tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89797398156629833432024-03-17T05:21:37.391-04:00Queen City StitcherEmilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.comBlogger224125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-66854760425912735242014-10-26T11:03:00.002-04:002014-10-26T11:03:32.358-04:00I'm moving!Hey everyone! This is just a quick note to say I've moved the blog to <a href="http://www.esposetta.com/">http://www.esposetta.com</a>. Please update your readers and bookmarks. See you there!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-73815646933266095982014-08-09T13:15:00.000-04:002014-08-09T13:15:12.465-04:00Sock AddictionCan you believe I've been knitting almost a year? I can't. I picked it up last September: two skeins of Madtosh DK in Calligraphy were all it took to reel me in. Now it's a full-blown obsession, and I spend more time on Ravelry than is probably healthy.<br />
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I've tried to dabble and make different projects so I don't get stuck. I also like to learn with each project, because otherwise I'm going to get bored and toss it aside. I've realized that I love making just about anything; my current project is my most favorite. I really enjoy making sweaters, because I just like sweaters, and I like shawls because they're always so pretty and feminine, even if they aren't the most practical. I think my most favorite projects, though, are socks. A lot of knitters would agree, and an equal number would probably say socks are too scary. That's cool; I always thought that too. But once I made my first pair, I was hooked, and suddenly had a justification for buying all those single skeins of variegated yarns.<br />
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The first two pairs of socks I made were for Nick. I'm not ashamed to admit he was the push for me to get into socks. The man loves a good wool sock throughout the year, and he loves it even more if his wife spends a month of her life working on it. I chose Lorna's Laces Solemate for his first pair because they have Outlast in them, and he was always complaining that his feet were still cold at work. No more complaints with these babies! I'd like to buy more Solemate to make him more socks, but that's not really a priority. Selfish knitter over here.<br />
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Both of his socks were made with the book <a href="http://smile.amazon.com/Socks-Toe-Up-Essential-Techniques/dp/0307449440/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1407603803&sr=8-1&keywords=socks+from+the+toe+up">Socks From the Toe Up</a>, which is an invaluable resource. I followed the gusset-heel sock pattern from start to end for his socks and felt comfortable after those to move onto more challenging patterns. PS, his second pair was made with Miss Babs Cosmic in Coffee Break, chosen solely because my Nicholas loves coffee. It worked out well.<br />
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Of course, after finishing up Nick's socks, I realized I needed to build up my own sock drawer, especially after I bought a new dresser and had an actual drawer available to devoted just to hand-knit socks. I didn't just want plain socks, though, because endless stockinette gets boring and I was already avoiding a cardigan due to the stockinette, so I found some Louise Tillbrook patterns on Ravelry and chose those for myself.<br />
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These are the Bleaberry Tarn socks made with Skein Merino Cashmere in Sci-Fi. I originally bought this colorway for Nick but then saw a project on Ravelry made in this color and decided I wanted it for myself, dammit. I love how the slight variegation worked with the cables. And the socks fit so well!</div>
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I made these out of the Louise Tillbrook Seed Pods pattern and Hedgehog Fibres Sock in Pod--partnered solely because of their names. Obviously the color pooling doesn't help the pattern, but who cares? I love the colors and honestly the socks fit so well because the pattern is great. <br />
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I also started a new vanilla sock this past week, made without a pattern and mostly just a plan. I wanted some socks to work on between my 16" of stockinette on my latest sweater, and I'm feeling extra fall-y lately (I'm always a pretty high level of fall, but it gets fullblown around this time of year), so I'm using some GnomeAcres Halloween House Gnome in Witches' Brew. I'm not sure if this was a 2013-only color or not, but I bought it last year. I love these. They're so ridiculously Halloween, they're perfect. I'm much further along than the picture above, and let me tell you--I won't take them off once October hits. And then I can wear Christmas socks!<br />
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Do you knit socks? What's your favorite sock yarn? My favorite is all of them.Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-9857010504805854752014-07-25T09:55:00.000-04:002014-07-25T09:55:49.753-04:00Two New Mini QuiltsI recently moved into an office from my cubicle and immediately set out on a decorating adventure. I don't love blank walls--especially blank walls that are painted a cement color, <i>bleh</i>--so I knew I'd make mini quilts to cover the boringness. And let's not mention the 16-pack of dry erase markers that found their way into my Amazon cart, along with a pair of gingham-print scissors and a coffee mug with Lucy Van Pelt on it.<br />
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I had time last weekend to start on my mini-making adventure. It's been a long time since I was able to make something for me, especially a quilt. I've been so busy prepping for the <a href="http://indiecraftparade.com/">Indie Craft Parade</a> that I've only focused on project bags for the last two months. My WIPs are gathering dust. It felt so good just to crank something out for me.<br />
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First is Carolyn Friedlander's Shirts pattern, which is entirely paper-pieced. I've been wary of paper-piecing--so fussy, so exact--but I'm taking a class at QuiltCon all about it, so I should probably get some practice in, right?<br />
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Well...it turns out I love paper-piecing. Seriously.</div>
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I used Denyse Schmidt prints and Moda Bella solids for this mini quilt. The solids were a bundle from FQS in 2012--they're QuiltCon colors, which go surprisingly well with Denyse Schmidt. I'm sure that's no coincidence.</div>
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The other quilt I made is another Modern Maples quilt. I've done these before--a full-size and a mini--but decided to mix up the layout so I'd have some varied sizes and shapes on my new walls.</div>
