All the other knitting had been set aside this week in order to finish Feather Duster. The finish line goal for the KAL was today as it's Susan's birthday and I've made the goal just in time! Before leaving to spend the day with friends, I'll taking a few minutes to block this happy, beautiful project. I love this color and the yarn didn't give me many problems (as I thought it might). The repeat is easy to keep in mind, which made it a nice companion in social situations. Lace isn't usually something I usually take out in public, but FD was well behaved.
Susan will be very happy with me as I used up almost every bit of yarn. She loves a project that doesn't leave a bit behind. It felt good come so close. Feather Duster is a beautiful end of summer project…one I'm going to love wearing. Photo shoot this weekend (and Tempest2 might finally get her due, too).
Happy Birthday, Susan! Here's to you, grrlfriend!!
So pretty - can't wait to see it blocked.
Posted by: Nora | August 21, 2009 at 05:15 AM
Congrats on finishing without running out of yarn. I'm sure it's gorgeous - looking forward to seeing it blocked!
Posted by: Cheryl S. | August 21, 2009 at 05:46 AM
It's lovely, I'm looking forward to seeing it blocked too.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Renee | August 21, 2009 at 05:53 AM
Beautiful! You've certainly moved along much more quickly on your lace than I have with mine!
Posted by: Anne | August 21, 2009 at 05:59 AM
What a lucky friend! Congrats on getting finished in time. :)
Posted by: Chris | August 21, 2009 at 06:13 AM
My FD is done, too, and just needs to be blocked. It's been so hot and humid here, though, that I haven't wanted to touch it!
Posted by: Carole | August 21, 2009 at 06:15 AM
Very pretty! Love the color! Happy birthday to Susan.
Posted by: Sarah H | August 21, 2009 at 06:19 AM
Very pretty. I am sure it will be gorgeous blocked! Happy birthday to Susan!
Posted by: Sarah H | August 21, 2009 at 06:21 AM
It's beautiful! Susan will enjoy that.
I went over and left her birthday wishes.
Posted by: Barbara-Kay | August 21, 2009 at 06:22 AM
It looks sumptuous! Can't wait to see it blocked. Have a great weekend.
Posted by: Debshepknits | August 21, 2009 at 06:33 AM
I love yours. I'm still knitting and ripping. I do believe I'm in one of those knitting funks and will just need to keep going. I do this every once in a while and tenacity is the only answer. Have a great weekend!!!!
Posted by: cindycindy | August 21, 2009 at 06:33 AM
So Pretty!! The color is gorgeous! Can't wait to see the photo shoot. Enjoy your weekend~
Posted by: Dianne | August 21, 2009 at 06:39 AM
That looks delightful! Can't wait to see the photoshoot!
(((hugs)))
Posted by: knitnana | August 21, 2009 at 07:28 AM
I should be finished with mine today, barring silly missing YOs. Oh, those darn YOs! I look forward to seeing Tempest 2 in blu!
Posted by: jill | August 21, 2009 at 07:36 AM
I'm so excited about the tangerine scarf. I hope you end up loving it, but if you don't..... well, hmmmmm, I know someone who JUST LOVES ORANGE and hates to knit lace.
I wonder who I could be referring to..... ;-)
Posted by: Norma | August 21, 2009 at 07:42 AM
I can't wait to see it blocked as mine is going to be in the same colorway. :)
What a wonderful way to usher in Susan's birthday!
Posted by: Kim | August 21, 2009 at 07:46 AM
Kudos to you for cutting it so close on the yarn! It's going to be hot as Hades today so it should block quickly.
Posted by: susan | August 21, 2009 at 07:56 AM
Gorgeous! Happy Birthday to Susan! Happy and fun day to you!! xo
Posted by: Suzy | August 21, 2009 at 08:07 AM
I can't wait to see it!!
Posted by: Heather Joins The Round | August 21, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Terrific color! So bright and happy! I'll bet you'll so enjoy wearing it -- not only will it be like a warm, soft hug -- it will also be like a big, happy smile! Thanks for starting this KAL. It was a pleasure to knit a Feather Duster in such esteemed company. :-)
Posted by: Kym | August 21, 2009 at 09:28 AM
It's lovely now, so the when it's blocked it's going to be gorgeous!
Posted by: nova | August 21, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Wow, lovely! and that is sooo true about Susan... I better head over and wish her a Happy Birthday. Have a grand weekend, dear friend.
Posted by: Birdsong | August 21, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Gorgeous, I can't wait to see it blocked.
Posted by: Yarndude | August 21, 2009 at 11:37 AM
Well done you! I love it already. Can't wait to see it blocked. I might need to add that to my list for next year. Who could I knit one for... ? ;^)
Posted by: Cookie | August 21, 2009 at 11:54 AM
It looks gorgeous already!
Posted by: --Deb | August 21, 2009 at 04:56 PM