Monday, September 14, 2009

Flowers, Fly Swatters & Fasteners

Another nasturtium finally bloomed. Did you know they're edible and can be used in salads? I haven't yet since I have so few of them, but next year maybe I will.
A little more Ivy League knitting...Checkmate by Emily it is.Try not to mistake this one for a pumpkin. lolI finished the little shoulder shawl. Details here.
About a year ago I broke one of my Knitpick's Harmony needles, a US #4 needle. I didn't want to just throw it away and kept it thinkin' I would find a use for it sooner or later. Last weekend I sanded the broken end with fine grit sandpaper, applied a little furniture polish to finish it off nicely, and now, it can be used alone or in combination with this bangle as a shawl pin. I'd rather have a nice plain circle, but I found this laying around..maybe one of the grandgals left it. Looks like it's mine now...chuckles.
A bloom from the genus fli swattus. ;)
Hope your week is full of blossom after blossom.
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13 comments:

  1. SuzanneSeptember 15, 2009 at 10:13 AM

    Everything is beautiful!! From dishrags to that very creative use for your broken needle!! Sweet!!
    Suzanne

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  2. hakuchoSeptember 15, 2009 at 3:04 PM

    I love your dishcloths and your shawl is lovely! You are like me...I hate to throw anything out and will either try to fix the item or find another use for it. Good thinking with the shawl pin...reminds me of the hair barrette with the wooden pick through it that I used to wear eons ago :)

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  3. AlhanaSeptember 15, 2009 at 4:55 PM

    What a pleasant life to live! The shawl turned out pretty and your flowers are a pleasure to see. That pin is a clever idea, I'll try to remember what you did if I ever break a needle.

    Hope you are having a great week!

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  4. Margaret CloudSeptember 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM

    Your shoulder shawl is so pretty, love the colors, that is clever what you did with the broken needle. Have a great week.

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  5. YoungestSeptember 16, 2009 at 10:49 AM

    I like the nasturtiums, I might try
    my hand at 'em, myself (next year).
    I like that orange cloth, it looks
    very fall-ish, against the ivy. Where
    did you get orange cotton?! I am
    pea green with envy.
    The shawl pin actually looks pretty good. I couldn't picture it, when
    you were tellin' me about it.
    Nice lotus, or is that a pond lily? LOL
    Love,
    Me.^)

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  6. Mary AnneSeptember 16, 2009 at 6:57 PM

    Beautiful cloths and flowers and your shawl pin idea is brilliant!

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  7. Knitnut,KarenSeptember 16, 2009 at 11:39 PM

    How clever you are using your broken needle for your shawl pin! I really love your work! It's as pretty as your flowers!!

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  8. SusanSeptember 17, 2009 at 7:33 PM

    Oh dear, now I have seen the surprise shawl you have obviously
    knit for me for Christmas! lol!
    What a lovely colorway!

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  9. tea time and rosesSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:31 PM

    Dropping in to wish you and your family a lovely weekend. I love your clothes!:o)

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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  10. AlisonHSeptember 18, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    What a wonderful use of the needle! I have a circ from them like that that doesn't want to stay attached to the cable. Now I know something useful I could do with it, thanks!

    And your pictures are, as always, absolutely gorgeous.

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  11. LindySeptember 19, 2009 at 3:52 PM

    I love the shawl pin!!!

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  12. stitchin' girlSeptember 28, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    VERY clever use of a broken knitting needle! And so pretty!

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  13. tea time and rosesOctober 6, 2009 at 2:04 PM

    Wishing you a beautiful week.

    Smiles...

    Beverly

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