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The back is a Martha Negley print with gingham to help lengthen it. Doesn't it make you want fall right now? It's been overcast and rainy here for weeks, yet very hot. It's so deceiving. It helps to be in air conditioning all day, so I can still comfortably drink hot tea.</div>
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-37426120488653153042014-05-08T09:10:00.000-04:002014-05-08T09:10:12.224-04:00Sparkly Yarn!I added some sparkly yarn to the <a href="http://honeycombyarns.etsy.com/">Honeycomb Yarns</a> shop this past weekend. And can I say? I am <i>in love</i>.<br />
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I tend to be a glitter girl as it is. I've owned more than one pair of shoes covered in sequins or glitter. For our new home, much to Nick's chagrin, I'm seriously considering using the glitter paint I recently found at Lowe's. (Nick is really dreading this. I still haven't worked out the details yet.) I just love sparkles.</div>
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So it was only natural that I dyed some yarn with Stellina in it. This is sock yarn with a bit of nylon, and the silvery Stellina bits are woven into the fibers. They're subtle, but when I had everything drying outside (yay for living in the South), the sun caught every little bit of sparkle and my heart soared. <br />
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I was playing around with the colorways for this one, too. It's tempting to go dark with these, dyeing them all black or navy (which is fine! I love me some navy and charcoal gray), but I felt like it was time to go big or go home. Out came the hot pink.<br /><br />
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It's definitely girly. It's a little in your face. But sometimes you need to go all in. That's my motto--we're here to go all in. (I saw that on an <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/106198470/go-all-in-inspirational-quote-print?ref=shop_home_active_13">Emily McDowell poster</a>, which I need to buy for my new craft room.)<br /><br />
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I did some planning and experimenting with these skeins. Some turned out exactly how I planned; others, not so much...but that's not a bad thing. I do like the outcomes, though, no matter how they turned out!</div>
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Can I also say how important it is to have iTunes open when you're naming skeins? I'm absolutely terrible at naming things. My mom is better, but she's also safe, so I think some of these colors kinda took her by surprise. Again, not a problem! Someone will love how crazy they are, or I'll get to keep them!</div>
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So go check them out in the <a href="http://honeycombyarns.etsy.com/">store</a>! As an update, we're moving in T-19 days. We have about seven boxes packed. Better than nothing, right?!</div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-90317476902036636612014-04-30T07:00:00.000-04:002014-04-30T07:00:06.038-04:00Finished: Wrapped in Leaves ShawlSome projects just put themselves together. You buy the yarn with a pattern in mind (or vice versa), you breeze through the knitting or sewing, and before you know it, you have a finished project to show off in real life. It doesn't linger in your WIP pile, it doesn't come with a million unforeseen issues. This is one of those projects.<br />
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Ravelry notes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Esposetta/wrapped-in-leaves">here</a>. The pattern is Wrapped in Leaves, found in Alana Dakos' <i>Botanical Knits</i>. It's a really pretty pattern, but I tend to like streamlined, simple designs (which is why I'm not a lace knitter!). However, when I found the yarn--which is Miss Babs' Yowza! in Crawdad--I just knew it had to be this shawl. Whatever that feeling is (kismet?), it happened, and I cast on almost as soon as I received the yarn in the mail.</div>
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The pattern is wonderfully written. It's not too detailed and assumes you know the basics, but it doesn't leave you scratching your head anywhere either. I will say adding the leaf edging had me a bit confused, but it was one of those things where you had to just do it to understand it. Stop reading and thinking about it; just pick up the needles and do it.</div>
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The yarn is ridiculously wonderful too. The colors are gorgeous and deep without being too dark for me, and the masculine palette brings down the feminine leaves a bit. I haven't worked with Yowza! before, but I should've known it would be amazing--every skein of Miss Babs I've ever knit with (or even touched!) has been my most favorite skein yet. It's a good thing I have a stash of her yarn!</div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-61956129207349640192014-04-27T16:02:00.001-04:002014-04-27T16:02:58.803-04:00Finally Finished: Lucky Quilt!Okay, brace yourselves, folks: I have two finished projects to show you this week!<br />
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Things have been so crazy lately. We bought a house and close in less than a month! Kelby visited this weekend! Nick's dad is visiting next week! My mom and I started a <a href="http://honeycombyarns.etsy.com/">yarn dyeing business</a>! Oh, and we're still going to our day jobs everyday! Needless to say, time is at a premium, but everyone is busy so I have very little right to complain. How are you?<br />
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Let's talk about my first finished project, my Thimble Blossoms Lucky quilt. I don't think I ever blogged about these blocks, but I know I posted some pictures on Instagram and Flickr. Basically, I won a one-yard bundle from Leah Duncan, celebrating the release of her first collection with Art Gallery Fabrics, Tule. (She's about to debut her third, so it's about damn time that I finish this.) I had also purchased a FQ bundle of the collection, and I knew I wanted to use it somehow in our home. The colors are a bit saturated for Nick, as he is a wimp when it comes to color, so I decided to focus on the guest room instead of our bedroom. I had also bought the Thimble Blossoms Lucky pattern and it was just sitting in my Google Drive, waiting for a match. Thus, a quilt baby was born.<br />
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Again, I started this quilt last September. Really. It's all HSTs with sashing, so it isn't like the piecing is super intricate. I just moved onto other things for some reason. I started knitting, I focused on Christmas presents, and Lucky got tossed to the back of my sewing closet.</div>
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I quilted with the orange thread from the Thimble Blossoms Aurifil set--I can find out that number as well, if anyone wants it. It matched the peach in Tule perfectly! Again, this is a bed quilt, so I wanted it to be soft and snuggly. I quilted about 2.5" on either side of one diagonal throughout the quilt. I know my quilting is boring but it served a purpose and also went really fast! I quilted and bound this in about three hours. </div>
