An early flight is one thing; after all, I've had flights at 6 AM before but couple that with a very small regional jet, a seat mate who both doesn't adhere to the boundaries of the 14-inch seat and insists on bathing in the most heinous cologne known to God and man and you kind of get an Ava who is alternating between a migraine and retching on said seat mate. Compound it with not enough space to knit and you get a picture that isn't terribly pretty.
I wasn't very clear with the size of the tattoo that I wanted. When I emailed Lola and SK the design, I neglected to say that I wanted it exactly as is (minus the sticky note part). So, after sitting for about 90 minutes, I have the most lovely outline of cherry blossoms with one colored bloom and an appointment for August 11th to finish the job . . . just in time for the wedding debut.
The Flyer's Cobblestone is a zombie knit and so far, so good, but can I tell you how much in love I am with Cascade 220 Superwash? This, my friends, might become the workhorse yarn of my arsenal. I'm hoping to have the Cobblestone done in time for his birthday, which I think is doable.
We stopped at Knitter's Merchantile yesterday and walked out without a purchase (there are first times for everything). I might be tempted to make a return for some of the Panda Silk that they have . . . but I doubt it. Fabric? That's another story. Fabric seemed to jump off the racks and throw itself at us (hussy!). Not sure what I'll do with half of it, but I think that I'm making a Note Taker and an Emmeline apron out of some of the fabric. Oh, I did find yarn at Jo-Anne's but I'll save that for home.
Once I get home, I'm wholeheartedly committed to finishing the trellis and leaf shawl so that leads to one more impassioned plea (okay, really I'm begging) for a skein of Cider Moon's Pandora Rose in any fingerling weight. I have a hank of it in the DK but the difference is perceptible. If you have any (or know of anyone who has one), please, please, please name your price or poison. I have some Trekking XXL in a dark plum (147) that will have to do if I can't track some down. Luckily Joanne talked me out of my first choice . . . a lovely puce which would serve to say, "I'm an asshole who didn't buy enough yarn to finish it properly."
More after the quilt show tomorrow . . . and some St. Bridget's!
Ava & Lola
PS - We've been mesmerized by the Infinity dress so Lola stitched up her own. For your enjoyment . . . discuss.
WOW! Now that's a tattoo!
Posted by: Cara | June 29, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Stunning tattoo!
Posted by: beverly | June 30, 2008 at 08:11 AM
Love the tat!!! Can't wait to see it all colored in too!
Posted by: Emily | June 30, 2008 at 09:51 AM
Wow! That's a big un! It's going to be gorgeous filled in.
I'm digging the infinity fabric. I've seen a lot of these dresses, and this one is a standout.
Hey, is C220 Superwash soft? I'm a fool for the regular, but haven't tried the Superwash.
Posted by: sappmama | June 30, 2008 at 11:43 AM
Your tattoo is fucking awesome! I have been thinking and thinking about what I want to get for myself for finishing school, but I haven't quite worked it out yet. Yours is gorgeous!
Posted by: Amanda | June 30, 2008 at 03:31 PM
Sweet sonny jesus that's a serious tattoo! It's lovely too. =)
Posted by: Shannon | July 02, 2008 at 04:30 PM