tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post4701253823802602053..comments2023-05-03T03:27:04.747-07:00Comments on Girls in Sheep Clothing . . . . . . and a few boys, too: folk art & quill ~ posted by MelissaMelissa ~ twoknitwithttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-23333515917000496362013-06-29T13:04:00.072-07:002013-06-29T13:04:00.072-07:00thanks, it's knitting up really nicely, Dixie ...thanks, it's knitting up really nicely, Dixie ~ I hope my husband will love it when it's finished<br />Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-32661710044713233412013-06-29T10:02:08.312-07:002013-06-29T10:02:08.312-07:00Lovely colors! With that comb, I am certain the bl...Lovely colors! With that comb, I am certain the blanket will be beautiful.<br /> <br />Enjoy. Happy stitching! Dixie @ Arranged Wordshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17775852179769679400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-33751011057325239162013-06-23T15:09:03.249-07:002013-06-23T15:09:03.249-07:00thanks, Bethany ~ I'm loving Shelter so far
r...thanks, Bethany ~ I'm loving Shelter so far<br /><br />reading comments on Rav there seems to be a definite love/hate with this yarn ~ the haters say too much VM, knots in yarn, breakage...<br /><br />so far I've wound 5 skeins, no knots, didn't feel any thick & thin spots when I wound it and there is VM for sure but not enough that it bothers me (I kind of like it since it sets me daydreaming about the whole sheep to shawl process)<br /><br />it's a wooly wool but not too scratchy ~ I love working with it so far!<br />Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-36741986350017308062013-06-23T13:42:47.210-07:002013-06-23T13:42:47.210-07:00Quill is a lovely pattern, and will be an amazing ...Quill is a lovely pattern, and will be an amazing blanket! Gorgeous colors you've chosen. How is knitting with the Shelter? I've yet to try it out...Bethanyhttp://www.prettylittlefiberco.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-35843164303576083982013-06-20T21:01:46.086-07:002013-06-20T21:01:46.086-07:00a yarn sandwich with pumpernickel bread ~ I'll...a yarn sandwich with pumpernickel bread ~ I'll have seconds :)Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-76747103230602371192013-06-20T20:12:11.381-07:002013-06-20T20:12:11.381-07:00I love it Melissa, it is a yarn as which with pump...I love it Melissa, it is a yarn as which with pumpernickel breadSyknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00226153815862467574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-81550826053478959012013-06-20T18:28:11.475-07:002013-06-20T18:28:11.475-07:00your man sweater will be a wonderful surprise (my ...your man sweater will be a wonderful surprise (my husband is getting a blanket because I can't convince him that he should let me knit him anything other than hats!)<br /><br />and this blanket is BIG so there will be many many kisses stitched into it :)<br /><br />join us later if you'd like ~ this one is going to take a loooonnnnngggg time! you're always welcome, lori!!<br />MelissaMelissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-9192371754159742732013-06-20T18:03:25.143-07:002013-06-20T18:03:25.143-07:00melissa this is brilliant! choosing the colors tha...melissa this is brilliant! choosing the colors that way and making the quill into a blanket for your husband, love! i love too shelter (and loft), your blanket is going to be gorgeous. you will have to hum that poem as you knit...'when i stitch i knit with bliss, and with every stitch there went a kiss'...(i might have mixed the words :)but it's a lovely sentiment.<br /><br />i've been offline mostly so missed telling you how beautiful your shawls are, and the wrap. between being outdoors (and on the island) and knitting up a man sweater (a surprise for my love) because he's taking a trip to the cold north soon and i just decided last week he needed it. i don't know that i'll be joining in with quill, at least till this project is done! happy cast on day tomorrow!<br /><br />p.s. i LOVE that museum, maybe even more than the moma, you will love it.Lori annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02860428306713379828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-84816683030119575592013-06-20T15:27:17.057-07:002013-06-20T15:27:17.057-07:00can't wait to see your yarn, Sue - do you have...can't wait to see your yarn, Sue - do you have it yet?Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-66270406910630351432013-06-20T14:39:49.150-07:002013-06-20T14:39:49.150-07:00Love your inspiration, and the colors you chose! W...Love your inspiration, and the colors you chose! What a great idea to make it a blanket!! Might have to do that someday...Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17164856939791955270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-28382488204586369012013-06-20T13:30:55.558-07:002013-06-20T13:30:55.558-07:00Well that makes a lot more sense!!! Hahahaha I lo...Well that makes a lot more sense!!! Hahahaha I love the writing, even if I can't read it ;)Kelly Lightbeamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212275384878675713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-3568834917107953822013-06-20T10:13:03.426-07:002013-06-20T10:13:03.426-07:00thanks, Tanna ~ I think so too :)
thanks, Tanna ~ I think so too :)<br />Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-56579745693096946552013-06-20T10:12:18.477-07:002013-06-20T10:12:18.477-07:00I don't think you are but that's FUNNY! I...I don't think you are but that's FUNNY! I think it actually says 'hired' men's house :)<br /> <br /><br />Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-25623858592289454122013-06-20T08:03:02.881-07:002013-06-20T08:03:02.881-07:00Gorgeous colors, Melissa!! And, I think that'...Gorgeous colors, Melissa!! And, I think that's a perfect dream! blessings ~ tannaTannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05484104973009411729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-45180141657995365522013-06-20T06:36:16.443-07:002013-06-20T06:36:16.443-07:00What about the "Haired Men's House"?...What about the "Haired Men's House"? Am I reading that right? HA!Kelly Lightbeamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13212275384878675713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-48641389951944494332013-06-19T23:01:30.520-07:002013-06-19T23:01:30.520-07:00of course the cow & ox barns would have to be ...of course the cow & ox barns would have to be converted to sheep buildings :)Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-23380071170337789082013-06-19T22:50:40.436-07:002013-06-19T22:50:40.436-07:00I like your Sister Shop dream ♡I like your Sister Shop dream ♡Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298146363243204627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-86236174735771843992013-06-19T20:02:35.831-07:002013-06-19T20:02:35.831-07:00I was starving by the time we got done shopping (w...I was starving by the time we got done shopping (we??) ~ so the 'pumpernickel' colorway got me thinking about how the colors look like a sandwich... bread, mayo, lettuce, some orangey mystery ingredient (maybe a buffalo chicken breast?) and tomato<br /><br />I treated him to lunch right afterward :)Melissa ~ twoknitwithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06833167152309275277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5948568942489641797.post-9723655505774202842013-06-19T19:57:23.778-07:002013-06-19T19:57:23.778-07:00Love that print too.
Fabulous color choices.
...Love that print too. <br /><br />Fabulous color choices. <br /><br />Will make a great folklore looking blanket! I can see it in my mind.<br /><br />Now you're excited.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10298146363243204627noreply@blogger.com