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My main reason for suddenly rushing on this was because Kelby visited this weekend! I wanted the guest room to be as done as it's going to be, until we move and make a new guest room. We had a blast--we visited the Mint museums, walked through the Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens, ate everywhere (including Tupelo Honey--my favorite!) and had so much fun together. She got to meet Nick and the animals, who all loved her, especially the cats! Schnoz loved her too, despite freaking her out by licking her knee. He's kind of a weirdo.<br />
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Part of finishing the guest room was hanging new art--the "Yay Summer" print is by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/emilymcdowelldraws">Emily McDowell</a> and the other two prints are by <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/NanLawson">Nan Lawson</a>. I have some of their prints picked out for our new house too. When is it too soon to start buying things?!</div>
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Finally! I just wanted to mention Kelby made beautiful yarn labels for us:<br />
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So that's it! Lucky quilt: Check! Come back later this week for a new knitting project!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-65724324091439604852014-04-12T18:06:00.003-04:002014-04-12T18:06:47.292-04:00So Much News!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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Something I haven't been doing in the last month or so is sewing. I've made a little progress on my current quilt (saving the details for the big reveal--such a cliffhanger!), mostly because, while I have a ton of motivation to sew, I just don't have the time. I mean, who does? I remember when I used to, and I really miss those days. I sew little bits here and there, but I can't even tell you the number of projects I have on my to-do list that will never get done.<br />
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One of the reasons I don't have time to sew is because we bought a house! Well, we signed a contract. We still have to get through the appraisal and the inspections, but I'm really optimistic and so happy. It's the house of our dreams and we love it so much. I've been pinning like a mad woman--I have so many ideas for decorating and painting. I've never cared about interior decorating before but now I'm obsessed. It's all I think about!<br />
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We won't close until this summer, but we're so excited. I'm also hopeful that, while it's only six miles from our current house, the internet will be much better. It died twice just while writing this blog post. <br />
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Something else I've been doing is dyeing yarn! My mom and I have been going crazy with our yarn--we started with Kool-Aid and food dye and then we went head-on into acid dyes. It's so fun! While we both have a lot of hobbies, none of them are unabashedly creative--everything involves a pattern and accuracy. Not so with dyeing! You just mix the colors and splatter them on. I love seeing how everything interacts!<br />
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In true Emily fashion, I went all in and bought sixty (yes--6-0) blank skeins. Not that I needed 60, or even 30, more skeins of yarn. My mom and I have had so much fun doing this that we decided to open up shop! You can find us on <a href="http://honeycombyarns.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> and on <a href="http://instagram.com/honeycombyarns">Instagram</a>--and if you follow us on Instagram, you'll get discount codes! I'd look out for those if I were you. I'm adding 10 more skeins to the shop this weekend!</div>
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So in addition to the house, and the sewing, and the dyeing, I'm also working full-time (same job), discipling a one-year-old Schnauzer (yeah, I can't believe it's been almost a year either) and trying to keep up with life! I'll try not to let so much time go in between updates. I don't like being away!</div>
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-50909019871326341532014-03-01T16:49:00.001-05:002014-03-01T16:49:36.659-05:00WIP WeekendI wish I had a completed project to show you guys this weekend! I'm in the middle of three very different, all fun projects I'm working on right now, and while they're all great, not a single one is complete.<br />
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First, I've been working on my Grace cardigan since the snow came a couple weeks ago. I know, I never blogged about it, but we got about nine inches of snow the week of Valentine's Day and I had a lot of time to putt around the house!<br />
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The pattern is by Jane Richmond and the yarn is Tanis Fiber Arts in Grape Bubblegum, a OOAK color from her Boxing Day Etsy update. I know you're not supposed to do variegated yarns with lace but the lace isn't super intricate and the colors go so well together! I don't think it loses anything. I really like how this is turning out and I love the feel of the fabric--fingering on size 4 needles makes a great drape!</div>
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Finally, I was asked to make a quilt for a friend. She fell in love with Sarah Jane's Wee Wander collection and asked me to make the <a href="http://sarahjanestudios.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/Wee-Wander-FIREFLY-Border-Print-Quilt.pdf">quilt</a> Sarah Jane featured on her blog. She also asked for some open-wide pouches, which are just the most fun things ever. I've been piecing everything together for it, but here's a little sneak:</div>
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This is the Owls sweater by Kate Davies and it is a really fun sweater. I'm sure you've seen it a million times, because I think everyone has made it. It uses bulky yarn and cabling, two new facets of knitting I encountered. From this, I've learned that I dislike bulky yarn but enjoy cables. Who knew!</div>
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I knit a straight 38 (Ravelry notes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Esposetta/owls">here</a>) and used Dream in Color Groovy in Gold Experience from <a href="http://www.eatsleepknit.com/">Eat Sleep Knit</a>. I wasn't too sure about the color at first--it's a bit '70s I think--but it grew on me as I kept knitting. Of course, now that it's mid-February, I realize that it's a much better fall sweater. I'll probably end up packing it away until October for that reason!</div>
