Thank you for coming
and reading! I have been thinking that you might have gone away since I have
not been here, or have been here so very seldom. So happy to see that you keep
visiting me.
Last night I stayed up
very late - it was wee hours before I went to bed. I was little bit worried and
just had to stay up to see what was happening down by the lake. The ice had
cleared away from my shores earlier but in the evening the wind started to pick
up and I saw how the ice began to move and slowly come closer. The rain was
steady and kept drumming the roof and even though it felt very good to stay
inside and listen to the sounds, I was getting more and more worried of my
trees by the lake. The water is very high at the moment, higher than it has
been for years and I was worried if the ice would start pushing against the
trees and would do serious damage. So far it looks good, but I am still little bit
concerned. Keep your fingers crossed so that my old companions by the lake can
take up the pressure of the ice.
You were wondering
about the heels in my last socks... it is the afterthought heel called
"thumb-joint-hat-top-heel" from Lara Need's Sock Architecture book. I
am not sure about the toe... I was going to try out different heels and toes
from her brilliant book, but sort of got tired and most likely ended up doing a
variation of her toe construction. I recommend her book, it is quite
interesting.
While I stayed up late
last night and waited for the wind to quiet down, I blocked this cowl. It is
similar to the last one I made, I do love this crochet stitch and could keep
making new cowls with the very same stitch but with different yarns. I would
love to try some light and soft silk mohair...
I wonder if you remember
when I made Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf from wool.
Some time ago I
needle felted new creatures from another fairy-tale... these are Hansel and
Gretel. I was going to make the bad witch too, but then my daughter pointed out
that the same thing would happen to the witch that happened to the wolf... The
wolf ended up looking too nice and most likely the witch would end up looking
like ordinary Grand Mother... And that would not be good. So I am not sure if I
will just move on to a new fairy tale...
This is all for now,
wool with you,
Lene
I check your blog every single day, Lena, and am always happy to see what creative talents you have to share with us...and as always, you continue to inspire us with your many extraordinary skills with a needle of one kind or another. I love your cowl...such a beautiful blending of colors - and your fairy tale characters always make me smile!
ReplyDeleteI hope your trees survive. We have lost far too many over the years due to high hurricane winds...I'm crossing my fingers you'll have better luck!
Holding the space of strength for your trees.
ReplyDeleteI do remember Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf! I think Wolf looks a little bad... Hansel and Gretel are adorable.
Holding the space of strength for your trees.
ReplyDeleteI do remember Little Red Riding Hood and Wolf! I think Wolf looks a little bad... Hansel and Gretel are adorable.
Like Maureen, I check every day. And when there's a new post, well, let's just say I'm pretty happy about it. You're so creative! I, too, remember Little Red Riding Hood & her friend the Wolf.
ReplyDeletealways miss you, always glad to see you back
ReplyDeleteI check every day. I love your gentle comments and lovely work.
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed that the ice does no damage. I say make the witch - they have a very bad reputation and I am sure they just need a little love!
ReplyDeleteI love to see a new post come in from you.
ReplyDeleteIt’s interesting how nature creates different fears and challenges depending on which part of the world you live in. I hope all is well.
Your wee felted creatures always make me think of The Moomins.
Lena, I've read your posts for years and am so happy you continue. I love reading about your life North of the Arctic Circle, it is so different than mine at the 45th parallel. You are creative and it inspires me to be creative, also. I am so glad you continue your blog.
ReplyDeleteI love your blog, Lene, and will always check on it.
ReplyDeleteI like that Gretel looks rather apprehensive about the whole adventure but Hansel looks supremely confident that his pocket full of bread crumbs will keep them safe.
What cute little needle-felted creatures! I am impressed with how you keep up multiple crafts at once.
ReplyDeleteLove that scarf.- I've hunted up that stitch and I can see why you like it! I'm a bit hooked on it too!
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