Month: January 2012

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Color School

It only took a week or so–sheesh–to pick out and gather the perfect colors for another project in the works. I’m not so good at figuring out all the modern color ways yet, but I have lots of help so I can’t stray too far from the straight and narrow. I’m still in the midst of choosing…

Oh, and by the way–I wouldn’t think of using that dreadful lavender or that incredibly wrong maroon…apparently highly un-stylish. The light blue is also out.

Who knew? This silly “old dog” is definitely learning some new tricks.

I’ll admit though, it’s kinda fun putting these pretty brights together and getting a feel for what works and what–ahem—doesn’t these days. This sweet little project is nearly finished and I’m soooo excited to show it to you, but not yet! Soon, soon.

Be brave–

I think, I hope you’ll love it. And maybe…just maybe, you’ll want one too. And THAT, my friends, can be arranged. Hee hee.

:}

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A Little Help…

Oh, sure–I have a busload of other projects that need doing but fact is, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on this scrumptious little baby ripple project…for that “certain” baby.

I’m trying out the stripe generator for the first time, so that I can get a feel for working with random colors. It’s kinda fun–in a wild sort of way–to let the computer tell me yarn to use next. This way, if it turns out a hideous waste, then of course it would be the computer’s fault. If, on the other hand, it turns out to be the most beautiful thing on earth, well then, it will be entirely MY doing. I sure you see my logic.

:}

Now then, my friends…I’d like your opinion. My wise and all knowing daughter picked out a handful of lovely, trendy colors for this particular project and I’m having trouble deciding whether to use all 6 or not.

What do you think? With the yellow?

or without?

You know, if it were up to me, I’m just old school enough to think all colors need to be baby pastels, but I’m surrounded by brilliant, modern folk who are educating me on the finer art of color blending. It’s scary, unbroken ground, but I’ll tough it out and hopefully be wiser in the end.

So help me…please.

Yellow? No yellow? White? No white?

I’m terrifically stumped…

but I’ll wait patiently for your reply.

Well, until the cookies run out at least.

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Reveling In…

right this minute…

~our hourly visit from Flash Gordon…at least, I think that’s who it is.

~a fabric stash that’s calling to me from the depths of the closet.

~Cinnamon Sugar donut holes–a most wicked, dreadful treat, that should be eaten alone to be done properly.  Heh.

~a soft, cuddly sleeper for the sweet new baby doll up the road a ways.

~tossing a few lovely things into a skillet and having it turn out tasting beyond incredible.

~finding a “Random Stripe Generator” at a site called Biscuits and Jam–to help with a fluffy little crochet project for the new soul coming soon.  :}

~a quart of soup from one of my favorite places on the planet…and a loaf of asiago bread–that would like to remain anonymous–to go along with it.

~finding that the sugary crumbs are nearly as good as the real thing…

until mommy catches you.

What are you reveling in right this minute?