It has been wonderful to finally have a little time to settle into the Christmas season. Friday was my quilting circle's Christmas luncheon. It was hosted by the president of the group at her lovely home in Powhatan. I took a picture of the beautiful view from her family room window. It over looks a lake. But once again I was duped by my camera so the picture can't be downloaded. I'll have to try again next time.
I have been working on a project "first" by this designer and have to say the instructions are very clear and well written. I will have to post my progress. So far the hardest part has been finding the right kind of yarn.
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Today I watched one of my Christmas favorites, The Bishop's Wife. It has to be the original for me, staring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven. I make no apologies for not even entertaining the idea of watching the remake. I totally admit to being very narrow minded about older being better. Yes, I will admit to a few exceptions but in my opinion the classics are the BEST!
Who even comes close to Cary Grant? Brad Pitt? Please. I don't think so. And why oh why aren't women feminine today like Loretta Young? The fashion from that period is exceptional. I love the morals in the old movies. Why is morality considered old fashioned and out-of-date? OK, enough with the rant.
I have to be allowed a good rant every now and then.
Here is a clip from the movie:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swNVzH_2IRQ
Enjoy!
Hello! I've made a lot of Jean Greenhowe designs in the past and the yarn in the UK is called Double knitting or DK for short. It's similar to your light-worsted. Hope that helps! xx
ReplyDeletePS. I'm with you....the old movies are the BEST! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Tina for the tip. We don't have very good yarn stores in our area. Most of the yarn here is worsted and a bit thick for these projects.
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