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I decided on shorter sleeves, because I always roll them up anyway. I can't stand long sleeves--too constricting! I also didn't alternate skeins, and found that I didn't have a problem with the colors because of it. I was worried it would be striped but thankfully the knitting gods were looking out for me.</div>
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The only downside of this sweater is that I blocked it way too rigorously. If you look at the modeled pictures above, you can see there's a lot of fabric on my sides. When I tried it on before blocking, it was tight--much tighter than I like my clothes and sweaters. Now there's a lot of room! I might try blocking it again, but I don't want to exhaust the fiber, if that is a thing. Has anyone re-blocked to achieve a different size?</div>
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I finished this last week, and also finished my Rae shawl, which I haven't photographed yet. Until spring, my photography time is pretty limited to weekends between errands, so I find myself constantly trying to catch up. It's really annoying. Come on, warm weather!</div>
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I swatched for a Grace cardigan this week and also am making progress on Nick's socks! I started the gusset on the socks last night, and Nick only asks me a million times a day if they're ready yet. Good lord, boy, I don't even have one done! </div>
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-61654707723702472082014-01-25T14:54:00.002-05:002014-01-25T14:54:50.990-05:00Stash FlashI dropped my Bernina off to be professionally cleaned this morning. I bought it about 13 months ago and haven't had it serviced or cleaned yet, despite all the projects I've completed in that time. I had a few things I absolutely had to finish--a baby quilt, a t-shirt quilt, Christmas gifts--but told myself it was now or never, especially because a length of thread was lodged inside of it from Eleanor eating Aurifil off the spool. It was time. So I took it in this morning, they gave me a receipt and told me they'd call when it's done, probably in two weeks.<br />
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That means, despite the half-yard bundles of both Catnap and Sweet as Honey I just purchased, no sewing for me until mid-February. Which is really sort of a bummer, because I'm ready to start on another selfish project, given all the gifts and commissions I've made lately. But I guess that just means I have more room for knitting, right?<br />
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I've been working on an Owls sweater too, and just started the first sleeve, but I didn't want to blog about that just yet. I'll wait until it's finished (though you can see my Ravelry notes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Esposetta/owls">here</a>). I thought, instead of my typical Completed Project posts, I would share my knitting stash with you!<br />
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I started knitting in September, and true to my retail therapy tendencies, have had no problem buying supplies to keep me going! So many hand-dyes, so little time, is how I see it.<br />
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I love Miss Babs yarn. Have you tried it? Her Babettes and hand-dyed yarns just suck me in. I'm powerless. I just think of all the amazing socks I could make and then turn over my credit card, no questions asked.</div>
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I managed to score two skeins of Cakewalk Footsie through a Ravelry destash earlier this month. Part of me wants to knit them up immediately; the other part wants to put them under glass until Cakewalk starts being sold again.</div>
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I got these Tanis Fiber Arts One-of-a-Kind skeins through Tanis's Etsy Boxing Day sale. I was in the middle of Mary Jo's (a fabric emporium near Charlotte), cruising Etsy on my phone. The colors are amazing and the yarn is so soft. My only complaint is that mail takes forever when it has to get from Canada to Charlotte! I have some Tanis Aran-weight yarn I bought from Eat Sleep Knit on Black Friday that is hanging around my stash. I love this yarn!</div>
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Manos del Uruguay Alegria gets me every time. I bought this during the ESK Black Friday sale too, because I just couldn't resist the crazy colors. It's also really soft. And the label is adorable. What more do you want?</div>
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It's safe to say Madelinetosh is my favorite yarn brand. I have all different weights and all different colors and I love each and every one. This is tosh sock in Vanilla Bean, but I also have sock in Whiskey Barrel and Charcoal (socks for Nick someday). I have tosh DK, tosh merino light, tosh Vintage, tosh everything! I can't quit it.<div>
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This skein just arrived as I was typing this post! I found Spun Right Round yarn through the <a href="http://www.prettylittlefiberco.com/">Pretty Little Fiber Company</a>. This fun skein might be Valentine's Day socks? Or maybe something else? I'm not sure just yet but it's awfully pretty!</div>
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This is by all means not my entire stash, which is both sad (for my bank account) and awesome (because there's no such thing as too much yarn or fabric). Thanks for indulging me and reading this. I want to see your stash now! Because I obviously need to find more yarn to buy.</div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-32646927998697039002014-01-12T10:58:00.001-05:002014-01-12T11:01:38.280-05:00Finished: My First Sweater!I finished my first sweater just before midnight last Friday night. To say it was a huge accomplishment (to me) is an understatement!<br />
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This is the Basic Pullover pattern from <a href="http://knitbot.com/knitbot-yoked">Knitbot Yoked</a>, by Hannah Fetig. Hannah is famous for her simple, well-written patterns, and this sweater is no different. It consists of basic increases--kfb, which is easy peasy once you actually do it--lots and lots of stockinette, and 1x1 ribbin for the neck, hip and sleeve bottoms.</div>
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I knit this with madelinetosh tosh DK in Robin's Egg, purchased at <a href="http://www.eatsleepknit.com/">Eat Sleep Knit</a>. I mostly knit with tosh anyway (of many weights) but this was a fantastic yarn for this sweater. The variegated yarn kept the stitches interesting and the weight is perfect. I tried it on for fit when it was done and it was so warm! I could've really used it for the polar vortex but sometimes timing is off. Oh well.</div>
