Joanne asked,
“The question is, do you buy the model that is close to what you are in size, or the one that is a “sample size!” (I am not a 34″ bust…) I have been pondering this for a long time!”
I’m glad you asked. You buy the sample size. In your case the sample size should be larger than a 34″ bust. In other words, make your samples fit you, then buy a you-sized mannequin. Problem solved. :)
And thanks for the pics! Here’s my vest.
Have you seen Joanne’s new book?
Fiber Gathering: Knit, Crochet, Spin, and Dye More than 20 Projects Inspired by America’s Festivals
That leetle orange vest in the bottom , second from the right? That would be mine. It seems like several lifetimes ago when I knit that vest. How appropos to have it return now, when I need it the most.
Anywhooooo. I’ll be participating in the blogtour and tell you exactly why Black Sheep Gathering is so special to me, and why participating in this project was so meaningful. Here’s the official announcement:
I’m participating in the Fiber Gathering designers’ blog tour! Fifteen talented designers contributed their designs to this book about U.S. fiber festivals. Do some armchair travelling with us every day at the beginning of April to celebrate the release of the book. There will be posts about designs, festivals, photography, and interviews with the author. Please drop by and visit us as we tour the blog world and celebrate our fiber festival community!
March 31st Joanne Seiff, author - http://www.joanneseiff.blogspot.com/
April 1st Kim Guzman, designer - http://kimguzman.wordpress.com/
April 2nd Rosemary Hill, designer - http://www.rosemarygoround.blogspot.com/
April 3rd Donna Druchunas, tech editor - http://www.sheeptoshawl.com/blog
April 4th Cathy Adair-Clark, designer - http://www.catena.typepad.com
April 5th Terri Shea, designer - http://www.spinningwheel.net/
April 6th Chrissy Gardiner,designer - http://knittinmom.blogspot.com/
April 7th Jeff Marcus, photographer - http://www.joanneseiff.blogspot.com
April 8th JoLene Treace,designer - http://jolenetreace.wordpress.com/
April 9th Cindy Moore, designer - http://fitterknitter.livejournal.com/
Be sure to stop by on April 5th and read my story. I’m sponsoring a contest: it’s been a depressing year. Leave me a comment with your best joke. The one that makes me pee my pants gets a bag of my beloved Jo Sharp DK wool, in color Embers, a rich heathered rust. I have two bags, from different dyelots, and they don’t quite match. This is about a thousand yards, more than enough for a vest. :)
Denise’s sample arrived on Saturday.
And on Sunday morning it was snowing again. Big clumps of soft flakes, falling like Shakespeare’s mercy from Heaven. Heather had the brilliant idea of modelling for you all, so she grabbed the sweater off Prudence, and I grabbed my hat and scarf. We slipped into our shoes (still in pajamas, natch) and hit the front yard.
I took a dozen or so shots, then noticed a neighbor, also in his pajamas, running across the street. “Into the picture!” he pointed to Heather, then grabbed my camera and pushed me on the back.
So here we are, undressed, unwashed, wet, cold, but happy and together. It may look like winter, but spring is definitely on the way.
I saw her in the window and it was love at first sight. She has a beautiful curve at her hip, but I think it was that sexy row of stainless steel neck bolts that stole my heart. (Speaking of neck bolts: watch this movie.) I love having mannequins to dress in my sweaters; it’s extremely helpful to get that on-the-form view, to step back and look objectively. If you have a little spare cash, get one - it will make you a better designer, even if you don’t think you’re a designer now. Dotty came from here.
Pru is modelling the ubiquitous February Lady, in mid process. I started this project late last fall, using the leftover yarn from Stacy (the cover of Big Girl Knits). I’m knitting the XS size since I know from experience that this yarn is stretchy and squishy and will mold nicely to the figure. I’ve been wearing all my old fat sweaters all winter long, and I am ready for something new, slim, fashionable, and fun!
What else is happening? I found a new lawyer to write up some business paperwork that has been stymying me for several months. I also finished a hank of yarn that has also been on the bobbins for several months. This three-ply sock-sport weight targhee came from Emma last summer.
That’s two posts in two weeks. A new record!
Berries is done. Click me to go to the purchase page.
Well, knitters et al, It’s been a hell of a journey. But finally, elle est fini! Denise should have Roses and Pomegranates done soon, and that will be next. Angela is working on Reindeer. Then it’s The Red Sweater.
And After That?
I’m working on another book. Shhh. More details when the papers are signed.
So, will you forgive the long absence when all that is done? Pretty please?
