Lace Party Aug 13 to Aug 28 WIP and Hawaii with Babalou

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Babalou

Discussion Starter · Aug 13, 2016

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Greetings Lace Party-ers and guests. A note to the newcomers: the Lace Party grew out of a workshop hosted by Dragonflylace (a/k/a DFL). The workshop is still here on KP. Everyone is welcome to join us as often as you like at the Lace Party. We share our daily goings-on and, of course, our knitting projects. We do love to see photos, finished projects or WIPs. If you have a question, just ask; someone is sure to answer. Every two weeks, on a pre-arranged schedule, someone hosts a new Lace Party. Sometimes we work on the same project, but we always share whatever we are working on, lace or not. We hope you will join us.

You are invited to join us in knitting lace and sharing your projects. We enjoy pictures, seeing progress Our main requirement is mutual respect for everyone.

This session we are working on WIPs and seeing pictures from my trip to Hawaii. I think we all have things we are trying to finish.

In February, my DH and I decided to spend a month on the big island of Kona in Hawaii. He is an outside kind of guy and feels trapped in the winter. We managed it by inviting our very close friends to spend part of the month with us. My DH is the seeker of great places to stay and found an oceanfront condo for us in Kailua-Kona. One evening I was catching up on the phone with my wonderful friend, Kathleen, in Houston. We decided to have a real girly conversation with wine. As the conversation went on, she asked what trips we were planning. Eventually, I blurted out "you should come for a week!" It took her about 10 seconds to say, "are you kidding me?" And the rest is history.

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Normaedern

· #861 · Aug 26, 2016

Lurker 2 said:
My main WIP, as it is now- at the end of day 4 - WFR pattern about to start second wedge of lace short rows.

It is very lovely :sm24:

Lurker 2

· #862 · Aug 26, 2016

Normaedern said:
It is very lovely :sm24:

Thank you Norma!

Miss Pam

· #863 · Aug 26, 2016

Normaedern said:
It is very lovely :sm24:

:sm24: :sm24:

britgirl

· #864 · Aug 26, 2016

Sorry about your bedding saga. Hopefully you will resolve it soon.

Sue

Babalou said:
Yesterday was a bit of a bust for me. Started the day by going to my craft group meeting to make beaded bracelets with paracord pieces. I made one a bit small to give it to my granddaughter. Then, my friend and I drove up to the church where our organization holds their monthly meetings. We usually have 80 or so attend the meeting and the church is the only place big enough. My friend and I are the program coordinators for the September meeting and it is one in which members can have a table to sell things they make. We call it "Show Our Stuff". The donation for the table space is $10 and we give that to our Benevolence Fund. So far, 25 people have signed up and we needed to count the tables available at the church and spacing. I have some big heavy Manila paper that I write their names on (we did this last year, too) and where they will be located. Got that count done, then came home to make the place cards taking specific requests into account, like needing wall space for photography, etc., calling people to make sure they bring their own table.

After that I had to finish up the lavender scrub I plan to sell. Just needed to put cute labels on the jars, and still need to tie a ribbon around it and a little organza bag with lavender cut from my plants. I am thinking of selling some of my scarves and shawls that I love to make but don't seem to wear much. People always ask if I sell my things. This could be their chance to buy them, but I am not giving them away price wise. I like to use good yarn and even a cowl kit I bought that I might sell was $35. But, I need to get that ready today because we leave on Sunday and won't be back until 9/6 and the meeting is on the 7th. Cutting it a bit close.

Then, the new bed saga continues. DH thought we needed twin sheets because we got an adjustable bed and it is a split King. So, I trotted up to Bed Bath and Beyond to get twin sheets. Do you know it is hard to find singles? Most everything comes in a set and I don't need a top sheet. Got home, pulled all the bedding off to make sure the sheet fit before washing and ARRGH, you can't put a twin sheet over a king sized mattress pad. What an idiot. But the sheet fit. ???? Next DH gets home from golfing and we went back to BB&B to return the king mattress pad and let me tell you, getting it back in the case it came in was a feat. Found the twin mattress pads, tried to put one on and it is too short. DOUBLE ARRGH! Who knew there were twin extra long mattresses? I'll be back again this morning. Almost feel on first name basis with them.

That is a long way of saying that is why no Hawaii pictures yesterday. And sorry to be so long winded this morning but I do feel better having vented a bit.

britgirl

· #865 · Aug 26, 2016

That looks such an inviting place, Barbara. I love those exotic flowers.

Sue

Babalou said:
Next are a few days of pictures from the Hawaii Tropical Botanical Garden. It was created by Dan Lutkenhouse who purchased a 17 acre parcel of land without knowing what he would do with it. When purchased, it was overgrown and an impenetrable judge. It took eight years, but he, his assistant and two helpers worked with picks, shovels, and chain saws to clear paths through the jungle. All this was done by hand to avoid disturbing the natural environment or destroying valuable plants. They had to work slow to avoid a heat stroke or dehydration.