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The only complaint I have about this yarn is that is grows like crazy when blocked. My swatch didn't grow, I'm guessing because it's so much smaller, but holy crap, it was going to be huge if I let it air dry. I blocked it Friday night and Saturday morning I got up to throw it in the dryer with a damp towel. That shrunk it back down to the correct measurements, which still have about 2" positive ease. I'd rather err on the small side with knits because I know they'll stretch, but I think it worked perfectly.<br />
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I also learned for next time to not weave in my ends until after I'm done blocking. Some of my joins and woven ends popped out after blocking, which is just a pain. As a result, I've already had to darn an elbow (where I joined a skein) and I may need to knit a cute patch for it at some point. I'll see how it goes.</div>
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I alternated skeins for this project, which I think worked out well. You read horror stories on Ravelry about sweaters ending up different colors and dye lots being inconsistent. I didn't want to spend almost a month knitting this only to find it was unwearable. It was worth the extra effort of keeping track of two balls of yarn. You can find my Ravelry notes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Esposetta/basic-round-yoke-unisex-pullover">here</a>.</div>
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I started knitting this December 12--that's when I cast on my gauge swatch. I finished January 10. When talking to Nick, that seemed like such a long time, especially when I could go to Target or J. Crew or whatever and buy a less expensive sweater in under five minutes. The logical, rational side of me can see that knitting sweaters isn't saving me time or money, and I'm sure a lot of people would wonder why I'm choosing to make my own considering those reasons. I get that. But there was something about the process of creating it, much like sewing my own clothes or quilts or even roasting my own damn chicken instead of buying a rotisserie: I can take solace in the production, in the materials, in the end product. I can walk away proud and with a new skill. I'm not someone who cuts corners--in fact, I tend to make extra work for myself to ensure I'm doing something correctly or well--and I think this is in line with that. I spent 30 days on this sweater and now I'll have it forever, even if it won't always fit or be in style. It's entirely mine. <br />
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Most knitters would agree that 30 days on a sweater is average, if not somewhat fast, considering I work full-time. I could've probably finished it sooner, sure, or I could've taken much longer and really savored every stitch. But I don't find peace in the process. I'm a production knitter and sewist. I enjoy knitting and sewing, but what I'm after is that piece of clothing or that new quilt, and that's what makes me happy. Seeing that sweater on Poppy makes me ecstatic. I made that! I chose the yarn, I bought the needles, I made 1 + 1 = 2.<br />
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I definitely see myself knitting more sweaters in the near future, even though spring in the South will arrive sooner than later. They're a long-term project with a high return on investment, and plus, they're fun to make. If you haven't made a sweater but you're interested in knitting them, give it a go. Start with a baby sweater if you want, just to get a feel. It's such a success that you can't help but make more--the achievement is an addiction.<br />
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Have you been knitting more? Are sweaters your thing? I want to hear more about you!Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-72284762865969520962013-12-25T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-25T10:00:01.724-05:00More Christmas Presents!I made a few more handmade items for Christmas this year. Nothing too crazy, though, and I actually forgot to take pictures of a few things, which really sucks!<br />
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Elizabeth and I swapped mini quilts and sewing machine covers for Christmas. I've only made a couple mini quilts ever, and they've always been for me, but I love the idea of them because sometimes the thought of making a huge quilt is just exhausting.<br />
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I broke into my stash of Mendocino to make this Round n Round mini. I've been hoarding this fabric for years and it's been passed back and forth between me and my mom. Currently, it's in my possession, and my mom and I decided if I ever have a kid the baby room should be Mendocino-themed. I love that idea, especially now that I have <i>Heather Ross Prints</i> and can order the Swimming Sisters print off of Spoonflower.</div>
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I also made Kelby a Gather cowl (pattern by Tin Can Knits; Ravelry notes <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/Esposetta/gather">here</a>), a mini iPad case and a box bag, but I completely spaced on taking pictures of those. That's what happens when you procrastinate and rush through!</div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-41572879666807386792013-12-24T12:00:00.000-05:002013-12-24T12:00:04.342-05:00Winter's Lane Festive QuiltI have a finished Christmas present to show you today! I don't think my grandma reads this, but if she does, Grandma, just close the window! Don't spoil the surprise!<br />
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I made my grandma a Festive quilt for Christmas. The pattern is by Aneela Hoey; the fabric is Winter's Lane by Kate and Birdie for Moda.<br />
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So...some background. I started this quilt in August. I had all intentions of finishing it and being ahead of schedule--pat yourself on the back, Emily! Except, not so much. Knitting and other projects came in and this sat on top of my bookshelf until last week, when I realized I needed to finish it ASAP.</div>
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The blocks are huge! This quilt is about 64" x 64" and the blocks are only three across each row. I enjoyed making them--as much as I love the look of fiddly little patchwork, sometimes you just want something big and easy.</div>
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I quilted it in serpentine stitch with light blue Aurifil, which matched perfectly. I originally wanted to have this long-armed but I ran out of time. I like the serpentine stitch. It makes it so crinkly!<br /><br />
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The backing is Winter's Lane poinsettias, which I picked up at Quilted Thimble Cottage last weekend. Thanks God they still had some prints in stock! It was a double whammy of a good day--I got poinsettia backing and I got to talk to Caleb, Jenn's four-month-old baby. He's a sweetie!</div>
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It should be in Ohio today, so let's hope the post office doesn't fail me. Merry Christmas, Grandma!</div>
