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January 17, 2006
Red Scarf Project
One of my knitting goals for 2006 is knitting for charity. So, when Leanne posted about the Red Scarf Project I decided to participate. I have a lot of stuff going on, but no deadlines. It's easy for me to use Ombre and the Mittens as an excuse to not knit for charity, but really, I don't have anything that can't wait a week or two. And it just so happens I have 3 balls of Jo Sharp Soho Summer left over from Stacy's sweater. It's just meant to be. I talked to Leanne and looked at my pattern books and decided on the Antique Stitch Scarf (the one on the left) from Vogue Knitting Spring/Summer 2005. I cast-on Friday night and am almost through the first ball. Here's how it looks:
It's a lacey scarf made of cotton - not practical for my cold ass climate, but maybe someone in the warm south will get it. I don't have an Einstein Bagel around, so I'll have to have it done by the 28th so I can mail it by the deadline. If any of you are interested, the press release has some good information, and as added incentive, Leanne is holding a contest.
Otherwise, my long weekend was spent painting my office/soon-to-be-craftroom. I'm off to Target today to buy some new organizational stuff. I'll take pictures when it's done. Oh, and I made a new purse - my own design. It needs some tweaking - stronger interfacing and a stiffer bottom, maybe a thicker strap, but all in all I like it.
Have a great day - it's a short week!
Comments
WOW! It looks fantastic! I hope I can get mine done in time.
Posted by: Leanne at January 17, 2006 10:08 AM
The scarf looks really great! And I love the bag!! Who needs a new Offhand Designs bag when you can sew your own gorgeous bag? =)
Posted by: caitlyn at January 17, 2006 10:24 AM
The purse is great! Perfect to make a bag to your specifations. The scarf looks like a fun design. It feels good to knit for others. Many college kids are going to be warm and loved this Valentines Day.
Posted by: margene at January 17, 2006 10:35 AM
the scarf looks so cool. and i really like the bag, looks like something you can easily use for work/run errands.
Posted by: blossom at January 17, 2006 10:43 AM
That is a beautiful scarf, and it will be wonderful for the project. Perhaps I have some red yarn that could go to this... thanks for mentioning it ;)
Posted by: Lolly at January 17, 2006 10:46 AM
Oh I love that scarf, the pattern is so cool. And you'd be surprised, cotton can be suprisingly warm, especially if it's wrapped around your neck several times.
Love the purse!
Posted by: Rebekah at January 17, 2006 10:52 AM
You go girl! You make the best purses! I love the scarf pattern. Someone will love that. It is good to work on stuff that can be done quickly after having worked on so many time consuming projects I would bet!
Posted by: Stephanie at January 17, 2006 10:52 AM
Love that stitch pattern on the scarf! It's a good twist to the plain old drop stitch pattern. Love the bag too, what kind of fabric is that?
Posted by: Angela at January 17, 2006 10:53 AM
You go girl! You make the best purses! I love the scarf pattern. Someone will love that. It is good to work on stuff that can be done quickly after having worked on so many time consuming projects I would bet!
Posted by: Stephanie at January 17, 2006 10:53 AM
I love that stitch, that will be a great scarf. And nice purse - I'm always so impressed with you sewers who can make things that require non-straight lines. So pretty!
Posted by: PumpkinMama at January 17, 2006 10:53 AM
I've been hearing lots about this Red Scarf project -- I'm so glad to see some of my fav bloggers comtributing. I am also very impressed with your purse! I didn't know you sewed, too!
Posted by: Zarah at January 17, 2006 11:40 AM
I just LOVE the bag! Didn't realize you SEW, too! (I'm in the middle of curtains and a window seat box cushion for eldest grandson's "big boy" room!)
Posted by: Marcia at January 17, 2006 11:44 AM
The stitch pattern is very beautiful in red ... much much more than the one in the magazineX!
Posted by: Agnes at January 17, 2006 11:53 AM
That's pretty cool! Very different. Great spring accessory for even those who live in a colder climate :).
Posted by: grumperina at January 17, 2006 12:32 PM
Oh, that scarf is beautiful! I wouldn't have thought of something like that - the stitches look just great in cotton.
Posted by: eunny at January 17, 2006 3:07 PM
That's very cool! It'd be a nice Summery Scarf =)
Posted by: April at January 17, 2006 4:41 PM
I love the stitch pattern you selected. It looks great and I'm sure the recipient will be very happy to receive it. The purse looks cute too.
Posted by: Wanda at January 17, 2006 6:01 PM
What a beautiful scarf! I can't wait to see pictures of your new craft space. Isn't Target great?
Posted by: emily at January 17, 2006 7:46 PM
Nice bag and the scarf is just gorgeous.
Posted by: vanessa at January 18, 2006 12:47 AM
Fantastic scarf! I really like that...can you share the pattern? It would be a perfect gift for a friend who's birthday is right after Valentine's.
Posted by: Lynette at January 21, 2006 8:29 AM
