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January 05, 2006
Magical !
Today's post is all about magic. The magic of mobius. The magic of bunnies.
Remember how long ago I started a Cat Bordhi felted mobius basket? Well, because I expect this year to be magical, it is my first FO of 2006.
Yes, we're going to become one of those blogs. MiMi has decided she has to be in every picture. I'm just too lazy to shoo her away.
I love this! (Not to mention it was felted in our own building, in our free washer that finally works!) It's going to be a gift for family friends that are going through some bad health. The lady has expressed an interest in felting, which she calls "boiled wool." What is the difference, if any? Is this just the antiquated term? Anyway, I'm sure I will make many more of these in the future. Thanks to Grumperina for the book, which was an engagement present, and the needles, too! I love the way the bottom looks, although the color doesn't show so well in the light I used.
This is what happens when you try to take a photograph on a shelf by the window and open the shade for natural light:
Last but not least, what might I be doing making a heartstrings fiber arts bunny out of a garter stitch square? Aren't I a little past that?
I'm so excited! I'm going to be teaching knitting in an after school program in the town where I live. The students are from a fairly underprivileged population, and they are kids who have had trouble passing state standardized tests. There is no budget for supplies, so I'm trying to gather some. The program has some yarn, but there are three(!) knitting clubs running this semester, with about 10-12 4-6th graders each. I need yarn, needles, crochet hooks, and yarn needles. Please e-mail me at arcadiawilde@yahoo.com if you'd like to make a donation, or send money through Paypal below.
Posted by Betsy at January 5, 2006 05:10 PM
Comments
I LOVE that basket! It's gorgeous. I'm so happy it came out well. I may have some yarn to donate to the program - I'll get back to you next week.
Posted by: grumperina at January 5, 2006 05:35 PM
It's describe which is more magical -- MiMi or the basket!
I also have some yarn to donate to the program!
Posted by: diana at January 5, 2006 09:00 PM
Nice basket. I have one of those on my to-do lists for this year. I like how you made your year start out magical. I am one of those kinds of people too. MiMi looks like a sweetie.
Posted by: Susan at January 6, 2006 07:47 AM
That basket is wonderful! And the colors are perfect.
Posted by: Sara at January 6, 2006 10:45 AM
i don't think i told you over yonder, but i love it!
i hope you can raise lots o funds for your class!
also, i have a big trash bag of akrilk! up the moutian, say the word if you think you could use it.
*screech* *scratch*
Posted by: pippi at January 6, 2006 08:29 PM
The lady who calls felting 'boiled wool' is right. Felting with heat and agitation isn't technically felting (which is done by some other mysterious process which I think involves felting needles) but fulling. But I think most knitters would call it felting anyway. Call it what you like, the basket's cute. :-)
Posted by: Pigwotknits at January 9, 2006 08:03 AM
Mimi is very cute.
Posted by: ray at January 19, 2006 09:20 AM