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