My progress hasn't been as swift as I'd hoped, but it's time for a post ~ So here's the latest WIP, CeCe, which I am knitting in lavender Rowan Calmer in honor of Project Spectrum. So far, so good ~ that Bonne Marie can sure write a good pattern. Actually ~ and this has nothing to do with La Bonne ~ I had a little glitch last night and couldn't figure why the count was off, so I fudged a tiny bit . . .
I have a bigger confession to make: Two weeks ago, when it was Fashion First in our local Carytown shopping district, I broke my Summer of Stash pledge and went ahead and bought the Euroflax for the MDK curtain. I should've made this one of my exceptions, because I've wanted it since I got the book well before Memorial Day, and certainly had neither it nor something comparable in the stash. Since Jane already outed my presence at The Yarn Lounge that Thursday, I thought I'd better admit to my purchase. The last time I'd been in, Stewart only had the linen in a coupla neutrals, and I wanted yellow or orange for our powder room. Surprise, I saw some Goldilocks skeins on the shelf, and so I grabbed 'em then & there! I still have several other windows to trim before the bathroom gets made over, but now I won't have to special-order the yarn ~
And near one of those uncovered windows, a glimpse at some of the purples in my home. I believe you can read on my About page that I collect amethyst glass (perhaps because the colored quartz is my birthstone). My new bookcases have underlit plexiglas on their tops, where some of my pieces are displayed ~
A purple Cece! How lovely! Can't wait to see more, Maggi :)
I can't blame you for breaking the SoS. I know that I have been tempted many times already. Only a few more weeks!
Best wishes!
Posted by: Lolly | 20 July 2006 at 06:10 PM
Oh, now I get it! Your "confession" on the SoSKAL is there because Jane outed you! Well, it's still OK with me. Linen is hard to resist. Can't wait to see the F.O.
Posted by: Liz K. | 21 July 2006 at 08:25 AM
Lovley shade of purple! Neat bottle collection too!
Posted by: Michelle | 21 July 2006 at 09:27 AM
I can't tell you how many times I 'fudged' on CeCe. She hides her flaws so well. Love the color.
Posted by: margene | 21 July 2006 at 11:05 AM
I've got myself a purple CeCe as well. I think it's a great pattern too, and even better now that Bonne Marie has provided instructions for 3/4 length sleeves!
Posted by: Theresa | 21 July 2006 at 02:38 PM
You and Jane both broke your Summer of Stash pledges that day. I think Jane has all but given up! ;-)
Posted by: Mary | 24 July 2006 at 12:10 AM
Cool glasses - what a unique thing to collect - and CeCe is looking great btw. Don't feel too bad about breaking the SOS - I think that Ann and Kay have been responsible for a lot of people expanding their stash lately.
Posted by: Nicole | 26 July 2006 at 10:21 AM
I'm SO glad you got the Goldilocks...can't wait to see
the curtain in situ...
sigh.
Posted by: greta | 28 July 2006 at 08:20 PM
So far you, my friend Myrna and I have all bought yarn. C'est la vie. Frances
Posted by: Frances | 30 July 2006 at 01:20 PM