A studio needs...

Good, sturdy, functional pieces of furniture. 

Not just metal shelves, mind you.  I was beginning to get frustrated with my storage in the studio room... The shelves were functional, but not pretty, not inspiring. The bags and baskets my yarn lived in weren't conducive to finding things easily.  The crap was literally piling up on the other shelves.  I wish I had taken a before photo, but trust me, it wasn't pretty! 

May I now introduce to you, in his shining glory, 

Gustav, the curio cabinet of yarny wonder. 

 Now, when I want to start something new, I need only to walk into the studio, open the doors and breath in the warm sent of wool. Ah, yes, this makes me quite happy! Though I now realize I need a new pretty shelf to go with him.  And Dearie DEAR does this poor room need to be repainted!!!  

Any suggestions? What colors inspire you?

Isn't he glorious?  (In case you're wondering, no, I don't usually name furniture, but this is a special piece who demanded extra accolades.)

Secret project time!

It is time to tell you ALL about  that mysterious yarn that's been popping up on the blog the past few months. 

I work at a yarn shop on certain weekends, Charlotte Yarn to be exact. And pretty much the entire time I've worked here, the owner, Remi and I have talked about having me dye custom colors for the shop.

AND WE FINALLY DID IT! She ordered the yarn, and I got to business.  It's now on sale at Charlotte Yarn and I can't be more pleased!  We fashioned this line around the empolyees that make CY what it is. It has taken us two years to get here, and it has been well worth the wait!

Without further ado, I give you "The Girls"

 

 I cannot express how thrilling this project has been.  I never expected to be dying this MUCH yarn in my wee kitchen. I dreamed of it, certainly. I wish you had been there to see everyone's face when I unveiled the yarn! That was the best part. 

Thank you Remi, for this wonderful opportunity!!!

The stats:

100% Merino Wool (so SOFT and Squishy!)

I love working on my scarf and can not wait for it to be done!

250 yds
17sts x 21 rows = 4" on a US 8 knitting needle

 Ravelry Link is HERE... photos to be added as soon as I have the yarn hooked to my profile!

 If you’d like a skein of your own, stop by or call Charlotte Yarn at 704-373-7442 during store hours. You can leave a message if you call outside of hours but quantities are limited! I am only one woman with lots of crafting to do! (oh, and the "regular" job...boo) EEEEP!  So exciting!!!

If you miss out, you can always put your name on the list for a skein from the next batch, which I hope will have to come soon!

It’s $14.95 a skein (that is important thing to mention, isn't it?)

 

And thanks to Cristi for the great photos she took while in the shop!

I needed something...

And so I made it.  

Actually went home, on the same night, and altered this once failed bracelet into the perfect zipper pull for my yoga bag. (thanks for that mom!) 

The little pocket is super handy, but the zipper pull was so small compared to the fabric tab that covered it.  

Now, it's time for me to go to a yummy scrummy Deeeeeep stretch class!!! YAY!

I may have to make more of these. I can see them getting a bit addictive; sweet and tangy.. thoughts??