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24 May 04 - 02:03 PM (#1192933) Subject: BS: Vote for next auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario I can't decide what pattern to base the next shawl I knit for the auction on. Fnoedugen Egeblad Momme's Lysdug a repeat of Stor Lydedug Syvstjernen or possibly Påfuglehalen as a full round shawl... Any opinions? |
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24 May 04 - 02:12 PM (#1192943) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next auction shawl From: Georgiansilver I really don't think the pattern will matter. Is it a charity it will be auctioned for?? |
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24 May 04 - 02:24 PM (#1192958) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario mudcat possibly mudcat, and the Digital Tradition Possibly mudcat, the digital tradition and the scholarship fund for the FSGW Getaway weekend. depends on how interested people are...the more interest the more ways I split it) sorry - should have specified mudcat auction (which is why I'm asking an opinion.) |
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24 May 04 - 04:11 PM (#1193052) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MAG They are all beautiful, MMario. Do you have any patterns that are poncho-style, so you could put your head through? Or are they strictly for pretty, as they say back in PA Dutch country? MAG whose computer seems to be behaving now. |
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24 May 04 - 04:12 PM (#1193054) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario hmmmmm- poncho style would be "do-able"... |
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24 May 04 - 05:28 PM (#1193108) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: mack/misophist My vote's for Egeblad or Påfuglehalen. That diacritical mark's hard to see. If forced, I'd probably choose the latter. |
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24 May 04 - 05:42 PM (#1193117) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: open mike just promouncing any of those names is difficult enough... let alone creating any of those patterns...all are gorgeous. i would say do the one which requires the least difficult stitches.. the one with the simplets pattern and the most amount of area which uses simple stitches...will this be knitting or crocheting? what language are these pattern names from? sounds like: egad, ladybug and flugelhorn! |
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24 May 04 - 05:59 PM (#1193124) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: open mike if it was for the function of actually keeping warm, it seems te design with the fewest holes to let cold air in would do the job the best...like Påfuglehalen. |
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24 May 04 - 06:11 PM (#1193131) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri Egeblad. I'm not nuts about the big flower in the center, but I LOVE the leafy things. A nice variegated green yarn would look lovely. So would red/orange. Of course, if you make one like that, everyone else can just give up now and save themselves the headache of bidding. |
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24 May 04 - 06:27 PM (#1193147) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Morticia Egeblad for my vote too......though they are lovely. |
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24 May 04 - 10:35 PM (#1193300) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: wysiwyg I think Fnoedugen is prettier, but the openwork at the border looks like it might be easily damaged in heavy use, at the full size you'll do it in. So, I vote for Egeblad, and I think we should hold Jeri up for every spare buck we can squeeze outta her! I love the little people standing on them-- Mudcatters trying to sneak in and heist the auction or what! ~Susan |
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24 May 04 - 11:18 PM (#1193314) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Stilly River Sage I also vote for Egeblad, and I didn't even read these answers before I finished viewing (and re-viewing) the images to make up my mind. But don't put a hole in the middle, just double it up, or wear it offset at 3/4 from the center. The holes actually will make the thing warmer. It's the "dead air" that is contained in the holes that help keep you warm. If you wear it folded over then you'll get the advantage of those holes and their warm air. Do we also vote on the color? What do you have in mind? SRS |
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25 May 04 - 06:25 AM (#1193472) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: John MacKenzie Pafuglehalen in Terra Cotta, or Sage Green. $100 first bid. JGM |
