Log Cabin Afghan

Happy Independence Day to our friends south of the border.

I made it part way through a square for my Log Cabin Afghan last night.

This is colour 319.

I totally forgot to mention something very important in my post yesterday. WILSON STREET IN ANCASTER IS OPEN AGAIN. Yes, I know that I'm not supposed to write in capital letters but it is very exciting. Customers won't get lost and I can get to the other side of town in half the time.

The next colour-311.

Jane stopped by today with her latest Elizabeth Bradley project. It just came back from being framed. Another beautiful job.

She also brought the cardigan she just finished.

Pattern: French Braid Cardigan from Tanis Fiber Arts
Yarn: madelinetosh merino in grenadine

Great detail

This flattering, easy, open front cardigan is just the thing. Featuring a clever, seamless construction and a classic braided cable, your new weekend favourite is here! Thrown on over jeans and a t-shirt or layered over a casual dress, this cardigan can work with any outfit. Insider tip: it looks smashing worn on a chilly evening over your comfiest pajama pants too!

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I am sitting on one of my nice new comfy counter stools and thought that I would share them with you. We got them at Applegate and James in Caledonia. This is a family run furniture store that was great to deal with. You pick out the colour of legs you want (ours are dark brown) and the fabric. Leather was also an option but we had leather before and wanted something different. They had about ten different styles of chairs and probably forty different fabric options. The chairs were delivered to mom and dads with their new furniture. Dad had them at his counter and almost didn't give them to us. They work in their house as well.

There are two options for me tonight-work or knit. Knitting is going to win.

Joining for the Yoke

I am one increase (four rows) from having the second sleeve done. Tonight I am teaching knitting and have decided to stay at work between closing the store and the start of class. I am going to get it all joined and there will be a lot of stitches on the needle. I will have to use two circular needles for a few inches until I get some decreases done.

Ms. Canada Post brought in many boxes this morning. I don't think she was happy with me. A few of them were very heavy.

We have new patterns from Blue Sky Alpacas

Cotton Sweet Cardigan knit in Skinny Cotton

Designed by Erika Flory

Super swingy, this trapeze cardi is exactly what every little girl-on-the-go needs. Soft cotton makes little ones happy and the stranded detail makes it fun to knit. Bracelet length sleeves and seed stitch hems are the perfect finishing details.

Siivet Pullover knit in Alpaca Silk

Designed by Vladimira Cmorej

A timeless pullover, with special details ensuring a flattering fit. This polished, classic look is fitted through the waist with ribbing that is mirrored in a beautiful ballet neckline and kimono sleeve.

There was also a huge box of Elizabeth Bradley kits. Here are some brand new designs that we received.

Odontoglossum

What is that?? It's an orchid.

Rose

Sweetpea

There is a whole new series of shells.

Red Coral

The shell rug was made up at the show in Phoenix. Different than anything Elizabeth Bradley has done before but still beautiful.

I better put the computer away and get to my knitting if I am going to get through the 450 or so stitches that are to be joined on my needle.

Christmas dinner #1

Saturday 

The scarf is progressing slowly. It is a simple knit but I have other jobs that need to get finished. There are two patterns on the label - the one I am doing with 12 stitches and the other is to knit the scarf lengthwise - I think it is cast on 125 stitches. When I'm done this one I think I will try that with another colour. I need a scarf for my chiropractor. Nothing like leaving it to the last minute. :)

Beth started wrapping Christmas presents last night as I was working on the scarf. The yarn kept twisting on me and I was getting frustrated. I was getting slowed down and I don't have time to waste. Beth being the smart ass that she is took my yarn and started wrapping it on the tube from wrapping paper. It doesn't twist anymore but it's a bit hard to carry around. :)

We cut the yarn after she finished the long tube and used a paper towel tube for the rest of the yarn.

Tonight we are having dinner with Jane and her family. The first Christmas dinner of the season. This year is going to be fun with the addition of two little ones.

The next week is going to be crazy. Dinner on Monday, Tuesday, dad's Christmas party on Wednesday and dinner on Friday.

Sunday
We had a great time with Jane and her family last night. It was the first time we met her grand children. They are both adorable.

These are my gift from Jane. They will be framed for my bedroom in Myrtle Beach.

Elizabeth Bradley Lilac

Elizabeth Bradley Hydrangea.

They are amazing!!

I took the pictures quickly so that I could get them put away before they became covered in dog hair.

I can't wait for Survivor tonight. Hopefully Ozzie will get back in the game. I wasn't rooting for Ozzie earlier in the game but I think his return will shake things up.

Now it's football and knitting time!

Elizabeth Bradley

While I was away Mr. Canada Post came in (he was working on Saturday because of the snow during the week) and brought in a box of brand new Elizabeth Bradley needlepoint kits.

From the Elizabeth Bradley website

At Elizabeth Bradley we offer more than just a tapestry kit, we bestow the enjoyment of creating your very own finished work of art. Each kit comes with everything you need including easy to follow instructions. Just relax in your favourite chair and accomplish your tapestry at your own pace. 

One thing we know is that once you start, you'll discover a penchant for this revived pastime. Once you have finished your selected tapestry, we can transform your piece into a furnishing for your home such as a cushion, piece of wall art or even a carpet for a personal stamp in your interior and timeless centrepiece in any décor scheme. 

Cymbidium Orchid

From the new Exotics collection

 Phaleanopsis Orchid

Hydrangea

From the Blooms Collection

Rhododendron

With Elizabeth Bradley kits you get to choose the background colour. My Rhododendron kit has a pale lime background but you can have yellow or cream or duck egg blue.

 Lilac

Anemones

The pattern is printed on the canvas plus you get a colour chart to follow.  If you have done needlepoint in the past you will know that sometimes it is frustrating because you don't know what colour a square is supposed to be. Now you have a chart (just like a cross-stitch chart) to follow as well.