thing updated. I'll try to have a new post up later today. We'll see how that goes. ^_^Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-19180365959043646632011-08-04T11:00:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:55.862-08:00The Work Of Days And HandsWell, not today's work unfortunately. If there is one thing I have learned about myself, it's that I need goals. If I'm trying to learn a type of craft, I will find some ridiculously hard project in that area, and have that be my goal. Now, everything I do up to that point is learning. The ability for me to stay focused enough to learn the history, techniques and nuances comes from the knowledge that if I stick to what I am doing, I will eventually reach my goal. It's a good system for me, and I find that it works just as well for other people as well. Give it a try, and maybe you'll find that things aren't as hard to learn as you once thought they were.<br /><br />Starting off, I learned how to knit. Now, I don't know about you, but I find knitting to be one of the hardest crafts for me. The entirety of the piece is created in your hands. There are no looms, wheels or other, more sturdy tools to help you achieve the tension needed to create a consistent and beautiful product. That's why my goals for knitting are pretty simple. To make a pair these<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.kostym.cz/Obrazky/2_Detaily/01_Doplnky/II_01_79.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="http://www.kostym.cz/Obrazky/2_Detaily/01_Doplnky/II_01_79.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr style="color: #cccccc; font-family: inherit;"><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"></span></span><br /><h5 style="line-height: 14px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px; text-indent: 0px; vertical-align: baseline; word-spacing: 0px;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;">Glove - pair of knitted silk gloves, possibly once belonging to Archbishop William Warham (c.1450-1532), New College, Oxford</span></span></h5></td></tr></tbody></table>Now, that's pretty..........extreme. I can't wait to undertake such a challenge. I'll have to do a lot more research on them before I can even begin to think about tackling such an undertaking. It's good to dream though.<br /><br /><br />Next up is embroidery. I could easily say that I want to embroider the Bayoux Tapestry. I could say that I would make it to scale, and have everything be perfect. But I won't, and I won't because I'm not crazy. Even I know when a dream is out of my grasp. However, there is this.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTPlXS7QcmVWQTUr6YqU3200P4zAJL-Kfz5oC_sinlXpR69J2xOcm_m_pNss0sn5VnxnXyJZ8hIPt8PGMlLUt4ANXvM4mUXQ4dhiCMjhgnqX1OVBP-FV2My2TceijW8ZkvrpZ2pkHcKsm/s400/beursje3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTPlXS7QcmVWQTUr6YqU3200P4zAJL-Kfz5oC_sinlXpR69J2xOcm_m_pNss0sn5VnxnXyJZ8hIPt8PGMlLUt4ANXvM4mUXQ4dhiCMjhgnqX1OVBP-FV2My2TceijW8ZkvrpZ2pkHcKsm/s320/beursje3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIppZf1KD677liM3f9nzzPG_IVTIUoi-BLyRlGQReu4tmKUZWtakgJt3fkJddvYz6KzwkN8oVIOeAG4FAys4JAgFFnIJlj8dm5PVrqa6qHwTY5tdcojH1mV6Sug868VoPvMFEhPYhYVnIC/s400/beursje2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIppZf1KD677liM3f9nzzPG_IVTIUoi-BLyRlGQReu4tmKUZWtakgJt3fkJddvYz6KzwkN8oVIOeAG4FAys4JAgFFnIJlj8dm5PVrqa6qHwTY5tdcojH1mV6Sug868VoPvMFEhPYhYVnIC/s320/beursje2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Now, the pictures above are for a bag. I don't want to make a bag. I want to make a pillow, and embroider this pattern for the entire front of the pillow. I am probably a bit crazy even for this one, but it is still attainable. It will just take a lot of hard work and patience. I think I can do it. Now, I have no clue if this particular pattern is period, but I don't care. It's a personal goal, not a competition goal, so I will be happy when I get done with it. Here's the specs for the original (above picture is a recreation); linen base with 20/22 threads/cm. The embroidery was done in blue and red silk and flat silver strips that have been gold plated.<br /><br /><br />Wow, this post is a little wordier than usual! I'll post more of my goals in the future, and until next time<br /><br />Bless your faceAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-59179417966651753022011-08-03T10:49:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:56.039-08:00This Week In Craft Land<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJ_ENFuFAAf2sAUyIXkg4QiuwNDBG2j8pPbwHVc4G7xQJk4VmAuiiriOdn8Urwu5eoOABnCRatNCU5M_w1cuofKftvBIBfyeCal8xIMyDa-GEhqsHiiuA_z03OZdTcjQhTnQa-nqW66c/s1600/DSC03991.