I wish I could say this picture was a reflexion of the weather here... Sadly, Spring has arrived in name only and rain and gales are the order of the day.
I got carried away this past week and worked exclusively on Saffron's sleeve. I am now past the final increases. A couple more cms, and I am starting the shaping of the top. This is not serious, because I was supposed to start on Joy's sleeve, but you know what it is like with a new project... I have promised myself: as soon as I have finished Saffron's sleeve, I'll get back to Joy.
At least, I can't be distracted by sewing, as my sewing-machine has gone for servicing and I have been told I will have to wait a couple of weeks minimum to get it back. It is a bit of a blow, as I have been leafing through some of my books and stash of fabric in search of inspiration for the April Project Spectrum. I am eager to start!!!
I know only too well how distracting new projects are! Maybe now you can get on with Joy's sleeve! The weather may not be Springlike yet, but it's certainly milder, soon be leaving the coat's indoors!
Posted by: dawn | March 27, 2006 at 02:38 PM
Here I am wishing for snow and sleet so I can knit with yummy wools, and there you are hoping for warmer weather. Wish I could bring some Malaysian sunshine to you!
Posted by: lyn | March 27, 2006 at 02:49 PM
I went out lunchtime and nearly got blown off my feet. Not only that it's cold out there too isn't it?
Posted by: Tracy | March 27, 2006 at 04:40 PM
Here the weather was beautiful, sunshine and very warm. But we have still a lot of snow, even if it is melting very quickly now. The good thing with it is, that I can continue my knitting. So many things I want to knit for summer, I would really like to cast on every day a new project. But I held in mind your words, not more than one or two projects at a time, and so I first finish my jacket.
Your sewing books look very nice, and sewing is not a third knitting item, so it´s too bad that your machine is out for service.
Have a good week,
Suzi
Posted by: Krawuggl | March 27, 2006 at 04:42 PM
I can understand your looking forward to spring weather, it brings all sorts of promises of change. Pretty april spectrum fabrics for new projects, sewing machine returning soon, good as new. Here it is the same old weather, so I am vicariously enjoying the anticipation of spring through reading your blog.
Posted by: erin | March 28, 2006 at 02:23 AM
Would that I could send my sewing machine to you; she sits rather sadly gathering dust.
Thinking about April Spectrum projects --- good for you! I suppose I should do the same. . .
Posted by: Kim | March 28, 2006 at 01:16 PM
It's so hard for me to be monogamous to my knitting projects. Thankfully (for my husband) my marriage is another story!
Posted by: Beth | March 29, 2006 at 03:25 PM
These Danish A-P Rasmussen's books are such a joy! Hope they hurry with your sewing machine!
Posted by: Lene | March 30, 2006 at 07:56 AM