CeCe in the Home Stretch
CeCe really deserved better light, but 11 PM in Chicago is never a time for good light. I hope that it's at least clear that CeCe has sleeves, that all the knitting has been finished, and all that remains to be done is to sew the neck bands in place, sew the under-arm seems together, and weave in the ends. CeCe also needs a good blocking, but I haven't quite figured out how to do that yet. I don't think I've ever blocked a garmet that is both knit in the round and is cotton. I'm thinking perhaps that steaming might be the right course of action. Anyone out there ever block a knit in the round lace cotton garment?
I think I'll try to finish CeCe up while we're away for the weekend. Poor John! How would you like to travel with someone who thinks all these are required for a long weekends' entertainment:
- CeCe and Seaming Equipment
- Second Tiger Sock for Mom
- Spinning Wheel and Spinning Fiber (maybe more silk?)
- Sewing Machine and Fabric
- Cross-stitch Dragon Project and Accessories
- Laptop Computer
- iPod
- At least 2 books to read
- Some miscellaneous magazines
- A writing journal
Clearly I have a serious case of craft separation anxiety.
Have a great weekend everyone! I'll be back on Tuesday.
I think that you forgot your camera and the kitchen sink ;-) I thought that I was the only one that NEVER travelled light. Cece looks good
Your packing list seems completely normal, if not a light. Have a great weekend!
your list looks normal to me! ;)
cece looks great! I can't wait to see it finished (I can't help you with blocking ideas, sadly).
giggling..............I travel exactly the same way....
You're taking the wheel? I should remember to be cautious about these fiber-spinning activities, they seem to cause addiction the likes of which I've not yet met.
We would have a great vacation together. Your list sounds a lot like my vacation list, cuz you really don't want to see what happens with time on my hands and no yarn or books. It's not pretty...
It's good to know that I am not the only one who gets concerned that I might have a few free minutes with nothing to do! Originally I wasn't planning on taking the sewing machine, but since I've been having problems and my mother is going to be where I'm going... how could I not?
You mean everyone doesn't pack like that? Looks perfectly normal to me :)
finished cashmere socks for aunt. 1 of a pair for my mom.
What did you end up doing as far as blocking was concerned? Just curious.