I was all prepared to start documenting some of the techniques I used in Ithilien Brocade Jacket, and then things got in the way. Like the Atlantic Ocean. … and … … and … I don’t think we’re in Kansas any more! A conference in Myrtle Beach, SC has moved most of my good intentions straight to the back burner,… Continue Reading Time out
Continue reading →It took a serious, concerted effort the last couple of weeks, but I did manage to finish my Ithilien Brocade Jacket just in time to check it in at our state fair. My eldest daughter kept telling me that I should take that opportunity to display it, no matter what happened in the judging. Such support and confidence must be… Continue Reading Ithilien is finished!
Continue reading →In between knitting sessions, I jumped at the opportunity to visit a local alpaca farm with friends, and was totally and completely charmed by those huge eyes and soft coats! That’s Frosty looking at the camera – she’s a rose grey. I gather she’s at the ‘rose’ end of the spectrum. Levi, the herd sire you can see at the… Continue Reading Alpaca interlude
Continue reading →Persuaded by my eldest daughter, I entered my Ithilien Brocade Jacket in the state fair. There’s just one teeny little problem with that… it’s not finished. I am writing this on August 22nd, and entries have to be checked in by 6:00 p.m. on September 9th. It’s just possible that I may be able to finish it in time. On… Continue Reading A bump in the road
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