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijJ_ENFuFAAf2sAUyIXkg4QiuwNDBG2j8pPbwHVc4G7xQJk4VmAuiiriOdn8Urwu5eoOABnCRatNCU5M_w1cuofKftvBIBfyeCal8xIMyDa-GEhqsHiiuA_z03OZdTcjQhTnQa-nqW66c/s320/DSC03991.JPG" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My new workspace! I'm in love</td></tr></tbody></table>Alrighty, time to show you inquisitive people what's been going on this week! There's quite a few projects that were warped (and finally finished), some great buys to help me later down the road, and some other projects as well! Well, what are you waiting for, come check it out!<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTqr3-vySMDG3Xw7o9wQjdYddXjF6XPXtDUEHYWWtTPvVYGrlWOOAwXjpTcuP0oESjg9vdxdmmncF2AkB1dZNC3z85HfLVGnCRdNutjImDcCkeh2MlprUpWIwvt3doHdthI08P4d9wT0/s1600/DSC03990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a></div><br />Alright, first up, is a sash I wove with silk bamboo. I love how this piece turned out, and this is one I think I'm putting up in my Etsy store. Not sure though. Colors are Black/Burgundy/White. One of my favorite patterns to be sure.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTqr3-vySMDG3Xw7o9wQjdYddXjF6XPXtDUEHYWWtTPvVYGrlWOOAwXjpTcuP0oESjg9vdxdmmncF2AkB1dZNC3z85HfLVGnCRdNutjImDcCkeh2MlprUpWIwvt3doHdthI08P4d9wT0/s1600/DSC03990.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDTqr3-vySMDG3Xw7o9wQjdYddXjF6XPXtDUEHYWWtTPvVYGrlWOOAwXjpTcuP0oESjg9vdxdmmncF2AkB1dZNC3z85HfLVGnCRdNutjImDcCkeh2MlprUpWIwvt3doHdthI08P4d9wT0/s320/DSC03990.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yeah, I definitely like this sash. The tassels on it are the longest I've done to date, and they're so cool. I will definitely have to make more like this. Although, I'll do different colors to keep it fun and fresh. ^_^</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuL9KuumXgMYuaeuv9fKxiDWzzhxIFGMcgMjOwbwACZw08s_ipakaUuR_cRqkMyki1MluLQiC2wqi0ZMgqoBjrEuRKUynhkLjjYz7FUekl3Hm9mmbe2neheUbx_2sWZ4Sd76Jwrq6b5Y/s1600/DSC04004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuL9KuumXgMYuaeuv9fKxiDWzzhxIFGMcgMjOwbwACZw08s_ipakaUuR_cRqkMyki1MluLQiC2wqi0ZMgqoBjrEuRKUynhkLjjYz7FUekl3Hm9mmbe2neheUbx_2sWZ4Sd76Jwrq6b5Y/s320/DSC04004.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Next, time for something I've never made before, and as such, makes me extremely proud that I could. I made a bag! And it's one that I sewed together all by myself! Hehe</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWyUg1Xoms4AK5R9Pkhw_8TH4SNrgx3XKxyfnovc5Sni4w5Kw3qa0mdgGM9VEbOOt_Zpd3_CkUiArlCHgMFhs6t1CP-DwcqpubeijVJK2XiCxxloHRQnH4qocLk2JcP2JJHX_ZUX9aS4/s1600/DSC04003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnWyUg1Xoms4AK5R9Pkhw_8TH4SNrgx3XKxyfnovc5Sni4w5Kw3qa0mdgGM9VEbOOt_Zpd3_CkUiArlCHgMFhs6t1CP-DwcqpubeijVJK2XiCxxloHRQnH4qocLk2JcP2JJHX_ZUX9aS4/s320/DSC04003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Speaking of Sewing; I'm making a tunic with the help of Mistress Sine. It's going to be the same fabric as the bag above (in fact the bag is made from the scraps left over from the tunic) and some trim I've made! So, there's the trim I made to go around the collar and (if I calculated take-up correctly) the cuffs of the tunic. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_xyI2ukJ-2PrRi663Kz62GRDmZpbAZNRI-FIaM-osRvgtdDdZGGpCriudCPGOeIO8PORhascPuISbbh5BIw81L4qoIG4gjs4Dmpm-jECJYRtvuxuq7J2-Ly7Fo3Dr5JwenawPjnna04/s1600/DSC03996.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1_xyI2ukJ-2PrRi663Kz62GRDmZpbAZNRI-FIaM-osRvgtdDdZGGpCriudCPGOeIO8PORhascPuISbbh5BIw81L4qoIG4gjs4Dmpm-jECJYRtvuxuq7J2-Ly7Fo3Dr5JwenawPjnna04/s640/DSC03996.JPG" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can't really see the pattern 100% clearly, but I still really like it. I can't wait until it's on the tunic and ready to be shown off!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-Lc2BZkH5ljrtp9XX8_9bx6oASpRWBXMyDF97qHJ5Qkr_AKZlxCPFRezw-rktn3CuqNk40i4x4II0f8YwBF0FuTIVuhhQyV3ZUkJLEbTDd-eXRkRLiXrauSZ7MVu4obNRrNOA_dv4dY/s1600/DSC04001.