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25 May 04 - 08:09 AM (#1193534) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario keep talking people. Probably most of the ideas will show up at some point in time, (note to self. TRACE this thread) Jeri - I have an "Autumn in New England" shawl on the needles - *grin* YOu mentioned it earlier and it was too nice an idea to pass up. A center back panal of Chevrons for the "mountains" - the main design will be leaf shapes - and the border is oak leaf lace. Psuedo-faroese design - a shaped triangle to better fit the shoulders. Påfuglehalen in sage or terra cotta? hmmmmm - lace weight (very light but warm) or wool (heavier but also warm)? I'll start hunting out yarn..(might not be the NEXT one - but that's too good an offer for the 'cat for me to pass it up.) Påfuglehalen is actually a very easy design to knit - (the name means Peacock tail) These designs are all knit and are Danish to the best of my knowledge. - I've been having problems with crochet lately - (it was the glasses - I was stubborn and didn't get the bifocals I should have - now corrected) but will be getting back to it soon - have to finish up the "mystic" shawl I started last year. |
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25 May 04 - 09:00 AM (#1193580) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: John MacKenzie My SOs surname is Peacock, there's an omen for you! JGM |
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25 May 04 - 09:20 AM (#1193599) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: wysiwyg I'll take a Farfignuggen (sp). ~Susan |
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25 May 04 - 11:41 AM (#1193745) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: John MacKenzie Sorry,l Lace Weight ta. JGM |
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25 May 04 - 11:59 AM (#1193762) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Stilly River Sage MMario, it catches up with all of us. I have some new fancy lenses but I think they're harder to use than the standard format. Too many focal planes. I have an applique/quilted thing I was working on with the kids, just for demonstration purposes. I have to pull it out and finish it. Maybe we can let them do something like that this summer and donate half the proceeds to Mudcat (they'll want something for their labors!) SRS |
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25 May 04 - 06:29 PM (#1193970) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri MMario, are you targeting me, personally? Fine with me! At NEFFA, there was a booth where someone was selling crocheted bead bracelets and necklaces. I got home and just had to try it, despite the fact I don't know how to crochet. I found information on the Internet, bought a crochet hook of the appropriate size (teeny) and began. It lasted until I nearly had the 2nd row finished. (That'd be the 9th bead.) BAH! I'd need a pair of those glasses doctors use when they do microsurgery, but regular bead weaving is masochistic enough for me, thank you. Want a teeny crochet hook? It's suitable for crocheting beads or making little afghans for ladybugs out of spider webs. |
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25 May 04 - 07:05 PM (#1193981) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Alba Personally I LOVE Syvstjernen...so delicate but I know it would be warm and cozy and comforting. I'd wrap myself in it and snoooze:>) but I also know just the Person who could use that comfort!! All the Designs are beautiful as is Your work but it's Syvstjernen for me. In a Heather hue with a touch of Moss Green. Brightest of Blessings MMario. Jude |
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26 May 04 - 04:35 PM (#1194512) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST The store ladybug is lovely! |
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27 May 04 - 12:01 AM (#1194604) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Mudlark Stunning, and astonishing, work! They truly are all lovely but I'd choose either the first (Fnoe.) or the last one (Paf.). As it makes me sweat just thinking about holding any kind of a needle, sewing or knitting or crocheting, that anyone could execute something like this just blows me away. Beautiful.... |
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27 May 04 - 08:04 AM (#1194834) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario yikes - I'll remind everyone the photos are *NOT* my work... |
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27 May 04 - 01:00 PM (#1195182) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Morticia Ah yes, but so many of us have seen what you can do, via Heather's lovely shawl.....we know how awe inspiring your work is! When I come into my millions, I shall have one of your shawls for every day of the week and two for Sundays.....of course, coming into millions isn't exactly on the cards....I need to work on that part of the plan a bit more,LOL. |
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09 Jun 04 - 07:25 PM (#1203972) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MMario A work in progress 'Autumn in New England' - it will be a psuedo-faroese (shaped triangle) - the center panel will have mountain motifs - the side panels cascades of leaves - the edging is an oak leaf lace. Also on the needles (no picture yet) -Påfuglehalen in green and grey-green And the deep green "mystic" shawl from last year which I'll be working on this weekend. |
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09 Jun 04 - 08:07 PM (#1204001) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri How much to NOT put it in the auction? ;-) |
