Okay, I had to get a few photos of the Butterfly Q'mitl — these show what it looks like when I am not flapping my arms like an albotross. I think you can see the patterns of the variegated blue… Continue reading

The Butterfly Q’mitl is DONE!  And I am delighted with it.  (the photo below does not actually do justice to the drape — since I opted for a "albatross wing spread" pose to show as much of it as possible… Continue reading

After hearing so much about these pieces, you deserve some photos! Here is the Tea Leaf Jacket: And the Otter Rock Sweater (which is laid out for blocking even as I type): I am delighted with th Tea Leaf Jacket. … Continue reading

I believe I mentioned that I had begun the fleur de lis pincushion from Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts publication.  Well, here she is: I filled it with barley so I can use it to hold tapestry needles.  It is lovely,… Continue reading

The Seaside Qu’mitl is done, blocked, photographed – and will be heading to the seaside with me on Friday!   It is made up of 3 variegated yarns (of different fibers and weights) and worked up in four different lace… Continue reading

There are tasks in life from which, once undertaken, there is no escape.  Childbirth for instance.  No one is going to step in and take over for you – even if you beg.  It just cannot be done. You have… Continue reading

I finished the Gold Leaf Shrug, well, almost 2 weeks ago.  It took me days to get around to blocking it.  And longer still to get some photos taken!  Not from indifference (I LOVE this piece!), but because I am… Continue reading

So, we have been having all these family events — and my knitting has been mostly the kind you can do after a glass or two of wine and a generous helping of cake! For George's birthday, we decided on… Continue reading

I FINALLY finished Gwen’s Yzma Blanket!  (aka: “Blueberry’s Yzma Blanket” because I began it before she was born and “Blueberry” was her “womb name” – I, of course, am her Yzma).  I worked on it (off and on, I confess)… Continue reading