Last week had to be one of the luckiest weeks ever! I not only won the two contests I told you about on Friday, I also won a prize from Bliss! She went through a few very rough weeks with Bunny, her sweet little poodle and when Bunny was gone she was so devastated. Many of us have been in her shoes and know how much it hurts. But, on Friday she had a post that sounded so happy and she was playing with (and adding to) her yarn stash to boot. Bliss admitted that something was keeping her too busy to knit and asked if we could guess what it was. Because her post was so full of joy I just had a feeling she had a new little puppy to keep her busy. Well, I was right! She had not one sweet new puppy but TWO! The good news is that she's giving away another prize and you could win! Check out her post and name the puppies!
Sunday the sky was a bluer, blue than it has been in weeks. The days have been gray, rainy, perhaps a little snow now and then, and only short glimpses of blue. As you can see in the picture above, the view on Sunday was clear and the air crisp and clean. From the east side of the Salt Lake Valley, near the mouth of Big Cottonwood Canyon, you can see the Oquirrh mountains and the Great Salt Lake. A view like that keeps the world in perspective and we were able to capture it as we headed home from a trip up the canyon for breakfast. It was snowing in the higher elevations and there is a ton of snow. It is looking as deep or deeper than last years total. Can you believe this is the front of Silver Fork Lodge? It completely blocks the view from (and to) the front window. Don't worry Laurie, if it didn't snow again you'd have plenty of snow for your trip next month.
On Saturday and Sunday the Salt Lake Knitters Guild brought in Melissa Leapman to teach. I took the afternoon classes and found them to be very rewarding. The first day was all about edgings and we learned several very cool and magical techniques such as, knit on fringe, knit in tassels, pleats, a zigzag bobble edge, and many different hemming techniques. Melissa is funny, charming, talented and professional, not to mention beautiful. She looked so great in all of her sample sweaters, which made us all want to knit them. She has several books on knitting and crochet and her new book coming in September is on cables, FABULOUS cables. That was the subject of the second days class, Celtic Cables. There will be cable work in my future.
Blogland is a wonderful place to meet and make friends. Vicki summed up so beautifully how many of us feel in her post on Saturday. I am very fortunate to have virtually 'met' friends I may not have met face to face, as yet, but I know they will be friends for life.
AND to make things even better, I finished the body for Rosarie, made good progress on Gloria, took pictures of the 'oh so fabulous' STR Fancy Silk Socks, and found yarn for my Sockapaloooza pal. Plus, the only part of the Super Bowl I watched was half time and the Rolling Stones!! Oh baby, I loved the Stones more than any group in the 60's and knew every word to every song. I saw them in 1992 (thanks Carole for remembering the date) and sang along, as loud as I could, and danced until I could no more. Those boys are just awesome still.
Wow! You weren't kidding when you said it had been a busy weekend. I'm glad the class was a success for you. Can't wait to see you using all your newly learned techniques.
Posted by: Carole | February 06, 2006 at 05:37 AM
What a great and upbeat post! Thanks, it was just the tonic for someone who got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning. Have a great day Margene!
Posted by: KT | February 06, 2006 at 05:41 AM
Mick looks pretty darned good, doesn't he?
What a great weekend you've had! Enjoy your Monday! xoxo
Posted by: Kim | February 06, 2006 at 06:08 AM
Aww...what a nice w.e. I can't believe how you have knit so much on Rosarie! Wow!
Posted by: Kathleen | February 06, 2006 at 06:26 AM
You WERE one busy lady this weekend! How fortunate you are to have such fabulous classes offered on a regular basis in your area. This class sounds like it was great!
Posted by: Kim | February 06, 2006 at 06:36 AM
Wow! Sounds like a great time. I didn't even know there was such a thing as knit on fringe. Hmmm!!!
