What's that you say? You're not going to buy that Rowan, damnit? So I should just get on with it and blog already? Because you're sick of seeing the same old stash sale post on Fricknits? And you're on to the next big charitable opportunity? The one with the incredibly awesome prizes? So I need to just get with the knitting, else you're taking your business elsewhere? Phew. Tough crowd. Count to four (guaranteed mood-lifter) and come back. Better? Ready to forgive me? Yay!
It's just one of those things. Those do-I-craft-or-do-I-blog things. You might know how it is. Right?
So what have I been knitting? Blankets. Lots of blankets. Starting with these three Hemlock Rings. Because I'm actually, finally committing to some serious stash-busting. I'm going to clean out these Ikea baskets, these underbed boxes, these beside-every-chair-in-the-house baskets, these bookshelves, these bags, these closets, these stashed-in-the-car-trunk hideway mini-stashes once and for all. Yep. Gotta pare down this yarn collection, STAT.
'Cause Mama's got a brand new addiction, and she needs that trunk space. More to come on that soon.
PS- As you may have heard, Send a Kid to Camp exceeded its goal, in part thanks to you- huzzah!
That must be a good pattern if you can knit it three times without using your needles to poke your eyes out.
Posted by: Danielle | August 02, 2008 at 01:49 PM
Jeez Julie! I checked out all your quilt stuff on Flickr and it's just gorgeous.
I've missed you! But I guess since I'm not on Ravelry or Flickr it's my own fault. Looks like you're having a blast these days! So glad to see it!
Posted by: Cara | August 02, 2008 at 03:32 PM
whoa, thanks for the link to earthchick's fabulous contest! and also, um, I know have to knit that blanket. as in, I am printing out the pattern RIGHT. NOW.
Posted by: Carrie | August 02, 2008 at 03:53 PM
Gorgeous blankets, but you do realise that clearing those boxes is just so you can now fill them with fabric.
Posted by: sue | August 02, 2008 at 04:25 PM
I like the blankets too... especially the pink one... I love pink anything.
I wasn't able to buy to support the camp kids... but if I wasn't on a yarn diet budget I would have been there
Posted by: Aunt Kathy | August 02, 2008 at 04:27 PM
Beautiful hemlock rings! That pink one is *hot*. Tee-hee.
"I love counting, counting to the number four..."
Thanks!
Posted by: Karen B. | August 02, 2008 at 06:16 PM
Well, well, well that is some serious stash busting! I'm impressed! Now I know why you want to go to Purl Patchwork. Just a word of warning about going with this enabler, my 14 year old has a fabric stash large enough to fill three large storage bins. You see, I am weak, very weak.
Posted by: Kirsten | August 02, 2008 at 06:32 PM
You know you could hold a yard sale or lemonade stand every day of the year and we'd still love you for it, Dearie-lou!
What you lack in frequency you make up for in quantity and quality. Three blankets?? One would be a major 21 gun salute event for me:) They're fantastic.
Posted by: Heather | August 02, 2008 at 06:48 PM
I love the yellow one, so pretty. I think they're perfect blankets. I too need to do some stashbusting which i have yet to even attempt considering that I can't find all the pieces of yarn I need to make one item. It's a real problem.
Posted by: Abbey | August 02, 2008 at 07:34 PM
First, I have to say how absolutely gorgeous those blankets are. Then I have to beg you to tell me where you found that gorgeous green/floral print chair, because I am so absolutely in love I might drool on your blankets from my computer.
Posted by: lifexhistory | August 02, 2008 at 07:48 PM
Beautiful blankets, all of them! I love the fact that we just got a bigger place and I have enough space for all my current addictions. At least for now. :)
Posted by: Pikku-Kettu | August 03, 2008 at 04:55 AM
Gorgeous blankets, not that I would expect anything else from you. And the new addiction? My friend, you are a full-on addict. If I wasn't right there with you, I would suggest an intervention.
Posted by: diana | August 03, 2008 at 05:43 AM
Julie I am totally addicted to quiliting all of the sudden too! I haven't updated anything because I'm so busy cutting squares in preparation for decorating my new dorm! Ahh! And I have knitting to do, too!
Is it just me, or was there a sudden influx of awesome quilting everywhere and I found it all at once?
Posted by: Hannah | August 03, 2008 at 06:41 AM
Good grief you've been busy! WOW. Seriously gorgeous blankets.
And big THANKS for sending people to my raffle. Yay!!
Posted by: earthchick | August 03, 2008 at 10:01 AM
Oh my, they are all so beautiful. How long does it take to make one?
Posted by: KSee | August 03, 2008 at 04:57 PM
I love the blankets. The second one is my favorite!
Posted by: Robin | August 03, 2008 at 08:06 PM
Nice ring trilogy. I especially like the pink--no fires of Mordor for it.
Wonderful quilts too! I like your eye for color placement. Fearless in a good way.
Posted by: Brenda | August 03, 2008 at 08:14 PM
beautiful blankets! i can't wait to see how many more you end up making :) i wish i could get into quilting but it looks so time-consuming and intricate. yours are beautiful!
Posted by: mai | August 04, 2008 at 07:29 AM
And we lose another one to the dark power of quilting. Good thing you're making totally beautiful quilts or I might be a little sad.
Posted by: Specs | August 04, 2008 at 11:41 AM
The blankets are gorgeous!
Posted by: brooke | August 04, 2008 at 06:14 PM
i hear you on the need to reduce the yarn stash to make room for the fabric stash. and now all projects, knitting + quilting alike, are pushed aside in favor of my new alabama stitching hand-sewing addiction. i feel so fickle :) xo
Posted by: amisha | August 07, 2008 at 02:56 PM
Your blankets are beautiful! Just love that pattern and want to do one myself - I think your work has inspired me to finally start one.
Thanks!
Posted by: Knitterella | August 08, 2008 at 04:45 AM
Love the Fiest video - brilliant.
'Chickens just back from the shore'
Posted by: Miss Scarlett | August 08, 2008 at 11:08 AM
I saw you won the fabric in earthchick's contest. so perfect since quilting is your new obsession. hope you enjoy it!
Posted by: Haley | August 09, 2008 at 07:45 PM
Hi Julia,
What sort of modifications did you use for the blanket as it is originally written as a doily right? Also what kind of yarn did you use here?
Posted by: Jocelyn | August 13, 2008 at 07:06 AM