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I can’t believe the weekend is over. It seemed to have passed in a blink of an eye. Seriously, one minute it’s Friday. The next minute? I’m sitting here and it’s Monday morning.
On Saturday, Veronica and I went to see The Dark Knight. I loved it! We also went for our traditional lunch of dim sum and Starbucks run. Good times.
Then on Sunday the unbelievable happened! I actually cleaned my house. Yes indeedy. I did some housework! Now my living room carpet is no longer littered with bits of fiber and cat hair. It’s quite a change.
Let’s rewind to Friday which was a plying day. I managed to finish off two skeins while overdosing on BSG. I’m on Season 2 and I’ll eventually catch up to Season 4. Eventually.
The first skein was spun from some Merino from Moonlight Baker in her colorway Berry Pie Filling. I decided to call my finished yarn Amethyst Skies. This was a treat to spin! The finished yarn is super soft too.
Amethyst Skies - Roving from Moonlight Baker
The second skein is spun from the Queen Mermaid roving from Enchanted Knoll Farm. It’s another Merino wool. I think it just might be my favorite fiber. I just love how soft it is! This yarn turned into a heavier weight then I’d prefer, but I guess that’s all right. I decided to call the yarn Turquoise Splendor.
Turquoise Splendor - roving from Enchanted Knoll Farm
I’ve also been busy making more stitch markers to feed the shop. Here’s the latest set that I’m having a hard time parting with.
Polymer Clay Dragonfly w/ Swarovski Crystals
Finally, I have “title” block. I cannot seem to think of titles for my silly blog posts. Isn’t that ridiculous?
Happy Monday everyone! I’m off to update the shop then I have a delightful visit with my dentist. I cannot contain my excitement. *blink*
Cookie on 28 Jul 2008 at 10:42 am #
You have been busy!
I love the spinning and those stitch markers!
xo
Cheekyredhead on 28 Jul 2008 at 10:43 am #
I can see why your having a hard time parting with those stitch markers.
Becky on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:10 am #
Not ridiculous. I’ve been there, too. The yarn in beautiful. Any plans for some Dallas Cowboys stitch markers? I’d buy them.
Hattie on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:24 am #
LOVE the markers! And the yarn! I can never think of titles either.
Stacey (just Stacey) on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:26 am #
Just talk to your days. I had nothing else inside of me… so i just tell my day what’s happening. I know. Strange.
I want to go see that movie, but an hour to drive each way is kind of icky. Maybe when I’m in the area sometime.
Happy Monday!
hakucho on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:37 am #
Your handspun yarn and stitch markers match….beautiful :)
tiennie on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:44 am #
Such pretty stitch markers! Dim sum and Starbucks - yum!
bockstark knits on 28 Jul 2008 at 11:52 am #
Ooooh, so much pretty! I love the Amethyst Skies - yummy purples! And your stitch markers are adorable!
Agnes on 28 Jul 2008 at 1:44 pm #
Title block! It happened to me too! LOL!
Weekends are never the time for housework as the husband loves to have some quiet when he is free from work.
The Amethyst Skies is so gorgeous!
Jeanne on 28 Jul 2008 at 2:12 pm #
Gorgeous handspun - you really make me want to spin. Hope the dentist went ok!
Kim on 28 Jul 2008 at 6:09 pm #
Wasn’t “The Dark Knight” great? Though I must say, I am jealous of your BSG binge. It’s all I can do to keep from Netflixxing it all over again to re-experience the enthralldom. Glad you’re updating the shop. Must feed your people…
Alison on 29 Jul 2008 at 2:00 am #
Beautiful stuff as usual!
Good luck at the dentist! I think I’ve finally found a dentist that doesn’t exacerbate my phobia of dentists (it was getting pretty bad with the previous three dentists I had tried and I had been avoiding some necessary dental work because of those bad experiences). Luckily, I found my current dentist; I don’t mind visits quite as much. Anyway, hope your visit went well.
Carin on 29 Jul 2008 at 6:42 am #
The markers are darling and the yarn is scrumptious!
farm-witch on 29 Jul 2008 at 8:26 am #
oh, I love the mermaid and the dragonfly markers!
And the spinning, too!
Knitnana on 29 Jul 2008 at 9:34 am #
I.LOVE.The.Amethyst.
LOVE.IT.
(sigh)
And those stitch markers? (sigh)
You’re one talented gal…
(((hugs)))
Shell on 29 Jul 2008 at 10:14 am #
You are doing great with the spinning - both yarns are beautiful! Love the stitch markers too. Don’t you just hate it when the weekend flies by so fast?
Hugs.
Roseann on 29 Jul 2008 at 12:53 pm #
I hope your dentist visit went well for you. Your plied yarns have such depth, they are divine! I’m always amazed at how the varied plies create beautiful yarns. I love, love, love my stitch markers! I started a Mingus sock and am so happy to have your markers on my needles. When I prepare my return to lace knitting, I would like to custom order more of your markers. I just need to decide how many I will need for my project. Your markers are the nicest I have ever used.
limedragon :-: Harriet on 29 Jul 2008 at 1:00 pm #
A good name for this post would’ve been blue and purple, since all the pretty colors fit into that range. :)
Jeanne on 29 Jul 2008 at 1:20 pm #
Hope the dentist went well.
I’m so looking forward to BSG season 4. I can’t wait to see how they end it.
Carrie K on 29 Jul 2008 at 3:05 pm #
Stichmarkers! Sweet.
I can never think of titles either.
Nik on 29 Jul 2008 at 3:45 pm #
That yarn is gorgeous.
Tiny Tyrant on 29 Jul 2008 at 5:07 pm #
Coveting all of it.
You really do beautiful work Opal.
Marion on 30 Jul 2008 at 7:44 am #
Your handspun yarn and stitch markers are very nice. Well done!
Daniele on 30 Jul 2008 at 1:33 pm #
Wow, the Amethyst Skies is absolutely gorgeous. I am partial to purple, but…. that came out great! Love the dragonfly as well. I might have to do some shopping when the paycheck comes!
textillian on 31 Jul 2008 at 3:15 am #
The yarns are yummy. And the dragonfly is so cute!
Karen B. on 31 Jul 2008 at 5:26 am #
Oh, berry pies and dragonflies! Gawjeus work, Ms. Opal!
Jenny Raye on 02 Aug 2008 at 3:39 am #
Was Heath Ledger not fantastic as Joker? Very creepy, but that is what made him so fantastic.