<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-3780934064703696462013-12-22T10:00:00.000-05:002013-12-22T10:00:01.288-05:00Finished: Cherry Soda/Orange Soda HatI really love knitting hats. They're fast and fun and small and I usually can't figure out how to effectively wear them but that doesn't stop me.<br />
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This is the Cherry Soda/Orange Soda pattern from Thea Coleman's With a Splash Of... series. I love Thea's designs and this pattern was great to start with. It wasn't difficult at all, even with the lace chart. I think it helped that it's made from DK-weight yarn, so you aren't dealing with skinny strands of yarn and tiny little needles.</div>
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Because everything is officially done, I have lots of time to blog now! I have about four posts coming at you in the next week. Watch out, world!<br />
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First up, I wanted to talk about some Christmas decorations at my house. Most of what we have (outside of ornaments) is handmade, either by me or my friend Elizabeth. Elizabeth and I swapped Christmas pillows this year which really livened up my living room!<br />
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Aren't they adorable? Elizabeth is an awesome quilter and her skills really came through with these pillows. I wish I could capture her FMQ skills but you just have to see them in person!</div>
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Also, that's our new couch! No more sad back cushion, which makes me ecstatic.</div>
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...which had a Honey Cowl inside! I used Madelinetosh DK in Mica for her cowl. I love the way it turned out!</div>
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So of course those two pillows aren't our only Christmas decorations. We have our stockings from last year, too:<br />
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The little birds on either side of the Swoons are from Target. My brother and his fiancee bought the other two in the series without talking to us first--quite a coincidence!</div>
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I used the Jingle block from Thimble Blossoms and a bunch of red and aqua scraps from my stash. Red and aqua are the colors of the holidays now, it seems. I used red gingham for the binding which is just about the best thing ever, I think. The little owl jar is from Target this year, while the knitted tree is from Target last year.</div>
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This is a top-down shawl by Megan Goodacre; the Oaklet shawl is free on Ravelry. It's rated as easy (2/10 on the Ravelry scale) so I decided to give it a whirl. Well.</div>
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I kept ended up with an extra stitch outside of the repeats. I dropped stitches; I added extras. I was a mess, pretty much. I took my shawl into Charlotte Yarn (my LYS) for help, after my mom declared herself unable to help. Luckily, Stephanie was there and got me to a good place--we ripped out the lace I had started so I could get going again. Stephanie is pretty much my new BFF. She invited me to her knitting group at Whole Foods on Wednesday night, which was really fun! That's besides the point, but it's good to remember the positive instead of the negative (messing up my shawl and ripping it out).</div>
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I bought a <a href="http://www.loft.com/beaded-neck-sweater-tee/316311?colorExplode=false&skuId=15278647&catid=catl000012&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=7108">sweater from Loft</a> to wear on Thanksgiving, and it coordinates well with this shawl--it doesn't match exactly (thank God) but the colors are in the same family. We're having Thanksgiving at my parents' house in Rock Hill this year, which I'm so excited about. The last two Thanksgivings we were alone in DC (last year we moved to Charlotte the day after) so I'm overdue for a family holiday. My brother and Kali are driving up and Jake's friends are joining us as well. It should be so much fun!</div>
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Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-52353126572566868002013-11-10T08:33:00.002-05:002013-11-10T08:33:52.447-05:00Finished: Hitchhiker ShawlI'm not even going to tell you how long these pictures have been sitting on my camera.<br />
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Okay, I'll tell you: almost two weeks. I took them on my lunch break one day and just never blogged them. The camera has been sitting on my dining room table ever since I took them. That's a little ridiculous, don't you think? But work has been crazy, so by the time I get home and make dinner, I have very little mental energy for much else, especially blogging and editing pictures.<br />
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This is the Hitchhiker shawl by Martina Behm, which you can find on Ravelry. It was a really fun shawl until about the 37th tooth (of 42). By that point, the rows were <i>so long</i> I just couldn't take it anymore. </div>
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I used Fleece Artist Merino 2/6 in Peacock, which I bought from Eat Sleep Knit. I used 3 mm Addi Turbos to knit, which are currently being held together with washi tape. After I finished this, Eleanor found them and chewed the cord in half. They're expensive needles; I wasn't too thrilled upon seeing that.</div>
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This pattern was fun for the most part because there were milestones. I could see how many teeth I had done, and each tooth was comprised of eight rows--it was easy to track my progress. I also learned increases (kfb), which are so super easy!</div>
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I started on an Oaklet shawl about two weeks ago and have had problems with the lace since doing the first few rows Friday night. My first two rows were fine, but my third was off; when I took it to the yarn store, Stephanie helped me but I must've dropped a stitch en route because my rows were off AGAIN last night. I put in a lifeline and this morning I frogged it back to the last row before the lace. It looks like I somehow wove the working yarn through a stitch (?) so I'll need some help fixing that. Knitting is hard sometimes! In the meantime, I have some small gifts I'd like to work on, so that will be my priority!</div>
<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-22448502888927661712013-10-18T21:01:00.002-04:002013-10-18T21:06:57.932-04:00Hemispheres Quilt Pattern Giveaway Winner!Hey everyone! I'm just stopping by to announce the winner of the Hemispheres Quilt! Drumroll, please...<br />
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The winner is number 13, Colleen! Colleen said:<br />
