Lovely weather
We are having the most beautiful, sunny weather. It makes up for all the rain we've been having.
I decided to take advantage of the sun to block Hálfskák:
(Since I couldn't use it for the wedding, I took my time with blocking it.)
How do you like my shawl blocking board (an old sheet and 2 pieces of styrofoam insulation)?
This was the first time I ever blocked a shawl with such a complicated crocheted edging. I'm sure I am doing it wrong. I couldn't quite get all the little loops to stretch out, I ran out of room.
My aunt told me yesterday that she has an old treadle sewing machine in a mahogany-looking cabinet that I could have. It still has the manual, it just has a broken belt (they look pretty easy to replace, based on my google search). So I may take her up on this. It would mean that I could sew in the living room, which would be pretty cool. I keep wanting to work on sewing projects but hate to leave the room where everyone is hanging out.
We went for a drive by the ocean yesterday and Ingi finally understood why I miss living near the ocean. You sometimes forget how much you miss it until it is a beautiful day and you go for a ride near the water.
Labels: finished Hálfskák sjal
3 Comments:
Exciting! Hálfskák is looking really good. Is it as big as in the book?
I understand your feelings about the ocean. I have actually never lived away from it, but I can't imagine life without sea around.
I added more repeats, and I think it came out kind of big, I will have to re-check the book picture. Now that it's blocked, I will try and get a picture of it on.
And I should say, I only live about an hour and a half from the ocean, but that is far, as far as I am concerned. I could never live far inland.
Ooh, I can't wait to see a modeled shot--you will model it for us when it's dry, won't you? :-)
You remind me that I really should pay some attention to my unfinished Hyrna Herborgar. Poor neglected thing!...
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