Somehow I have managed to start so many projects that I have got no where with any of them! How does that happen sometimes? I have spent a lot of time reading Never Let me Go by Kazuo Ishiguru. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Let_Me_Go
What an amazingly intense book. It's set in a slightly darker version of the 1990's at a 'boarding school'. I think the wider plot is fascinating but it's the intricacies of those relationships that you form as a child that really astound me.
It brings back memories of how some people are so magnetic that the whole school or class revolves around them: how you can be totally blinded by someone; and when things that you make up eventually feel real. It's a great book! Well worth the read.
Natural fiber makes me go completely insane! I love it so much ... but my very very favorite is Alpaca. Honestly the word doolaly comes to mind. The amazing Monika sent me this little mountain of Alpaca and other fibers and I am in love. I could just pet it all day. Sometimes I wish yarn could stay this way for ever in a little fluffy silken balls, so soft and cuddly! In the mix was the most gorgeous yarn I have ever seen.
It is so silky soft, fluffy and warm! It's made from a Newfoundland Dog http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newfoundland_%28dog%29. How cool is that! I love Newfoundlands and have always wanted one, but you need lots of land and water... I have neither.
There were other treasures too
This beautifully alpaca is from her own herd! All the yarn is labeled with the name of the animal it came from.
This is from Annika and Rudy
I am just overwhelmed! Thank you Monika!
I treated myself to a tiny bit of yarn from Posh Yarns http://www.poshyarn.co.uk/. It is my absolute favorite colour. I am not sure what to do with it yet. ... It's bad to buy yarn without a project, isn't it....
I also have this on the go...
Not bad...normal! :)
Posted by: Sarah | January 22, 2008 at 03:20 AM
I'm a fiber freak. I don't stop at just touching the fiber...I also sniff it. I should seek help.
Posted by: Mary Ellen | January 22, 2008 at 04:25 AM
I read Never Let Me Go several years ago and loved it, although it still haunts me. The whole premise reminded me of some of Margaret Atwood's darker plots (she is one of my favorites). I can't wait to make the manta ray for my little guy. Maybe a Valentine's gift.
Posted by: molly | January 22, 2008 at 11:49 PM
I have a problem of 'over crafting' also. But there is a logic to it. I have something for by the fire with more detail to it. Something for watching movies with that is easier. Then the travel project that is easy to take places and the project that goes with a cup of tea/coffee and talking with a friend. Of course there is the last night beside the bed project. They all seem to get done. Just not in a timely fashion. But I enjoy myself when I work on each project. SO I guess it works for me. Take heart in knowing that there are more of us 'over crafter' out there to talk with. (and get more ideas from)
Posted by: monika | January 24, 2008 at 12:26 AM
I'm about to risk sounding like a gushing admirer, but I can't help it. I just found you through Ravelry, from your little owl pattern to be exact. I can not believe how cute your creations are! And the patterns are free?!?! I will sit my little but down and learn crochet if it means I can make the owl, and the robin, and the turtle.....
Posted by: Steph | January 24, 2008 at 04:42 AM
Your patterns are so cute! And your little penguin is so adorable. I love the icy vs. tropical backgrounds. Fantastic work!
Posted by: Rachel | January 26, 2008 at 07:58 PM
I just discovered your blog and love your work, but I really wanted to tell you about Newfies. We've always had them in my family, and they really don't need much space at all.
Both the Newfies we had were really kind of lazy lumps that looked more like bear rugs than anything else. We lived in a big house with a large-ish yard, and they never used any of it. All they ever want is to be around people, and they're the best dogs in the whole world. If you want a big dog but don't have a lot of space, Newfoundlands are for you.
Plus, there are a lot of rescue associations for them where you can find adorable dogs that will love you no matter what they've been through.
Posted by: Cate | February 23, 2008 at 07:01 AM