Catch the Wave - Finished!

Here's a picture of the completed project. Beautiful, n'est-ce pas?

Catch the Wave

Interweave's Summer 2008 Spin Off issue prominently displays on its front page a stunning scarf designed by Jackie Erickson-Schweitzer of Destrehan, Louisiana. The pattern (p.86) is entitled Morning Surf. As you know, I'm no surfer, but I had just the perfect yarn (hand dyed by yours truly) to catch this wave. The pattern is very easy and shows off the colors beautifully. Can't wait to try it with my hand spun warn.

Doggie Spins

Meet Zeus. Zeus is a beautiful smooth-coat (short haired) Saint Bernard which I recently had the pleasure to spin. Now, Zeus' hair was rather short to work with - no worries, just added some extra spins. It turned out to be an awesome oatmeal color. I blended Zeus' hair with Marty's - a beautiful ram from one of my friend's farm North of Port Hope, ON. Zeus' mom is very excited and can't wait to turn this yarn into a memento fit for a God. Below are some pics of the end product.

Here's a picture of Marty, the ram who made the wool contribution. Thankfully, my friend Cindy is a wonderful shepherd
and was able to point him out so I could take his picture. Isn't he a cutie :c)

Interested in getting your pet's brushings turned into yarn? If so, don't hesitate to contact me at julie.verge@cogeco.ca.

The Great Felting Experiment (from fibers) Part Deux

For my second felting experiment, I decided to make a shower mat. Using the same technique as before but using more material the experiment was a great success.

UFO, Finally Finished

It's funny how you get so excited when you first start a project; the yarn is oh so amazing and the pattern is just what you had been looking for. Finally, it's all coming together. And then, out of no where, something else peeks your curiosity; a new yarn, a new fiber. At first you resist; no, I will turn my back, be strong and complete my project. Yeah right, you are we kidding. In to the UFO (UnFinished Object) box it goes and on to the newest thing. Well, I started this sweater about 2 years ago - yikes! I even got the front and back completed. I can't even remember why I left it unfinished. Thankfully I had made a few good notes on where I left off and just finished it yesterday. The pattern and yarn is from Shelridge Farms and I'm quite pleased with the result. So that's one UFO down, many more where that one came from :c)

All Is Blue

All is blue and dye days are here to stay. What fun I had transforming these skeins. This was for a custom order and I'm told will be knitted into a sweater. Can't wait to see the final product.

Sea Breeze

Here's my latest spin. I call this one Sea Breeze and it's for sale! 329 Metres or 360 Yards (155 g), hand dyed, DK weight; enough for a pair of socks or a beautiful scarf :c) For further information, just email me julie.verge@cogeco.ca.