My inclination was to tell you more about the trip and make you wait for picture of the shawl, but that, most likely, is what happened yesterday. Tomorrow there will be more details of the trip and today you have FBS, as promised. We had such a good time, over all. The weather was very warm and the first night our play was out doors (Romeo and Juliet). The Flower Basket Shawl was the perfect cover, as the night grew cooler while the play progressed. I could barely feel the shawl against my skin as the yarn is so light, soft and draped so elegantly. I will think of Katy and the sweet gift of this Zephyr yarn each time I wear this shawl.
Friday afternoon we took her to Kolob Canyon, which is only 20 miles south of Cedar City, for the photo shoot. After leaving the Visitor's Center and driving up the orange/red road, we took a turn and immediately gasped at the vista.
FBS unfurled against the green of the foliage and red stone was just as magnificent as imagined. The picture below shows the true color of Kolob's sand and rock, while FBS lounges and shows her beauty.
This is also truer to the color than the closeup at left. This is my third Flower Basket Shawl, which made it feel like I was knitting an old friend. Few(er) errors were made and I enjoyed the process just that much more. The "Summer of Lace" is a delight so far, and tonight is a good time to start my next project with Judy’s beautiful yarn.
Flower Basket Shawl by Evelyn Clark
Zephyr Lace Weight (Silk & Wool) - Violet
Needle size 4
June 9th - July 8th 2005
Many of you know about Kerstin’s recent loss. Annie is looking for volunteers to knit squares for an afghan to be donated in John's name. Please check her post here for details and help if you can. My heart breaks for Kerstin and her family.
You do such great FO fotography. Love the color of this FBS. Can't wait to see the Judy yarn for the next one. I've been oogling that pattern for a while.
Posted by: Laurie | July 19, 2005 at 04:29 AM
It's beautiful Margene. Love your bangs pulled back too. You look like a kid. :) Hanging Vines looks lovely.
Posted by: Kathleen | July 19, 2005 at 05:46 AM
I love the FBS on you against the backdrop of bright blue sky and red rocks. Absolutely stunning - the shawl and the scenery.
Posted by: Cassie | July 19, 2005 at 06:12 AM
FBS is lovely! It is the perfect length for you, I know I keep saying it, but I really need to cast on for mine.
BTW-is Bloglines on the fritz? Or is it my computer?
Posted by: Teresa C | July 19, 2005 at 06:13 AM
Beautiful FBS. It's a gorgeous color on you.
Thank you for the mention of the project. I'm going to try to post something about prizes later today. :)
Posted by: Annie | July 19, 2005 at 06:55 AM
I think this is your prettiest FBS yet.....I love how it looks against the adobe color and the larger size. So pretty!
You and I must think alike! I just ordered the Hanging vines pattern a few days ago. :-)
Posted by: Kim | July 19, 2005 at 07:04 AM
Oh, that is SIMPLY STUNNING -- you, the FBS, the backdrop. I'm so glad I'm finally making some progress on mine. I will persevere! (did you do extra repeats on this one?)
Posted by: Norma | July 19, 2005 at 07:08 AM
The shawl is gorgeous and is perfect for you. As always, your pictures are stunning!
Posted by: Carole | July 19, 2005 at 07:11 AM
Very beautiful, shawl and scenery. I'm currently trying to decide how many repeats to make my FBS....
Posted by: claudia | July 19, 2005 at 07:42 AM
Love, Love, Love, Love, LOVE IT! You and the shawl and the scenery are gorgeous. Wonderful work. Thanks for sharing!
(PS - almost makes me sad I gave away my Zephyr. Almost. I still think it's too thin for me!)
Posted by: Cara | July 19, 2005 at 07:46 AM
Wow...gorgeousness all around :-)
Posted by: Lee Ann | July 19, 2005 at 08:01 AM
Lovely FBS. :)
Posted by: Heather | July 19, 2005 at 08:35 AM
The shawl and scenery are beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Rebekah | July 19, 2005 at 08:51 AM
So beautiful! Without sounding too strange, I think the picture where you are holding the shawl out looks like a beautiful purple bird flying over the canyon :)
Posted by: Lolly | July 19, 2005 at 09:07 AM
The shawl is wonderful. I will have to make a larger version some day.
Posted by: Jessica | July 19, 2005 at 09:20 AM
Love your FBS against the backdrop of the canyon. Beautiful!
Posted by: Liz | July 19, 2005 at 09:25 AM
That is very beautiful! (Both the shawl and the canyon country!) I have the pattern for that Hanging Vines scarf as well. Her patterns are very well written.
Posted by: Lorette | July 19, 2005 at 10:01 AM
I love the FBS and I love the color...I must check that out someday. Thank you for the lovely pictures. Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: michele | July 19, 2005 at 11:09 AM
Stunning as always! The shawl on the red rock is a gorgeous picture. I'm sorry about your car, I hope this next one is a match made in heaven, not that other place. ;)
Posted by: Lizzy B | July 19, 2005 at 12:40 PM
Gorgeous, both the shawl and the scenery!
Posted by: Kat | July 19, 2005 at 12:44 PM
Beautiful shawl and vista.
Posted by: Chery | July 19, 2005 at 01:17 PM
Just beautiful! How many repeats did you do?
Posted by: Jane | July 19, 2005 at 01:33 PM
Margene she is stunning. What a fabulous shade of lavender on you. I can't wait to try the Zephyr! Oh & that photo of her against the mountains & sky...WOW!
Posted by: Eilene | July 19, 2005 at 01:35 PM
Stunning--simply stunning. That is definitely the BEST backdrop to showcase your shawl--it brings out the color perfectly :)
Posted by: Kim | July 19, 2005 at 02:07 PM
Oh, Margene! That FBS shawl is gorgeous! And breathtaking on you. :)
The surroundings? Beautious!
And the thought of all that beauty AND Romeo and Juliet? Well, it's enough to give a girl the vapors!
hee!
Posted by: sandy | July 19, 2005 at 02:09 PM