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:: January 3, 2006 Happy 2006
Happy New Year! Looking over the Year of Projects 2005 I was surprised at how little output there was compared to the amount of time, energy, and money I put toward thinking, dreaming, and planning for them, and especially, ACQUIRING SUPPLIES for them. No regrets or anything, the thinking/dreaming/planning/acquiring is just as joyful as actual making. I just hope that I have more finished projects in 2006 to be proud of. Here is a rundown of the near-future finished projects: • Hourglass Sweater. Still plugging away at the miles of stockinette. • Hat/Scarf/Mittens Suite (matching! A never-before attempted feat!) out of chunky Misti Alpaca in "chartreuse melange". This yarn just hasn't gotten the play it deserves. The mittens are the Super Mittens from Weekend Kintting, and are ABWI (all but woven-in); the scarf is the Lopi Lace pattern also from Weekend Knitting (almost finished); and the hat I haven't decided. • Cogitating on the A Day at the Beach quilt for Sarah's Denyse Schmidt quilt-along. The version in the book is so perfect I may duplicate it, only with the top in a second colorway for the backing. It should be quick enough to drop off at the quilter's when I pick up my Plain Spoken! posted by in Miscellany
Comments Kim, the "Day at the Beach" was the first project I did from the D.S. book (my first quilt ever) and I am ever so proud of it. We are using it as a cover up in the TV room and, although I did intend on using it in the summer, I'd probably scream if sandy wet kids came plopping down on it from the pool. I have been wondering when you're going to unveil your Plain Spoken, can't wait to see it! Posted by Blair on January 3, 2006 9:08 PM I feel the same way about acquiring all those lovely supplies! I've also made Plain Spoken, but I have yet to quilt it. What is the quilter doing exactly? I feel a little (read "totally") intimidated, but I need to finish it before my neice is born in February! Posted by abbyjane on January 4, 2006 6:41 PM I LOVE the misti alpaca. I made a poncho with it and it is the most glorious garment I own. I may move to a colder place just so I can wear it more often. Posted by Susan on January 5, 2006 9:01 AM |
