Friday, February 4, 2011

Today.

Today I cast on a new knit. A test knit for a girl in Canada. After the grey, grey, grey I've been knitting, I decided to make this one stripey just for fun. I like the changing colours bit. Perhaps I'll work towards a bit of Fair Isle at some point. Maybe.

Today was hot and humid and at times felt like there wasn't enough air to breathe.

Today I sewed a dress for a little girl to wear to a wedding.
Is that the sort of thing you had in mind Cath?
Is it a bit too mixy matchy for you?

Today it poured with rain and hopefully got rid of all those pesky locusts that invaded our house last night. They might do awful things to the farm, but when they were flying around inside last night, it felt just like a horror movie.

Today when it poured with rain it made the usually white Maremma puppies grey. They are still pretty cute though.

Today my big girls went back to school. It was so quiet without them.

Today I did lots of stuff but none of the stuff I should have done. No housework or baking or jam making. Plenty of time for that on the weekend.

I hope your today was great. Did you get much done?

I hope you have a wonderful weekend.

See ya?
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25 comments:

  1. SarahFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:19 PM

    I bet it was quiet with two thirds of your little girl posse at school! How did your little one cope without them?

    I love your greens, although I've just finished a grassy green vest so it might be a while before I can pick up that colour again!

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:26 PM

    loving the greens of your knitting...so fresh and vibrant.

    like you, today has been productive but not in doing the things that really require my attention

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  3. Lynda Halliger Otvos (Lynda M O)February 4, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Kate, it was a beautiful, busy, toddler-filled, baking Thursday in sunny California. In the middle of our rainy season we are in the midst of a Remarkably Dry Month, unheard of here in my beloved state. We rocked, read, ate, napped, ran and had a glorious fun-filled day.

    We are on the better side of the solstice and the daylight lasts a bit longer, bringing joy.

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  4. VickyFebruary 4, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    Just a normal day at work :(

    and I love the greens of the new knitting project.

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  5. Itchin' Stitchin'February 4, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    I didn't get much done here - too cold!!! We have been dealing with ice and snow - Love the dress you made, so cute for a wedding.

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  6. small forestFebruary 4, 2011 at 5:13 PM

    Bits and pieces and none of what I should have, like you.
    I love that DRESS!
    Ive just been and bought some grassy green for a wrap dress. Maybe we're on the same wavelength today?

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  7. TinaFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:08 PM

    Love love the green. and the pretty dress!

    xxxooo

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  8. MaryFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:14 PM

    gorgeous pics Kate. back to school here today too. Then spent way to long at the pool when the other one locked himself in the shower. Made for an interesting day.

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  9. DeeFebruary 4, 2011 at 6:18 PM

    I'm knitting a soaker in those exact colours - love em! Hope you don't get flooded again in the downpour this evening.

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  10. SueFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:47 PM

    The green stripes look great Kate, sounds like an exciting knit. Love the little dress too, how sweet. I dont think I would like locusts flying around either. Ooh the puppies look just as adorable when their muddy, hehehe!

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  11. MargitFebruary 4, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    love the green colors -

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  12. PamFebruary 4, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    mmmm, not too bad of a day Kate. Apart from the constant sweaty sticky feeling all day long! ick! Almost finished an order today, for an Annie which has pleased me... and two more to do.
    Also loving the greens of your yarn and that dress is too sweet.
    Very interesting piece in your previous post. Fabulous colour and pattern. x

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:12 PM

    The dress looks lovely. I hope she loves it for the wedding.
    Did nothing that I needed to do today. Instead hung out with my much loved brother who lives far too far away.

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  14. Sue JacquetteFebruary 4, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    I have had a fair isle dress in my head all this winter season long. Maybe I should knit one?

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  15. Kristi February 4, 2011 at 11:27 PM

    i got nothing done,
    but the quiet was enjoyed immensely.

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  16. Deana MattosFebruary 5, 2011 at 2:55 AM

    What a beautiful blog, so colorful and creative. I love that dress you made for your daughter, I have a love for vintage fabrics.

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  17. ZoyaFebruary 5, 2011 at 3:08 AM

    It sounds like you had a very productive day. Hope the rain wasn't too heavy where you are.

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  18. Lola NovaFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:10 AM

    All your pictures have made me smile, whole lotta gorgeous going on!

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  19. Cath @ chunkychookyFebruary 5, 2011 at 6:42 AM

    I love love love love love the dress!!!!
    LOVE it!!!

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  20. michelleFebruary 5, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    the greens are beautiful kate, as are the girls and the frock and the puppy. i think the first day back is always an empty, lost, hard to focus day. the kindof day that you need to just indulge your whims

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  21. LeahFebruary 5, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    your work is so inspiring, enjoy your weekend ♥

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  22. KylieFebruary 5, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Hope it all turns out okay with all that rain, Kate. I love the green stripes - just gorgeous. I always spend the first day back at school rattling around the house feeling lost but then routine kicks in again. Take care. Kx

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  23. OotyFebruary 6, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    love the green stripes!!! And best of luck for smooth back to school =)

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  24. CathieFebruary 9, 2011 at 11:24 AM

    gorgeous pic of your girls Kate!
    hope you are back into routine and enjoying some little Pepper time.
    hugs ♥

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  25. CherieFebruary 9, 2011 at 1:03 PM

    Gorgeous, totally ab-so-lute-ly gorgeous ♥♥♥

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