The last day of September arrived much sooner than expected this year... The calendar decides that I should stop wondering if there will be an Indian Summer this year. I enjoy the beautiful colours around me, breathing in the crisp air doing one-hand-shooting with my camera, trying to keep the other hand warm in my pocket ;o) 
Vintage and new manufactured lace combined with Calluna - a simple and romantic decoration on my willow wreaths this season
This super soft 100% merino Easy yarn knits up nicely on 7 mm needles and makes a very warm fabric - I hope it will be suitable for its (secret) purpose :o) 
The roses from Superman are like our love; growing more beautiful every day and changing through the different phases with grace...
365 days ago Superman & I confirmed our determination to share our lives by saying "I do" - surrounded by family and friends all through the beautiful ceremony and the following happy celebration. We agree on todays title - and as you can see the domino baby blanket is coming along nicely too :o) PS - in case you did not read the last post on this topic; the blanket is for a friends baby - we are not planning or expecting one ;o)
The wash test went well so for the first time I actually AM early (ish) when it comes to making x-mas presents ;o) Have a great weekend, all! 
I am between large projects at the moment - which means a very welcome stash reducing production. Right now it is the soft and heavy weight cotton scraps that are being transformed into wash cloths. I used a 5 mm crochet hook and the finished size is ca 23 x 23 cm. I am going to do a "test wash" to determine if they are suited for little x-mas gifts - or if the sturdy yarn ends will wiggle their way out and peek through the surface despite my thorough weaving in efforts. If so I guess all five of them will have to do service as dishcloths right here at home with me ;o) 
This brooch, or rather this PIN, or badge - is made of fabric and a stamp. I have added silver tokens for faith, hope and love, and I used a synthetic silver thread to stitch the pieces together. The stamp was designed by illustrator and artist Anne Kristin Hagesæther for Valentines Day 2007. This piece of jewellery was a comission for a 69 year old man. Cool! 
FACTS: * Started July 11th, finished August 24th (I am still surprised at my own knitting speed; maybe Supermans super powers rubbed off on me a bit?) * 2 mm circulars for the cuffs and collar + a plaid needle and 3 mm circulars for the rest. All the parts of the garment are knitted back and forth, even the arms. Just to make sure the gauge would be the same all over * ca 450 g green Silk Tweed + ca 35 g beige Silk Tweed + a nylon zipper (basted and then sewn with my almost antique Husqvarna * My own pattern for the shape and design, but most certainly inspired by this stitch pattern over at Little Purl of The Orients - thank you! * Love in every stitch - also in the ones I had to rip to make the neckline work out ;o) 
Here he is, my own, wonderful Superman, wearing his new super hero suit ;o) for days of super powers as well as for days of coach powers! 
The beauty of your soul and heart is overwhelming - and you look fantastic too! I am soooo pruod and grateful for being just your mum, my dear 12 year old Princess. I love you!
My sister and I are going to make a Domino blanket/wrap for a baby due in December some time. This will be our first knitting team work which is quite exciting. Finding a common gauge alone is an adventure! A few hours spent in the LYSs drooling over the endless possibilities and variations of soft wool and a well deserved break at a café afterwards was certainly a good start. Thank you for a great day, sis! The colours are soft and pleasing to the eye, and quite neutral gender-wise. Trimmings in the right girlish or boyish colour will be added as soon the baby is born. The mum to be grew up next door to my family. My sister and I used to babysit her and her brother. Years later, this lovely girl did a great job babysitting my own Princess - and maybe we will be able to babysit and slightly spoil this new baby, according to tradition ;o) 
This is still going to be a jacket for Superman, but it looks like Lois Lane doesn´t mind modelling it for him! This has been a muck quicker knit than I anticipated so far. The only thing that could obstruct finishing it in the same speedy manner is my mental list of new projects waiting to be brought to life... This is a "Keep Calm and Carry on"-situation ;o)
Princess built a fairytale castle by squeesing and dripping wet sand through her hands 
Above: The interior of St. Georges Cathedral sitting right on top of the medieval hill village of Ano Syros. The cathedral overlooks Hermoupolis, as seen under 
The road leading out of the port of Hermoupolis, capital of Syros 
Above: Princess´ favourite door 
Above: incense in a variety of colours and scents 
Above: a glimpse from a accessories shop in Hermouplis 
Above: a stall in Tinos offering all the little icons and knick-knacks your heart could ever desire. And more. 
Above: ...better with one crisp bird in the hand... 