Last week I read on Anne's blog that the OFA Red Scarf Project is in need of scarves. So I cast on this scarf pattern with some reddish handspun yarn, but I could tell that it wasn't going to make the required length. Now I'm knitting it in Vanna's Choice acrylic yarn (not squeaky feeling like some) in cranberry. Having it be machine washable and dryable for a college student seems like a good thing. When I measured last night, I had 18 inches to go so I should be able to make the 12/15 deadline.
How about a pug picture? As Trump has become more comfortable here, he has developed some quirks. Like now he barks at everyone instead of cowering. We think he's saying "This is my territory. Back off!" So it's a good thing that he feels at home but his new behavior is annoying, scary for visitors, and something we need to train him not to do. And here is another quirk: When he gets really relaxed he lets his tongue hang out. At first I thought he had had a stroke or something but now we're guessing that he's just comfy. Does anyone know if it's a bad sign for a dog's tongue to stick out at an angle like that?
I'm making a dress (view B) for Emma for her school's Christmas dance. I made a muslin (several actually) and I'm now ready to make the real thing. She chose satin with an overlay of something sparkly (It's sheer like chiffon but crisper.). She wants the lavender for the bodice, and the purple and sparkly for the skirt. There will also be a bit of the sparkly as trim on the bodice.
I've read tips on working with satin but I'm still a little scared to start this project. If anyone has any helpful advice, that would be great! My biggest question now is about the skirt.
The skirt is pleated and I'm wondering if I should sew the sparkly and the purple together as one fabric. Or should I sew the skirt then sew an unpleated sparkly section on top the skirt? I'm thinking that won't look right.
Okay, another question came to mind. I'm going to line the bodice instead of using facings. I think I won't need to interface now except that I'm worried the surplice neckline will be too floppy without something to support it. The sales clerk at the fabric store suggested I sew hem tape/twill tape into the seam when I sew it. Had anyone done this with satin?
I hope you all have a great weekend! You know what I'll be doing. :)
I can ask my friend Lois (the one who made Hannah's prom gown) all those questions if you'd like.
Posted by: Carole | December 05, 2009 at 08:03 AM
I like Vanna's choice and have knitted several things out of it. I know what you mean about "squeaky yarn".
Sounds like you are very busy and productive!
Posted by: Marti | December 05, 2009 at 11:03 PM
That's a great looking scarf for the OFA Red Scarf Project! I love the picture of Trump. He looks adorable with his little tongue! I'm sure it's just because he's so comfortable with you :)
Posted by: Terrie | December 06, 2009 at 05:34 PM
The scarf looks great - Vanna's choice is my go to for acrylic, it's very soft and easy on the hands and warm around the neck!
Posted by: keri | December 06, 2009 at 05:42 PM
Oh, Trump! You make me smile!! I love that little tongue hanging out. Sooooo cute!!!
Not sure what to tell you about the fabric. I don't sew very well. I could tell you all sorts of stuff, but you would have to do the opposite of everything I say and that could get confusing...
Posted by: Sheepish Annie | December 06, 2009 at 07:49 PM
We had a cat who stuck his tongue out, and it was just when he was about to fall asleep or was otherwise super relaxed. It was cute. :)
Can't wait to see E's dress!
Posted by: Katie | December 07, 2009 at 10:02 PM
We're knitting the same scarf! Mine's out of Berocco Comfort though :).
As for Satin...I'm supposed to help my cousin with a satin bathroom in a few weeks...and you've already made the dress by now, right? How was the satin experience?
Posted by: Mary | December 09, 2009 at 10:21 AM