I spent the entire day yesterday cleaning my bedroom. The whole day. Then, because we were having company for dinner, I went out and cleaned the kitchen and dining room, and vacuumed. (I was amazed to note how much cleaner the front of the house stays now that the girls are back in school). Then we had dinner, visited with family unexpectedly, and by late evening, I was able to sit. On the plus side, my bedroom looks better than it has in as long as I can remember. Oh, and I never told you about my anniversary present… Nate bought me another fish tank. It has replaced my bedside table. Fortunately, the stand has shelves flanking the center storage door, so I can keep some bedside stuff there, but I have a really pretty bow front tank in my room, which contributes to the room looking better. And now it’s clean (the room) and looks lovely. The best part is that I can walk around without stubbing a toe. It seems like all the crap that needs attention, or has no other place to go, ends up in our bedroom.
So once I was able to sit, I frogged the stupid hat down to the beginning of the decreases so I can re-work them.
And I have pictures of Pete’s bag for you. Here’s the gorgeous dark charcoal Donegal Tweed that I’m in love with…
Here’s the bottom strip to Pete’s bag. It’s finished, so now I have to go around and pick up stitches to start working the sides.
Here’s the felted swatch.
I know that you have no idea, from this little picture, how delectable this is. It is soooooo soft, and beautiful. I love the depth of color it has. I guess this is just the first tweed I’ve felted, but I’m very happy with it. I’m surprised at how itchy it is before felting, and how snugly soft it is afterwards. I also really like the flecky bits, which Nate says looks like lint that needs to be plucked off, but what does he know? I think I finally found something that can be both masculine AND interesting for poor Peter, who has been waiting for this bag for 5 months now.
January 4th, 2005 at 11:09 am
Your fish tank is beautiful and I vote you post a picture for the rest of the world to see along with the beautiful handmade jeans bedspread/quilt you made. (Anyone paying attention? It’s FABULOUS!) Now, while we are on the subject have you named your beautiful pearl-fish (that’s white for goldfish) yet???
I can’t wait to see the felted tweed! I bet it is fabulous. Ha ha to Nate! In my house, everything has white flecks that need lint brushing. But then again, I have a Sam.
January 4th, 2005 at 1:23 pm
Aww, thanks. Her name is Ilsa.