Month: July 2005

  • ack, the buttons

    The buttons, they are enough to drive one batty (see previous post). What’s worse than sewing on 21 buttons? Having to rip out a bunch because someone didn’t space them correctly. Anyway. In spinning – I finished up the Nectarine wool, and it is beauuutiful. It’s 288 yards, and very similar to the sherbet merino […]

  • this and that

    Thanks for all the compliments on sapphire guys! I really appreciate it. Always eyes forward, I’ve finished knitting the ribbed corset. Here it is blocking, very stretched. It’s more promising that it’ll fit now, but still a bit iffy. The stomach area is fine, but the bust could be…er…flashy? At any rate, I’m going to […]

  • a gem

    Sapphire, she is done! A shot of the cable on the side. Sapphire Tank Pattern: my own Yarn: Pingouin “Sillages”, 6 balls Needles: Addi Turbo 3.5 mm circular Started: July 17, 2005 Finished: July 27, 2005 Notes: This tank went pretty quickly for 3.5 mm needles! I love the yarn, which was cotton, viscose and […]