Thanks for the comments on yesterday’s quilt. It will be raffled off to raise money for PP. I try to respond to the significant comments in a timely fashion. But yesterday I ran into a snag when Gmail assumed I was a spammer just because I was sending lots of emails and they cut me off. I’ve figured a way around it and will be back on track with comments now.
How about some stuff I’ve noticed around?
- My buddy Sonya is busy knitting on things like this bike wheel! It’s always fun to see what she will embellish next.
- Kay’s gorgeous Noro blanket has wormed its way into my brain. Gah. Just look at how the colors in the yarn work for her so kindly. I am a Noro addict, but haven’t worked with any in over a year. This situation must be rectified.
- I often get questions about how to choose color combos for projects and I never know how to answer because I’ve not given it thought. I go with what “feels right” and sometimes I fail miserably. Luckily, Jeni wrote up these really cool tutorials for fabric combos, The Art of Choosing, that I can study and refer folks to. Apparently it’s part of her senior thesis and contains nice photos and interesting explanations for the beginner.
- And this weekend’s stack of inspiration! Some patchwork books by Suzuko Koseki (one of my heroes!) and some embroidery books: one on traditional redwork, one called The Art of Embroidery, and a new one on machine embroidery.
Have a great weekend, folks!
love that bicycle wheel!!!
The bicycle wheel blows my mind. There are a few books in your stack that I’m very interested in.
i’m interested to hear what you think about redwork and the art of embroidery. if your reviews are positive, i might have to add them to my wishlist.
while i’m not a fan of knitting with noro, i love many of the results. that blanket is fantastic.
I just recieved Suzuko’s Playful Patchwork in the mail today and I can’t wait to dive in! Have a lovely weekend!
That bicycle wheel is amazing!! Thanks for sharing and have a great weekend :D
i have an unnatural love for noro. it is always so satisfying.
also, if i lived near you, i’d come over and borrow your books. let me know how that big embroidery book is.
I’m sorry you’ve received nasty comments here on your work. Your projects are very inspiring for me, both the silly and the serious ones. I, for one, am glad to see that you’re still willing to share both kinds of crafts on your blog.
Thanks for the out-shout!
Now doing one in solids. OK, 2 in solids. But the Noro was fun from start to finish. Most entertaining of yarns.
Happy weekend back atcha. I just got the Koseki book too. You could die from the charm, and from the envy of Japanese text fabrics.
Great stuff — and I hope your quilt raises lots of money and awareness for PP. They need all the support they can get!
I just found your blog. Thanks for sharing yourself and your process and your creative art with the world. (btw *LOVE* the 7 words quilt).
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