Option 1

Okay, here's option number one for the hooded shawl I want to make. Peruvian Highland Silk in "Tapestry," a really lovely shade of blue. Practically my very favorite shade of blue, in fact.

But, um, you may have caught the clue in the post title--that, even though I bought this, I'm not 100% sure I want to use it. It's lovely, and I'll definitely make a swatch, and yet . . . there's still a part of me that's longing for red. There's just something so nice about wrapping yourself up on a cold day in something that's not only warm, but a warm color. And so, there's option number two on its way.

Because you know I like options! And, well, the price was right. I couldn't justify the $8+ per skein of the recommended yarn (not for 15 skeins), but $3 to $4? Sure. I can do that. You know. Because it's the responsible thing to do--to make sure the PATTERN gets the best possible (reasonably-priced) yarn . . . right?

Hey, remember when I mentioned that favorite author, and writing her a fan letter? Guess who I got an email from today? Thank heaven I got the right address, huh?? Such a nice, friendly email, too. I wonder if getting my letter made her day as much as getting her email made mine? For the record, here's a look at my first book of hers, from 1981. It's still got the B. Dalton price tag in the top corner (only $2.50--boy, did I ever get my money's worth that day). Not only that, I read it into such a tattered condition, I took it to the school library one day and completely covered it in plastic tape from the book-repair station to protect the cover. It looks like the bottom corner is completely gone, but, in fact, it's a secure, right-angle of clear plastic. Yes, that's right. My copy is more or less laminated. (I did that with some other books, too--like my copy of Fellowship of the Ring.) Anyway, it was nifty to hear from her--I just hope I didn't come across sounding too much like Kathy Bates.

It sure was a pretty day today. Mid-eighties, sunny, blue sky, no humidity to speak of. Refreshing after the hazy, humid heat earlier in the week. Not that I want to rub it in for all the people who are still suffering under massive heat, rain, flooding, and all the rest, but . . . it felt really nice, you know? Chappy even got a walk--his first one since Saturday. My tooth was feeling better, and I didn't have even a touch of a headache for the first time since early Monday. And WCBS FM is back, even if in a modified way that may or may not be what people want. Still--they sure sounded like they were having a good time over there on the station.

All in all, a good day, you know?

Comments

[minnie]

you evil, evil thing! making me go to webs to see what you're thinking of! i closed that window FAST!

[Kim]

I vote for the red and Sea Wool is amazing and soft. What a bargain you got! Once it's done, you and Chappy could be Little Red Riding Hood & the big bad wolf.

[Paula]

I love the Highland Silk, I have a sweater started in Twilight Blue. I agree the hooded shawl is better in red.

[Kristi aka Fiber Fool]

I'm sure you'll find a good use for the blue when the red one is completed :-)