For some reason I noticed today that I and a few others (David, usually) have posted to this blog 371 times. Think of all the projects that means! Over a thousand, at least. Good job, you all! And thanks for remembering to bring in projects and putting up with modeling and my crummy photography – it makes it so easy for me to keep up the blog and it’s so inspirational for others. I don’t keep up with other shops’ blogs, so I do wonder if all their customers are so accomplished, supportive, patient, lovable, etc., etc., etc. – or am I just the luckiest yarn store owner in the world? Don’t know, could go either way, I guess, but I’m leaning toward lucky!
So, on with some great projects, and we’ll begin with a sad tale. This is Marci Frey with her beautiful felted tote. Doesn’t she look so happy? Little did she know when this picture was taken…
…that this was going to happen:
A very naughty dog spotted her bag while Marci was contentedly sitting at home knitting away on a new project, and he decided that leather handles were just what he was hungry for. What luck to find two available! How often does that happen?
Well, I’m sure it won’t be happening any more at Marci’s house. And don’t worry, we’ll find a solution to fix the bag.
Mary Ann Posey brought in another very beautiful lace shawl she finished. Isn’t it just lovely? I forget how many shawls this is for Mary Ann. Marjorie Marinaccio modeled it for us – her white top showed it to perfection and she’s so cute – one of the few people I can look at eye-to-eye!
Sandy Albert finished her Louisa and it looks wonderful on her! And just see how pretty she looks in this color:
Beth Rumble knit her felted tote in vibrant colors – so much fun! I love how the Noro multi-colored yarn pulls it all together without dulling it down. A tote is a great place to play with color:
And this is Lynda Slovitsky’s Celes Shawl – Karen’s class just finished up – in a beautiful shade of Madelinetosh Merino Light. This picture doesn’t do it justice but it was rainy outside, and we got busy before I could do a better job with it. It’s lush and looks delicate, but feels drape-y and substantial, all at the same time:
And I have to show you a new needle case that Donna and her cousin Cathy have designed.
As usual, it’s beautifully sewn, with carefully selected fabrics and buttons, and laid out with great planning and efficiency on the inside:
Space for circulars, double points, hooks, cable and sewing needles, scissors and more. It’s compact and perfect for packing with everything you need for a travel project or a week at the beach, or to hold all your supplies for a class. They’ve made only a few so far, but the Danu Art factory is working on it. (Danu Art is a very wee factory, consisting of Donna and Cathy, both great sewists!)
I’ll see you soon!
Trish
