New Yarns

Pretty new yarns listed on Etsy.  The first 3 are Penny yarns:  450 yards, 75% SW merino/25% nylon,

Anya

Mauve

Reflection

And here is Sunshine:  Bambi yarn.  430 yards, 80% SW merino/20% bamboo

All available on Etsy.

Rose Trellis

Rose Trellis is all English paper pieced (and even so, some of my points are not totally together.  sigh).  I have enough fabric to do another set of blocks all around this, so 10 more blocks.  It should be about 48" when done. 

Now the trick is knowing how to work the edges so that I can quilt it.  I haven't figured out this part of EPP at all, and can't seem to find anything on it either in my books or on the web.  Any EPP people know the answer?

Tree news:  It's gone.  The scent of pine is everywhere on my front lawn.  I love it.  Now we're waiting for the insurance company to get its act together and get this going. We have a tarp covering the affected roof area, so we're safe from rain, etc.

Train news:  It might be up and running with limited service.  I swear I heard a train whistle last night.  It'll be great to go into New York again.  We won't drive; it's a colossal pain in the neck, and not relaxing at all.  So much happiness that the trains will be running soon, if not now. Whoo hoo!

In progress Friday

Here's what I've accomplished this week.

Knitting

Gansey sock

Crochet

Afghan for Penny.  

I'm almost finished with the length, and then I'll add to the width.

A new scarf for me, crocheted in Gina, and using the same pattern as the afghan above.

Quilting

The rose block continues.  I need a name for this.

And that's the story, Morning Glory.

Interesting, no?

Two yarns from the same dyes, one dyed with all the colors at full capacity, and the other dyed with the leftover solution from the first dyeing.  Isn't it interesting to see how different they are?

Chocolate and Cranberries

Ashes of Roses

PennyRose Penny yarn:  450+ yards, 75% superwash merino/25% nylon
Available here:

http://fritzl.etsy.com

A new block

Here is my Rose Block.  It's an EPP block.  My points are not perfect but then I'm not perfect, so we get along just fine.  I have enough material to make more blocks, so I think I'll expand it.  Right now it's a 12" square.

Yarn News:  The Blues, a PennyRose Penny yarn.  75% superwash merino/25% nylon.  450+ yards

Blues, teals, and (what you can't see) a bit of purply blue tossed in.  Most of the hues are of the same value, with a little lighter values here and there.  It would make splendid socks, as well as shawlettes, baby gear, whatever you like for fingering weight.
As with most of my yarns, this is a one-of-a-kind colorway.  That's how I like to dye.
$21.00

Where?  http://fritzl.etsy.com

Ah ha!  The Blues just sold!

Bundles of PennyRose Rachel yarn

Look at these!  3 sets of Rachel yarn bundled together with a very good price to save you some money.  Ordinarily, Rachel yarn sells for $21/skein.  These bundles, selling for $36, brings the price down to $18/skein.  Not bad for an Election Day treat.

Rachel is a wonderful fingering weight yarn with a lovely little twist that will make your stitches pop.  400 yards of superwash merino.  Mmmmmmmm.  Yummy stuff.  I love making scarves and shawls out of this yarn.  It feels so good against your neck. 

I'm so happy to be back in business again.  It feels like normal.  My spirits are much improved!

We have mail

Happiness is getting our mail from the last 12 days.  Best part is a package of pretty fabric (yep, I was weak), and no bills.  I like no bills very much! 

I joined the first block together.  I am so loving this.  And I really do love English paper piecing.  My points come together without me cursing.