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April 24, 2006
A Blur
Where does the time go? This weekend was a blur. Although, I did manage to get a few things done and had a nice relaxing weekend in the process. Saturday was gorgeous. Warm and no wind to speak of. I did the mandatory Saturday errands and then Travis and I roped and then went out to dinner with our roping friends. Shrimp fajitas and margaritas - life is good. Yesterday the weather turned cold and this morning we have 6 inches of snow. My drive to work took twice as long as normal - I think all the snow plows are on vacation. Despite the suckiness of snow, it's actually good moisture, so I shouldn't grumble too much. Hopefully it will warm back up soon and then the grass will get green.
I knit a bit more on the sock while I was at the eye doctor on Saturday, although knitting with your eyes dialated is an interesting experience. Over the course of eye doctor visits and movie watching (An Unfinished Life), I turned the heel and am almost finished with the gusset.
Although, I'd better get crackin' or it won't be done by the deadline (May 1st is fast approaching). Ah, deadline knitting - it's just asking for disaster.
And, I sewed most of the day yesterday (with some time out to watch that movie and knit on the sock), and made decent progress on the Weekender Bag.
This despite the three (or was it four) times I ripped that stupid zipper out and redid it (I just couldn't seem to get that sucker centered on the seam) and the multiple times I sewed around that cording trying to get it properly "crowded." Here's what's left:
I still have the whole lining to sew and insert, which ought to be a barrel of laughs, but I will hope for the best.
Oh, and surprise, surprise, I spun some on Friday night. I really shouldn't let it go that long. It's just so much fun. I ordered some fiber (the sample pack) to play with - different varieties and yummy colors. It should be here this week - I'm so excited.
So, the way I figure it, before I leave on Friday for my sister's house I need to finish a sock, wash and block two socks, finish a tote bag, and spin some yummy fiber. Oh yeah, and pack plus teach one karate class, attend another one and watch some tv in there. No problem, right?
Comments
Nope...no problem here. We all know how to warp the space/time thing upon demand by now right?
Posted by: Leanne at April 24, 2006 9:27 AM
Ugh. I'm doing deadline knitting myself. Not fun. That bag is WAY cute though!
Posted by: Cara at April 24, 2006 9:44 AM
the weekender bag looks great, and it looks like the socks will be done soon!
Posted by: blossom at April 24, 2006 9:45 AM
That bag is fabulous (she says, ducking, because she hasn't gotten any farther than spreading the fabric out on the cutting table) and I love the sock. Snow, eh? Poor man's fertilizer is what we Yankees call it this time of year.
Posted by: Marcia at April 24, 2006 9:51 AM
both projects look amazing! I have my fingers crossed that you will get it all done in time, though I'm already sure you will :)
Posted by: yahaira at April 24, 2006 9:52 AM
You made a lot of progress on everything! The Weekender bag looks great. Good luck with finishing everything -- I hope your week doesn't get too crazy.
Posted by: caitlyn at April 24, 2006 10:11 AM
wow, your weekender looks fantastic! i've drooled plenty over this bag, but my meager sewing skills i'm afraid just won't do it justice. it's interesting - with knitting i'll plunge into just about anything whether or not i think my skills are up to snuff, but with sewing i'm totally cowed by advanced things.
Posted by: jess at April 24, 2006 10:14 AM
So close to done with the socks & the bag! The bag is coming along great. The lining shouldn't be too hard, now that you have all the thick parts of the bag sewed (sewn?) together. Right? [crossing fingers...]
Posted by: Cyndi at April 24, 2006 10:16 AM
Looks AWESOME! I love teh stripey cording! The bag is going to turn out great!
Posted by: Angela at April 24, 2006 10:19 AM
You had a busy weekend! Time to go back to work and relax, right? =) Both your projects are turning out beautifully - do you have plans for what's next?
Posted by: Zarah at April 24, 2006 10:37 AM
That you can knit AT ALL with dilated eyes is muy impressive!
Your butler bag is gorgeous.
Posted by: jillian at April 24, 2006 10:57 AM
the bag is so cool! i am deeply impressed. i can't believe you've made that cording yourself.
Posted by: kris at April 24, 2006 11:05 AM
Sounds perfectly do-able . . . if you don't have to work, that is. You don't have to work, right?
Posted by: Theresa at April 24, 2006 1:23 PM
I'm thinking if you just forget 2 nights sleep you can get all that accomplished. I LOVE that bag! I also love productive weekends! However, they usually go by way too fast. My husband and I made note of that last night!
Posted by: Stephanie at April 24, 2006 1:26 PM
I LOVE the bag! Love. It. And the sock too. But really, it's the bag that I love!
Posted by: Cindy at April 24, 2006 1:44 PM
6 inches! Yikes! None of ours is sticking. But it sure is cold. I don't remember turning the furnace and off so many times in a spring recently. It's kind of crazy this year it seems.
I *love* your bag! It is gorgous and fun and way beyond my sewing skill set, that's for sure!
Posted by: Kristi aka Fiber Fool at April 24, 2006 2:33 PM
The bag looks great, I love the outside of it.
Hmm, that dinner sounds great.
Posted by: Rebekah at April 24, 2006 3:27 PM
the bag looks fantastic! i understand why the zipper was driving you nuts - but it has definitely been worth all the effort in the end.
Posted by: jacqueline at April 24, 2006 5:46 PM
What did you think of An Unfinished Life? I just watched it last week and found it a nice movie. I love Robert Redford but it is sad because he is looking older and older:(
Posted by: moody knitter at April 25, 2006 6:16 AM
I just saw An Unfinished Life, too. In my humble opinion, Morgan Freeman stole the show!
Your weekender bag looks great! What a challenging project! And, of course, I love the P-sock!
Posted by: christine at April 25, 2006 7:17 AM
The bag looks great! I wish I could sew, but, then again, that would take time away from my knitting.
Wendy
Posted by: Wendy at April 25, 2006 12:00 PM
i love the fabric you chose for your bag! it's really fun and fashionable :)
good luck with finishing your socks...i'm also on the deadline knitting bandwagon.
Posted by: keohinani at April 25, 2006 2:12 PM
The sock is coming along so well - such a beautiful design with the variegated yarn!
Love the bag too! The fabrics you chose complement each other so well :)
Hope it gets warmer for you in WY!
Best wishes, Steph~
Lolly
Posted by: Lolly at April 25, 2006 4:14 PM
The bag looks great! The inside will be easy.
Posted by: Shannon at April 25, 2006 4:43 PM
I love the fabric you used for that weekender bag. It is fabulous!
Posted by: Becky at April 26, 2006 12:22 AM
