Saturday, August 17, 2013

to the future
















dear friends, thank you thank you for the kindest words on my last post. rose and matt are back in the city, back to brooklyn and chuck to the islands again. i stayed here at home (a very difficult decision) but there is good reason, i have to knit, and finish soon! a wedding is on the horizon, quickly approaching, and i've at least three projects to complete. the above wrap (raverly) is done, yay! it was made with rowan's kidsilk haze and rows upon rows of stockinette stitch. knit flat on the bias and then kitchener stitched together for a seamless finish. soft as a cloud and as weightless too, it's a gift for the bride. my dress is happily standing in for the wedding dress in these photos. the hand painted sign was a gift to me at my own wedding (love this with my entire heart).

i found more vintage yarn thrift shopping, the cone is rayon and silk, there is a stamp inside indicating this, and also another stamp that says crafted with pride in the united states, it's so soft!  the white yarn is made in kentucky, and it made me laugh since rose and matt went there when they left here, it's matt's home state. the kentucky yarn is made with rayon and lurex, it's sweet, i'm glad to have found both of these. equally exciting was the discovery of danish pottery! on it are charming drawings of houses and trees and boats, a village, i want to visit there! the children's toys are irresistible, the tiny pitcher because i couldn't put it down and  i wish i could share the game of cards, show every one. the illustrations are SO utterly adorable, each one is a little work of art.

there is a new addition to my knitting basket that's isn't wool, it's the indigo blue leather tool pouch from fringe supply co. handcrafted by stitch & hammer. already in constant use, either as a knitting helper or a clutch around town. love this! the pretty pouch can be found here.

my blog turns five next week. i've been thinking how i can say thank you, your words and kindness, your friendship and inspiration, have been among the best gifts i've ever received in my life. i hope you are loving your knitting or making or just dreaming of... the beautiful future.   :)
xxxxx lori


41 comments:

  1. the wrap turned out lovely.
    and all your wonderful treasures, amazing finds. :)

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  2. lots of lovely treasures ~ especially the cards and coned yarn
    thanks for sharing!

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  3. Such a beautiful wrap - Lori - and the bride will be wrapped in love when she wears it. xxx

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  4. Beautiful wrap Lori, it looks so light it might just blow away. Love the way you have photographed it with your dress and rose branch.

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  5. Nice to have you back Lori, enjoy your knitting time!

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  6. A handknitted wedding sounds like a sweet future dream indeed!
    Beautiful wrap!

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  7. Dear Lori,
    thank you for sharing your world with us, congratulations on wedding and 5yrs and everything. With best regards♥ Katerina

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  8. Ooh, so many pretties. The wrap for the bride is perfection, and I can't stop looking at that gorgeous dress and thinking how beautiful you will look in it.

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  9. A wedding is such a wonderful event and I had the experience with both my daughters that I will always cherish. However, the first thing that caught my eye was the photo of the Kentucky yarn--having just traveled through that beautiful state where Kelly lived gave me such peace. To the future and all that it brings, good and bad! Happy knitting, dear friend and Happy 5th Anniversary...this month marks my 4th, XOXO

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  10. A wedding...how exciting Lori, that is always wonderful news. I absolutely love the wrap...so sheer and pretty and the neutral color is divine.
    I am so glad to have known you for the past 2 years and have enjoyed reading your blog- I always walk away feeling inspired and uplifted. You have such an eye for photography and a way with words. Your creativity is so fresh and fun....I enjoy reading about your travels and your beautiful family- this is a special place you have created Lori, thank you for sharing this with us.
    xo

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  11. I made slightly less difficult decisions last night. Today is my dear Elf's eleventh birthday and I had a surprise gift to finish for him. But now it's done and I'm so anxious to give it to him at his little shindig today. (If I don't wait until the last minute I find it too hard not to gift it immediately!)

    Your photos are stunning, as always. I love the little leaves you have attached to your knitting basket - nice touch. (:

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  12. There is such a lot of beauty in the post, Lori.

    The roses are exquisite. The subtle soft colors quietly attract my eyes. I am sure the scent must also be rather wonderful!

    Your thrifting finds are quite wonderful. I never seem to have such luck, and am always delighted to see what treasures other folks find. Wow!

    Now, own to that heavenly light frothy cloud of a wrap. Isn't that Rowan yarn beautiful? You've created a little masterpiece, and I know how delighted the bride will be with your gift. Someday, perhaps I can have you help me solve the puzzle of why I cannot manage the Kitchener stitch. I think it has something to do with my being left-handed, although I do knit in a sort of right-handed way...I just move the left hand needle more skillfully.

    Every time that I've tried the K stitch to finish off a sock toe, I give up after about ....well, after a few tries, and just pull a yarn drawstring to close up the remaining six or eight stitches. I bet the Kidsilk yarn looks absolutely wonderful in a well-executed Kitchener stitch. Bravo!

    xo

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  13. Ohhh the cloud-ness of the wrap is lovely. I can just imagine how exquisite that would feel!

