Did I get your attention? And no, I’m still not knitting lace. However, I am dyeing lace and selling new lace patterns from the Goddess of lace, Miriam Felton, in the shop. I’ve been a bit stressed out about this most recent dye-job because it’s not only for a very important and dear person to me, but it’s for an incredibly important event as well. My girl Bev is getting married and she asked me to dye yarn for her for a lace project. Of course I said yes and was very honored she trusted me enough to dye yarn I’ve never dyed before. We decided on the Zephyr Wool-Silk (See Margene!? You learned me!) and she showed me the painting she wanted to see in the yarn. She specifically wanted the greens to be like the lighter color of grass in the foreground of the painting and similar to the greens in Gimlet. IT’s hard to see in the picture but there are three shades of green. I was worried at first that it might be too bright but after I rewound it, I love it. She loves it too. I can’t wait to see her wrapped up in it on her wedding day. The color really is so, Bev.
I had a whole bunch more to talk about but Supergirl is sick. She threw up last night and then seemed to be on the mend today until about 15 minutes ago when she came out from her nap crying because she had thrown up again. Seeing a lethargic Supergirl breaks my heart. I’m glad that T. was home today because between the two of us we were able to take care of her and completely clean out our garage. The boy went to camp at the JCC for the day. He wanted OUT of here.
I do have to mention that it was a very big day for me. I recycled all of my teaching materials. For anyone out there who is or has been a teacher you know what I’m talking about. I had a 4-drawer file cabinet and three Rubbermaid containers filled with 10 years of teaching handouts/tests/etc. All of my work for English 9, 10, World Geography, and a number of Senior electives have been taking up too much damn space and I’m just not going to ever use it again. It’s gone. I pulled out things I thought could still be used and will bring them up to the local high school. But otherwise I had to let it all go. I don’t ever see myself going back into teaching in a public school again and it was time to let go of that part of me. The weird thing is that I feel free.
Carole and I are planning on going to SnB tonight. I can’t even remember the last time I was able to go. The past few months have just been way too busy. I’m sad to say goodbye to Cari who is moving away but excited for her too. Mona? Molly? You guys going? I hope so! I need to go check on my girly. I think her washcloth needs to be cooled off again.
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Seriously? I am crying as I read this. I am so in LOVE with the yarn, and I can’t tell you
how special it’s going to be, knowing that YOU created it for me. Hell, I could wear jeans, a white
t-shirt, and a stole made from your yarn and be the best-dressed bride evah!
Tell Supergirl I said to get well soon.
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Love that green. What a vibrant color for a lovely occasion!
BTW, the bit about the Namaste Bag is on today’s podcast. Thanks again, I am using the bag everyday.
How freeing to move into your self-created future! Congrats of that step.
It’s funny that Nicole (who I haven’t met yet) is just above me. I just listened to that episode of Stash and Burn (while at work) and ran over to purchase another Go-Knit bag. You’re a pusher, Scout. But a pusher of good quality products that make my knitting life better.
Feel better, Supergirl!
Not knitting lace YET. My guess is soon. You sure know how to do a good dye job, however. The yarn looks so beautiful! Hope Supergrrl feels better soon and you have a fab night at SnB!!
Gorgeous yarn for Bev!
I’m sorry Supergirl isn’t feeling well. I hope she feels better soon.
I’ve got several crates of teaching materials myself. However, I will be heading back in a couple of years, so need to hang on to it. *sigh*
The green is lovely! I finally deleted all of the papers I wrote for my M.A. in English off of the hard drive of the computer - I don’t think I’ll ever teach English in a high school or college setting, but it is really hard to get rid of that stuff that represents a large part of your life. I’m so glad you feel good about letting it go - it’s tough!
Hope supergirl is not ill for the rest of break - I need more Uglydoll adventures!
Oh no, poor Supergirl. I feel for you both. I just went through the whole sick kid thing. It kills me because I can’t make the pain go away.
What’s the yardage on the lace weight that you are selling? Inquiring minds want to know.
I love the green lace. No Lace for you yet…..lol. I’ve already ventured out into that one.
Have fun at SnB.
Poor baby. I hope she feels better soon. The yarn for Bev is wonderful. Very her, I think. I’m glad you’re freeing yourself, sweetie. Have a good time tonight. *hugs*
Tell Supergirl she is not alone.
I threw up this morning and have been miserable ever since.
I’m sorry to miss Cari. The yarn is gorgeous!
I hope Supergirl is all better soon. It’s so hard when the babies are sick. Send her hugs from all of us!
That yarn is gorgeous! I’m sure it will be so lovely knit up. Those greens are divine.
