I finished the Indian Feather's shawlette and found that a) I used more yarn that I thought I would (shocking--that happens to me like EVERY time), and b) it's going to need a pretty stern blocking. There is much rollage on the top edge, but I'm hoping to stretch some of that out if it. Pictures after the blocking. I'm currently in the process of swatching for a kimono shell that I hope I have enough yarn to finish, and still plugging away on the green baby kimono. Lots of exciting knitting news today!
I've been having a lot of fun lately playing with my iron gall ink that I bought at Scarborough. When I first used it I was rather disappointed at the uninspiring sooty gray color it first went on the page as, but when it dried it transformed to a beautiful black that made we want to give up teaching and become a caligrapher. Here is a poor picture of the partially dried ink-
I'll post a picture later of the 'illuminated' page I did as an example of how I want my kids final copies of their kenning poems to look. I love the smell of the ink, the way it dries, and how connected I feel to writing history. If you enjoy writing with dip pens, get you some iron gall ink!
I enjoyed puttering around and working on various projects this weekend--the illuminated page, some knitting, naps, and of course some marking. A pumpkin spice latte was enjoyed, a sock knitting lesson was taught, and I had a delightful call from home. Hearing voices is such a blessing--e-mails are wonderful, but there is something special about hearing a person! Getting caught up on sleep was one of the best parts of the weekend because I was so tired after the great longbottom battle of Thursday night. You know you're getting old when your vision of bliss includes lots of naps... Half-term is Friday and Saturday this week, so it will be a bit of a squeeze to get everything in, but I shall do my best. Once more unto the breach!
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