    And I am green with envy at the fringe supply co. bag...I didn't get one for my birthday in the end, but got some Chia Goo interchangeables which are divine, so NOT complaining. ;-)

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  14. The wrap is divine, it would make any bride feel beautiful!
    The pottery is so sweet, I especially like the pot!
    I do not post each time I visit, but I must say I really enjoy your blog and read everything you post!
    Your stories inspire me a lot! Thank you for sharing things of your life so generously!
    As I was kayaking in the baltic sea this summer I had to think of you and your Island! I bet it is warmer to kayak there;)
    Take care!
    Karin-Ida

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  15. A beautiful wrap for your beautiful girl. I am so happy for all of you dear Lori.
    I love seeing your thrifting finds, I found an old 1934 Remington typewriter at the flea market. I have been looking for years so was very excited.
    Take care of yourself and happy knitting. Oh, and happy blog birthday...five is such a great number. :)

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  16. Lori just read the tour of the island; what a job (avocation) Chuck has; he is really part of nature. It was wonderful to go through the caves with sound!
    Oh, a wedding. Sounds like a September one? A beautiful month to be married in.
    xx
    julie

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  17. I so enjoy your blog – it provides peace, beauty, and inspiration. Thank you. And here's to many more years!

    (I wish there was a wedding for my children on the horizon, too. Is it bad luck to "knit in advance," I wonder?!)

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  18. Hi Lori,

    Congratulations on your five year blog anniversary! I am so glad I found you. It's always a joy to pop over and see what you have been doing or what lovely knit you made. The wrap you made for the bride is so sweet. What a beautiful gift! Love your dress too. Will you be wearing it at the wedding? It's so romantic :-)

    Great bargains too!!! Looking forward to see where you will use it for.

    Happy week, good luck on your projects!

    Madelief x

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  19. Lori, Everything you make is beautiful! Congrats on 5 years! Love you. xoxo

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  20. i've been eyeing that pouch since she first announced them and was just waiting for someone to say something about them. now i must have one.

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  21. Hello dear Lori......I love your beautiful knitted wrap, it is exquisite, and so are your sweetly delicate photos too......such pretty romantic rose images and the softest most gorgeous yarns. Congratulations on your 5 years of blogging, I have always enjoyed reading your blog and seeing your wonderful images!
    Wishing you a happy week.
    Helen x

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  22. I'm soon off to bed - just wanted to say that I love your blog!

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  23. You always find the greatest things. I love the wrap and the sign is wonderful.

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  24. Happy 5th Anniversary! Your blog consistently puts a smile on my face and there is really nothing better than that!

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  25. Five years...congratulations!!!

    The wrap is beautiful and I am sure will be loved by the bride :) Your dress is gorgeous.

    Great thrifting finds and the leather pouch...want one.

    Wishing you a lovely week.

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  26. Oh I'm glad you chose that yarn, it's beautiful and the shawl is just magnificent. and your dress...oh my! i think its just so beautiful, and lovely - I can see you in it.

    xo mim

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  27. Wow! Five years is a very long time in blog land and yet in many ways a blink of an eye for a knitter. Garments progress stitch by stitch to become treasures for a life time like that beautiful wrap for the wedding. Thank you for sharing your knitting in such a pleasurable blog.

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  28. happy five years to you Lori! Time does go by quickly doesn't it? The shawl is lovely and anyone would love to receive a thoughtful gift :)

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  29. gorgeous dress & wrap ♥
    love the handcrafted 'to wedding' sign.
    happy 5 years ~ thank you for sharing the beauty in your corner of the world xo

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  30. Happy five years ... your wedding knit is absolutely stunning and one can tell that it's made with sheer love!

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  31. Wow Lori-- Five years of wonderful! Thank you for sharing so much of yourself with all of us. Reading your posts with the ethereal images is a highlight of my day. Love!

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  32. just enough time to say 'love you!' ♥

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  33. a wedding? hmmmmm

    your clothes are so unique to me. you always surprise me.

    love love
    kj

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  34. Such a beautiful shawl! Really. And the vintage yarns... so very nice. :) Happy knitting! ~Lisa

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  35. Stunning images of the rose ... and yarn and shawls and vintage things ... you spoil us :)

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  36. What a gorgeous gorgeous shawl Lori! Lucky bride!
    Happy Blog birthday: I love your balance of amazing wilderness photography and the comforts of home and handmade, especially wool! I look forward to many many gorgeous posts from you.

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  37. thank you thank you friends! i so appreciate the kind words!

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  38. Lori, you are so inspiring! That is the most exquisite shawl, how generous you are and how lucky is the Bride-to-be to receive such a gorgeous gift. Mel x

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  39. I love your blog and your photos. The wrap for the bride is so beautiful and your dress is gorgeous.

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  40. Lori, I'm so behind on all my blog reading and just saw this — what a lovely surprise. Thanks so much, and congratulations on your blog anniversary!

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xoxo lori