I just hate it when my baby is sick; still do and she’ll be 22 in less than a month! Give Supergirl hugs (and jello)!
Within days of being laid off last year, I shredded almost all the stuff that had collected in my files from my former employer. I filled a whole trash bag full and it felt great!
That green is just JUICY. I love it.
I hope Supergirl gets well soon. No fun to be sick when the sun is shining.
Well, the title got my attention!! Gorgeous color, and it looks like she loves it! Hope Suepergirl gets better
soon! Good for you for letting go a part of your life!
That yarn is beautiful!! Sorry that Ms. Supergirl is sick!! Patrick was home sick today too!! By the way, his class loved the postcards you sent!
i bow to you for having the patience to dye & skein/ball wind lace weight yarn!
It looks gorgeous! I think you captured the greens in the painting perfectly :). I adore Zephyr wool/silk, I think I could start a collection! I hope Supergirl will be back to feeling her super-self real soon.
Beautiful laceweight! I hope SG feels better soon…
LOVE throwing “stuff” away!!!!
Hope supergirl is feeling better!
It’s totally gorgeous! Lace rocks!
Oh, gorgeous yarn - Zephyr is sweet. Sorry to hear about SuperGirl - I hope she’s feeling better really soon.
GAW-GEOUS yarn my friend! Hope Supergirl is feeling better — the yucky tummy is no fun for anyone :o(
I hope your kiddo is feeling better soon. Love all the ugly dolls you guys have, btw.
That yarn is very cool looking. Neat-o!
*OtterHuggles*
That is so representative of the picture! It’s beautiful. I’m sorry to hear supergirl is not well. It is heartbreaking when they are under the weather. I hope she feels better soon.
The green is beautiful. Hope Supergirl is feeling better. You have’nt completely
given up teaching, you taught me how to make socks, you’ve done tutorials on knitting and dyeing
You’ve just reinvented your teaching into something you love.
The yarn is gorgeous! Bev is so lucky! I do hope Supergirl feels better soon!
Hope Supergirl feels better soon!
I hope Supergirl is feeling better soon!
The lace yarn you dyed for Bev is gorgeous. I will be avidly following its progress on her blog!
Sooooo pretty!! I love it nestled in those flowers.
It’s kind of funny that we both have barfy girls now.
Absolutely marvelous dye job! That is pretty darn close the the masterpiece painting
if I do say so myself:) I can’t wait to see bevs creation now.
I hope supergirl feels better soon. Try broth and pedialite so that she doesn’t get
too dehydrated.
Hoping Supergirl feels well soooooon… Many Healthful and Loving Vibes are headed
to her! And congrats on garage clean out as well as purge of teaching materials, Yay!!
Poor Supergirl. Even worse, poor you! Bodily fluids are not my parenting stength!
Poor Supergirl! Hope she feels better soon!
The yarn is going to be fantastic!
From one fever girl to another, feel better Supergirl!
I LOVE that green — are you doing more?!? Hope that the little one feels better.
Margene says it’s your birthday! I hope Supergirl’s sickness is behind you and you can have a wonderful day. XOXOXO
they say it’s your birthday nah nah nah nah nah nah nah nah. happy birthday to ya!
I came by to wish you a very Happy Birthday, but have to also say how proud of you I am; I do know just how hard that is, and the “I might need it someday” feeling that haunts any good teacher. Right on, grrl… now go out and party!
happy happy happy birthday to you!!!
Happy Birthday!!!!! I love your yarn and read your name all over the blogs talking about your colorways and yarn. Keep it coming. I will soon be shopping for sock yarn.
Happy, happy birthday, Dear Scout!
I walked over from Runagogo to wish you a very, very happy birthday.
Margene told me today’s your birthday! Happy happy day!
Happy birthday! I too hope Supergirl recovers in time for you to enjoy some cake.
Good to see you the other night! That green is beautiful!!
(Delurking) That yarn is gorgeous! What a beautiful shade of green.
I read on your other post that you are ailing, too. I hope both of you get through it as quickly and painlessly as possible. Take care.
i’m so loving that green…maybe after my self-inflicted yarn diet is over (this summer) i’ll put in an order for some. i’m all over the spring greens right now, and happen to be knitting a clapotis with wool/silk and love that fiber combo!
glad to hear you are feeling better…
Hello — I was once a High School English teacher, too, and as you said, have come to the realization that I will never go back either. It is SO hard to let it all go, tho, b/c not only do those materials represent the hours of work and sacrifices made, but also a touch of every student that spent time in your classroom. It is OK to mourn, but I am glad you are able to look to the future happily, still doing something that you love and that is appreciated by so many.
Good vibes going out to Supergirl as well!