Wednesday, May 4, 2011

Yarn Along Wednesday

With a busy past week, I've not accomplished much in the knitting or reading departments.  I did finish the shawl (blogged here)  I was working on last week and love how it turned out.  I'm still working on the second sock and am getting ready to knit the most complicated thing I've ever done.  I hope I can do it!  I'm doing a KAL on Ravelry for fun and for help (!) if you are interested in something truly beautiful and unique!


I haven't read too far into my current long read-Pride and Prejudice but I'm working through another - Embroidery Companion by Alicia Paulson.  I love Alica Paulson and her blog Posie Gets Cozy.  I repainted our bathroom over the weekend (hence no time for much sitting) and am adding sheepy and stitching touches to it.  Her book(s) are great and easy to follow, read, and become inspired by.  I'm new to embroidery and I really love the homey look of everything Alicia does.  Its fits so well in my home. 

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  1. JarkaMay 4, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    I just love that blue yarn on your photo! I used to call that shade "caramel blue" when I was little - because it looks like it might stick to your teeth - just like caramel candy :D ...I was silly when I was small...well, I still am... :D

    + aawh what a cute sheep!

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  2. Tracey ~ CloverMay 4, 2011 at 6:57 AM

    Thanks so much for the book recommendation. Learning to embroidery is on summer to learn list so this is perfect.

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  3. Bending BirchesMay 4, 2011 at 7:00 AM

    I am loving the photo!!!!

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  4. amanda {the habit of being}May 4, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    embroidery is fun! i love alicia's blog but have never bought one of her books - do you recommend it?

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  5. no spring chickenMay 4, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    I'm looking forward to seeing the finished stitchery, and the finished bathroom redo. Sounds like fun. I too love Alicia's blog, I am now eager to get one of her books!

    Blessings, Debbie

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  6. Erin @ Wild WhispersMay 4, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    What a darling little sheepy! It looks like a great project.

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  7. house full of jaysMay 4, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    Love your sheep! I read Alicia's blog but haven't seen her books...
    Your new project looks beautiful! Have fun!

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  8. Tonya GunnMay 4, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    Oh I love the sheep embroidery!
    Warm wishes, Tonya

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  9. CloudberryMay 4, 2011 at 12:20 PM

    Love the sheep! And the blue yarn is beautiful.

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  10. karenMay 4, 2011 at 12:23 PM

    The new shawl you will be knitting looks gorgeous!

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  11. KnitterMamaMay 4, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    I love Alicia's blog too. I do not have any of her books but her aesthetic is so beautiful, it is almost intimidating!

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