Tuesday, November 1, 2011

hello november

sleeves are done on the leah cardigan, working my way up the yoke enjoying the knitting. although the entire sweater has been a pleasure,  i really like this part, and i think it's safe to say this sweater is almost complete. finally remembering to put a book in the yarn along photo, i've been reading 'finding beauty in a broken world', by terry tempest williams.  this book is about social change and healing. it begins in italy, travels to the american southwest and finally ends in a small village in rwanda. i think finding beauty is terry's most moving book since 'refuge'. i started this two years ago and somehow put it aside, now picking it back up and not able to put it down.



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today i received a package. this time something i made as a gift, for a friend. cheryl came over this morning for a little crochet (her) and knitting (me) time. while we were sitting chatting and stitching, the fed-ex truck pulled up to my house, with her surprise. still can't believe the perfect timing.
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i made this photo book for my friend and her daughter, to thank them for being my model (sterling) and for making it happen (cheryl). i wanted them to know how much i appreciated their help. and i knew cheryl wanted these photos of her girl. this book is one of the paper back books available to make in 'my publisher', it's twenty pages long (i've only shown a few pages here), and along with using the photos i posted on rouge vif , i was able to add a few more that i took that day. if you are interested in making a photo book, i made a kind of tutorial here. it really is easy and a lot of fun to do. and cheryl, i think she really did love it.
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happy to be joining with ginny and all the lovely yarnalongers here.

41 comments:

  1. oh my goodness, I bet she DID love that book - it'll be a life-long treasure!!! Well done Lori, you're amazing.

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  2. Such an amazing gift! Your pictures of her daughter wearing your red hooded sweater, and the book made of it! This will be treasured in her family for generations, it is such a unique idea, and so beautifully carried out.
    Macaroon is right, Lori, YOU are amazing!

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  3. What a lovely gift Lori. I've looked at your tutorial how to make one and will keep it in mind.

    Your jumper is in such a lovely sunny colour perfect for autumn.

    I wasn't aware of Terry Tempest WIlliams but the title of his book is intriguing. Enjoy reading the final chapters...I'm reading the last few of The Poisonwood Bible and it just reaffirms how much we have to be grateful for.

    Have a good week,
    Deb

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  4. Hi Lori, thanks for popping over to my blog and for your lovely encouraging words. The red cape and this series of photos are absolutely enchanting. It looks like a children's storybook...so beautifully done. Lovely to discover your blog and looking forward to more x Mia

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  5. That photo book is gorgeous, great way to thank a wonderful model :)

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  6. Such a lovely gift, I love photo books! I make one every year for our wedding anniversary - it's so great to have photos-on-paper in the digital age..

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  7. What a beautiful gift; it's beautiful. And I am loving the color of your sweater.

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  8. I love how the events of the world unfold with perfect timing! The book is just perfect Lori and I know your friend Cheryl will treasure it always as I'm sure she does with your friendship.
    Hooray on getting to the yoke of your sweater and I can't wait to see you wearing it.
    xx

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  9. Beautiful gift for your friend - and how nice to have some crochet/knitting time with you. And do you know? We have that same little hedgehog in our house! Loving all these connections. I hope to have some time this evening to answer your lovely message properly.
    xxx

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  10. The book and the sweater are yummy looking - and how fun that it all happened together. Lovely.

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  11. The sweater is so lovely, and the book!!! Oh wow, your friend must have been so moved!! It turned out incredibly beautiful!

    And I just spent some time on your photography page and just learned your connection with dolphins (and all of your other amazing accomplishments--and your photos--oh wow your photos ;). Swoooon!!
    xoxo

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  12. The sweater looks so touchable--I love the warm color of it...and the book! What wonderful photos! What a thoughtful gift...

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  13. I truly love the colour of the sweater you are knitting, it is going to be gorgeous! Photo books great gifts, I made one last Christmas with pictures of our family holiday for my girls to enjoy, and remember.

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  14. Your current sweater is so pretty :) And I love the Rouge Vif and the pictures are enchanting...what a thoughtful gift you've made for your friend. I'm sure she and her daughter will treasure it for years to come.

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  15. I think your little red riding hood post is my favorite of any post I've ever read in blogland; it read like a fairy tale, and now is one! Who wouldn't adore that gift?

    Anxious to find this book and explore this author's work. Thanks for the recommendation.

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  16. Absolutely beautiful cardigan & rouge viv is stunning!

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  17. What a beautiful way to say thank you. Brilliant timing too.

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  18. What a sweet gift. You are a thoughtful friend. Your sweater looks lovely too. Glad that you had time to spend stitching and chatting.

