tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post2003288641897698668..comments2024-01-03T20:00:28.545-08:00Comments on ...One Saylor's Log: Winter Project Link Party: OctoberGracie Saylorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09499163425742659172noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-24818756586921695912015-10-11T13:42:18.573-07:002015-10-11T13:42:18.573-07:00Looks beautiful, Gracie. Continental knitting has...Looks beautiful, Gracie. Continental knitting has been a wonderful discovery for me, and I hope it will be for you too. Worth persevering with! Thank you for your good wishes. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-67612087383708719672015-10-11T11:50:55.373-07:002015-10-11T11:50:55.373-07:00Well I'm rooting for you here and shall be che...Well I'm rooting for you here and shall be cheering loudly when your blanket is done.Annie Cholewahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17608057589525908147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-79555130483545984572015-10-10T03:08:34.983-07:002015-10-10T03:08:34.983-07:00Such a lovely post, Gracie. Those words of Magrit ...Such a lovely post, Gracie. Those words of Magrit resonate with me too...I love to just knit and knit peacefully without much stopping and checking. Your blanket is beautiful, it looks so soft and I love the colours.<br />Wishing you a wonderful weekend.<br />Helen xoxHelen Philippshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16085327303967055337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-89785622850374394122015-10-10T02:47:21.282-07:002015-10-10T02:47:21.282-07:00Hi Gracie! Glad you are joining in, me too.Jo xHi Gracie! Glad you are joining in, me too.Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-12873076349438337802015-10-09T01:15:02.116-07:002015-10-09T01:15:02.116-07:00Love that quote.
Amalia
xo
Love that quote.<br />Amalia<br />xo<br />handmade by amaliahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15589172037052603746noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-58051899655889149202015-10-07T11:58:37.330-07:002015-10-07T11:58:37.330-07:00Dear Gracie,
Your blanket is going to be lovely. ...Dear Gracie, <br />Your blanket is going to be lovely. I have had that book for years, and the words you quoted have been a favorite of mine as well. I am so sorry to hear that her health is not good. How sad to have to leave that beautiful place they spent so many years helping to grow and flourish.<br />I want to thank you for your loving, kind and helpful words you sent to me. I can feel your prayers and so appreciate your wisdom and support.<br />With love, Ellen.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18245099394863979981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-62878500749298194182015-10-07T04:13:44.076-07:002015-10-07T04:13:44.076-07:00I do love the pale blue of your blanket, so comfor...I do love the pale blue of your blanket, so comforting. You'll find continental knitting to be very fast once you have a bit of practice. I find it more comfortable on the arms than any other knitting style. Looking forward to seeing the finished blanket sometime soon.Christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-60158981813887686492015-10-07T03:32:35.957-07:002015-10-07T03:32:35.957-07:00Hello Gracie and thank you for popping by and your...Hello Gracie and thank you for popping by and your lovely words re my mum. The yarn is delightful and I wish you well with your knit a long. I had seen it mentioned on Betsy's blog and checked it out. I'm tempted but as I have so much on already and more visits to mum - down south and my son and family - up north I think I would fall behind - I get stressed if having to keep to deadlines :-) Hugs Anne x Annehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13307995588444416450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-53279921779340888402015-10-06T22:00:27.707-07:002015-10-06T22:00:27.707-07:00Yes, knitting something plain and simple is good! ...Yes, knitting something plain and simple is good! Your blanket is so pretty! I indeed need to get to knitting again and finish a project so it will get finished before the end of the year! So much to do so little time! Take care, my friend!Grandmabeckyl.blogspothttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04362600588981799211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-31400853169326653822015-10-06T10:34:20.646-07:002015-10-06T10:34:20.646-07:00Good luck on finishing your blanket! It's loo...Good luck on finishing your blanket! It's looking great so far. Love that blue.Pammy Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14450773871543490672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-34048362022628249242015-10-06T05:09:45.015-07:002015-10-06T05:09:45.015-07:00I can identify with Margrit, I get quite fed up ha...I can identify with Margrit, I get quite fed up having to keep picking up a pattern to read. I tend to lose interest with large knitting projects but I love to crochet blankets, they seem to work up so much faster than knitted ones. Your yarn is such a pretty colour and I think you can see in your photos how soft it is, it will definitely be one cosy blanket. I'm taking part in Jenniefer's link party too, it's my first one.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-54558543125176392412015-10-06T04:08:11.896-07:002015-10-06T04:08:11.896-07:00I so agree with her thinking -- I want to crochet ...I so agree with her thinking -- I want to crochet for peace of mind, not be stressed by a difficult pattern. Your blanket will be so warm and lovely. I have a couple on the go that I should work on, but got the yarnbombing stuff to do and other projects I'd like to make, too. I've not been very good lately about using my time wisely. Take care, TammyTammy@T's Daily Treasureshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01474928708908027789noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-58023579207202673752015-10-06T00:46:33.388-07:002015-10-06T00:46:33.388-07:00I'm with Magrit, Gracie, ...love to just knit ...I'm with Magrit, Gracie, ...love to just knit and knit something plain and simple and not stop and check, stop and check all the time. Also like to have just one item on the needles at a time. With me it is usually socks or those wonderfully warm 'Nola' slipper socks or hats and scarves that go to our local Seaman's Mission.