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My friend Megan (from <a href="http://citystitches.blogspot.com/">City Stitches</a>) has just released her first pattern, published at <a href="http://www.arialane.com/">Aria Lane</a>!<br />
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Hemispheres is a crazy versatile pattern--you can work it with solids or patterns; you can change up the background colors; you could feature the slices between the spheres in a print! There are so many ways you could switch up the design of this single pattern, just based on the fabric choices you make.</div>
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A lot of people will see the curves and be scared--don't be! Curves are something that look scary, but once you have it down, you'll feel accomplished and wonder why you were ever scared in the first place! But, to help you even more, Megan is hosting a quilt-along on her blog, starting October 21. You have a week to gather your courage and finally face those curves! It'll totally be worth it, I promise!</div>
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In order to participate in the QAL, you must supply your own pattern and fabrics. The supply list can be found on the pattern back, on Aria Lane. <b>But, Aria Lane and Megan have given me a pattern to giveaway to one reader! To win, comment below: what's the one crafting or sewing skill you'd like to tackle next?</b></div>
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The QAL will last until December 13, and there will be prizes along the way, including fabric from <a href="http://www.marmaladefabrics.com/">Marmalade Fabrics</a>, who is also carrying <a href="http://www.marmaladefabrics.com/fabric-bundles-hemispheres-kona-cotton-bundles-c-48_291.html">Kona bundles</a> to get you started on your Hemispheres quilt! The grand prize winner will be decided in a link party where everyone will get to see each other's beautiful quilts--no more curve fear allowed!</div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 8: Alyssa <a href="http://www.pileofabric.com/">Pileofabric.com</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 9: Lindsey <a href="http://lrstitched.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">lrstitched.com</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 10: Christina <a href="http://thesometimescrafter.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">thesometimescrafter.com</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 11: Jennifer <a href="http://knottedthread.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">knottedthread.com</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 12: Sara <a href="http://sewsara.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">sewsara.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Oct 13: Emily <a href="http://esposetta.blogspot.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank">esposetta.blogspot.com</a></span></div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com38tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-32361640136418723022013-10-12T17:56:00.000-04:002013-10-12T17:56:34.005-04:00Finished: Tin Can Knits Barley HatI knit a second project! And if that isn't enough, I still like knitting! YAY!<br />
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This is the <a href="http://tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-barley.html">Tin Can Knits Barley hat</a>, made in the child size. I don't have a child to give it to, but I bought this yarn because it was pretty, not because pastels look especially good on me (they don't). I decided to make a child's hat, and with the leftover 100 yards or so, I'd make mittens to match. And then I'd hang onto them, in case any especially-girly girls need a gift.</div>
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I used Manos del Uruguay Maxima in Chrysanthemum (lot B), bought at Eat Sleep Knit. It's a worsted weight, but I believe is single-ply. I'm still learning these terms, so I may be wrong, but it didn't come apart when knitting like the Quince & Co. yarn did. <br /><br />
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I loved seeing how all the colors came together. What color would come next?! I don't think I'll ever use a solid yarn again.<br /><br />
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It was an easy knit, but I did learn a few things: changing needles, using double-pointed needles (my mom can't even do that!) (but she can do a lot more than I can), and making decreases! I highly recommend it. Maybe make one that can fit you! But only if you don't have a giant head and big hair like me.</div>
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I'll be back tomorrow with an exciting announcement from a blogger friend. See you then!</div>
Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-13042962113295283382013-10-07T18:43:00.001-04:002013-10-07T18:43:18.244-04:00Finished: Tin Can Knits Oats CowlI did it!!<br />
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I've never knit an entire project before. I've dabbled, I've wondered how two needles and some yarn could make something, anything, but I've never completed a project. Until yesterday!<br />
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I started this cowl weeks ago, on September 18. I'm not yet used to how sloooooow knitting is. It's honestly ridiculous. I'm so set to finish things quickly! And then my yarn says, hold up, sister, you have two more skeins of us waiting in the wings. Sigh.</div>
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If you follow me on Instagram you've seen this cowl through its many stages: casting on, unintentional yarn overs, good ribbing (and bad), binding off. I won't bore you with detail shots, but I will say I used <a href="http://tincanknits.com/pattern-SC-oats.html">Tin Can Knits' Oats Cowl pattern</a>, from the fabulous Simple Collection. I can't say enough wonderful things about this collection! It taught me everything I know (albeit I don't know much).</div>
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The yarn is from Quince and Co.; it's Lark in Cypress, a dark green worsted wool. It is truly beautiful to work with, and there were no variations within the lot. I knit with Hiya Hiyas (first time using those!) and blocked it with Soak Celebration. I think next time I'm going to go with Lacey or Yuzu. Any suggestions?</div>
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So this is all to say I haven't been sewing. Knitting has taken on my full attention, for better or worse. I feel bad admitting that, like I've failed my Bernina. I have to realize that I haven't, that having several hobbies of different natures is perfectly fine, and just because I haven't been sewing doesn't mean I never will! I just am taking a hiatus. I do need to finish that Tule quilt, though, and I got a new book (Jelly Roll Quilt Magic--beautiful quilts!) that will need some attention. Eventually.</div>
