Monday, March 28, 2022

Spring !

Hiking at the Dunes ....
 
Beautiful day at the Beach.  It was 28-30 degrees, sunny, breezy.  Indiana Dunes State Park.  (Chicago skyline).

Still some ice on the pond(s) - Trail 2.   I saw a beaver near the boardwalk (Trail 2).  Also, a couple of woodpeckers.

Today, I picked up seven pieces of beach glass.  


The last time I went to the lake, I found 17 pieces of beach glass, and a piece of ceramic tile!











Sunday, March 27, 2022

Focus on Finishing: Bags & Texting Mitts

Pattern:  Matese.  Designed by Amy Christoffers (from Booklet #356).
This is a paid pattern / Berroco, Inc.

I used Berroco Espresso, Colorway Sand 7963 - 1 Hank.

This was a fun knit - I think I have another Hank of green fiber to create another bag.  (in my stash someplace).  It is about 12" x 11".


Yes, I finish-finished the Texting Mitts, too.  Sewing in the 'thumb' was new to me - easier to finish up the 2nd one.   This was a kit from Wool and the Gang - Montana Mittens.   Sugar Baby Alpaca Yarn, Color Quetzal Green.   


This project, I found in a box.   I won a Zoom Loom and 3 balls of yarn.   Made the squares, and somehow put it away - never put it together.   I think, not sure, that it was a giveaway thru Facebook.  Schacht Spindle Co & Classic Elite Yarns.   My plan was to sew the strips together and fold them into a Tolt Folded Bag.   So I hope to get the 3rd row of squares put together & now that I found the ball of yarn, can sew the 3 rows together.   Fingers crossed this works.












 

Lizzadro Museum


I was delighted to hear our youngest son 
has an annual membership.

The Lizzadro Museum of Lapidart Art
used to be in Elmhurst, IL -- now open in Oak Brook, IL


 

Thursday, March 24, 2022

Focus on Finishing: It is a wrap




This is Leafy Lisa Shawlette.  Pattern by Kelli Slack.   I used Misty Alpaca Chunky yarn.    I may need to purchase a shawl pin.   I used a left over piece of chunky yarn - probably need a shawl pin.





 

Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Focus on Finishing: Hats + Texting Mitts [and wrap on pins!]

Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat.   Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.   687 Aquamarine.

   Ann Norling Pattern, spiral rib hat pattern.  Yarn:  malabrigo Rios.  689 Valentina.   Gift for our daughter.

 

 Next up:   texting mitts and wrap:

Sugar Baby Alpaca yarn.   (this was a kit).    color Quetzal Green.    I have one of the mitts finished.   Fingers crossed the other mitt will turn out well.    


 



 

Sunday, March 20, 2022

Focus on Finishing: Second Wrap

 



  Blocked and Finished -- 2nd wrap.         This project is called Hitchhiker.   Pattern is by Martina Behm

  I used the Color Celedon  -- Madelinetosh  tosh merino light.   .    



Friday, March 18, 2022

Focus on Finishing: Wrap



 This week, I decided it was time to Block and Finish a couple of knitting projects.   First up:  Herald by Woolenberry.    The yarn is lovely to use (knit)  - Blooming Yarns Cashino.


Thursday, March 10, 2022

LUME (Indianapolis)


DH & I visited the Art Museum
in Indianapolis - got tickets to LUME
featuring Vincent Van Gogh

 

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