Thursday we're leaving for Christmas in Kansas with Donn, Andi and Erin. The treasures for Andi and Erin are all wrapped, packed and on their way. The big gift for Donn and Andi is so exciting. We had an artist do a pastel of their garden called "The Glorious Garden." It is beautiful. When we were in Lawrence for their 50th, I took pictures of Donn's fabulous garden in all of its glory. We've been working with an artist since then and result is amazing! Donn and Andi collect art so this is perfect. I can't wait to see the look on their face when they open it.
I am in the process of choosing my traveling knitting. I think it will be Hazel's Stocking Cap number 2. It is fun to knit and has all of the elements of perfect travel knitting: 1) small; 2) uncomplicated pattern; 3) beautiful yarn; etc. If you want to see my more complete list of requirements for travel knitting you can find it on the April 1 post.
I am in the process of choosing my traveling knitting. I think it will be Hazel's Stocking Cap number 2. It is fun to knit and has all of the elements of perfect travel knitting: 1) small; 2) uncomplicated pattern; 3) beautiful yarn; etc. If you want to see my more complete list of requirements for travel knitting you can find it on the April 1 post.
I am also wrapping gifts to be shipped to Atlanta to my sister's. This is an amazing Noni Bag that will be Kathy's. I thought it was mine until I realized it was perfect for her. I loved knitting this then doing that magical felting thing. Remember when I used this to show the before and after of felting?
This was before felting.
This was after. I love felting, Christmas, making things for people and talking about it all on the blog. So I am a pretty happy girl right now. I know Kathy will love this.
I bought this gorgeous yarn at Cynthia's Fine Yarns in Petoskey and immediately knit this great cowl. The fabulous colors sparkle with a silver thread. It will be going home with Lori who cleans for me. Lori has been with us for 7 or 8 years. I have watched her kids grow up. Lori is a very special person. I can't wait to get back to Cynthia's (without Dick) because there was so much I wanted to bring home.
I only have a couple more knitted treasures to match with loved ones. I hope you are enjoying the season as much as I am. You do realize that a trip to Lawrence means a trip to The Yarn Barn!!!!!
I only have a couple more knitted treasures to match with loved ones. I hope you are enjoying the season as much as I am. You do realize that a trip to Lawrence means a trip to The Yarn Barn!!!!!
This is my Mom, Lucy, in the pink at her 90th birthday party Friday. Isn't she beautiful! I am so blessed that she is happy and healthy at 90. I hope I am still knitting up a storm at 90.
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