Saturday, February 20, 2021

Mail Call

 

Look what I got! It's one of Cindy's hand turned wood vases. I remember seeing her make this one and was beyond thrilled when it showed up in my mailbox yesterday. What a way to brighten up another miserable winter day. I am looking forward to sticking one of my pink camellias in it or maybe an early daffodil. Thanks so much Cindy. It really is most appreciated. 



I also got what appears to be the winner in the fiber contest for the red thrums. I liked the other on but I wanted something deeper and darker to make those thrums stand out This will do it nicely.



Speaking of thrums, I wound up the kit yarn the other night and tried my hand at making some of those little fiber bowties that you knit into your mitten. It's been a long time since I've done this so I had to watch a tutorial.  The best one is the one by the vendor of the ill fated purple thrummed mitten kit. In case you're interested it's Zenitude on You Tube. 


 

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  1. BetsyFebruary 20, 2021 at 1:22 AM

    Lucky, lucky you. Cindy makes the most beautiful items out of wood doesn't she? Such a lovely gift for you.
    That fiber is so pretty. I probably won't make thrummed mittens for awhile anyway, but I'm going to watch the video. It sounds like an interesting and fun process.
    Blessings,
    Betsy

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  2. VeraFebruary 20, 2021 at 7:09 AM

    Lovely, lovely things! That vase is gorgeous!!

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  3. WanderingcatstudioFebruary 20, 2021 at 8:41 AM

    Lucky you!

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  4. lizaellenFebruary 20, 2021 at 9:49 AM

    Looking forward to seeing the progress of the mittens - something I've never even heard of so it's exciting!
    The vase is lovely!!

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  5. Delighted HandsFebruary 20, 2021 at 11:47 AM

    I remember when you did the little fiber flowers before! How beautiful these mittens will be! To be truthful-I hope your ice is all gone so you won't need the mittens until next year!

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  6. MeredithFebruary 21, 2021 at 11:59 AM

    That vase is so gorgeous! Love your yarn to make your mitts, good luck.

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  7. Judy S.February 21, 2021 at 7:56 PM

    What a lovely vase! I can't wait to see flowers in it. That is such pretty yarn. Here's hoping your ice melts real soon!

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  8. Far Side of FiftyFebruary 22, 2021 at 8:17 PM

    Beautiful vase!

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