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I do have a pretty nuts yarn stash growing. I just cast on (and finished ribbing) for a small project last night, using some Manos Del Uruguay Maxima. Such awesome yarn!</div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-80907335579636531002013-09-22T13:37:00.001-04:002013-09-22T13:37:33.668-04:00Halloween Sampler Week TwoYay, I finished week two last night! I really loved the little owls in this week's patterns. They've been my favorite block so far.<br />
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This morning I also finished up a couple drawstring bags. I used Jeni B.'s <a href="http://www.incolororder.com/2011/10/lined-drawstring-bag-tutorial.html">tutorial</a> to make a couple bags for me and my mom. I was going to buy the pattern for the "project" bag size, but I think these will work for now! I started knitting again after a two year break, and found that I had nowhere to stash my yarn and needles in between projects. Normally this wouldn't be an issue, but with two cats and a Schnoz, you have to avoid leaving such temptations laying about. Currently, my in-progress cowl and needles are hidden in a small Priority Mail box that some yarn was delivered in! No longer will that have to suffice, though!</div>
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I ordered Far Far Away III when it was first released over two years ago, and these two prints have been stashed ever since! Finally, I decided I'd had enough and cut into it for a project bag. It'll be so fun to see this waiting for me after work or on the weekends!</div>
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This morning I was able to finish week one of my Halloween Spooky Sampler! Sunday mornings are perfect for drinking chocolate chai lattes and stitching. While I'm still out of gray floss, I didn't want to go into week two tomorrow knowing I hadn't finished week one. Deadlines are important!</div>
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I love the detail in these patterns. Also, how cute are the ghosts?! You may notice my stitches are a bit off in that frame. Somehow, everything shifted one row down and one column to the right. I tried to fix what I could, but I didn't want to take the whole thing apart, so I think it looks okay. If not, oh well, it's just cross-stitching!</div>
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I also worked on some Lucky blocks last night! I sewed all my HSTs Friday night and pressed them yesterday, with enough time to sew a few together. I'm really loving the contrast. Tule has a pretty high contrast of bright and low-volume, so I think bringing them all together in a quilt will provide a great balance. I'm hoping, anyway! I'm using all Art Gallery Pure Elements as solids. They're dreamy! I can't remember if I've mentioned them, but you should really give them a whirl if you haven't.</div>
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So, without further ado...<b>Amy</b> is our winner! BUT, <b>Sara at Knotty Gnome</b> was the only other person to enter, so I'm going to send you both something! If you two awesome ladies could email me your addresses, I'll get everything sent out to you! (My email address is in my About page.)<br />
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First is my Spooky Halloween Sampler from the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery! You'll notice I ran out of gray floss before finishing the frame, so that's cool. It didn't stop me from working on week one! I'm working on it one color at a time. That just seems to make more sense to me than doing it frame by frame, plus it's a little bit more organized that way.</div>
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Tule quilt, I promise I'll be there soon! These have sadly sat on my sewing table for a week, just waiting for more love. I have everything cut out except my white 5" squares. It's been a busy week! In addition to cross-stitching, turning 26, and having guests, we also went to see the National for the third time since we started dating.</div>
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We saw them at the Fillmore uptown, and it was an awesome and terrible show. Awesome--it's the National; Matt walked right next to us during Mr. November; they always kill it; it was a different setlist than the other two shows we've seen. Terrible--standing room only; I'm old and can't stand that long; after the opener about fifteen people pushed themselves in front of me, obviously not realizing I'm 5'4"; the guy next to me smelled so gross and had no problem dancing out his problems.</div>
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<br />Emilyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15310967878399106633noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8979739815662983343.post-74838420765295744662013-09-08T16:36:00.000-04:002013-09-08T16:36:15.005-04:00Fall Decorating and a GiveawayThis is my 200th post! Can you believe it? If yo've been here since the beginning, you probably can.<br />
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I whipped up something for fall today: the Frosted Pumpkin Stitchery All in a Row table runner. I don't see it on their website anymore, but it looks like Pink Chalk Fabrics still carries the pattern!<br />
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I used the same Aurifil I used to quilt my Donuts quilt--variegated 50 wt., because it blended so well with the linen in my Donuts quilt. I didn't want an allover quilting design because I don't plan on washing this. Just something to hold it all together would work!</div>
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I bound it with a print from Zen Chic's Moda line Comma. Because I don't plan on using the backside, I didn't think it mattered if the binding was different or not.</div>
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I picked up those canisters and that bowl at Target this morning! I'm eagerly awaiting their entire line of fall decor, but this will tide me over.</div>
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Okay, now for a giveaway! I've been cross-stitch crazy lately, and thought I'd give away a cross-stitch book. <i>Storyland Cross Stitch</i> came out last month, and features tons of fantastical projects revolving around a magical forest.</div>
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The book features cross-stitch and sewing patterns for tons of projects, such as samplers, framed pieces, and little cuties like a lavender sachet and a pincushion.</div>
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To enter, just leave me a comment, telling me what you're working on right now. That's it! I'll pull a comment at random on <b>Thursday, September 12</b>. This is my first giveaway, and I don't typically enjoy them, but I thought it'd be fun to celebrate my 200th post!</div>
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Good luck! And happy (almost) fall!</div>
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