Sh-Owl and Tell

I have been very restrained of late and done little shopping – it is amazing what a four figure overdraft can do for a girl’s resolve. On the other hand, I have never claimed to be perfect. Some funds have come in to my personal account though knitting up my stash for other people and …

Not so secret

    Some of the secret knitting I did earlier in the year comes out from under wraps this week. I’m very excited. More news, as and when I have it. Right now, I am away to Spinning Group!

Nothing to see or tell

I racked my brains but failed to unearth anything of any interest to share today. Sorry. Must try harder. The Hap shawl progresses and I just turned the final corner this afternoon. The last side to edge now, and I shall be done (after sewing in a zillion ends.) Then I shall return to Flukra’s …

September

Yummy yarn from Natalie. This  is Pentland, a blend of baby camel and silk in laceweight (800m/100g). The colour is named September. I have cast on with this yarn for The Shetland Trader’s new triangle, Flukra. Flukra is constructed in the same way as the Aestlight (of which I have made a good several so …

Some Tell, no Show

Sorry – I have been obsessing with my camera since Friday and very little fibre work has been done. The Red Swirly Thing is still on my desk in front of me. I am eager to finish it but it just is not happening. Maybe a WIP shot tomorrow? There is new yarn but the …

Bowled Over

I  have a couple of gifts to show and tell today. The other day I was working at my computer, making posters for tomorrow’s spinning demo at the Heritage Centre, when Mr L asked me if I was expecting anybody calling. I wasn’t. I was entirely surprised to find Jim, the chap who  turns wooden …