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Brian Sawyer 12:36 pm on July 31, 2007 Permalink | Reply

Cute Overload

Meet Stella, our new goldendoodle:

(more photos here)

natalie 4:24 pm on August 2, 2007 Permalink | Reply

PUPPY!!!!!!! so adorable – congrats on the new addition.
Lakshmi 12:33 pm on August 15, 2007 Permalink | Reply

What a sweetie! Congrats on the newest family member.
Lindy 10:11 pm on September 29, 2007 Permalink | Reply

What an adorable little cutie!! I’m hoping to get one myself -I have alergies so we’re looking into goldendoodles!!.

Brian Sawyer 2:34 pm on July 25, 2007 Permalink | Reply

Felted For …

I learned to knit about 14 years ago, on a scarf that I’ve kept since then for purely sentimental reasons. The piece was never a thing of beauty and has therefore seldom been warn, but even so, it’s been used enough to add some wear to its already pitiful state.

I’ve felt guilty lately about using it to mop up a leaky something-or-other around the house (it was the closest thing to hand), and I was just about to transfer it to the trash from the pipe it’s been hanging on in the garage, when it occurred to me that there might be a chance to save it yet. I’ve been meaning to learn to felt, and this wool piece seemed to be just the thing to experiment with. The process was pretty straightforward, and I think it felted up pretty well, helping to turn my tattered fabric into a Muppet-fur pelt, ready for altering:

So, I’ve just turned my very first knitted object into my very first felting project. But what to do with it now? Any ideas?

Jae, Nan, and Juliet are discussing. Toggle Comments
- Juliet 6:05 pm on July 25, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  you could turn it into a muppet! or a seat cushion, or a pillow case, or a quilt, or a sweater. I think it is a very beautiful shade of blue.
- Nan 8:38 am on July 31, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  Using a sewing pattern, make a hat or gloves.
- Jae 9:03 am on September 8, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  You could make coasters for drinks. Or hot pads, or oven mitts.
Brian Sawyer 2:28 pm on July 24, 2007 Permalink

New Ringtone

I recently recorded a new ringtone that might make me change from my vibrate-only standard on my cell:
Brian Sawyer 2:42 pm on July 22, 2007 Permalink | Reply

First Lace, FO

Here’s my final status report (see my gauge swatch, my first finished sleeve, and complete WIP photos) on the Jade Pullover I’ve been working on from Elsebeth Lavold’s Designer’s Choice Book Two: The Sentimental Journey Collection.

At last, I picked up and knit the collar:

… and put it all together:

I’m pretty happy with how it turned out, and I still can barely believe I actually finished it!

Now, on to the next project …

First Colorwork « Brian Sawyer, Brian Sawyer, Laura and 3 others are discussing. Toggle Comments
- adrienne 5:36 pm on July 22, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  WOW!!! It looks wonderful!!!
- Emilee 11:00 pm on July 22, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  What a beautiful sweater! That leaf lace pattern is my absolute favorite.
- mayyan 11:07 am on July 23, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  Beautiful work!
- Laura 4:20 pm on October 15, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  I moved to Westford in June with my husband. Any favorite yarn stores in the area you can recommend? Also, any knitting groups/stitch and bitches you know of (I just joined Westford Friends and Newcomers and there’s no knitting circle now, but they’re looking to start it up again).
- Brian Sawyer 5:01 pm on October 15, 2007 Permalink | Reply
  
  Hi, Laura. Welcome to Westford! I highly recommend The Woolpack in Littleton for yarn, notions, and classes. Not aware of any knitting groups (beyond the one you can pay for as a class at The Woolpack), but I’d love to hear of it if you find one!