tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post6560954252463280972..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: Auden: early fall sweaterGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34864188645764616632013-09-12T08:23:53.976-05:002013-09-12T08:23:53.976-05:00Thanks, Debbie! Much better now :-)Thanks, Debbie! Much better now :-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75926831500631829292013-09-12T08:23:28.792-05:002013-09-12T08:23:28.792-05:00Thank you, Kristin! Thank you, Kristin! Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-16840951211417846552013-09-11T22:50:57.342-05:002013-09-11T22:50:57.342-05:00I'm so sorry to hear you were out of commissio...I'm so sorry to hear you were out of commission for a while, but glad you're feeling better! I really like the stitch pattern on your sweater - subtle, but creates an interesting texture.Makizy Sewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05340015178845132643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78176652315118846962013-09-11T20:54:39.448-05:002013-09-11T20:54:39.448-05:00I'm glad you are feeling better! I like your ...I'm glad you are feeling better! I like your new sweater and love the tunic length.Kristen Rettighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00176342218828307690noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-70075329258153208202013-09-11T09:19:58.514-05:002013-09-11T09:19:58.514-05:00Thank you, Rhonda!Thank you, Rhonda!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-24890859960011387492013-09-09T21:48:38.918-05:002013-09-09T21:48:38.918-05:00What a beautiful sweater. Perfect for fall. Wait, ...What a beautiful sweater. Perfect for fall. Wait, it's September and we're over 90 degrees. It just isn't fair!RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-28846807757301418622013-09-09T12:01:06.279-05:002013-09-09T12:01:06.279-05:00Thanks, Gretchen! In my opinion, there's no b...Thanks, Gretchen! In my opinion, there's no bad way to eat crab! ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-42936988480995630362013-09-09T11:29:11.974-05:002013-09-09T11:29:11.974-05:00I like your Auden! The Cotton Fine drape actually...I like your Auden! The Cotton Fine drape actually improves the design to my eyes, by giving it some body shape instead of the straight box-shape of a stiffer fabric.<br /><br />Now I want some crab - not rangoon, I think, but crab baked in the shell with garlic.<br />-- stashdragonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-56336857955722846222013-09-09T08:49:14.677-05:002013-09-09T08:49:14.677-05:00Thanks, Tracey! I'm still working on breaking...Thanks, Tracey! I'm still working on breaking in these shoes, but I'm thinking they'll be a staple for fall!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68605128844745152562013-09-09T08:48:37.097-05:002013-09-09T08:48:37.097-05:00Thank you! Isn't this a great stitch? It was...Thank you! Isn't this a great stitch? It was really fun to work. I might try to incorporate it into a hat or something one of these days.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-57339197321052134882013-09-09T08:47:50.543-05:002013-09-09T08:47:50.543-05:00Thank you, Gerry!Thank you, Gerry!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64794312018542691872013-09-09T08:47:40.061-05:002013-09-09T08:47:40.061-05:00Thanks, Sabs! I hadn't even thought of layeri...Thanks, Sabs! I hadn't even thought of layering it!<br /><br />Oh my - crab rangoon are the BEST! Thin dough (like pasta dough) wrapped around a filling of cream cheese and crab meat, then deep fried. And then dipped in sweet and sour sauce with plenty of chili peppers in it. Mmmmmmm!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-60516843135530452652013-09-09T08:45:20.663-05:002013-09-09T08:45:20.663-05:00Thanks, Carmela. This is one I can imagine on you...Thanks, Carmela. This is one I can imagine on you too - both the color and the style!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-73324492605075994632013-09-09T08:44:53.272-05:002013-09-09T08:44:53.272-05:00Thanks, Lisa! I'll be heading to RIC this wee...Thanks, Lisa! I'll be heading to RIC this week - makes me feel like a real jock, LOL!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13744864647337774632013-09-09T08:44:26.304-05:002013-09-09T08:44:26.304-05:00I think the wide hips keep my shoulders from looki...I think the wide hips keep my shoulders from looking too wide :-) And they really aren't insanely wide - it's really just that the shape of my body has changed over the last few years, in part because of all the rowing and yoga I do and also because of menopause and aging. So I'm still not quite used to it and it always kind of takes me by surprise! And I do believe I think about fit a little too much ;-)<br /><br />As for clutch-making - too late! I've already started!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-80722883136594929212013-09-09T08:41:09.794-05:002013-09-09T08:41:09.794-05:00Sorry you were in the same boat, Sarah :-( Let...Sorry you were in the same boat, Sarah :-( Let's hope for a better week for both of us!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76779220934255750382013-09-09T08:40:44.640-05:002013-09-09T08:40:44.640-05:00Thanks, Jo! Even though this one only took a litt...Thanks, Jo! Even though this one only took a little over a month, it felt like longer because the yarn was killing my hands! But I'm very glad it's out of my stash now!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-83900654511920553142013-09-09T08:39:39.412-05:002013-09-09T08:39:39.412-05:00Thanks, Stef! I was so impressed by the quality o...Thanks, Stef! I was so impressed by the quality of these instructions!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-51683477969752348372013-09-09T08:39:10.252-05:002013-09-09T08:39:10.252-05:00Knitting is my first love. No other craft of hobb...Knitting is my first love. No other craft of hobby has ever been able to take its place! I think the last time I didn't constantly have something on the needles was probably when I was in college!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-11641096309314269342013-09-09T08:36:11.292-05:002013-09-09T08:36:11.292-05:00Gail, I hope you are feeling better and no more in...Gail, I hope you are feeling better and no more injuries. That is a great sweater and those are some pretty cute shoes too.Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85000679211817740002013-09-09T08:35:07.780-05:002013-09-09T08:35:07.780-05:00Man, I hope you feel better quickly! That doesn&#...Man, I hope you feel better quickly! That doesn't sound like a very fun week. :( But the sweater is a nice transitional piece! I love the stitch pattern-- it's so pretty!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2523047031176355532013-09-09T08:02:38.003-05:002013-09-09T08:02:38.003-05:00Hope you're on the mend, Gail.
Love your swea...Hope you're on the mend, Gail.<br /><br />Love your sweater.<br /><br />You do do a such a great job on everything you stitch<br />And polish. :-)<br /><br />HugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85548975357796217972013-09-09T00:48:12.411-05:002013-09-09T00:48:12.411-05:00Hope you're feeling well and normal again... Y...Hope you're feeling well and normal again... Your jumper is great, just right for end of summer wear (and very layerable for autumn too!) What on earth is a crab rangoon? I want one!Sabshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11703598193765211309noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75645250823037218852013-09-09T00:37:14.358-05:002013-09-09T00:37:14.358-05:00What a lovely and perfect for fall sweater, I can ...What a lovely and perfect for fall sweater, I can imagine a cotton/wool tunic could get lots of wear in September and October. I'm glad you're feeling better.Carmela Biscuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14622514944344276878noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-13877614062464044232013-09-08T21:33:41.622-05:002013-09-08T21:33:41.622-05:00Hope you feel better!Hope you feel better!PoldaPophttp://www.poldapop.comnoreply@blogger.com