Dear Jan,
I suppose the east coast was swathed in clouds last night so you may not have gotten to appreciate the stunning full moon. We were clear and it was beautiful. Snow makes a perfect canvas for moonshadow. It reflects the light so wonderfully you hate to go to bed and miss any of it.
Sweet Marie sent me a sweet gift for, of all reasons, me wishing her a happy birthday. I’m pretty sure she is part hobbit. I think I’ll go mark the calendar for next year, as the cards she sent, along with a charming notebook in the guise of a dancecard, are so delightful. Thank you very much, Marie! This is one more concrete embodiment of the wealth of friendship the internet knitting community has brought to us.
The stadium is in sight as I make progress on that gansey in my WIPs Dancing event for Ravelympics. A few more rounds of ribbing on the sleeve, a redo on the neck ribbing (maybe adding a couple short rows to pull up the back of the neck), and some ends to weave in. I’ll share a photo finish later. What a luxury to spend a good chunk of the day knitting!
Love,
Ellen
P.S. On the topic of wealth - time to share more of it. Whether they use it in Chile or Haiti or elsewhere, the Red Cross is getting a bit more from us this month. Wilson and I are unbelievably fortunate; it is the least we can do. I know others may have tapped out their discretionary funds with donating to Haitian efforts last month, so time for us to step up further. I encourage all who can to do the same.
Jan and Ellen are identical twins who have always had an innate fashion sense. Crafting is an integral part of their lives and they stay stitched together sharing their love of knitting, family and community.
February 28th, 2010 at 10:02 am
I’m so glad the little items arrived… the misplaced card should be only a day or two behind them. Silly me.
I’m sure I’ll have another birthday bash next year, and yes–indeed–you are invited.
I received my order from Solveig… Green Meadow Tam and Green Meadow Mittens. I have no idea when I’ll have a moment to cast on, but it’s lovely to have them in my hands and to know that I can knit them whenever the mood strikes. Thank YOU for being my inspiration to delve into the magical Bohus kingdom.
-Marie
February 28th, 2010 at 11:38 am
Glad to hear you’re in the homestretch for the Ravelympics. Me too…I’ll post later. And I guess Dale was right about how anyone named Marie would have to be sweet. That was pretty special!! (I’m so honored to have the Cotillion!)
February 28th, 2010 at 11:39 am
Oh…meant to say how cool the moonlight photo is…LOVE that you can see the tracks beneath. Am I correct in surmising that squirrels like your birdfeeder?
February 28th, 2010 at 7:00 pm
Moonshadows are magic, aren’t they? I think we had clouds; either that, or I managed to miss them!