Posted on September 22, 2004 at 2:26 pm
Well, the white knuckle excitement has abated around here somewhat as I settle into the homestretch of Clapotis, and begin to think of my next project. My husband tells me that Tom Cruise’s people keep calling wanting to option the story of my ripping experiences. I think I’ll wait until Gwennie Paltrow rings. I think she would make a film more true to my story: fewer explosions and not so much scientology.
It’s true that I haven’t finished seaming Jaipur–the Linen Drape monster–but I have good intentions. What I really want to do now is make that terrific Nicky Epstein Floral Felted Bag from the latest Interweave Knits. I bought the yarn last week, but I had to make some alternative colour choices because Charlotte’s Web in Exeter, New Hampshire, has had a run on the designated colours; I guess it’s turned out to be a popular pattern. What I chose instead of the ones called for by the pattern include: Amber, Sunglow, and Rust for the flowers; Moss, Chartreuse, and Pistachio for the leaves; Bramble for the stems, and Port Wine for the background. I promised myself not to cast on until I’ve finished one of the three active projects. Digging them out of their hiding place to arrange them for a portrait hasn’t helped my resistance much, but I didn’t have anything else to write about today. Except that thing about Tom Cruise trying to call me.
And that U2 is about to release a new album. Thought I’d just slip that in there. I really love U2. ‘Seen them eight times live. It’s not exactly a claim to fame. I mean, there have to be people out there who’ve seen them more that I have. But I just love those guys.
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I have my eye on the IK bag too. I just recieved the J.Jill catalog and on page 24 there is an “applique bag” that looks so similar!! If you get the catalog you should “check it out”. Or you can go to there web site. I was thinking that I could purchase the brown yarn and use stash for the rest. I have never done any two color knitting, but thought a felted project would be “forgiving” for a newbie. I enjoy your site.
That photo is fantastic!
Trust me, make sure that you ahve another easy project that you are working on at the same time as the Floral Felted bag. It’s a killer and you really need a break sometimes to zone out!! Good luck, I had to hold on mine for a week or two, but will pick it up in the next week.
There are times that I read your blog and wonder if you are my long lost twin. (Hey it would be useful to have a work visa on 2 continents!)
U2 – love them!!
IK Bag – Adore it and want one too!
I’m LOVING this bag… it is fabulous!!! I think that I might have to make one myself!!!
Oh I so love U2!!
And your colors are beautiful for the bag. I say jump in and forget the UFO…they’ll turn up when you get sick of the bag (as you know you will, we are all fickle). Then you can go back and finish something for some satisfaction…(I can’t get no satisfaction). You can sing that and maybe it will get you to finish…later that is. Start the bag (I wanna see it in action!)
2 things:
LOVE that bag pattern – you MUST post photos!!! I really want to knit/felt that!
LOVE U2!!!!! I too have seen them about 8 times, met them twice, once in Phoenix, once in Ireland. I was obsessed at one time….ok, still kinda am……..
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