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  19. Well of course she loved it!! What a darling and thoughtful gift.
    xoxo

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  20. Lori, I can hardly stand it, that hood is so beautiful!!!! I hope to get it on needles soon (on my trip to New York)!!! thank you so much for suggesting it. What an amazing gift and whomever took the pictures is very talented. Thank you for sharing. See u on Rav and thanks for offering to help me : )

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  21. What a great idea! I bet your friend is going to love that book forever and ever. Thanks for the links on how to. I have bookmarked them. I'm anxiously awaiting the final photos of your sweater-looking good :)

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  22. You are such a thoughtful friend...what a great gift to give your model and her mother. Beautiful book! Thanks for the tutorial too. I'd love to make something like this for the grandparents for Christmas.

    Your Lea is coming along beautifully. Can't wait to see the finished object. That book sounds great as well.

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  23. i'll wager a week's pay that cheryl has held that book in her hand a dozen times already, feeling the smooth pages and turning each page so slowly.

    i've seen an entire hardcover book done by my publisher: a travelogue on japan, with photos and varied wonderful page layout. their books are classy. and yours could be a best seller!!!

    your sweater looks great, lori. i know you are especially proud of this one. we all know i don't know even the basics of knitting but i do know you are a master.

    and i do know you are wicked wonderful! ! !

    love
    kj

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  24. that book is simply amazing, lori - it's so incredibly professional. beautifully photographed, beautifully conceptualized.

    the depth of your creative power is profound - i am in awe and feeling inspired!

    big hugs,

    xoxo

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  25. What a WONDERFUL thank you book. Your friend will treasure it forever. The photography is stunning. I love the Leah sweater, too!

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  26. That little book is the best! So darling.

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  27. Lori Ann, you knit so fast! I love the color of your Leah cardigan--soooo pretty. (I like anything yellow.)

    The book you made for your friend and her daughter is really lovely; a *very* thoughtful thank-you gift.

    I really love your blog and your open, kind spirit :-) Have a great day!

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  28. Oh that little book is lovely, such a perfect gift. And the colour of your knitting is very, very pretty, sunshine through autumn leaves.

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  29. I love the yarn you chose for the sweater. And the photo book is gorgeous. What a wonderful gift for your friend.

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  30. I first noticed that little porcupine and how adorable he is! Then I saw your candy corn garland and had to show Mom. Your cardigan is looking marvelous!

    The book is such a perfect gift! I know your friend will cherish it.

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  31. The sweater looks lovely. And that book! I am looking into making some for christmas! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  32. I can not imagine you ever needing to call your lovely self a "knitcompoop", but should you feel the urge, feel free! I'm so very happy I could make you laugh today. I will add Finding Beauty to my reading list. Have you read Wild Comfort by Kathleen Dean Moore? Her work reminds me of TTW's. xoxo

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  33. WOW! First off, that sweater is AMAZING! I've been feeling the itch to get my needles out and now you've really inspired me. AND...such a beautiful book and photos. What a JOY to be with your friend when she received it! You've given me an idea of something I'd like to do for this "Thirty Days of Giving Thanks." Thanks for the inspiration!

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  34. What a coincidence that I receive the cape today! The book is wonderful! I'm still pinching myself that we have it here. You are amazing :) xxx

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  35. My goodness, you are so fast! The cardigan looks beautiful so far, and I must say that I love that color.

    Aaah, the book! It will be treasured for many lifetimes. Fabulous!

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  36. Another beautiful knitted piece of art by Lori! Gorgeous. The photo book is such a thoughtful gift. I have made several over the years to documemnt my special adventures and they make a lasting gift. Yours is extra special with the little ethereal looking red caped little girl. They must surely love it!

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  37. Gorgeous! What a lucky girl and what a beautiful book! x

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  38. What a clever idea! I'm sure your friend was more than pleased.

    Your sweater is coming along nicely. I love the color you chose.

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  39. what a sweet idea for a gift and so thoughtful of you! i know this is something both mother and daughter will cherish.

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  40. Your cardigan is looking beautiful and what a sweet little book, you are so kind to make this goegeous gift:)
    Love
    Linda

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  41. The sweater is coming along beautifully!

    I love it when I find a book that I just can't put down. I'm itching for a good fiction read but I have so many other books going at the same time that none of them get finished.

    You know I covet that book. Oh my, it's perfect!I'd love to buy one Lori.
    I haven't heard of My Publisher. I've used Snapfish in the past and I have mixed reviews.

    You're such a thoughtful, giving friend. And what perfect timing!!

    yay! Sweet.

    xo
    lo♥

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xoxo lori