Three things

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1) If you're thinking of making a donation to help those affected by the devastating fires in Victoria then this is the place for you to visit: Serendipity

2) If you haven't got it already and you can get your hands on a copy of the spring Interweave Knits - DO! For the glory that is the The Florist Knits collection - SO many beautiful pieces - I don't think I've ever liked so many patterns from one collection before. The two cardigans, fabulous scarf and shawl I want to cast on for NOW.

3) If you were me this weekend you'd be a very lucky lady. Cushion the first is knit and number two is underway. Mama is visiting this weekend with her sewing machine so I will have some tuition on how to back them. (And someone to shop with for the yarns for the Florist Knits).

May your weekends be as wonderful.

Comments

Kelly said…
Oh, good. I hope my spring IK is waiting for me when I get home! I can't wait to check out those patterns.

The first cushion is looking lovely.
13 February 2009 at 14:27:00 GMT
Rachel said…
Lovely patterns indeed in the new IK! I must say, your cushion is looking fabulous!
13 February 2009 at 21:03:00 GMT
Charity said…
Mmmm, I'm looking forward to seeing the new IK - it's always a bit slow to arrive up here. I can't wait to see your finished cushion! :o)
13 February 2009 at 23:39:00 GMT
Marianne said…
YES to the IK Spring issue!
Cushion is looking lovely!
14 February 2009 at 13:39:00 GMT
Sarah said…
That does sound like a lovely weekend and it means that we get to see the finished cushion soon!
14 February 2009 at 19:48:00 GMT
raining sheep said…
Oh goodness! that knit is looking very, very good. I am knitting all weekend this weekend. The man is going ice climbing, Monday is a holiday here and it's very cold outside and snowing like crazy.
15 February 2009 at 00:42:00 GMT
Lea said…
oh that sounds like a wonderful weekend.

I spent some of mine knitting squares and learning to crochet them together for the bushfire survivors. it feels good to do something.

the rest was moving concrete, and more concrete. ho hum
16 February 2009 at 02:31:00 GMT
twigletqueen said…
Looking forward to seeing the finished cushions :D
I love the new IK too, I really want to knit the Petal Halter. And the Diminishing Rib Cardigan. Ooh, and the Parker Cardigan. Oh God, too many!
16 February 2009 at 08:06:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
Your weekend sounded lovely! I'm off to find an IK now, I don't always buy it, but I agree, lots of cute patterns in this one!
16 February 2009 at 08:29:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
I'm waiting for my IK to arrive in the mail - very impatiently. I think this issue is gorgeous, too!! :)
16 February 2009 at 15:24:00 GMT
Anonymous said…
Better get to the newsagent tomorrow.
22 February 2009 at 21:13:00 GMT
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