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[Sep. 8th, 2006|03:46 pm] |
It seems like ages since I've updated. Usually I don't have much going on and/or don't have photos of my new stuff, but this time, that's not true. First off, Lime & Violet is going really well. We made a couple of big announcements that seem to have everyone buzzing. And why not? I know I would be buzzing about these things too. Oh, wait...I am!
First, L&V have partnered with Goddess o' the Dye Pot herself, Lisa Souza. We approached Lisa and asked her if she was interested, and she quickly came up with a wonderful colorway of the LimeNViolet type. She's truly amazing!
This right here is what "sheepelicious" is all about. It's wool and it's delicious. Therefore, it is sheepelicious. I'm seeing a pair of thigh-highs in my future.
Second, the very first L&V original sock pattern was posted for mass-consumption yesterday. It's being received quite well, much to my delight. It's called "Snakes on a Sock" and can be found in pdf format at http://limenviolet.blogspot.com. And I'm dubbing E the Goddess of Graphic Design from now on. I've been told by people in the past that I have talent. Oh, no! I was aware that this is what E does. This is her thing. So I had no doubt that it would be good. But I didn't realize it was going to knock my friggin' socks off.
These two announcements and all of the hype that has followed, coupled with a fairly negative review of our podcast has lit the fire under me (see here). Last night, I couldn't sleep so I finished a new sock that is going to be one of the next new L&V patterns. I have two more to finish revising and then I can move on to other design projects that are currently cluttering my head.
With all of the commotion, I've actually been a bit stressed lately. I was reflecting on that earlier and realizing that the few things that are bad are only few (although one is fairly big), and the good things are coming in waves right now. On the list of the bad, there is the fact that the plumbing in my house is currently rebelling. To my plumbing, I bite my tongue and move on because I will be the one declaring victory here (once my plumber shows up on Tuesday morning). There is also the fact that there aren't enough hours in the day to do all of the knitting for L&V that I want to do. This just equals stress to me, but I step back, tape a deep breath, and prioritize (mostly because I can't afford to quit my day job). And then there is the fact that the life of my poor little Smudge is coming to a close. Tears well up in my eyes whenever I think about it. He was essentially my 2nd rat, offspring of my first rat, Sadie, and cuddle-monster extraodinaire. I kid you not, this guy would perch himself on my lap and gaze up at me intently when I would talk to him, while his roommates paid virtually no attention and busied themselves with other things. Now, he's lost a lot of weight, he doesn't eat or drink more than a couple of drops of any given thing, and he hangs on his cage gasping for breath. Perhaps it's inhumane for me to not put him to sleep, but I just can't do it yet. Instead, I've spent lengthy hours knitting with him sitting on my lap. He still has good moments and bad moments, and seems to relax a bit when he's next to me. This is the big, bad thing right now. I know it will be okay but right now, it's difficult for me to face.
On the list of the good, there is the increasing momentum of Lime & Violet. I'm having a lot of fun and feeling like this is a culmination of everything I've done in my life up to this point. All of my searching and studying has led me here, and I'm awe-struck by that thought. Also on my list is the new boy in my life who kicks major ass. After more than 6 weeks of not being able to get him out of my head, he (FINALLY) came around. We haven't spent much time together but he always seems to know exactly when to call and how long to talk, etc. I wouldn't go so far as calling him my bf yet, but one of his roommates the other day referred to me as his "girl" which can't be bad. Other good things: I'm healthy, my other pets seem to be happy and healthy, I figured out my finances for this month in spite of the looming plumbing repair, work goes well, the L&V projects are slowly coming together, and we are surrounded by friends and support. So, there you have it.
It's Friday. My amazon order arrived today (squee!) which means I now have The Twisted Sisters Sock Workbook, Knitting Under the Influence, and Blogging for Business. I'll be reading and knitting this weekend for sure. |
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LIME'S GOT A BOOOOOYFRIEND, LIME'S GOT A BOOOOOOOYFRIEND!!!
*ducks*
Seriously, though. Tell him to hurry up and inseminate you. I'm not gettin' any younger.
It is insanely gorgeous. I ordered some today... I figure that my cellphone bill can wait another week, but this yarn cannot. :)
I hope that you and Smudge are able to spend some quality time together before his passing. As a fellow elderly-pet owner (the dog is elderly, not me, I just turned 25), I understand what you are going through. The good days and the bad days...
Anyway, may his passing, when the time is right, be peaceful for you both.
Meanwhile, squee squee squee over the boy and the yarn and the books! :)
Yep - it sucks to have an ill pet, my squeaky kitty passed this spring. He now has a crab apple tree in his memorial at my in-laws. Squeaky's Tree! I got to be with him up to the end, and my husband can't understand that..but I couldn't leave him alone - I wanted him to have someone loving him as he went. Anyway - Lime & Violet kick some major butt~! You guys are really fabulous - keep up the great work - I am a die hard - got my L&V yarn last week - I am off to start the snakes pattern tonight. Don't forget to post here!
I'm sorry to hear about Squeaky. It is important to be there with them until the very end. My Smudge passed away on 9/27. I held him for several hours that evening but then had to leave. When I got back a few hours later, he had passed away in the same position I had laid him down in. I regret not being there at the moment it happened, but at least I got those last couple of hours with him. It was hard. I think a memorial tree is s great idea! Maybe I will do that...one tree for all of my rats (Smudge is the 5th one I've lost total over the years).
I hope the Snakes on a Sock pattern is going well so far. Don't forget to post pics and keep us updated on your progress, okay? I need to get back here and post more myself. I have so many projects to blog about that it's getting overwhelming!
Hi Miss Lime -
I saw on L&V that life is happening this week in a major way. I hope things get better soon.
Do you recommend the TS Sock workbook? I am getting into socks, but trying not to get overwhelmed...
Slowly things get better. Most of the stuff is unfortunately unloading on Miss V. I'm here dog wrangling and holding down the fort while she's away.
I would most definitely recommend the TS Sock Workbook! I have not read through it from cover to cover yet, but it has some great information about dyeing as well as sock knitting. I <3 it maddly! | |
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