The summer heat has finally broken and it is starting to cool off. Air conditioners off, windows open. Here is some more evidence that fall is finally here. My confederate rose is starting to bloom. It is the last thing that blooms at my house. The spectacular blooms are definitely worth the wait. I think …
Victory Lap
Well the final finish line is crossed, the flame is extinguished, the closing ceremony is over and the goodbyes have all been said. Ravelympics is over. I was a lot of hard work. I had to resort to drastic frog distraction techniques from time to time in order to get my knitting done. But I …
Mile 19 (Ravelympics Day 13)
Running a race takes dedication and hard work. I have never run an actual marathon but if it is like any other endurance race, there comes a point where it becomes difficult to continue running. I think of it as Mile 19 in a marathon. You have successfully covered three-quarters of the required distance but …
Rounding the Final Turn – Ravelympics Day 12
It is Day 12 of the Ravelympics and the final crunch is on. Only 5 days left to finish my two remaining projects – one of which hasn’t been cast on yet. Though I still have not completed my sweater, the finish line is in sight. I have completed 15 inches of it, so it …
Halfway Home – Ravelympics Day 8
Thank you to everyone who made such kind comments here, on Ravelry and via email about Raindrops on Roses. I have never gotten so many enthusiastic comments on any of my projects. You really encouraged me more than you can ever know. For those who have asked about the pattern, I plan to make it …