Wednesday, June 6, 2012

YARN ALONG

There are no seven wonders of
 the world in the eyes of a child. 
There are seven million. 

~Walt Streightiff





I completed my The Age of Brass and Steam Kerchief
despite not paying attention to my work, dropping a
stitch near the beginning and having to start almost
completely over. Yes, I do know there is a way to pick
up the dropped stitch, but everytime I do it looks
really bad so it's best just to begin again.
I still need to block it, but with rain every afternoon
and my tables covered in vegetables, it is something
that is going to have to wait. Besides, there
is a wee one here is likes it just like it is so
that is all I care about.

I was able to visit my locally owned bookstore
over the weekend which is always a treat.
One of my favorite things is the stand of
'staff recommend picks' to read. The manager
of the store is a good friend and knows
my reading taste; it was on her
recommendation that I picked up the book,
Before I go to sleep . I was hooked
on the book by the first page, although
the movie 50 first Dates keeps popping
in my head, but this book is not a comedy.

What have you been up to this week?
Joining with Ginny for the Yarn Along.

45 comments:

  1. that little face! she's so delighted by the mini-shawl, I think I may have to make one for my little girl!

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  2. She is adorable! The shawl is beautiful and it looks so soft and drape-y :) Great photo shoot of your granddaughter! You are lucky to have a personal book picker outer :)

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  3. I love that kerchief. She looks like she enjoys it too. :)

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  4. So beautiful and such a lovely colour. Your grand daughter is adorable. And just read your last post Lovely news about your family being just 2 hours away!

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  5. The colour is so pretty, and so is the little lady =)

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  6. Love the little shawl, she looks adorable in it.

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  7. What a little cutiepie! The kerchief is gorgeous too! And I really, really enjoyed that book x

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  8. She is such a sweetie Tracey. I love your photography and your shawl looks perfect!

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  9. Wonderful photos... great model... beautiful shawl!
    So happy your wee one is there!

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  10. Such a gorgeous color. She looks very happy with her shawl. Beautiful job, Tracey.

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  11. The shawl looks wonderful! I think sometimes we get too close to a project and see all the flaws that noone else will ever notice - I'm guilty of this all the time.
    I hadn't seen that book before. I'm going to put it on my library list.

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  12. The color you chose to knit this shawlette is gorgeous and words can't even describe how happy your wee one looks wearing it. I have that novel on my bedside table but haven't cracked it open yet. Hmmm, instead of a KAL, you and I should do a RAL (you know, a readalong!). xo

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  13. The shawl is beautiful and so is the little one!!! On my list is to make a Ree sized shawl since she keeps taking all mine! :-)

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  14. Beautiful model....hope we get a chance to see her this summer.

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  15. Oh Tracey what a beautiful spot. Your photos are amazing and what an adorable little one. You can tell she really loves the shawl. The book sounds intriguing. Will have to see if our library has it. Blessings ~ Elizabeth

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  16. She is always such a delight! How pretty she looks with the shawl. Suits her beautifully. The book sounds good. Jacinta

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  17. Your model is beautiful! And that is an amazing color on her!
    Happy Yarn Along Wednesday.

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  18. Your little sweetie is so gorgeous! I am sure you are just hugging her constantly! Great job on the kerchief! I feel your dropped stitch pain. I don't even know what I am doing half the time with those. Wait you have a table covered with vegetables?! I am jealous. ;)
    xo

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  19. I guess it also doubles as a child's shawl! It's gorgeous!

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  20. I really like the little shawl. Your little one is absolutely beautiful!

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  21. Love your new model, Tracey!

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  22. She is so cute and the color suits her so well!!
    i love locally owned bookstore, i always find their selection of books much better than the big box stores!

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  23. Both your shawl and wee one are adorable....love her blond hair! I can tell you live near the beach and visit it often!

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  24. How gorgeous...lovely, lovely photos...

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  25. You have a beautiful model....she makes an unblocked kerchief look perfect!

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  26. it looks great tracey! and what a pretty little helper you have :)

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  27. I love stopping by your blog--the pictures are always outstanding! Great project and even better model, what fun you must have!

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  28. She looks so cute! I love the bright pink on her!

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  29. What a lovely burst of colour! And a lovely little model; the kerchief suits her just as it is!

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  30. Very pretty! Love that color, and cute model. I also love your photos. Thanks for stopping by my blog today!

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  31. What a wonderful saying! I have to remember that one. And your pictures are GORGEOUS! Best,

    Caroline

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  32. Fantastic job! Oh Tracey.. your granddaughter is adorable.

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  33. What a gorgeous colour, does she get to keep it?? Its beautiful on her!

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  34. Gorgeous shawl and an adorable model :)

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  35. oh she is the cutest thing ever! beautiful shawl tracey!

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  36. I love the color of the little shawl. How pretty. sounds like an interesting book. Thanks. I joined "yarn along" this week at http://www.charlyanddebbie.blogspot.com/

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  37. Your photo's are stunning! The shawl looks a perfect size for her unblocked! :)

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  38. I love your photos, and the little shawl is so cute.

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  39. Your lovely model so took my attention that I had to go back to look at your B&S.
    First off, this shawl is totally for that lil' darlin'
    This is the perfect shawl to show off the yarn.
    Whether it's color, such as this gorgeous hot pink
    or a yarn's patterning.
    I must go download it right now!
    hugs

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  40. What a lovely little miss! She sure seems to love that shawl, and I don't blame her!

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  41. The little girl and the shawl are both beautiful!

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  42. Very pretty!

    ~Have a lovely weekend!

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