April 2007 Archives
This Friday I may be hanging on a minuscule edge by the tips of my fingers against some rock in the middle of nowhere. I do so like to post Eye Candy, so here you go, a day early.
I bought this early on in my knitting life, back when I started to go to actual knitting stores, as opposed to the craft stores, for "high-end" yarn. This is Trendsetter Yarns' Chic, four plies of colorful textures that made me ooh and aah, and that clued in the saleswoman to pitch it to me so convincingly that I bought 4 balls to make a scarf. I never did make that scarf; I suppose I grew out of its fluffy, shiny, pinkness. And besides, it screamed "little girl" and not "me" (whatever "me" is now). I haven't found the right pattern, small or big, for it. Oh, I have plans for it recorded in my yarn spreadsheet: "niece something", scarf, trim on a scarf, trim on a jacket, trim on something felted. Still nothing that feels right for it. Well. For now the yarn stays in the yarn box, waiting until inspiration strikes.
Blogworthy: Issues
1: I found this link while looking for a recipe. Funny how links go from one topic to the next. It's a list of the top produce to buy organic.
2: Serious Eats asked why some former vegetarians return to eating meat. If you grew up not eating very much meat to begin with, it may be easier to adjust. While it's morally the correct thing to do, I think that a person's lifestyle, social setting and culture will also influence how you view meat eating, and how long you can stay vegetarian.
3: Via Kottke (a great resource), one blogger's personal experience regarding abortion rights.
4: Anti-Americanism: questions asked and answered.
5: Check out clothing manufacturer Patagonia's Stop Global Warming Virtual March.
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This is a belated post for last Friday; we were so preoccupied with things—last-minute changes to plans, crowding in the bathroom, losing and finding Stuff, forgotten files, heavy traffic, too, too long train crossings—that the day went by *just* like that.
Some of my happiest memories are bathed in a sunny warmth, with gorgeous light and lots of texture. Some of my happiest memories involve beautiful flowers, thoughtful gestures, and the everlasting friendship of people we meet along this road we call life.
I hope you had a good Friday the Thirteenth! For this Friday and the weekend, turn off the television and just live.
And thank you all for your comments on the Shetland Triangle shawl!
Linkworthy:
1: Know your html code! Here's a handy list of special entity codes. Viel spaß!
2: Post on Design Observer regarding stock photography of overweight people.
3: Business Week writer Bruce Nussbaum's article Are Designers the enemy of Design? and a response by Digitas VP David Armano on his personal (design) blog.
4: Credit where it's due. This isn't necessarily a link but something worth discussing. I've tried, as much as possible, to credit people or sites when I find a particular link I like and want to share with others. As well, when I create something, I name the book, the yarn, the fabric, etc. Increasingly I've been finding that people copy links or things from other places verbatim, and pass them off as their own, without giving credit to the original poster and creator. Shouldn't online society be more give and take, and not just take? Or is it just wishful thinking and people are just behaving the way they normally do offline?
Pattern: Shetland Triangle from Interweave Knits' Wrap Style
Yarn: My own handspun 2-ply made from Ashland Bay Trading Company Merino/Silk top (70% Merino, 30% Silk; 4 oz.; 601 yards) in Rose
Needles: US9
Finished Size: 76" wide x 38" long
Two weeks ago I drove down to Lori's in Irvine so she could play with my wheel. I also took along the shawl for a photo op, as Lori's back yard seems to have great lighting.
No one picture captures the color *at all*, because it's got cool and warm grays, cool and warm browns, and touches of white and pink. I remember when I bought the fiber at Stitches West that it was peachy pink. Later, while spinning, more of the greys and browns came out, and with my experimenting with all sorts of drafting methods I ended up with an interesting mix of light and dark and middle values. I have to say, though, that the yarn has redeemed itself. The "color" has grown on me.
This shawl is for my older sister, who has slowly acquired an appreciation of the quality of handknits (Hailey's hats, my sister-in-law's shawl, my mom's scarf). Of all the lace patterns out there, I've been selective and kept to a handful that I've repeatedly knit. There is a certain grace and fluidity in the shetland lace pattern that I love, and the triangle shape enhances it. I hope my sister will appreciate the effort!
The doctor taking time off from research to play! We hit the Purl warehouse--my god, you'll spend a good chunk of change on both yarn and fabric there. We drooled over everything especially the Liberty prints. Damn that Purl. Then we headed over to Kinokuniya for Japanese books, and Mitsuwa for noodles. Thanks for driving me around, Lori!
Don't you love this Christmas star? Yes, it's waayyy past Christmas, but so what!
Linkworthy:
1: I won't summarize this link. You'll just have to read this article, it's about context.
2: Brand New offers opinions on branding.
3: Decency and decorum, and lack of both, in blogging. On Monday the New York Time published an article on the proposed rules of conduct for blogging. Then Anil Dash posted his personal experiences.
4: I've been considering switching cms from Movable Type to Wordpress. There are some informative articles around, and having read through quite a few of them I've decided to stay with Movable Type for now, simply because I'm familiar with their code. I'll probably redo all my templates in CSS, and upgrade, but that's about it.
5: James Howard Kunstler (author of The Long Emergency) has a blog. Go read it.
6: Wanna know where your where your tax dollars go?
This week's Eye Candy Friday is a trio of posters I found while cleaning out my art things. Wow, I thought I'd thrown these away. They're keepers!
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This commemmorated the last Seinfeld episode and was part of a paper promo I received when I worked full-time in a design studio. If you recognize the style of design, it's because it's by Charles S. Anderson Design, who does a lot of paper promos and great posters. This is still on their website, as the 5th grey bar in their poster design subnav.
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Ed Viesturs has since climbed all 14 8,000m peaks, but when I saw him speak he still had two to go. He and partner Veikka Gustafson have taken some absolutely breathtaking pictures at high altitude. I'd show you the ones of Lynn Hill and Dave Graham, but it's just people on rocks, and I have a multi-track mind!
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My absolute favorite: Gary Baseman. Back in my college days, our class would invite notable designers or agencies, illustrators, and photographers to talk to our VisComm department. A classmate happened to work with Mr. Baseman and got him not only to speak and show slides, but to create a custom poster for the event. *And* we got to take him out to dinner. He was a funny, absolutely down-to-earth guy.
Have a wonderful weekend!
Condition: All the things I'm selling are packed well, mostly unused and sometimes unopened. My house is smoke- and pet-free. Buy in good conscience!
Contact: Email me at maryjoy73 at yahoo dot com and let me know which lot(s) you're interested in. First come, first served.
Payment: I accept Paypal only.
Shipping: Shipping via USPS First Class ranges from $2 for small lots to $?? for bigger lots. I can ship USPS Priority Mail, if you want. I'll try to give you a more accurate estimate if you purchase multiple lots.
Colors: Due to the inconsistencies of computer monitors, the colors displayed on your screen may not depict an accurate reproduction of the actual yarn, fiber, or fabric color. The actual colors may appear slightly different than the images on your computer monitor.
STILL ON SALE
Handspun Peachy-pink merino 5 skeins
Content: 100% merino wool
Yardage: 283 yards
Weight: Worsted to bulky
Color: Peachy-pink
Comments: I blogged about this lurvely merino here. Bright color good for a little girl sweater.
Asking: LOWER PRICE $25 plus shipping
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Joann brand bold florals
Yardage: 1 yard of the teal ground; 1/2 yard of all the others.
Comments: No longer in the mood for florals. They're not the softest fabric, so think aprons, placemats, tea and egg cosies, etc.
Asking: $6 plus shipping
