Long Weekend
Monday is the last day you can vote in the Best of Blogs 2004 Awards, and I'm a finalist in the Best Knitting/ Craft Blog category! (Edited to ad: Voting actually closed early this morning, a little earlier than I expected. Thank you everyone for your votes and support!)
Click to vote! Carrieoke in 2005!
By the time this posts, I'll probably be on my way to see my Dad in North Carolina. I'm looking forward to seeing him, spending time with my older sister, eating North Carolina barbecue (vinegar based, yum) and having SEVEN HOURS in the car to knit. Oh yeah. I'm gonna take all the pieces of Jacob's Not So Super Secret Sweater and seam it, baby! And then, I'll finish Clapotis! And knit three pairs of socks!
Okay, so maybe I won't do all that. But there will be much knitting.
Here's where I am on the Half Clappy:
Silk yarn on size 8s moves FAST.
I'm still deciding how long to make it, which is also dependent on how long my ball of silk yarn lasts. Although I'm planning to make a full Clappy once I clear some space on my knitting project list ... I heart Clapotis. I'm still trying to decide also if I want to keep this one or give it to a friend ... I originally had planned to make this for someone, but I love it so much.... is that wrong?
I also heart my sewing machine .. here's a not very good picture of my latest bag:
My little green bag...
I used a letter-sized file folder as the rough measurement for width. The spool of thread is there because I'm currently trying to insert a zipper. By hand. This will probably look like crap, but I'm testing it out to see what I can do. This bag is made using a pattern that I got from craftster.org, and if you sew and you haven't been there yet, GET THEE TO CRAFTSTER. There are so many tutorials on how to make bags, purses, and all kinds of crazy things. And SO many creative, inspiring people. Woot.
Okay, off to NC I go. I'll think of you while I'm knitting my little hands off in the car and eating Wilbur's BBQ. Have a great MLK weekend!
Comments (12)
Clapotis is something I reallllly want to make. Yours is turning out so nice, my colors. Happy to say I voted daily for you (and got some friends to do the same.) You did good Girl!
Posted by amy | January 18, 2005 11:18 PM
such the seamstress you are becoming. :)
too cute.
Posted by carolyn | January 18, 2005 3:27 PM
You are so inspiring me to pull out the sewing machine! I really am jealous of the bags! I heart Carrie's purse! Have fun with the fam, and have fun knitting in the car! I'm also jealous of hours of uninteruppted knitting time!
:)
Posted by BigLug | January 17, 2005 10:28 AM
Man, I'm so envious of your sewing machine and sewing skills it's not funny. Can't wait to see this finished bag!
P.S. I love the way you've coined the Clapotis: Clappy. Hee hee!
Posted by Becky | January 17, 2005 9:46 AM
was it my link to the bag pattern that go you to craftster? I hope so, I knew you would love it! :)
Posted by pixie | January 17, 2005 8:44 AM
MMMmmmmmmmm BBQ in North Carolina. Can you sew me a purse and put some BBQ in it, then mail it to the Netherlands where the only meat available seems to be meatballs covered in slime?
Thanks.
Posted by Valerie | January 17, 2005 5:22 AM
I voted for you Carrieoke!! I love your light hearted site. I am starting Clapotis in Helen's Lace now that I have finished a pair of leg warmers for my daughter. BTW, thanks for stopping by my site and dropping a line. I hope you will stop by again soon. We can compare progress on the Clapper!!
Hope you are enjoying (or did enjoy) your trip and found your family well....
Best!
Posted by Leah | January 17, 2005 12:35 AM
Lord girl. Gah! You knit fast. The yarn is tres fabulous and you have so much done!!! Can't wait to see it in person. Have fun on your trip. Hi to Cathy!
Posted by jenny | January 17, 2005 12:22 AM
Where in NC is your dad? My mom and brother just moved to Raleigh!
The Clapotis is coming along nicely. I'm just lovin' that yarn.
Have a safe trip and I hope you get lots of knitting done!
Posted by Jenn | January 16, 2005 9:08 PM
BBQ! One of my fave combo of alphabet letters! Have a fun and safe trip!
Posted by Rossana | January 16, 2005 7:11 PM
I've been voting for you!!!
How did you get so far on Clapotis so quickly?!?! I started it but have since put it down I am really looking forward to making it, once other project get done...you know Yours is so pretty! Can't wait to see it finished.
Posted by Christie | January 16, 2005 4:20 PM
Gah! I am jealous. One day I'm going to learn to knit, really. Hmm, maybe that should've been one of my New Year's Resolutions...
Oh, and btw, I voted for you. w00t!
Posted by Amber | January 16, 2005 2:21 PM