The important one is anyways....
In the wee hours of the morning Thursday...some of us will be heading off to Colonial Williamsburg for our annual March trek. CKCSC,USA holds a cavalier Specialty there every year and it has always been one of our favorite shows. Winter is getting old here and it's Spring down there!! Whoo hoo!
Packed in my busy basket are a few treats to keep me busy. First in the basket is this beautiful Merlin Tree Spindle. It was no easy feat getting this spindle from Dave....trust me! This is one of his prototypes for his upcoming new line of spindles. Not only is it beautiful, but it spins forever! When he sells them, they will have a nicer hook and will be a bit more finished.......but this spindle spoke to me at Spa and after much wooing and begging, Dave sent it home with me :-). Shhh...don't let him know I told you....
Up next are the 3 lace projects I am working on. I came home so full of ideas from Spa, that I immediately cast on 2 new projects....yikes! This green is Judy's soft merino/silk 2ply for the Wool Peddler shawl from Folk Shawls. I absolutely adore these colors and the soft squishy yarn was just too yummy to pass up.
Next.....the Cracklin' Rosie swallowtail shawl, which is moving right along and quickly reminded me why I love zephyr. Silky smooth and oh so soft!
Definitely not a sipping on wine project thou....at least not without life lines...
And to close the lace projects....Hypotenuse. I just love this knit! The silky yarn is one of my all time new favorites and Anne's pattern is the best. I love the way that it moves along....interesting and easy all at the same time. This and the wool peddler shawl will be my car knitting projects.....mindless knitting, but oh so nice!
The last little project tucked away in this great little basket that I picked up this weekend at Patternworks, is this ultra soft merino/mohair blend of yarn that I purchased at Spa from Friends Folly Farm.
My 15 year old daughter, borrows my favorite red mittens every night when she feeds the bunnies, so I thought it was time to make her a pair of her very own. She thinks the colors are pretty cool....whew!
And finally.......the last little thing in my basket is this "Bottle O Spirits", that I spotted today in the market. Now how perfect is this wine for a basket of goodies that is heading out for a dog show? A lovely bottle of "Watchdog White" Dog Tail wine....haha! I have no clue how it tastes and for all I know it could be awful, but however could I pass this by....LOL
After a handling class tonight and a bath tomorrow, Little Miss Cleo will be as ready as she ever will be for her debut in CKCSC this weekend.
Wish us luck!!
God luck, how could yu lose with a cute little face like Miss Cleos.
Posted by: yvette | Tuesday, March 06, 2007 at 02:08 AM
Have a wonderful trip. Miss Cleo is a winner for sure :)
Posted by: Maureen | Thursday, March 01, 2007 at 09:34 AM
Hope you have a great trip & luck to that beautiful pup.
Posted by: Donna S. | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 08:15 PM
Have a great trip, and Good Luck. Very nice projects by the way.
Posted by: Diane E. | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 06:43 PM
Have a safe and wonderful trip!!!!
Your spindle is lovely and all your projects.Your basket is packed very nicely.
But you know what,I have always loved those little red mittens.
Posted by: Mary Ellen Dadds | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 04:08 PM
Good luck and have fun! Looks like you've packed enough knitting to last until spring arrives up here, in case you don't feel like coming back. Ha!
Posted by: Cheryl | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 03:33 PM
Looks like you're ready to go! Cleo looks ready too. Have fun.
Posted by: Ann | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 11:45 AM
Good luck to you all!!
Posted by: margene | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 10:56 AM
I dearly miss the excitement of the dog show. May all best paws go forward!
I'm totally with you on picking up something just because of the label, if it's dog-related. It could be the most vile stuff in the world, but I'll buy at least one for the label. :-)
Posted by: danielle | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 10:04 AM
Have a safe and wonderful trip. Good luck to you and Cleo. Looks like you have plenty of wonderful projects packed to keep you busy as well. Enjoy!
Posted by: Anne | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 09:30 AM
Have a great trip and good luck! I can't believe you were able to fit all of those projects in just one basket.
Posted by: Wool Winder | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 09:27 AM
Good luck to you and Miss Cleo...she is so adorable.
All your projects are so beautiful! The Cracklin' Rosie swallowtail shawl is absolutely georgous! I love everything about it.
Have a safe and wonderful trip.
Ruinwen
:)
Posted by: Ruinwen | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 09:05 AM
If they judge on pure cute, Miss Cleo is a lock! Whatta face.
Posted by: Marcy | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 09:03 AM
Good luck, Cleo and family!
Posted by: Mary Beth | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 08:19 AM
Oh... that little face is killing me. We need to get Pumpkin a "friend" and I kept showing Dan the photo of your pups. While we do need another cat to keep Pumpkin busy, I've been lobbying for a dog. So, we agreed: once we own a home-- I will have a dog. :) I grew up with newfies and St.Bernard's so, i like 'em big. Love the colors on the peddlers' shawl! Did you get any hats in for the hat drive?? :)Your yarn is being given away tomorrow night at the prize drawings!
:) Kate
Posted by: Kate | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 07:50 AM
Good luck!! Your projects are beautiful -- what great knitting to bring along. And I have spindle envy :-)
Posted by: Kathy | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 06:47 AM
How exciting! It will be great to visit somewhere having spring, eh? Travel safe and good luck to Cleo!
Posted by: Carole | Wednesday, February 28, 2007 at 06:42 AM
She's got personality plus - she'll knock 'em dead. :)
Posted by: Beth | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:15 PM
Good luck! I hope Little Miss Cleo is a STAR!
Posted by: Cara | Tuesday, February 27, 2007 at 11:12 PM