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10 Jun 04 - 06:00 AM (#1204206) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Morticia that's beautiful.....must buy a lottery ticket, must buy a lottery ticket. |
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10 Jun 04 - 12:19 PM (#1204409) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,Guest, ET I vote for Pfugelhalen, too, elegant and simple. Of course, I like them ALL. And you're right about the faroese style fitting better. If you would like, there is a lady in Indiana - look up on google under "bugknits" who knits incredibly tiny things - you could cover a pair of stockings with a dime! I had to share this one.... Elaine |
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21 Jul 04 - 01:18 PM (#1230768) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario I decided to name the Påfuglehalen I'm working on Pavo muticus - which is the species name for the Green Peacock. Hopefully new pictures of 'Autumn in New England' will be going up tonight. |
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21 Jul 04 - 08:03 PM (#1230976) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MMario Autumn in New England laid out on the deck to dry. (it's brighter when dry) |
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03 Aug 04 - 09:05 PM (#1239886) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri Somehow, this one snuck by me. I look forward to winning this in the auction! (It's GORGEOUS!!!) |
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07 Aug 04 - 01:28 PM (#1241842) Subject: MMARIO, YOU SUMBITCH!!! From: Jeri Not really. You've been taunting me with this, teasing me. I few minutes ago, I noticed a FedEx bag suspended from my mailbox. I was expecting something else, but when I saw the size of the box, I knew it wasn't that. When I read the return address, I knew... I've been the victim of a drive-by shawling. He sent me the "Autumn in New England" shawl. It's even more beautiful than the pictures (links above) show. You can't see how it drapes, and you can't feel the light, bright warmth. I also know each crocheted stich was made by the hands of a friend. Thank, and love, Jeri |
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07 Aug 04 - 01:34 PM (#1241850) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Amos Awwwww!! Ya had me worried for a minim, there!! A |
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07 Aug 04 - 01:51 PM (#1241881) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Stilly River Sage Lucki Jeri! Drive by shawlings are always very nice when they happen! So what is next in the works, our nimble-fingered-time-traveler? Last week a friend of mine moved, and she set some boxes of things aside that were to go to a local thrift store. I rescued a lovely little doily suspended in a coated metal ring so it can be hung on the wall. It's in my bathroom--a nice memento of a friend who has moved three states away. I had to wash it carefully--it was brownish from the many smoking years it had been exposed to (she finally quit!), but I managed to restore it to a delicate perfectly white piece. Describe it? Well, if you take the pattern Fnoedugen and take off all but the middle section after the diamond shapes and use only about half of the petals and add a few tiny flowers, you have it. Sort of. It makes a wonderful piece of personal art, and might be a great auction idea for around christmas time. SRS |
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07 Aug 04 - 06:11 PM (#1242043) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Morticia Lucky you,Jeri, it's beautiful and well deserved. |
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07 Aug 04 - 06:21 PM (#1242049) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Oh, Jeri, and just in time, too! This is a perfect "preview of autumn in New England" kind of day. I too have been the victim of drive-by shawling when I needed it most and I can't tell you how warm and fuzzy it makes me feel- on the inside as well as out! Congratulations. And MMario, you are a peach! Allison |
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07 Aug 04 - 08:45 PM (#1242124) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri Allison, this was the perfect day for the shawl to arrive. You know, as bummed as I can get about humanity in general, somebody goes and does something like this, and it blows my bad mood all to hell. I need revenge, and I SHALL HAVE IT! Be warned, MMario. Here is a subtle hint: The shawl-maker's work is more than it seems; |
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07 Aug 04 - 11:55 PM (#1242240) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: katlaughing Ah...that's really nice, Jeri.:-) And, that shawl is the most beautiful one, yet, imo! MMario, you are something else all together...special, special darlin'.:-) kat |
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08 Aug 04 - 07:07 PM (#1242789) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST Most men (and many women) are partial to momma's dugs (you have a winner there.) |
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09 Aug 04 - 07:38 AM (#1243082) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: AllisonA(Animaterra) Jeri, I eagerly await more- that was stunning as... well, as stunning as a beautiful shawl on a beautiful day! Allison |
