Today I had to clean and do laundry :(. Here are my definitions of cleaning:
Cleaning the house: you are able to open your door proudly to family, friends, and neighbors
Straightening up: you are not absolutely mortified if someone happens into a room
Natural state: one step ahead of the Board of Health
Today I straightened up — somewhat. I also finished knitting the Vogue Lace Top and figured out the embellishment for it.  I found some old lace and also bought a beautiful ruffle, but let’s face it: it is for my 11 year old to wear to school, not to a Victorian-era debutante ball. So, I cheated a little and sewed it on by machine (please don’t turn me in!).
I’ll try harder on the front to get it perfect but I think it looks okay. The finishing won’t take too long, but the front and sleeves need to dry.
I also started the raglan shaping on Anya. I am loving the yarn so-o-o-o much. It is soft and nubby and a gorgeous color. Can’t wait to get it done.Â
PS — Laura made the soup, too: “Wanted to let you know some one else made the potato cream cheese soup — it’s awesome! I made a double batch, so the freezer is full of emergency comfort soup.”
Gaw jus! After seeing you begin the lace, I HAD to run out and get the mag! Score! By the way…I’ll never tell…
Comment by Carol — October 29, 2006 @ 9:14 pm
u make me laugh about the house cleaning.(:
Comment by katomliz — October 30, 2006 @ 2:34 am
That top is just so dainty, silly but the first thing that comes to mind is a breath. I imagine it feels as wonderful as it looks. Will you post a photo (totally understand if you don’t show her face) of your daughter wearing it? I have an 11, soon to be 12 year old daughter as well & would love to get an idea of how it looks on…. if I ever got to knitting it… since we live in NJ the changes of them bumping into each other with the same top (Oh My God! How Could YOu?) are slim. 🙂
Comment by Michelle — October 30, 2006 @ 8:14 am
It looks lovely, very ladylike. Was it difficult machining something so fine?
Your housework rules sound a bit like mine. Thank goodness it’s a bit warmer here as the kids have run out of winter clothes! Oiy, they’re all washed, just waiting to be folded.
Comment by Marina — October 30, 2006 @ 8:48 am