Last you heard from me it was to whine about being sick on my birthday. I’ve had a slow recovery, and today was my first really good day. Neal and I will have my birthday re-do on Friday, so things are looking brighter in my world. Since I’ve spent most of the last ten days in bed or on the sofa with occasional rallying for a walk or trip to the library, I’ll fill this post with pictures of some of my recent crafting.
A pincushion made from a Wool and Hoop kit and an unsuccessful covered tape measure. It looks fine in this picture, but I made the yo-yo incorrectly (it was my very first yo-yo). I used Heather Bailey’s tutorial. Her instructions were fantastic; I just messed up. I’ll make more of these, though, once I get a pile of yo-yos.
This fall I dyed some of the three pounds of Romney in my fiber stash, and I spun it up for the Interweave Spin to Knit swap. I tried Navajo plying for the first time and was giddy with how the yarn came out.
Finally, here is a little sweater–my first "real" sweater–that I made for a new arrival, Hannah, the daughter of my dear friend Cae. Making this little sweater has given me a lot of confidence as I contemplate making a grown up-sized sweater.
Elizabeth is on television this afternoon. I know I’m not alone in this. I could watch movies about her and read biographies and historical fiction about her endlessly. Even though I’ve seen this at least five times, I’ll be watching it again.
Adorable sweater and gorgeous yarn! Glad to hear you’re starting to mend. Hugs.
It’s all beautiful! I was thinking of you today wondering if you got your birthday swag?!?!
I’m glad you are starting to feel better! Beautiful yarn!
I had Elizabeth on tape until my friend stole it! I loved that movie, and I find her and endless source of fascination. What a woman!
You need to see the HBO Elizabeth I
movie that Helen Mirren did last fall(If you haven’t already) not to be confused with the Queen Elizabth movie she just did.
Isn’t navajo plying THE COOLEST? You look so graceful doing it and it looks so complicated. I may never go back, actually.
Happy Birthday redo!
The sweater looks great! I love the tape measure idea, will have to give that a try.
I loved Elizabeth – Cate Blanchett was excellent in that movie. I need to add that onto my netflix queue, it’s been a while since I watched it.
Glad to hear you’re finally feeling better!
There you are!
I’m so glad you’re feeling better, sweetie. She’s one of my favorites, too. ♥
i love the pincushion! it’s so cute!
elizabeth was a GREAT movie. glad you’re feeling better!
I love that movie! I’ve watched it approximately 75,000 times. I’ve been away from blogland and didn’t know you were sick, but I’m glad you’re feeling better!