Now that this puppy is sandwiched, a few good knit projects are hitting these Needles of Iron. I am starting with a couple of BSJ’s, and going from there.
Because, you see, I have new yarn. Yes, yes, I succumbed, but oh what a deal! 50% off Mountain Colors! I could not walk on by.
And this is the vintage cashmere and lambswool I recently received from Martha at Q is for Quilter. Lovely, lovely soft stuff, with these great vintage pattern books to go along.
Yes. I have me some knitting urges and there is only one way to tame them. My deal with myself is once the quilting started, I get to start knitting, too.
Also there will be…actually there IS….spinning! I think I might try the Yarn Harlot’s philosophy to set aside one day for spinning. Not that I get to do this sort of thing daily, having the mundane routine of a job and all, but for instance, if it’s Tuesday, or Wendnesday, or whatever day I set aside as ‘Spinning Day’, and I have the opportunity to do ‘something’, then I spin. Because, you see, I went to Alpaca on the Rocks and purchased more of what I already have, but which I could not resist. (But Liz bought some, too!) Dearest Sister has an idea of what I might be able to do to support this deadly habit I have.
Anyway. I think ‘spinning day’ might work. I certainly think it might be worth a try, now that the weather is turning. And turning it is. Oh, we will have more warm days, but this past week we were reminded that Fall. Is. Here.
I spun on this on Saturday. Not sayin' that Saturday if for spinnin'. Just that maybe the alpaca fumes got to me!
P.S. I am not ready for fall.P.P.S Neither are my tomatoes. Of which I finally have some.
7 comments:
My tomatoes aren't ready either, but I am. Love the quilt, thanks for a peek.
OMG... all sorts of GREAT crafting going on!!!! Have fun!
Lucky you! The quilt is just adorable. I'm enjoying spinning my alpaca but it's definitely different than wool.
You captured the color of the alpaca batt so much better than I did. I did post a couple of photos with you in it on my site. Where do you find the time for all those crafts?
I love the colors in that quilt and the sashing prints are just perfect. It is pretty fun to recognize some of my vintage fabrics in the quilt -- sort of feel like I have a tiny part in the making.
You're going to be pretty busy this fall and winter with all that knitting. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with all that yarn -- and also the finished quilt, of course.
Good job on quilt progress and photos! Can't wait to see updates!
What are you going to make with that yarn? Do you want me to measure my feet, again? I will, if you want me to...
Jan, she has your foot measurements. They are in the book WHERE SHE WROTE MINE!!! So now, we are on equal "footing."
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