The garden opened in 1984. rails were hewn from hard lava rock with picks and shovels. To keep the soil from compacting and the natural beauty from being destroyed, no tractors were used; excess rock was removed and gravel brought in by wheelbarrow. Mr. Lutkenhouse followed the contours of the land in designing the Garden trails, which curve and wind their way throughout the jungle. Gradually, secret landscapes revealed themselves. It took years of carefully clearing the jungle before Mr. Lutkenhouse discovered the crown jewel of the Garden - a three-tiered waterfall said to be the most beautiful in all Hawaii. It opened in 1984. I must say it is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.

Now quoting from the website. "Though Mr. Lutkenhouse has no formal botanical training, with his love of nature he has created a living tapestry in keeping with the intimate nature of the site. Subtle vistas unfold as you meander along the Garden paths. Patterned foliage and brilliantly colored flowers invite close inspection, enticing you further into the mysteries of the jungle. This is the allure of paradise. The Hawaiians have a word for it - aina, or "the spirit of the land." Mr.Lutkenhouse, himself, has chosen the location of every plant and tree introduced to the Garden. From the Lily Lake Vista, more species of plants can be seen in one place than anywhere else on earth. Over 110 species have been counted within this vista, most planted by Mr. Lutkenhouse and his staff."

britgirl

· #866 · Aug 26, 2016

Barbara, Glad you had success in finding a fit.

Sue

Babalou said:
Good news is that the new mattress pad fits. YAY!????????????????

britgirl

· #867 · Aug 26, 2016

Beautiful pic, Bev. Glad you had a great time. We got back on Saturday from the beach too, and still trying to get back to normal.

Sue

eshlemania said:
Well, this is just too many pages to catch up, so I am just going to jump in here. We had a wonderful time. We survived 3 thunderstorms about 1-2 hours long, snug and dry in out tent. Not much sleeping was accomplished though. We got back on Tues morning and have been playing catch up all week.

I have seen some of your pictures, Barbara. They are wonderful. It must have been an amazing trip.

britgirl

· #868 · Aug 26, 2016

That is looking good, Julie.

Sue

Lurker 2 said:
My main WIP, as it is now- at the end of day 4 - WFR pattern about to start second wedge of lace short rows.

britgirl

· #869 · Aug 26, 2016

I am making very slow knitting progress at present. Since our return from the beach I have gotten into doing some drawing and colouring. I think it was seeing all the natural beauty in Newfoundland that got me inspired. I would really like to go back (have hinted to my DH that next summer might be nice). Really it is an ideal place to visit in the summer to get away from the heat and humidity.

As for the drawing, I found a set of drawing pencils and coloured pencils that my father gave me over 50 years. That they were barely used tells you how little interest I had in them then. On the other hand there must have been a reason why I have kept them all these years. They are well travelled, starting out in Australia, then to England and finally to US. I looked online at the drawing pencils and the company that made them began in mid 1700's and still does artists' supplies.

Anyway this is what is piquing my interest at present, rather than knitting all the time, and I have to confess that I am enjoying it and finding it very relaxing.

Sue

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Babalou

Discussion Starter · #870 · Aug 26, 2016

tamarque said:
Barbara--yea for the mattress cover problem getting resolved.

Thankfully! Only had to completely make the bed 4 times this week. ????

Babalou

Discussion Starter · #871 · Aug 26, 2016

kaixixang said:
There's a 3rd variation now of the Eloomanator pattern...which brings my expected 24 squares down to 18 of each pattern. Whew!

That is a nice save!

Babalou

Discussion Starter · #872 · Aug 26, 2016

Bonnie7591 said:
I didn't crush them too fine, just squished then a bit & sprinkled about. So far I think they are helping.
Janetlee, how much did you crush yours?
My DH suggested I buy some oyster shell at the farm supply store, they have it for feeding chickens to make egg shells harder.
I don't feel the least bit guilty salting the slimy little buggers????

Better get off to bed as I'm to be in town at 9:00 for a pie making bee at the church 100+ pies to make for the Blueberry Festival the next day, we are having a tea & pie sale as a fund raiser for the church.
The Blueberry festival on Sat.is a big outdoor market, car show & entertainment on the Main Street of town,
It starts tomorrow night with an ethnic supper, booths with French, German, Ukrainian & Chinese food available followed by a dance which I won't be going to.

I want pie!????????????. It all sounds good.

Babalou

Discussion Starter · #873 · Aug 26, 2016

Normaedern said:
Great! I was following the story with fingers crossed :sm24:

:sm24: :sm24: :sm24:

Babalou

Discussion Starter · #874 · Aug 26, 2016

Lurker 2 said:
My main WIP, as it is now- at the end of day 4 - WFR pattern about to start second wedge of lace short rows.

Four days! You are fast and it is looking really nice. Those colors are so peaceful.

