...in real life, know that I am not a major fan of odocoileus virginianus. But, even I have to admit that this little fellow is cute --
He was resting in the meadow in front of our house -- I got about 2 feet away from him, and possibly could have gotten even closer, but I didn't want to stress him too much. I'll save the stress for his grown up, ornamental plant eating, poop leaving, tick hosting relatives.
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Now I'm 3.
How about a little color inspiration from the garden?
Lavender blue --
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Or maybe some fresh green?
It's amazing how much happiness you can get from a handful of sweet cherries from your own tree!
Tilli Tomas "Pure and Simple" silk -- Arts & Crafts colorway. Feels delightful as it runs through my fingers! Project details to be revealed later -- it's for someone else.
It's sheep, it's wool, it's MD Sheep & Wool!
(As always, click on an image for bigger)
Despite the overcast skies and intermittent rain, someone's out there stimulating the yarn economy -- my, what a full bag you have before the 9 AM opening!
A little dampness won't stop those determined "Socks That Rock" folks from lining up (also pre-9 AM)!
Wet alpaca -- not so light and fluffy now, eh?
Who can resist a bunch of frisky kids?
There's always a black sheep in every group --
Awww, how cute are they?
And finally, for Brenda, who asked me to bring back a bunny -- here's a bunch!
Swag? Not too much. I went with no real shopping list in mind, and decided that I would not buy anything that was already in the stash. This limited me rather severely, but I did manage to find some super soft yak yarn. I'm hoping I have enough of the laceweight yarn to make a little lacy something for around the neck. It's naturally colored dark brown, so doesn't photograph very well, so use your imaginations! Besides, softness is it's calling card, and that photographs not at all. Add in some goat's milk soap, some local honey and a tomato plant, and you'd hardly know I was at a fiber festival. The long-suffering (in the souvenir tote bag/tee shirt line) spouse graciously shared some of his super delish funnel cake (it's his yearly bribe) so life -- in the rain -- was good.
...at least that's my excuse for not posting much lately.
But here's a cute little number from the talented Doris Chan -- just right for those "still a little cool" days or nights right about now.
The pattern is free at the Caron International site (sorry, you'll have to use those Google skills -- I'm too lazy to make a link!). I lengthened it just a bit (9 rows) and left off the deep lace trim around the sleeve edge, replacing it with a simple scalloped trim.
Just in time for spring -- a cute little necklace that will add a pop of color to casual tees -- and what better material for a sewist to use than buttons?
I happened to see this little project while catching up on some sewing blogs. Directions are available at Craft Stylish, "Make a Button Link Necklace..." by Susan Beal. It's quick and easy, and not too expensive -- most of us probably have the buttons on hand already! Add some split rings (in two sizes) a small amount of chain and a fastener and you'll have a cute little necklace. It's not Bulgari, but who needs that heavy stuff in the Spring!
And for something completely different -- how about a dog on a rug? See how nicely he blends with the decor? 
...perhaps a Yank(ette)?
Another design from the creative mind of Bonne Marie Burns of Chic Knits . This one is from the book "Mason-Dixon Knitting Outside the Lines" rather than her web store.
Stats -- yarn: Gjestal Naturgarn, a long-ago purchase from Elann. needles: size 8 and 9 size: custom Modifications: yarn used is heavier than the one called for in the pattern, so numbers were re-worked to reflect gauge change. Shortened in length to make it more of a jacket, rather than a coat.
Color me pleased.
