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december 20, 2007
I'm getting there Sixty-four squares to sixteen squares to four rows. I'm getting there.
We're off to Germany and I've only manged to sew the afghan squares into four large rows. And I didn't get to weaving in any of the ends either. But I'm okay with that. We're there for two weeks - I'll get it done. My goal is to work away on it at night in secret for the first couple of days so I can give it to them all in one piece, but still with thousands of ends hanging off, on Christmas. Make that Christmas Eve, since that's when they do presents in Germany. Grrrr.... With three kids, there's little chance I'll get anything done on it in the plane, but I am planning on bringing part of it with me just in case. I'm packing a crochet hook, a chibi, and some kids' craft scissors in my carry-on, so wish me luck getting through security!! And while you're at it, could you maybe make it stop snowing here? Aaaack! posted by alison at 1:27 pm | in
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Have a safe journey! I love the quilt you showed yesterday. It looks like lot's of fun! Posted by: Isabella at December 20, 2007 1:39 PMIt looks great!! Good luck finishing it! I am also planning on knitting in secret at night to have it finished! I can't believe how much snow we're getting! They just called it a Nor'easter on the news- can you call a Nor'easter in the middle of it? Posted by: Lindsey at December 20, 2007 1:44 PMRelax & enjoy your trip. I'm sure your in laws will love the afghan even if you have to give it to them in a few pieces & finish it afterward. It looks gorgeous as is - how long did it take you to decide how to arrange the squares or did you plan that in advance of knitting them? I would probably dither for hours, arranging & rearranging them endlessly. The only knitted gift I made this year (we had our extended family celebration Saturday since my younger daughter & her family leave this Saturday to spend Christmas in Mississippi with dear SiL's immediate & extended family) was the cute doggy shrug for my niece's Maltese (she weighs about half as much as one of my ginormous cats). I did sew aprons for my daughters (both had complained of not being able to find ones with bibs). I made balaclavas for the grands & am planning on sewing some of those cloth books for the baby but they received them as soon as they were finished. I've decided to henceforth give gifts (esp handmade ones) when the mood strikes me rather than for special occasions. I'll still buy the big batch of candy & candles & disperse them to the nieces & nephews at Christmas but any real gifts selected for an individual will come out of the blue. Posted by: Donna at December 20, 2007 2:05 PMHave a great trip! I'm shocked by the amount of snow too. (I'm in southern NH, so it's the same snow.) I recently traveled with my chibi and very small but very pointy embroidery scissors, and had no trouble. Posted by: Kat with a K at December 20, 2007 2:46 PMMy son had his scissors taken on a flight from Austria back to Frankfurt. If you can, try getting a clover thread cutter pendant. They're great. I have one, there's no exposed blade, the only thing other than thread you could cut with it is strands of hair and possibly a very long fingernail... Other than that, a packet of dental floss could work, just test it at home. If all else fails, use dental floss. I carry the small sample from my dentist's office, always and it works as a wonderful thread and yarn cutter, with no problem at security in airports!!! Good luck and have a great trip! Hey, it looks good. I like the diagonal pattern you decided on. (The asian quilt from yesterday was GORGEOUS, btw.) Posted by: heather t at December 20, 2007 3:43 PMYou should be a-okay with the chibi and crochet hook. Not sure about the scissors - I always carry a small nail clippers with me when I fly internationally. Safe travels and Happy Holidays!! Posted by: Marisa at December 20, 2007 3:57 PMAt the risk of sounding incredibly uneducated, what is a CHIBI? Posted by: Jacqueline at December 20, 2007 4:30 PMHave a wonderful and safe trip. I imagine Germany being VERY Christmasy, snowy and laden with many traditional and charming customs, as well as beautiful music - sort of Trapp Family-esque. Is it really like that? Posted by: Mary K. in Rockport at December 20, 2007 4:54 PMSend the snow here to Kentucky! Have a wonderful, fabulous, Merry Christmas with your family! Posted by: Melissa at December 20, 2007 9:23 PMThe afghan looks great, whether it's in pieces or not. Have a great, safe trip, best of luck, and have a great Christmas! =D Posted by: Lacee at December 20, 2007 11:17 PMUm as a frequent visitor, I was wondering, are you going to update the blog from Germany? ;0) Posted by: Anita at December 21, 2007 6:48 PMOf course, Anita, I always do! :) Posted by: ALISON at December 22, 2007 3:51 AM |
