March 18, 2006

Where Does It Go?

I always believed Mick when he said it was on my side, but looking at him now makes me realize that we're both getting a little long in the tooth. I've been working like crazy trying to get into the next salary class and I think it's about time for a little reward. Okay - not so little, eh? Mine will be cherry. Sweet!

It looks a whole lot better than it does in this picture. There is black plastic needlepoint canvas inside to stablize the base. I needlefelted a little design around the opening. It was actually very easy to do, but since my sister was driving here while I was stabbing, the simple design had to do. I snipped off a piece of my butterfly bush to serve as a perch. Nancy was thrilled with it, despite the many smart-assed remarks about it being a new hat. (Many adult children with various friends and partners were mooching dinner again!)

Along with forgetting to take her picture with it, I also deleted a picture of Laura's fantastic Everything Bagels. So all you get is the link. The recipe made four HUGE bagels. Next time around she'll make 6. She added all the ingredients right at the start and used the bread machine at the dough setting.

Whitby is progressing slowly, but surely. I've got about 6 more inches before beginning yoke patterning.

Posted by Charleen at March 18, 2006 02:26 PM
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I wondered where you've been. Yeah, that Mick...it's nice to remember him in his younger days. Mine too.

Posted by: Cathy at March 18, 2006 03:16 PM

Oh, and I love the birdhouse too - cute.

Posted by: Cathy at March 18, 2006 03:16 PM

The bird house turned out great! Good job.

Do we send christening gifts to the "reward"?

Posted by: Marie at March 18, 2006 04:27 PM

Oh, dear gawd, don't he look young....and cute! I have just shocked my 87 year old mama rigid by telling her that I am asking for Stones cds for my...great big important birthday later this year. She though I had grown out of all that nonsense years ago. I was so glad to disabuse her of that idea.
Love the bird house!

Posted by: carol at March 18, 2006 04:55 PM

ohmigod you'll love it! I love mine (and I didn't even need an excuse!). I've had a lot of wheels, and I'm sooo satisfied (note the musical reference).

Posted by: Sara at March 18, 2006 07:23 PM

I almost got one of those once upon a time--wish I'd gone through with it. Definitely review it when you get it. I'd love to hear what you think.

lisa
www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com

Posted by: Lisa at March 19, 2006 12:09 PM

Oh wow.... when does it arrive? Christening gifts (and perhaps a christening party) do seem appropriate!

Posted by: Karen at March 19, 2006 01:07 PM

Fabulous!

Posted by: claudia k at March 20, 2006 07:17 AM

I did two similar trips recently -- both loom trips, both from central PA, one to NY and one to Virginia. I held off on another wheel! but the trip to NY brought up possibilities of Rhinebeck in the fall, and a stop in at Country Wool, of course, and any other fiber oasis along the way. I LOVE the heather Cascade -- gorgeous colors.

Posted by: Rob at March 21, 2006 01:07 PM

DT Lendrum? Sweet! I've heard only good things about that wheel.

Posted by: June at March 22, 2006 12:47 PM