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE-Lc2BZkH5ljrtp9XX8_9bx6oASpRWBXMyDF97qHJ5Qkr_AKZlxCPFRezw-rktn3CuqNk40i4x4II0f8YwBF0FuTIVuhhQyV3ZUkJLEbTDd-eXRkRLiXrauSZ7MVu4obNRrNOA_dv4dY/s320/DSC04001.JPG" width="320" /></a>Now for something I've wanted for months. Like, around the time I joined the SCA. A ball winder. These little contraptions are amazing, and this makes some projects sooo much easier! Having a huge skein of yarn that I want to do something with is great, but when I need to seperate it out into smaller balls for other projects, things got annoying. This way, I can always have the amount of yarn I need, when I need it! Mwahaha! +_+<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWI4y0c429c2xz-KUv1lOanWZlU7aIGJwq-kVgzrUz9CpnEhddCqB3Pjvoyj0iHdcKyKP8fmnPj-97Ypz0iWInPC4x7OHMdaCXqEIpcYngnb2LU4ZZbaNvBIp8JWMN6jj6M1IgDnr7A2E/s1600/DSC04002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWI4y0c429c2xz-KUv1lOanWZlU7aIGJwq-kVgzrUz9CpnEhddCqB3Pjvoyj0iHdcKyKP8fmnPj-97Ypz0iWInPC4x7OHMdaCXqEIpcYngnb2LU4ZZbaNvBIp8JWMN6jj6M1IgDnr7A2E/s320/DSC04002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Oh, did I mention that I'm spinning? No? Well I am. And it's awesome. I recently recieved some wool/mohair that can be spun, and I'm thuroughly enjoying it. I love the colors, even though Etienne doesn't. hehe. It's a seafoam/peach mix, and I think it's going to make great yarn. Even better, now that I have a ball winder, I can put it into a center pull skein when I'm done spinning it! How awesome is that!?<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMuL9KuumXgMYuaeuv9fKxiDWzzhxIFGMcgMjOwbwACZw08s_ipakaUuR_cRqkMyki1MluLQiC2wqi0ZMgqoBjrEuRKUynhkLjjYz7FUekl3Hm9mmbe2neheUbx_2sWZ4Sd76Jwrq6b5Y/s1600/DSC04004.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"> </a>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-81108729185570867402011-08-03T09:55:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:56.221-08:00Temptation Tuesday: Green With EnvyEdit: Oops! I accidentally forgot to hit Publish instead of saving this as a draft. ^_^;; Here it is a few hours late.<br /><br />Eek! I almost forgot about TT! However, I shall prevail! This week I'm going green with my TT picks. Check them out! All of these items are from my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/raglev08?ref=si_pr">Etsy</a> Treasury list, Green With Envy. To see the rest of my treasury, click <a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTAwODUyMzZ8NDk4Mjg1OTI0/green-with-envy?index=0">here</a>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.259559024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.259559024.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If you love handmade leather journals like it do, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Kreativlink?ref=pr_shop">Kreativlink </a>is the shop for you! I want pretty much everything they have to sell. Man I need to win the lottery. *sigh*<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.259672066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://ny-image2.etsy.com/il_570xN.259672066.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Next is this beautiful lampwork bead keychain thing. I could so see myself using something like this for a Kumihimo weight. Stunning and simple. Check out <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/DaisygatorDesigns?ref=ls_profile">DaisygatorDesigns</a> for more beautiful items!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.196532313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.196532313.jpg" width="247" /></a></div>Now, now. What do we have here? Something I have decided I am going to make a bazillion of once I get a loom. These woven bags are awesome! Simple, stunning and the effect of a woven bag is hard to beat. Yeah, I am so jealous of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/The1919?ref=ls_profile">The1919 </a>for their woven items. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.205900548.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.205900548.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://ny-image1.etsy.com/il_570xN.205900577.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><br /></a></div>Finally is something I had to include. Hand-dyed, hand-spun yarn. I ADORE these colors. The teals, greens and sages are perfection. Now if you'll excuse me, I'm going to go find where <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/debland?ref=ls_profile">Debland</a> makes their fantastic yarns and........maybe add to my stash some more. Or just drool over their HUGE collection of yarns.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-30256136550863953812011-07-26T13:27:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:56.402-08:00Temptation Tuesday<div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Huzzah! It looks like I might just be able to stick to a schedule of sorts when it comes to posting certain things! That's really good news since it helps me keep the days straight. ^_^;;</span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;">Without further ado, let's check out what's got my mouth watering this week!