Anyone who has moved recently will understand the long spans between posts. We are finally in our new home and, dare I say it, mostly settled. During the settling process my knitting production (let alone any time for blogging) was drastically decreased, and I am just now getting back on the horse.
The up side is that I had a burst of productivity right before we moved in. (No job, no internet, and no real home will do that to a knitter.) So, I should have plenty to show off until I get myself back up to speed. Part of that burst of productivity might also have been the inspiration of fibers I found along the way. My favorite was definitely some Buffalo Gold I picked up at the Yarn Barn in Kansas. Especially since we saw so many live buffalo in the national parks.
This one was actually following the road in Yellowstone National Park.
This fall is looking quite busy as well though, so I’m still not promising daily posts. But, I will do my best. In the mean time, here is some fun stuff to keep you busy.
Yes, that’s right, I have pictures of the Summer in Kansas Shawl. I know, I know. I finished it, well, months ago. But I forgot to take pictures of it when I left it with mom it’s intended recipient) on our way cross country. But she came to visit our new house last week so I talked her into posing for me.
I have to say, the finished Summer in Kansas makes the long time it took me to finish it well worth while. To be honest the last portion of the edging should not have taken me as long as it did, I just kept putting it off.
That is our new back deck. I am especially fond of the clemantis vines that adorn the railing.
So that’s all for today. I promise more pictures of my summer and my summer knitting to come.
6 Comments
September 28, 2007 at 5:51 pm
That shawl is absolutely stunning! Beautiful work! And I agree, those morning glory vines really add some natural beauty to the railing. That’s purple is my favorite of all the colors that morning glory blooms in… I actually bought seeds for them this year, when they naturally grow along the edge of our fields.
September 28, 2007 at 7:22 pm
I am the receipant of this shawl and have to say it as beautiful in person as it is in the picture. When I wear it, I get so many compliments. It is a fun shawl to wear and not that the weather in Kansas is starting to cool off, I love wearing it. And the fact that Megan made it for me is even better. It was worth the wait. Her house in Connecticut is darling. When I was up there we spent the time hanging pictures and curtains and organizing books and shopping for such lovely things for her home. One of the most important things that we did, was organizing her yarn. We used the shoe and sweater holders that you velcro over the bar in the closet and each project almost has it’s own cubby. It is awesome to open her work room closet and see all the beautiful yarn and colors. Makes you want to knit more. It makes it so much easier to see what you have.
September 29, 2007 at 8:12 pm
Your mom’s shawl is beautiful. The detail is absolutely breath-taking. I’m in beautiful Kansas City and I’m learning to knit socks and dish clothes. Wish me luck and I will keep you updated.
October 12, 2007 at 12:09 pm
I got to see the shawl in person!
Glad to hear that you’re settling in. Your dad keeps me posted on your exploits, but not your knitting.
Post some more pictures. I want to see what you’re knitting in Connecticut.
November 12, 2007 at 10:30 am
OK, so now we know why your mother taught you to knit! This is beautiful, Megan. However, not as beautiful as my ordination shawl.
Love ya,
K
February 1, 2008 at 7:31 am
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