Some weeks, I wonder what on earth will I write about and suddenly, all sorts of things fall into place!
Ravelry brilliantly continues to amaze with this week’s update to their previous update.
I had so hoped to finish my second Screen Door but instead I only reached the apex on Sunday – the last rows were slow going, not because the knitting is difficult, but rather my time was occupied by other pressing things. (Namely: weeding, ‘last of the strawberries’ jam making, and ‘the first Cherries are in’ Clafouti making!) But, I am back on track and I only have about 10 repeats of the pattern until bind of, so it will be done very soon!
On Monday I sewed up another Esme Tunic and I love the little details of it! I lengthened it a bit so I can wear it either as a dress or with leggings and I love the sleeve details! I used the selvedge as the hem! Also, rather than put the pockets on the front, I put the pocked on the side seam line and I like this placement much better. This color will work well into fall here in Pittsburgh, so I see this getting a good bit of use between now and October!
I had truly hoped to get through Middlemarch by today. I am close, but not quite finished. I have about 2 hours of listening time before I reach the end. However, I was happy to see I had read 13 books in June which makes me very happy!
I also selected the book for my Classic you “should’ve read” square! A couple of weeks ago, Kym posted a link with some very interesting classics you should read, and I picked one from that list. I was thrilled that my library had a copy of Zitkala-Sa’s American Indian stories, legends, and other writings. I am about halfway through it and I am entirely enthralled. However, it is slow reading because there is so much to take in and to think about!
I also have had two more bingo books come in from the library – The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time and A Tale of Two Cities are happily waiting for me when I finish Middlemarch. My card is moving along nicely, and I expect that next week I will have several finishes to share!
As always, if you wrote a post to share – please leave your link below! This is it for me this week, I will be back next Monday! Have a wonderful holiday weekend!
LOVE your new Esme Tunic – the sleeves (FABULOUS), the color, everything about it. And your latest screen door will be perfect with it. I would be wearing that top to death – lol. Well done.
That dress is lovely! I might have the same fabric waiting to become a a new uniform tunic ????
Love the selvedge edging on your tunic! It’s a lovely touch that honestly looks like it was added on intentionally.
I love that you used the selvedge edging – it’s really an awesome detail! Hooray for Middlemarch! I did my senior thesis on George Eliot and reading Middlemarch has always felt like a major accomplishment.
Your Esme tunic is wonderful, especially with your special personal touches, and this Screen Door is a perfect match! I hope to start Middlemarch soon and I’m really looking forward to it.
That selvedge detail is amazing and brilliant!!
That tunic is amazing! Enjoy Kat and enjoy the weekend!
I’m chiming in about how awesome the tunic is, too! 🙂
How versatile that tunic is and I love the browns -in the tunic and the knit piece. Keep on reading…I’ve no doubt you won’t meet your goals!
Enjoy the weekend!
Cheers~
I’m so jealous of how far along in your reading you’ve gotten and that tunic- totally love that fabric!
The tunic and shawl are lovely together. I love the neutral colors. Read on – you will reach your goal. And if you don’t, you’ve read some great books.
beautiful tunic and the shawl goes perfectly with it!! I’ve never read Middlemarch and probably should….I am enjoying Gentleman in Moscow immensely!!!
oh WOW! I just LOVE that tunic!! …and I see that Bonny is also boarding the Middlemarch train. I’m not one for FOMO, but I’ll gladly JOJO (joy of joining in!)
p.s. which recording are you listening to? Audible has a LOT!