Rather Huge Carpet Bag is rather wonderful!

In this photo, I haven't sewn in the lining, but just pinned it. Rest assured that the lining is now safely sewn into the bag, and I'm happily toting everything back and forth to the various shops in it. I have not yet decided which flowers to put on the bag. I had planned first a pink camelia, but then I was thinking about the unfurling roses, but the fushcia's are so lovely, and of course, the tulips are just the essence of elegance. As usual, fraught with indecision, I have done nothing. And I can bet that in a year, I will still not have decided. This is a topic that needs more thought, more discussion, and probably a therapist...or at least a few glasses of wine with my good friends.

Straw into Gold

Finished the Moonlight Sonata beaded shawlette yesterday - can’t believe it took just one skein to make. After I’d unraveled the fringe, it looked like a pile of seaweed

but then I took a hot steam iron to it, and it turned into this amazingly beautiful, drapey fabric. The fringe smoothed out and the whole thing is just spectacular.

Had to wear it right away – even if it was just with a little tank and capris. Maybe that’s what so terrific about this accessory – it works with casual or dressy outfits. On to the next one!

Outside the box Crayon Box

Everyone knows that practically everything I knit is pink. Can't help it, have no problem with it - at least everything in my wardrobe goes together. So won't you all be surprised when you see the palette for my new Crayon Box Jacket:


Yes, that IS orange in there, and I LOVE it. Who'd have thought! I have almost 7 squares done so far.

This was a fun class to teach - everyone was engaged and excited. Lots of learning and playing with colors.