26 February 2010
only natural
on the needles
Inspired by the whiteout outside, right now I have three off-white projects on needles. Citron in Malabrigo Lace...Mara in Calmer...and a swatch of feathered lace ladder in a bulky blend of cotton and felted wool (thanks for the inspiration and the yarn, Belinda).
Bid early and often...see below. Among the fantastic things to bid on is a gift certificate for a meal at the best bistro in Philadelphia, The Wine Thief. Cheryl and I are about to join battle bidding for this.
Inspired by the whiteout outside, right now I have three off-white projects on needles. Citron in Malabrigo Lace...Mara in Calmer...and a swatch of feathered lace ladder in a bulky blend of cotton and felted wool (thanks for the inspiration and the yarn, Belinda).
Bid early and often...see below. Among the fantastic things to bid on is a gift certificate for a meal at the best bistro in Philadelphia, The Wine Thief. Cheryl and I are about to join battle bidding for this.
24 February 2010
boy on the block
the auction block, that is
Bid on seven skeins of Knit Picks organic cotton in Ginger and a copy of my Mr Boy pattern among many wonderful things donated to benefit The Waldorf School of Philadelphia. Bidding opens February 25th. How about this for getting your 7.5 hours Nile-style, Ann?
Bid on seven skeins of Knit Picks organic cotton in Ginger and a copy of my Mr Boy pattern among many wonderful things donated to benefit The Waldorf School of Philadelphia. Bidding opens February 25th. How about this for getting your 7.5 hours Nile-style, Ann?
21 February 2010
the knitter
18 February 2010
recess
all of the below
starting an Ogee Tunic
sadly empty, a bottle of Root
crust waiting to be filled with apple/cranberry/currant filling (highly recommend Cook's Illustrated tip to replace half of the water in the pastry with 80 proof spirits)
Main Entry: 1re·cess
Pronunciation: \ˈrē-ˌses \
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin recessus, from recedere to recede
Date: 1531
1 : the action of receding : recession
2 : a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part
3 a : indentation, cleft "a deep recess in the hill" b : alcove "a recess lined with books"
4 : a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation "children playing at recess"
starting an Ogee Tunicsadly empty, a bottle of Root
crust waiting to be filled with apple/cranberry/currant filling (highly recommend Cook's Illustrated tip to replace half of the water in the pastry with 80 proof spirits)
Main Entry: 1re·cess
Pronunciation: \ˈrē-ˌses \
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin recessus, from recedere to recede
Date: 1531
1 : the action of receding : recession
2 : a hidden, secret, or secluded place or part
3 a : indentation, cleft "a deep recess in the hill" b : alcove "a recess lined with books"
4 : a suspension of business or procedure often for rest or relaxation "children playing at recess"
07 February 2010
blowsy
a full-blown woolen poppy
This is the Poppy by Nicky Epstein from Handknit Holidays. The yarn is Blue Moon Fiber Arts Leticia in Rose Quartz and Obsidian.
And because I missed St. Brigid's Day (again)...
Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
Then heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
Freeze, freeze thou bitter sky,
That does not bite so nigh
As benefits forgot:
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As a friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
Then heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
William Shakespeare
This is the Poppy by Nicky Epstein from Handknit Holidays. The yarn is Blue Moon Fiber Arts Leticia in Rose Quartz and Obsidian.And because I missed St. Brigid's Day (again)...
Blow, blow, thou winter wind
Thou art not so unkind
As man's ingratitude;
Thy tooth is not so keen,
Because thou art not seen,
Although thy breath be rude.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
Then heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
Freeze, freeze thou bitter sky,
That does not bite so nigh
As benefits forgot:
Though thou the waters warp,
Thy sting is not so sharp
As a friend remembered not.
Heigh-ho! sing, heigh-ho! unto the green holly:
Most friendship is feigning, most loving mere folly:
Then heigh-ho, the holly!
This life is most jolly.
William Shakespeare
