Orenburg Lace Shawl

I started an Orenburg lace shawl that has been a challenge. Orenburg lace is famous in Russia and is world reknown. Originally there were 10 basic elements to the shawl and each knitter would develop her pattern using these basic elements. The patterns were always followed precisely. The shawls are also known as gossamer web or "wedding ring shawls" as the original ones were often so fine they could pass through a wedding ring. The thread I am using is not that fine, in fact the original thread is not available in the United States as far as I know. So far, I have the bottom border almost completed and will post it here soon.

Free Gift!

I forgot to mention that we will be giving a 30-piece pack of variety-sized needles with each order! Later, we hope to have random drawings for some really neat free gifts.

Last year I read "Pillars of the Earth" by Ken Follett and loved every page of it. I just started the sequel "World Without End" and am loving it too! Everyone told me that the sequel wasn't as good as the first book, but I am loving it.

Just a little knitting, just a little chatting and a few books.: Accessory Kits

Just a little knitting, just a little chatting and a few books.: Accessory Kits

Accessory Kits

 

 

 

 

Here are the knitting-crochet accessory kit and the tatting kit! They are finally on facebook, e-bay and here. Judy and I are really pleased with the way they have turned out. We hope everyone will visit us on facebook and also our store in e-bay. We are looking for feedback (good and not-so-good) from all of you.

Brittney's Farewell Dinner

Brittney got married on January 8. We had a combination Christmas/farewell dinner for her at the Olive Garden.

Knitting for Charity

There is a new prayer shawl goup that I have joined. It is in Central Point where my tatting and knitting classes are held. In fact, most of the members are former students! We have been knitting for several of the local charities; Maslow Project, several church members and also sending hats and scarfs to Doernbecker's Hospital in Portland. I read on-line about the Appalachia Children's project and now we are also going to donate to them also. Everyone is so open to helping others, it makes my heart happy!

Whitethorn Woods

I have been reading "Whitethorn Woods" by Maeve Binchy. I love her books--they are about everyday life and people from all walks of life. This book is set in a small town on the coast of Ireland. All the people are either from there or have family who imigrated from the area. Her characters are very believable and sometimes I feel I might meet them on the street or sit next to them in church.