Babalou

Discussion Starter · #875 · Aug 26, 2016

britgirl said:
Sorry about your bedding saga. Hopefully you will resolve it soon.

Sue

We think we have solved the bedspread issue, too. We had ours made at Pendleton and now it is not wide enough. Rats! So, we thought of adding fabric around the sides and foot of the spread to make it long enough as it was a big investment in the first place. Then add to it that we had pillow shams made and two chairs and an ottoman in the adjoining sitting room covered in it, too. Pendleton quit making the pattern we have. A bit of a dilemma. I decide to just check one more time to see if I could find matching fabric online and Pendleton is making a special anniversary blanket in our pattern. Im checking with our furniture maker to see if they can get it at a discount. The old spread will move to the guest bedroom. Whew!

Thank you, too, about the Hawaii pictures.

Interesting about your drawing pencils. What kind are they? It is so nice you have had them all this time. I have purchased a few coloring books and pencils and bought one that is a dot-to-dot. I like that one, too.

Ronie

· #876 · Aug 26, 2016

Tanya thanks for the links.. that is very interesting how he adds the new color and very effective.. I don't know why but I love to watch other people knit.. :sm01:

Barbara we have days like that too... it sounds like you were so busy that you weren't totally thinking straight... or it just never occurred to you that the length was going to be different.. at least you don't have to travel 3 hours to get it fixed.. The pictures are beautiful.. I love the red flowers.. I look forward to more!

Ronie

· #877 · Aug 26, 2016

Good Morning all... Lots of pretty pictures... Bev the deer and baby are so cute... and your camp site is very nice... here we don't get to many warm days so we don't need a tarp like that but it sure does look like it would make a great area to stay dry in... The first camping trip we took our son on after we adopted him there was a big thunderstorm.. it was terrible.. he had the tent right next to us with our doors facing each other.. and my Golden Retriever was with him and she tore a hole in his tent to be between the two so she could protect us all.. :sm01: she was a great dog... but it was raining and thundering so bad we couldn't get him in our tent!! he was fine but it was still so scary for all of us.. all our other camping trips were not nearly as rough as that one..

Julie I really like your progress.. it looks like a great pattern and the yarn is perfect for it!! I bought that yarn with the gradient colors and now I don't know what I am going to do with it! LOL I am thinking of a few ideas though so when I decide I'll share..

Barbara have fun at the festival.. We use to go to them all the time because Joe is a musician and he would play music and I would do a little shopping and we would eat together... lots of fun..

Sue I would love to see your drawings.. I have a Adult Coloring book but have done very little with it.. I do enjoy it though... I need to keep my hands and mind busy and sometimes I just don't want to concentrate so hard... so I do other things like color or jewelry making.. I don't do much of anything though... mostly knit and crochet.. it goes in cycles..

Well I have to take the car in for servicing in a half hour.. I'll walk home.. I wish it was a tad bit more warm out there but we are having heavy fog most of the mornings lately.. yesterday when I was on the bridge I could only see the water right below me.. I called the office and told them to let the pilots know they need to talk to me if they are going under different parts of the bridge because visibility is near zero... they never gave that message and I was hopping mad when I got back in the shop.. LOL but it is almost over!!! YAY!!! I love it but it get tiring after several months... I just got my new scheduled and we are closing 2 hour earlier in a few weeks!! this means more dinners at home with Joe.. that is the toughest part.. we don't see much of each other during the Summer..

but we do have weekends together so that is good..

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Babalou

Discussion Starter · #878 · Aug 26, 2016

Ronie said:
Tanya thanks for the links.. that is very interesting how he adds the new color and very effective.. I don't know why but I love to watch other people knit.. :sm01:

Barbara we have days like that too... it sounds like you were so busy that you weren't totally thinking straight... or it just never occurred to you that the length was going to be different.. at least you don't have to travel 3 hours to get it fixed.. The pictures are beautiful.. I love the red flowers.. I look forward to more!

Thanks, Ronie. It is all fixed now!

eshlemania

· #879 · Aug 26, 2016

britgirl said:
Beautiful pic, Bev. Glad you had a great time. We got back on Saturday from the beach too, and still trying to get back to normal.

Sue

Oh, Sue, I well understand that 'trying to get back to normal' part.

We got back on Tues morning at 3am and hit the ground running, cleaning Tues afternoon and evening. We are still trying to catch up on our sleep.

Thanks for the pic comment. Enjoy exploring a different aspect of your artistry.

Julie, I love your 'Waiting for Rain'. Those colors are going to be very nice.

Thanks, Norma. When Gary sets up camp, he goes for snug.

You should have seen the site for the storm after the one that blew the top tarp off, we laid down the poles and wrapped the tarp around the outside picnic table to be sure it wouldn't happen again.

Lurker 2

· #880 · Aug 26, 2016

britgirl said:
That is looking good, Julie.

Sue

Thank you Sue- I really appreciate the comment coming from such fine lace knitters as yourself and Norma!

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