I bought these two weights of yarn separately and then realized I was clearly enamored with this purple and green combo. The 4 skeins sat for over a year while I waited for the right pattern. A few weeks ago I had inspiration and this sweater came together. I got distracted with some holiday presents, but have also been pushing to get this done because I'm so excited about it.
So I have made a couple of gnomes previously using Michael Harbridge's cones, but this was the first time I had sculpted one. I intended to make one or two and before I knew it I made 10.
This kiln load had 106 test tiles in it. I mixed all my new Clayscapes glazes a couple of weeks ago and I wanted to test them out. Also tested the ones I already had and a bunch of Coyote glazes I've had for a long time and haven't tried.
I can't believe its been a week and I forgot to post these! Monday and Tuesday were a good amount of meetings shoved into two days. Wednesday I got my booster shot and glazed. Then I spent Thursday sleeping. Friday I felt like I had to catch up on stuff then all of a sudden week is gone!
I've actually got another set of pics from a second kiln load I need to post as well (coming tomorrow or Monday). I was able to use several of these straight out of the kiln and onto the Thanksgiving table.
Not pictured is a bunch of jewelry I made and gave away to family who came to our pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving last Saturday.
I've actually got another set of pics from a second kiln load I need to post as well (coming tomorrow or Monday). I was able to use several of these straight out of the kiln and onto the Thanksgiving table.
Not pictured is a bunch of jewelry I made and gave away to family who came to our pre-Thanksgiving Thanksgiving last Saturday.
Quickly unloaded the kiln yesterday before Thanksgiving. I know what you're thinking, Thanksgiving is next Thursday. You're right, except I moved it to suit my needs.We kept it small this year, just family. It's amazing how easy cooking for 9 is when you're used to 25. Made all the old favorites, but tried a new pie (salted caramel chocolate pecan), new dinner rolls, and new gravy. Turned out really well.
I also feel like I'm getting really good at puff pastry. I used it for the baked Brie and for the McDonald's like apple pie.
I do wish I thought to take a picture of the table because I used all of my pottery as serving dishes. I used several of my test tiles as little butter servers.
Real picture coming soon, but I took some quick ones. Made everyone thanksgiving jewelry.
This yarn didn't know what it wanted to be. It started out as a poncho but ended up as a shawl. I'm really happy with it.
Had some leftover yarn so I made a puppy hat. Who wears it better?
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