<br /><br />That blanket of yours looks very squashy and warm.ElsieJoyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03967174271705079252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-10716177569880112922015-10-05T20:40:32.033-07:002015-10-05T20:40:32.033-07:00Looks like a wonderful project! Your blanket look...Looks like a wonderful project! Your blanket looks very nice so far.Bethany Carsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06583914285773271009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-28533806323211403582015-10-05T19:55:36.349-07:002015-10-05T19:55:36.349-07:00Hi Gracie, this is such a lovely blanket you are k...Hi Gracie, this is such a lovely blanket you are knitting. And, I'm sure it will give you wonderful memories of your time in New York. It looks like a fun, relaxing knit. I'm knitting myself a sweater (something I have only done once) and it's not an enjoyable project at all. After frogging many rows, I'm hoping that it will fit properly. We received a little bit of rain yesterday but it's suppose to heat up again for the weekend. I hope you are enjoying the fall weather in your beautiful part of the country. Hugs, PatLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-9533717714530501622015-10-05T19:17:06.638-07:002015-10-05T19:17:06.638-07:00It's a lovely blanket and will be so snuggly w...It's a lovely blanket and will be so snuggly when it's done. There's no doubt that rows and rows of plain knitting are very soothing - the knitting equivalent of granny squares in crochet. You can do it without thinking too hard, thus setting your mind free to roam.<br /><br />Enjoy your project! :)Mrs. Micawberhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08680436275934263596noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-18678226739286595862015-10-05T13:01:52.850-07:002015-10-05T13:01:52.850-07:00Oh my goodness.. that blanket is a family heirloom...Oh my goodness.. that blanket is a family heirloom for sure! Makes me want to knit a blanket. I've only crocheted blankets before. I'm off to swim soon.. might call you to discuss your blog thoughts. Can you believe this weather? Just amazing to me. I'm getting the call to spin again.. :-) ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-33739578350772840812015-10-05T13:00:21.028-07:002015-10-05T13:00:21.028-07:00Oh, I love this post and I'm so happy that I j...Oh, I love this post and I'm so happy that I joined in to the winter project along and found your blog! The quote that you included above is so beautiful and truly embodies the heart of knitting - the peace you feel from the process, it's not all about the finished object. There are emotions and thought knit into every stitch and it becomes a treasured memento when it's finished. Your yarn looks so soft and what a lovely blanket you will have! Aren't we clever to know how to knit?!? ;-)Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13128106166012206494noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-76031270803536430282015-10-05T11:29:31.698-07:002015-10-05T11:29:31.698-07:00Those are such lovely colours what a great idea to...Those are such lovely colours what a great idea to join in with Jennifer and hopefully expand your blanket. The sound of skylarks are here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkk7bnTG5JM<br />Sarah xDown by the seahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06148800326418238027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-21384539533693288992015-10-05T09:24:10.858-07:002015-10-05T09:24:10.858-07:00As always Gracie, your post makes me think. I like... As always Gracie, your post makes me think. I like the same type of projects. Where I don't have to think about them, but rather, I can think of other things. Your blanket is beautiful and I look forward to seeing it's progress through the winter months. Have a wonderful, wonderful week my friend. Blessings, Betsy Betsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00807691752817225336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-22915818299619838342015-10-05T07:12:27.810-07:002015-10-05T07:12:27.810-07:00Hi Gracie, I'm so glad you're joining in. ...Hi Gracie, I'm so glad you're joining in. Your blanket is going to be beautiful! That yarn is very pretty. It looks like it will be a very snuggly blanket too. I'd never heard of Morehouse Farm before but I think I remember passing by exits for Milan on the Taconic Parkway. I had a boss at one of my high school jobs in a grocery store who came from Milan and if I remember correctly, they pronounce it like MY-lan, not the way it would be pronounced in Italy. I hope you have a good week!Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-84312431293691577862015-10-05T06:33:45.828-07:002015-10-05T06:33:45.828-07:00I plan on joining in with Jennifer myself, it will...I plan on joining in with Jennifer myself, it will be goon incentive to get things done. I think the quote is perfect, and it applies to knitting, crochet, needle work, painting, drawing and everything else. Just the fact that we have found something that helps clear our heads and keeps us grounded is a wonderful gift.<br />Hugs to you Gracie,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8229743630534449187.post-56046461847788759922015-10-04T23:51:35.110-07:002015-10-04T23:51:35.110-07:00The yarn looks wonderful, such a beautiful colour....The yarn looks wonderful, such a beautiful colour. I too have picked up an abandoned project to try and get going again. mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.com