Puppets and Poppet 007
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
Elephant and the two Tortoises.
A dabbler's diary. Blah, blah, blah.
Wednesday, November 30, 2005
Puppets and Poppet
Puppets and Poppet 004
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
From "The Name of the Tree", here are Hare, Kudu, Springbuck, Lion, and Marion.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Shawl detail
Shawl detail
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
This shows the color well, and you can see the gold thread in it, too. Hooray for e-bay yarn sellers!
Blurry image
Closeup of the Moda Dea yarn
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
Rowan yarn, O Rowan yarn,
you sheepy, hefty strand..
I like the way you work and play well with other yarns. Well done you.
Further adventures with Triangle Bag
Further adventures with Triangle Bag
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
I'm really flying by the seat of my pants here. Not sure the decreases are going to do what I intend them to, but what the hell.
Thanks given.
Turkey day was an interesting blend of the wonderful and the surreal. Traffic was heinous both ways to Sells, and on the way back, we nearly got crushed by an 18-wheeler. Really shook me up; thank goodness Seth is such a good driver.
The celebratory part of the day was delightful. My bro-in-law did most of the cooking, and I got to sit around and knit and yack with my extended family for a lazy day. Dinner was delicious, and I made good on my promise to handle the dishes as I didn't really cook anything this year. My fingers are finally beginning to de-prune.
Work has been up and down of late, ending on a fairly pleasant note today. Hope we can continue on in this vein.
Enjoyable outing by myself to my favorite bookstore last night; found the exact books I was seeking and some surprises which leapt into my arms! Also a little giftie for a girlie I know and some really sweet Christmas cards. Has anyone else noticed just how difficult it is to find cards that actually go out on a non-PC limb and say "Merry Christmas"? It's getting tougher all the time! I am a non-churchgoing person with very spiritual beliefs, but I think that we really needn't water down EVERY holiday greeting.
I have been promised the opportunity to take cast photos of the sock puppet show performers tomorrow night. We really had fun with them; I had a blast watching Seth polish and re-do the set until it met his very exacting specifications. The kids who attended really enjoyed it, and I think Marion got a kick out of performing, too. More details when photos are up.
Until then, make due with the updated Triangle Bag shots and the e-bay yarn shawl, both of which are giving me lots of pleasure. Hope everyone knitting for the holidays remembers to take a breath now and again and head over to Kiki's blog to remember rules and regulations for gift-knitting. Thanks for the reminders, Kiki!
The celebratory part of the day was delightful. My bro-in-law did most of the cooking, and I got to sit around and knit and yack with my extended family for a lazy day. Dinner was delicious, and I made good on my promise to handle the dishes as I didn't really cook anything this year. My fingers are finally beginning to de-prune.
Work has been up and down of late, ending on a fairly pleasant note today. Hope we can continue on in this vein.
Enjoyable outing by myself to my favorite bookstore last night; found the exact books I was seeking and some surprises which leapt into my arms! Also a little giftie for a girlie I know and some really sweet Christmas cards. Has anyone else noticed just how difficult it is to find cards that actually go out on a non-PC limb and say "Merry Christmas"? It's getting tougher all the time! I am a non-churchgoing person with very spiritual beliefs, but I think that we really needn't water down EVERY holiday greeting.
I have been promised the opportunity to take cast photos of the sock puppet show performers tomorrow night. We really had fun with them; I had a blast watching Seth polish and re-do the set until it met his very exacting specifications. The kids who attended really enjoyed it, and I think Marion got a kick out of performing, too. More details when photos are up.
Until then, make due with the updated Triangle Bag shots and the e-bay yarn shawl, both of which are giving me lots of pleasure. Hope everyone knitting for the holidays remembers to take a breath now and again and head over to Kiki's blog to remember rules and regulations for gift-knitting. Thanks for the reminders, Kiki!
Monday, November 14, 2005
Nearly mid-November!
I'm really enjoying the cooler weather. It's still hitting the 90's on occasion, which is really a bit much, but the nights are great.
I have to stop working on my current WIP (see below) and take some time out to help Seth and Marion with their puppets. They have a show to perform next week, and I agreed to be the puppet designer. Have to knit a couple of manes and tails, and cut and sew some ears and horns and trunks.
Congrats to Della and thanks again for allowing me to assist with your de-stashing and for generously shipping to these here United States! What a classy dame!!
I have to stop working on my current WIP (see below) and take some time out to help Seth and Marion with their puppets. They have a show to perform next week, and I agreed to be the puppet designer. Have to knit a couple of manes and tails, and cut and sew some ears and horns and trunks.
Congrats to Della and thanks again for allowing me to assist with your de-stashing and for generously shipping to these here United States! What a classy dame!!
Triangle bag
Triangle bag 1
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
To this in Mesa! My first stab at designing... this will be felted and have a single handle with a chance of an intarsia-type design, if my bravery holds out. Stay tuned....
Triangle bag
Triangle bag 3
Originally uploaded by kamsarmer.
I like the contrast of the Moda Dea yarn. It's mostly wool, and so will felt a bit, methinks. If time allows, this will be a Christmas giftie.
Tuesday, November 08, 2005
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