Posted by: Shara | February 06, 2006 at 06:42 AM
MAN that is way better than my weekend... way to go and cant wait to see what you cable up next :)
Posted by: stinkerbell | February 06, 2006 at 06:49 AM
Woo--Celtic Cables. :) Glad you had a great weekend, grrlfriend!
Posted by: stitchnsnitch | February 06, 2006 at 06:50 AM
Your guild brings in so many wonderful speakers. Could I just die about that sweater that Melissa is wearing?!
You know, it grrl, on the friends thing. Mwah!
But I'm so bitter about all the snow you have, I may not be able to maintain our friendship.
Posted by: Norma | February 06, 2006 at 07:02 AM
I loved taking classes with Melissa Leapman - she was such a blur of knitting energy. Glad you had a good time.
Posted by: Theresa | February 06, 2006 at 07:09 AM
Indeed a great weekend!! How fun.
Posted by: Chris | February 06, 2006 at 07:21 AM
i loved it when mick said 'here's one we could have done at super bowl one'
lol
they must have a good sense of humor about their "selves" and i admire that in people.
Posted by: marie in florida | February 06, 2006 at 07:53 AM
Wow! You certainly did have an eventful weekend Margene! Wow!
Congrats on finishing the body of that gorgeous vest! So are you at the steeking stage now?
Posted by: Lizzy B | February 06, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Halftime was the only part I watched too, and Mick did look good, didn't he?!
Posted by: Cheryl | February 06, 2006 at 08:03 AM
Damn that 60 year old moves better than many 30 year olds I know! Half time was great! I was kinda hoping to see Keith Richard's nipple with a nipple shield on it tho :-P
You are a lucky woman M, in so many ways!
Posted by: Debi | February 06, 2006 at 08:22 AM
I got tired just watching Mick on stage -- man, the energy! Wasn't to keen on the performance, myself. Loved the stage design!
I'm quite happy to call you "friend," too. ; )
Posted by: Vicki | February 06, 2006 at 08:22 AM
Sounds like a great weekend. Yay for Rosarie! I can't wait to see her.
Posted by: Stephanie | February 06, 2006 at 08:42 AM
Gotta join that guild, darnit!
Posted by: Katherine | February 06, 2006 at 09:05 AM
Sounds like you had a splendid weekend! I'm excited to see your Rosarie progress, not to mention the STR socks. I bet they're fabulous.
Posted by: Beth S. | February 06, 2006 at 09:07 AM
I wish there was somewhere nearby to take great classes like that! We'll just have to be hopeful that a tiny bit of the knowledge you gained will rub off when we need help or suggestions on a technique! :)
I'm already looking forward to the FO photos of Roasarie!
Posted by: Laura | February 06, 2006 at 09:13 AM
What a wonderful weekend, Margene. Now you've got me wanting her new book on Celtic Cables. How fun!
Posted by: Snow | February 06, 2006 at 09:30 AM
Oh oh! I HAVE to have the sweater Melissa is wearing! Will that be in her new book? I've heard from many people that she is a great teacher--lucky you. I hope the rest of your week is as joyful...
Posted by: Janine | February 06, 2006 at 09:35 AM
The teenagers were making fun of the Stones, but I was impressed. I didn't really need to see Mick's abs, but he's still got that energy.
Posted by: jessie | February 06, 2006 at 09:43 AM
Wonderful times for you, how great! I looked up Melissa, and she has some great books out. Thanks for that.
The only parts of the Super Bowl I saw, were the opening ceremonies with the amazing Stevie Wonder, the half time with the effervescent Stones, and then one play where we yelled "throw it to the white shirt" to the blue shirt guy, and he did. (My husband was rooting for the Steelers aka the white shirts).
Posted by: Liz | February 06, 2006 at 09:53 AM
I thought that Mick was great too.......looks like he may have had some work done on that face, though.....
Would love to see your Rosarie.....I'm trying to decipher my Olympic pattern.....
Posted by: christine | February 06, 2006 at 10:11 AM