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09 Aug 04 - 08:58 AM (#1243129) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MMario Jeri - I couldn't risk your NOT getting it by putting it in the auction. It's your design - I only made it. |
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09 Aug 04 - 10:09 AM (#1243181) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Stilly River Sage She'd have had some competition for it, that's for sure! It never ceases to amaze me at how talented you are and how fast you make these things, Leo. SRS |
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09 Aug 04 - 10:15 AM (#1243188) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MMario wish me luck - I have 12 days to finish my mothers shawl - and I've forty more "years" to do on the design.... |
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09 Aug 04 - 11:00 AM (#1243203) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Jeri MMario, I was picking up on hints that you'd designed this one for me, but I thought you'd likely make me work for it! MMario, I hope you put up a photo of your mother's shawl once it's finished and presented. |
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01 Jun 05 - 09:55 PM (#1497795) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: MMario well - didn't get a good picture of my mom's shawl - but here is KatsPHiddle's |
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02 Jun 05 - 12:12 AM (#1497887) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Stilly River Sage Wow! That's a tad pink, innit? Are "we" making one for Max soon? SRS |
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02 Jun 05 - 12:20 AM (#1497896) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: LilyFestre Mmario, That is absolutely lovely!!! I wish everyone could have the same opportunity as I have had, to just watch you working away on a project....it's amazing and I think you are a sweet, sweet man to continue to make these for folks. What a wonderful gift! Michelle |
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02 Jun 05 - 02:27 AM (#1497930) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Ebbie MMario, those patterns and those shawls you have made are lovely. You, sir, are a man who loves beauty. So cool to be able to produce it. Have you ever entertained the thought of knitting with qiviut? (Note no 'u') "Qiviut is the warmest, lightest wool in the world and can be made into incomparably soft garments that can be worn next to the skin. So soft you won't believe it!" I'm quoting from a site because it says it better than I can. Qiviut is the underwool from a muskox and its texture, weight and warmth are mindblowing. It's like holding a warm cloud. I'm afraid it is also expensive but one could do a little shopping. |
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02 Jun 05 - 02:50 AM (#1497935) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Catherine Jayne It's not that pink in real life....and its absolutley gorgeous and I love it!! I WILL be delivering a BIG hug to MMario in person in October!! Thank you! |
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02 Jun 05 - 04:56 AM (#1497994) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Alba MMario is indeed a ***Star*** That is a lovely design indeed. I think it may even rate two BIG Hugs in October:>) Love and Blessings Jude |
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02 Jun 05 - 08:04 AM (#1498093) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario Ebbie - I've thought about it, then I look at the price tag on the stuff and think again! *grin* I have a shawl almost finished that I started on a whim - now I know why! When finished it will most likely go in the mail to Max's Ladies. |
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02 Jun 05 - 08:57 AM (#1498129) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: LilyFestre Qiviut? I was visiting a friend last weekend and she is a knitter. She brought out a small rectangular piece....a very short scarf kind of thing. She explained that it was made of qiviut, what that was and then wrapped it around my neck. I think Ebbie said it perfectly....it's like a warm cloud...SOOOOOOOOOOO soft and not even a tiny bit itchy. :) Michelle |
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02 Jun 05 - 11:26 AM (#1498244) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,Stilly River Sage Leo, you're one in a million! |
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02 Jun 05 - 10:33 PM (#1498825) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: jacqui.c That is one beautiful shawl Leo. |
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03 Jun 05 - 01:48 PM (#1499349) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: GUEST,MMario almost forgot! THIS one is "Morse code" and was an early anniversary present for jacqui |
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03 Jun 05 - 03:08 PM (#1499452) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: jacqui.c And it's heirloom quality. I wear this one with real pride. |
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03 Jun 05 - 03:08 PM (#1499453) Subject: RE: BS: Vote for next Mudcat auction shawl From: Ebbie How pretty! Wear it to the Getaway, Jacqui. |
