Not much time to write tonight -- it's already late and I have an early morning meeting to get myself to. But I wanted to show off some of the crafty work my parents have done. I don't think I would be into knitting as much as I am if it wasn't for two people who also value hand made things. The picture above is a circular needle caddy that my mom created for a trade.
Here's a close up of the bottom of the caddy:
My dad doesn't work in fabric, he prefers wood. One of his newest toys is a lathe. When I was home in Ann Arbor two weekends ago, he made this gorgeous bowl for me:
The wood gets its shadings from the fact that there was a little rotting going on. I bet you never knew that decay could look so nice. He's had his lathe for less than 6 months and it is incredible the things he has already done.
Finally, here's the Colinette Top:
I got it seamed but still have to finish the collar. Not sure how much longer I will make the collar, but I am sure I will get it finished tomorrow. This top will definitely be worth a happy dance. Giotto is just totally fab stuff. I haven't tried it on yet, and I can hardly wait.
Had a blast at my knit night tonight! Got to meet the lovely Carolyn of girlreaction. Welcome to Chicago, Carolyn!
WOW! You sure got some craftiness going on in the family, the wooden bowl is beautiful!!!! Go mom ont the knitting caddy!
Can't wait to see your happy dance pic! LOL ;)
Your family sounds a lot like mine! My dad's been woodworking for at least 25 years, and my mom knits and sews incredible things. Handmade=Astounding. The caddy is simply gorgeous. I adore the beaded fringe at the bottom... what a treat for you!
I see where you get your talents from. That bowl is incredible. I can't wait to see you in the giotto top--I'm totally lusting for that stuff to make a fancy wrap or top.
What beautiful objets d'art!! Bowl reminds me of the hand-turned bird's eye maple articles my grandmother used to sell in her shop, made by one of her contemporaries.
Theresa, I wonder if you would tell me what the black-and-white blocking grid-type thing is on your table in the pictures (is it the table itself?) I would like to find such a mat or whateffer to block garments properly. TIA for any info.
Miranda II
WOW, Amazing bowl. Looks like some of the things we used to see at the art fair when I lived in michigan. the top is great as well. And the caddy...... Very artistic family.