I had two most pleasant surprises last week. The first was a long and newsy email from my long lost friend Diane! She is totally responsible for my introduction into fabric dyeing, and silk dyeing in particular! I owe ALL of my happiness to this woman! We've taken a couple of classes together, and when she is not too busy in her hectic life, we email. So, it was GREAT to hear from her. She said that I should expect a package, so this was the second very pleasant surprise:
The lovely hand-knitted bag on the left is chock full of lavender.....and now that my sense of smell is returning, I can totally enjoy it! Diane is an incredible knitter, as you can well see!
On the right is this lovely skein of yarn:
If you look closely, you'll see that it's called Tofutsies and it's 50% Superwash wool, 25% Soysilk Fibers, 22.5% Cotton and 2.5% Chitin (fiber from shrimp and crab shells...it's naturally antibacterial!). I'm very excited about this new yarn and I've already picked out a pattern - it's called Peppermint Twist and here's how it looks in the little demo:
Thanks Diane....thanks for everything!!!
Well, I think "Pieces of Grace" is finally finished:
I've beaded, foiled, painted, quilted, etc. Here are a couple of detail shots:
I may have to put some gold on the cornerstone buttons....just to jazz them up a bit!
With the reno of my sinuses, I also added some new specs AND a new 'do'!
The heat and humidity had about done me in, so here's a rather unflattering photo of the new and much improved MOI! It's so nice to get up in the morning, take a dip in the pool, go for a long walk with Barker, take another dip in the pool, do some dyeing, take another dip in the pool...........you get the picture! With this do, all I do is shake and walk away! LOL
PEACE!!!
9 comments:
Sooo great to see you looking and feeling so good. I like the new specs & hair. I like Pieces of Grace, and yes, I would like to see some gold on the cornerstone buttons. It's easy to go overboard with gold but I don't think you would, and it would be a nice highlight. OX
Yipee! I am so glad you are feeling so good. I love the new hair and specs. There are some days I am so tempted to go short and red! Amazing Grace turned out beautiful. Keep creating up a storm and having fun! Have a fantastic 4th, too! Cheers.
Sounds like all is going so well. I think you look great and I am envious of the being able to jump in a pool. Jump in once for me.
How glad to hear you are feeling fine and being creative. Isn't this what keeps our spirits up? I can see the life in your eyes, and this is great.
It seems like I always will be far behind everybody else in my commenting on your blog =(
It must have to do with the time difference ;-)
Both you and your "Pieces of Grace" looks great, and I'm so glad that you finally is feeling fine and are able to smell all the scents around you.
Wish I had a pool like yours right now, because we have a heatwave here in Sweden at the moment. The thermometer shows at the moment 28°C (82,40°F)and that's not "my piece of cake". around 20°C is more like my ideal.
Give my best to evryone!
KRAMAR from me and Sweden
great to hear you're enjoying life! all that shaking may lead to rattling and rolling :) but hooray for short hair!
Love the hair!! Glad to hear that you have a pool- lucky you!! Just think that if the sinuses had not been fixed you couldn't shake your head to dry your hair without causing pain!! I am so very glad that you can smell that wonderful lavedar- It must be like smelling things for the first time!!
i love pieces of Grace and how you ahve embellished it~! Do dry brusht eh buttons with bronze or gold as they kind of look like an afterthought now. Then it will be beyond perfect!!!
happy Fourth!!
Big Hugs!!
Elizabeth
Ah - sounds like you are living the life, Judy!! Your new Pieces of Grace is lovely and I like your new look. Nice and cool for the summer. No jumping in the pool here; it has rained every day in June.
WooHoo! I've finally written a blog post after 6 months of silence. Thank you for all your support during this time. XXOO
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