Tuesday, October 13, 2009

A Blustery Day, Some Warm Fuzzies, and an Illuminated Christmas......


Good morning!

Well, it is BLUSTERY here on the central coast! I love it! We don't get "weather" very often here, so our family loves gloomy, rainy, windy days! So exciting--turning on the fire, candles warm & glowing....ahhhhh! Too bad I'm the only one who gets to enjoy it at home today! My husband is at work & the girls are at school...poor things, think I'll make them some cookies!

Something a little different today. I wanted to share something else I love with you---warm, snuggly, fuzzy, nubby, fabulous YARN! I love this stuff! The woolier, nubbier, & more textured the better!

Last year, I started making these scarves with huge knitting needles, and I adore them--can't stop making them! I have them hanging on a wall rack in my entry way, and when people love them, I just give them one! It's fun to see how surprised they are when I do that! They've also been great to have on hand for gifts--even my girls' friends love getting them. So it's just a win-win situation--I LOVE making them, and people like to get them--not bad!

I was just asked to take part in a Holiday Boutique type of thing next month, where I'll be selling some boards I've made with my vinyl lettering business (not a huge business, mind you!), perhaps some of my vintage-style cards, and my scarves. Should be fun! So, I'm pulling out the knitting needles again & working on more! Thought I'd share some with you--just look at all the gorgeous color & texture!

I love mixing 3-5 types of yarn into each scarf--variation is important to them looking good, I think. And those who know me, know that I have to throw a LITTLE bit of sparkle into each one!

I just jumbled a bunch of them together in different color groups. Here we go:














I'm working on a fabulous black one today--thick, soft & nubby! Think I'll turn on one of my favorite Jane Austen movies, sit by the fire & knit today...sounds wonderful!

But before I go, here's a Christmas card to share with you. I did the Color Challenge on SCS this morning. I don't think I've EVER put these colors together--a real stretch for me! As I looked for an image to use with them, this one just felt right.



I love the beautiful, illuminated Medieval manuscripts, and this reminded me of something like that--tried to give it that feel with the rich colors and all the German glass glitter. The image I used is from Crafty Secrets' "Christmas" Images & Journal Notes booklet. The cs--Chocolate Chip, Taken With Teal, and Apricot Appeal. Added some deep chocolatey lace, ChocoChip satin ribbon and Apricot Appeal grosgrain, topped off with a pretty, old button.

Have a wonderful day, whatever your weather!

11 comments:

  1. There's nothing better than a fuzzy scarf! I mostly knit socks now but I taught myself to knit with scarves! Love all your yarns - YUM! The card is wonderful too. It's a beautiful angel image!!

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  2. O.k. Girl these scarfs are AWESOME...love all the colors. I also used the ginormous needles to do some scarfs.....what a hoot they are....super fun and fast. Raining, wind blowing also in Sacramento area today.....
    Gotta get to my CSSC card but I love the medieval feel of your card posted here. TFS Have fun cozzying up today!

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  3. Hi JUlie

    Those scarves look fabolous, me and wool just don't mix and I can't knit for toffee, but adore the look of these.

    Sounds like the world weather is all about turn at the moment, but not complaining about a bit of Autumn sunshine, makes up for the Summer that never quite happened in the UK.

    B x

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  4. Beautiful scarves, Julie! You never cease to amaze - so talented! I won knitting lessons from another mum at my dd's school fundraiser auction last spring, and it's been so fun to learn. I've knitted three scarves so far.

    I love your take on the color challenge too! That card would be so pretty framed, I think.

    I also saw your reading list and wanted to share that I just started reading The Lightning Thief - such fun! Hugs for a cozy fall day!

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  5. Great scarves, beautiful cards and an awesome BLOG!

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  6. Your card is so beautiful. Can't wait to see the scarves. Judging by the color combo that you have created I bet they will be beautiful too.
    Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a sweet commnet.
    Stay healthy,
    Stephanie

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  7. Hi Julie! Thanks so much for your compliment on my blog! Your blog is pretty awesome!!! You're a woman of many talents! I loved the pot of beans and the baby post. What a bittersweet story.

    But, food and stamping, especially Crafty Secrets! I think I'll be back! ;)

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  8. Is there anything you CAN'T do?????
    These are awesome and the colors are beautiful!! I don't knit but I enjoy crocheting when I take the time to sit down other than at my crafting table!! Your Christmas creation is beautiful as well ... you certainly are a talented lady! I hope you enjoyed your comfy, cozy laidback day!!
    Have I told you lately what a wonderful inspiration you are???? NO??? Well I have now!!! TeeHee!! Have a great day!!

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  9. LOVE the scarves! Can you come to Phoenix and teach me how to make them?!?

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  10. I can't wait to see your finished scarf! The card is nothing less than exquisite, those colors worked beautifully together!

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  11. Hey, I didn't know you were a knitter! Haven't done any in a while, must get back to it! (I have just had my first go at spinning with a drop spindle though.)

    How did I know you ordered today? Just a hunch! (saw your comment on the Be Creative blog and wondered if you would have been able to resist the urge ;o).

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