</span></div><br /><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><br /></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.paradisefibers.net/v/vspfiles/photos/1000206-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"></a>Oh what dreams I allow myself to have! I stumbled upon this beauty and one day I will have one. </span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://www.paradisefibers.net/v/vspfiles/photos/1000206-2.jpg" width="320" /> </span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;">The <span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"> <span class="Apple-converted-space" style="color: white;"> </span><span class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname" style="color: white; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Schacht Baby Wolf Weaving Loom is a beauty of a loom. I've watched various videos on weaving with it, and it looks marvelous. I can't wait to get my hands on one down the road. Until then, I think I'll set my sights on something a little more reasonable. </span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"><span class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname" style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><br /></span></span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-align: left;"><span class="productnamecolorLARGE colors_productname" style="color: #444444; font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;"><span style="color: white;">Introducing the</span> </span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Leclerc Bergere Rigid Heddle Weaving Loom! At 24inches of width, I can easily say that this would be more than enough to keep my hunger for a good loom at bay. Check out the beauty this thing is!</span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.paradisefibers.net/v/vspfiles/photos/1000589-3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" src="http://www.paradisefibers.net/v/vspfiles/photos/1000589-3.jpg" width="320" /></a></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;">Now for my Etsy pick! For those of you who didn't know, there's an <a href="http://www.etsy.com/teams/6153/scaetsy-team?ref=pr_teams">SCA group on Etsy</a>, and it's marvelous. The variety of items that are available just through that group alone is mind-boggling. This weeks pick comes from Etsy seller <a href="http://www.etsy.com/people/woodsholme?ref=ls_profile">Woodsholme</a> and wow. Just wow. The hand embroidered patches that she is able to create are beautiful! </span></span></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.238383000.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://ny-image0.etsy.com/il_570xN.238383000.jpg" width="240" /></a></span></div><div style="color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="border-collapse: separate; color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: small; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: normal; letter-spacing: normal; line-height: normal; orphans: 2; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><span style="color: white;">How awesome is that!? Answer: Pretty freaking awesome. Who wouldn't want one of these beauties on, let's say that cloak you just made? I know I would!</span></span></span></span></div>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4443102779401862686.post-16252803592067753012011-07-23T04:56:00.000-07:002013-01-28T04:42:56.578-08:00Yay for weaving patterns! What a great resource I have found for all you weavers out there! Now, by weavers, I mean those who use more than just an inkle loom. Sadly, this particular website (founded in 2004) doesn't have any inkle woven patterns. Oh well, maybe someday they'll carry such things. After all, the items you can create with an inkle loom and some ingenuity can be just as complex and beautiful as any rigid heddle loom.<br /><br />Check out Handweaving.net for some great ideas for your next project. I know once I get a rigid heddle loom, this is going to be my first stop. :D<br /><br /><a href="http://handweaving.net/DraftsHome.aspx">Hand Weaving Drafts - Handweaving.net Hand Weaving and Draft Archive</a><br /><br />If you sneezed while reading this little snippet of an entry, bless your face.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12005257816013784419noreply@blogger.com0