Tuesday, August 11, 2009

Shopping Therapy

When I'm depressed, I also take it out in shopping. Luckily, JoAnne's had a sale on the yarn I use for the triloom shawls, so I could indulge without breaking the bank entirely. So, instead of actual content, here is a shot of the shawl I'm working on, and the yarn for the next several shawls. I've got enough here to keep me busy for weeks!














































(If anyone wants to call dibs on any of the color combinations, I'll let you have the shawl for a pre-order price of $130 instead of the $150 they usually go for. Just let me know.)
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  1. The Fiddlin' TruckerAugust 11, 2009 at 6:34 PM

    So pretty! Your stuff is always so amazing! Hope you feel better soon.

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  2. MelissaAugust 11, 2009 at 11:19 PM

    I ended up going back to the store with friends tonight, so the post has been edited to show two more color combinations. Man, have I got my work ahead of me!

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  3. Annie MacHaleAugust 12, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    The red, black, and purple looks great on the loom! I wish I understood the process better. I'm trying to figure out how far along you are with weaving.

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  4. DeeAugust 12, 2009 at 8:42 AM

    Lovely colors of yarn! That shawl is beautiful! I need one of those this winter :)

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  5. MelissaAugust 12, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    The weaving portion of the red/black/purple is actually done. Now I'm working on the finishing work--which actually takes just as much time. I'm in the process of cutting and knotting the ends of all the fringe. This yarn frays if not tamed, which is why the knots. :) Then I'll add the fringe to the shawl, and do a crochet type edge across the top. Pull it off the loom, and wash it in the machine on the 'handwash' setting. Lay it out flat to dry, and it will be done. So, I'm about half way finished with the shawl.

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  6. MelissaAugust 12, 2009 at 11:04 AM

    Hi Dee! I highly recommend making one yourself--they are fun to do! But if you really need one and want to farm the work out, just let me know your favorite colors. :)

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  7. bspinnerAugust 13, 2009 at 12:58 PM

    What a beautiful combination of colors!! Also am glad you found a sale on yarn you like. That doesn't happen to often.

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  8. MelissaAugust 13, 2009 at 1:27 PM

    Thanks, bspinner. I had a heck of a time stopping with just those combinations. Want to plaaaaayyy! :)

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