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July 14, 2009
Lacy things and tasty things
It's been a while, hasn't it? There was a kitchen renovation in there that sucked up a lot of psychic energy, but I think things are mostly back to normal now.
(More photos here for the curious.)
Anyway, back to my current lace knitting project--a handspun Rosemary shawl, as shown above. One really nice thing about Gladys Amedro's shawls is that they're worked from the outside in, meaning the rows get shorter and faster the further you go.
The sparkle level is more accurate in this photo. The yarn is spun from Cleopatra batts from Enchanted Knoll Farm--8 ounces on my little Ethan Jakob spindle. The shawl has eaten up a lot of yarn so far, though, so I'm eying the remaining skeins a bit nervously....
In addition to the ubiquitous lace knitting, projects have been multiplying around here at a somewhat alarming rate.
There is spinning, of course. This is tussah silk acquired at Connecticut Sheep and Wool last year. (There are many other spinning projects in progress, but they should probably wait for a post of their own.)
Some of you may notice from this photo that I've dug out the Dear Jane blocks again. (!) But I'm considering a smaller quilt at this point, with some different colors. We'll see how that goes. :)
A new kitchen means a revived interest in making tasty foods. We made butter this weekend with this as guidance, but using a food processor instead of a stand mixer. Easy and yum. We subsequently used the butter in French toast, rhubarb cobbler, and raspberry cream cheese muffins.
(Tatting has even made a reappearance, but I've no photos to back that up yet.)
Posted by missalicefaye at July 14, 2009 02:37 PM
Yay, I'm glad to see you reappear! The glittery shawl looks to die for. :)
Posted by: B. at July 14, 2009 04:40 PM
Hmm....I had a moment when I saw your Rosemary shawl. It's gorgeous, and I can't wait to see the finished piece!
and tatting around here...well it keeps threatening to reappear too.
Posted by: Kristin at July 14, 2009 04:43 PM
The shawl is looking beautiful! I'd love to see your tatting.
Posted by: Walden at July 14, 2009 06:01 PM
After pooh-poohing shiny stuff, I've been stricken by a sudden desire for glitz. Now I'm waiting for the Enchanted Knoll shop update.
Your yarn and knitting are lovely, as always.
Posted by: Janice in GA at July 14, 2009 08:22 PM
That Cleopatra is to die for!
Another stunning project from Miss Alice Faye.
Posted by: Lorraine at July 14, 2009 08:57 PM
That shawl is gorgeous! And I love the fact that it gets faster and shorter as you go! Awesome.
Posted by: jennsquared at July 14, 2009 09:57 PM
The kitchen looks wonderful and so much lighter and airy....
Well the spinning and the lace knitting apart fromm stunning I can't think of anything else except I will get some Cleopatra batts at some point! Apart from CW108 which was the 1st shawl I ever knit and didn't realize it was a Gladys Amedero atthe time I haven't knit any of her designs but am sorely tempted after seeing Rosemary.... although I may revist XW108 with some handspun Mmmmmm......
Posted by: littleberry at July 15, 2009 03:22 AM
The kitchen looks absolutely stunning, and I'm loving the newest installment of the sparkly lace. :D
Posted by: Claudia at July 15, 2009 07:06 AM
Your shawl is beautiful and the kitchen remodel is wonderful. *sigh* I want to remodel my kitchen too!
Posted by: Cathy at July 15, 2009 09:15 AM
Your spinning and lace knitting are as inspiring as always.
Funny, the other night I got the inspiration to make butter and was going to surf for an alternative to the old fashioned churn. Thank you for saving my surfing time!
Posted by: Risa at July 15, 2009 11:12 AM
it's like xmas everytime you post!
Posted by: denise at July 15, 2009 05:29 PM
The kitchen and the shawl look great, but I really came back to thank you for the link to the butter recipe. I made some tonight. Thanks!
Posted by: Lori at July 15, 2009 09:02 PM
You have been missed but that kitchen sure looks wonderful! Love the continuation of the fun sparklies as well but darn it it seems like my project list grows every time you post, lol.
Posted by: Lara at July 15, 2009 09:14 PM
hi.
miss you.
LOVE the pink in that quilt block.
Posted by: carolyn at July 16, 2009 08:43 AM
Hooray for a return to the blog! The kitchen looks fabulous! Certainly worth the effort and a well-deserved update for you, Jon and the canines. I hadn't realized how extensive the demo work was going to be!! No wonder you've been preoccupied. But now please make many posts to show us your tasty crafts!
Posted by: jessica at July 16, 2009 01:03 PM
Your spinning and knitting are fabulous as usual. It's amazing you have time for either with that kitchen renovation!
Posted by: Jane at July 19, 2009 06:31 PM
i love what you're doing and it's great to see you again! i especially love that shawl knit from the handspun. enchanted knoll has such lovely fiber. :)
Posted by: opal at July 20, 2009 01:57 AM
So fun to see you post again; my you have been busy! I sincerely love reading your blog.
The kitchen is wonderful. And while the butter looks delicious, your yarn is the YUMMIEST! Beautiful Rosemary.
Posted by: Claudine at July 21, 2009 10:17 AM
woot! love that kitchen and that yarn/shawl! Yum, butter!
Posted by: farm-witch at July 23, 2009 10:45 PM
I just wanted to pop in and say we (my little girls and I) made the butter! It really was so fun and very yummy. Thanks for the link. I have just started on two Ann Hanson projects. Alhambra in zyphyr-silk and Wing of the Moth in a Kraemer mohair yarn. How I wish I knew to spin like you do. I envy your yarn!
Best.
Posted by: Claudine at July 28, 2009 07:58 PM
Mmmm.... buttah! and french toast, and cobbler, and muffins! Oh, my!
The shawl is coming along beautifully :)
Posted by: Octopus Knits at August 5, 2009 12:26 PM
