My eyes are dry and some things I forgot to show you
September 05, 2008
You all are the best. And wine with some Project Runway and no knitting is pretty good too. I got up this morning and attacked the yoke again. I am three rows in and so far so good. It probably helped that the house was empty and I was able to talk to myself the entire time....you know counting my stitches out loud, telling myself to put 2 on the cable needle to the back, etc. I'll try to add a few rows each day and maybe by the time it gets cold, I will actually be able to finish it.
I did manage to finish some sewn items. First up, I re-did my square for the Virtual Quilting Bee.
I had all kinds of different red prints pulled out for the center square and really couldn't decide which one to go with so on a whim, I used this green one. Pretty much perfect if you ask me.
I finished my orange quilt top. I haven't decided what I want to do on the back so for now, it's sitting folded on the table. I keep looking at it, but nothing seems just right. I'll figure it out eventually.
Happy weekend people. I can't tell you how happy I am that it is Friday. Enjoy!
i really love the elephant fabric!
Posted by: jen | September 05, 2008 at 04:42 PM
Yup insha'allah I'm going to be attempting an orange quilt right after Ramadan has ended. I like the colours in this a lot. Works really well with the white spaces.
Posted by: Qalballah | September 05, 2008 at 04:52 PM
Loving the orange quilt!! Those elephants totally rock. I have a heavyweight canvas in that pattern that is unfortunately not good for quilts. Those Denyse Schmidt fabrics are great too, and love love love that stripe!
Posted by: Amy | September 05, 2008 at 05:21 PM
nice choice!
missy
Posted by: Missy Severson | September 05, 2008 at 05:26 PM
that orange quilt is awesome! I have those elephants in green. Seeing many of my other favorites in there too. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the back.
Posted by: Sarah Jackson | September 05, 2008 at 05:46 PM
Love the orange!! And Project runway and wine can fix just about anything!
Posted by: Beth | September 05, 2008 at 05:52 PM
Glad the yoke is working out. The oranges are so pretty together!
Posted by: tiennie | September 05, 2008 at 06:03 PM
such good things! that quilt is going to be gorgeous--the orange and white are so good together. can't wait to see it all spread out & finished!
Posted by: kathryn | September 05, 2008 at 06:15 PM
Love that orange. And I'm glad the tangled yoke is going better.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | September 05, 2008 at 06:18 PM
so pretty! and i'm in utter awe of anyone that would even attempt to cable knit. i'm sure it'll be lovely! happy weekend!
Posted by: melissa s. | September 05, 2008 at 06:31 PM
Wow! I love that orange top. Can't wait to see it done.
Posted by: Selina | September 05, 2008 at 07:05 PM
Erin,
I love, love, love that orange quilt. I can't wait to see more. The virtual quilt square looks great too! Take a look at the Lark book submissions. There's one for quilts due in Oct. I might participate. Email me if you can't find the link. Enjoy your weekend, friend.
Posted by: brown robin | September 05, 2008 at 07:12 PM
Can't wait to see the new quilt top! And, I am with you on that whole weekend thing!
Posted by: Sandy | September 05, 2008 at 08:10 PM
oh erin, your orange quilt is really a thing of beauty. the back will come to you. i am always amazed at the amount of quilting you accomplish... and knitting too. i'm sorry your sweater is frustrating, i have no advice as i have never made it beyond scarves! and to think my girl is making a hat, hmmm...
have a great weekend
Posted by: heather | September 05, 2008 at 08:48 PM
LOVE love love orange and white. Beautiful quilt!
Posted by: josie | September 05, 2008 at 08:55 PM
erin,
yes the greensquare i soerfect!
I talk to myself when I knit cables etc. too.
The orange quilt top is making me drool! I love it with the white! so inspiring!
Posted by: katie | September 05, 2008 at 09:11 PM
love the orange. have a great weekend, erin!
Posted by: meg | September 05, 2008 at 10:53 PM
The orange quilt top is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: geek+nerd | September 05, 2008 at 11:27 PM
Oh my, I am in love with that orange quilt top!!!! so beautiful, REALLY!!!
Posted by: asnipofgoodness | September 06, 2008 at 12:18 AM
project runway seems to make everything better here. Sorry about that f'ing yoke.
