Yesterday I was immersed in knitting from dawn (not quite…) until dusk (actually, pitch dark!). I started the Roslin Hoodie class at The Yarnery. A very nice group of students, with very nice yarn choices for their hoodies. The class is set at a reasonable pace so people can get the project done and have a life.
Then, last night, I spent the evening with a wild bunch of Nicky Epstein fans at Amazing Threads. Nicky taught a 3-hour class on edgings and flowers and bold finishes. It was a fun evening. Nicky had already spent the weekend at the Mall of America with “Knit Out” so she was a little tired, but she seemed to hang in there just fine. I, on the other hand, was still recovering from little daughter’s 13th birthday from the night before, so I was more pooped than Nicky!
Knitting has been slow and not very exciting. I am working on the Merci Scarf, and it is ~40 inches long — so it looks the same, except 40 inches long! B-o-o-o-o-r-r-r-r-r-r-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-i-n-n-n-n-n-n-n-n-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g-g! I love the scarf, but it is taking a lot more time than I thought. Scarves are a lot of knitting.
On the way to The Yarnery yesterday, I also visited my oldest daughter’s artwork, on display at the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She won a silver key award in the Scholastic Arts Award program. She created a poster for her own (faux) company, with an environmental theme. Since my knitting is too boring to photograph, I will share her artwork with you:
Portrait of Artist as Lace Tam Model:
Happy Monday and Happy Knitting 🙂
What a talented daughter! She must have inherited some artistic ability from her mom! You must be so proud.
Comment by gail — February 19, 2008 @ 12:50 am
Very cool poster and a lovely daughter! It was nice to see you Sunday at Yarnery when I picked up my tickets for Yarn Harlot.
Comment by Kay — February 19, 2008 @ 8:58 am
Reminds me of those flickr mosaics that are so addicting.
Oh to be able to make one like that and wear a tam so beautifully.
Comment by oldround — February 19, 2008 @ 9:00 am
Susan- She’s very good, isn’t she? And makes a lovely model.
Mine just gives me attitude.
Comment by Lorraine — February 19, 2008 @ 9:57 am
Wow – I have a daughter turning 13 next month too! I also have a son in a graphic design program in Seattle at the ARt Institues and he graduates next month. Is your daughter graduating soon?
Comment by Connie — February 19, 2008 @ 10:30 am
My daughter just turned 13 too. Happy Birthday to her. Your other daughter’s artwork is beautiful. She is a very good designer and drawer. I’m not just saying that (I went to art school, once upon a time, not that I’m an expert). Obviously the judges thought so too. Congradulations to her.
Comment by Judy — February 19, 2008 @ 11:24 am
1. you must be proud of your daughter
2. your knitting can never be boring; remember; YOU are the inspiration!
3. give yourself a pat on the back – your creativity is what guides many of us!
Comment by Kyle Kunnecke — February 19, 2008 @ 5:11 pm
A family full of artists! your “little” one’s art is great ans inspiring, a well deserved award! She makes a lovely model too 🙂
Comment by Carol — February 20, 2008 @ 9:20 pm
Don’t know that you’ll appreciate it, but TAG! (See my blog…it’s a simple one. 5 things about you.)
Comment by PainterWoman — February 21, 2008 @ 2:33 am
Well now, congratulations to you and your daughter! Another artist in the family? That’s a very good thing.
Comment by Karen B. — February 22, 2008 @ 2:03 am