The quilt top is gorgeous!
Posted by: blair | September 06, 2008 at 12:21 AM
I love Fridays too!
Posted by: Ana | September 06, 2008 at 12:37 AM
Oh my goodness...my son is crazy for orange. I just might have to make him an orange quilt for Christmas. I don't know why I never thought of that before...thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Linn | September 06, 2008 at 12:41 AM
I LOVE the orange quilt top!!!! I've been curious about what you were going to do with it. it's fab.
Posted by: amandajean | September 06, 2008 at 02:01 AM
As soon as I saw the pile of orange fabrics, I knew it was going to be an awesome quilt! Can't wait to see the rest of it!
Posted by: caroline | September 06, 2008 at 05:44 AM
Happy Friday to you too! Please show us a photo of the orange quilt in its entirety - pretty please! It looks fabulous!
Posted by: Amy | September 06, 2008 at 06:26 AM
All that orange is gorgeous! I'm a big outloud-talker too when I am trying to work through something -- I'm glad all is better with the yoke. There is very little some wine and PR can't fix. Have a good weekend! xo
Posted by: betsy | September 06, 2008 at 07:25 AM
i love the orange quilt! it is so pretty!
Posted by: amy | September 06, 2008 at 07:50 AM
Talking yourself through your knitting is a good idea, the problem is talking back at yourself.
I simply love your work I wish I have more time for my crafts...
Posted by: Paloma | September 06, 2008 at 09:26 AM
yay!!! three rows in.....and to think i was trying to figure out how to get to the ville and back before the kids got home from school! :)
Posted by: leslie | September 06, 2008 at 09:47 AM
I'm glad to hear that the yoke is going better. I love this sweater, and it's on my to-do list. Are you using the Rowan Felted Tweed? Looking forward to seeing pictures of your progress!
Posted by: Amy | September 06, 2008 at 04:16 PM
Love the orange - you are so inspiring. Tell me that you have been doing this for many years. Great use of orange fabric.
Posted by: diane | September 06, 2008 at 04:18 PM
What a beautiful orange quilt top. I was thinking - just an idea - a light turqoise solid backing with orange quilting thread - top & bobbin. The design would be beautiful on both sides :) Just an idea :)
Posted by: Cindy | September 06, 2008 at 04:58 PM
oooh, such loveliness in that orange quilt top, erin!
and i'm totally inspired by you and that sweater. mine is sitting and waiting for me to muster up the nerve. i think it might be a while still...
Posted by: cloth.paper.string | September 06, 2008 at 10:13 PM
The square is so pretty and what a stunning orange quilt you have just finished the top of!!!
Posted by: Ravenhill | September 07, 2008 at 06:56 AM
How nice and bright is the orange quilt! Truly, your quilting inspires me.
Glad to hear you figured out how to tangle the yoke!!!
Posted by: lucy | September 07, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Beautiful! Do you have a photo of the orange quilt top in it's entirety? I'd love to see...
Posted by: Sarah | September 07, 2008 at 05:09 PM
love that orange quilt top. love it. and i hope that tangled yoke isn't causing you too much grief today. dang it.
Posted by: leslie | September 07, 2008 at 08:10 PM
Orange quilt top ROCKS!!!! Stunning.
Posted by: nicoleq | September 07, 2008 at 09:15 PM
oooh. hard knitting.
I'm embarking on my first ever real knitting project - an all garter stitch cardigan!
one day cable... one day...
Posted by: charlotte | September 08, 2008 at 07:47 AM
That's such a gorgeous quilt top - I personally LOVE orange and turquoise together. What about a light turquoise back?
Posted by: Courtney | September 08, 2008 at 10:37 AM
it is perfect and that orange , oh i just absolutely love it ! i'm sure what ever you do it will be gorgeous!!
Posted by: nicole | September 08, 2008 at 11:04 AM
you are my quilting idol.
Posted by: Grace | September 09, 2008 at 10:51 AM
oooh - pretty. Can you have a picture of it spread out in all its' glory, please, pretty please??
Posted by: Allison | September 10, 2008 at 01:01 PM
For the orange quilt, I think you should back it with denium! That would be way cool!
Posted by: tamela | September 15, 2008 at 09:20 PM