Wednesday, September 30, 2015

A Bracelet and a VERY Good Book

 I knit a little i-cord with some roving yarn and sewed the fancy buttons our Kelli gave me onto my new accessory!  I know it's kind of an old lady thing to do, but I tried my very best to sew neatly with the needle and thread and I like looking at my bracelet instead of my FitBit!  
 As soon as Susan Branch's new book arrived I began reading and I couldn't put it down.  I love her smooth and articulate writing style and her disclosure is touching.  Her artwork and her photographs make the book even more enchanting.  

It's going to be hard to wait until May to read the second half of this story.  
I continue on with my alpaca vest.  It's a pure and lovely pleasure to work on it.  The Napa knitting store wound the extra skein before sending it, saving me some growly frustration.
I'm joining good Ginny for Yarn Along today!

21 comments:

Gumbo Lily said...

Cute button bracelet! I like your FitBit too. My DD just got a FitBit and she likes the encouragement it gives her.

The Susan Branch book looks like a fun one too. I should get it. She's a special lady. And YOU are too! Have a Happy Day!

Amanda said...

Anything to save growly frustration!! Your bead-y buttons are quite sweet. :) Happy Wednesday.

elizabeth said...

very fun! yay for continued knitting! that book looks darling!

Farm Girl said...

I like your pretty red bracelet. I like your yarn along days. That book looks wonderful too.
I love your buttons. Have a lovely day.

Lisa said...

Such a fun, cheerful bracelet! Creative yarny endeavors take all forms...love that you chose to share your artsy jewelry. :)

Tracey ~ Clover said...

Very nice bracelet and something I may have to do so I don't have to look at my Garmin.
I Love Susan Branch, all of her books are amazing.

Sara at Come Away With Me said...

What a sweet little bracelet! I love hearts as you know, but I think those little square buttons are actually my favorites in this group. Another Susan Branch book! Thanks for the alert. Her artwork is wonderful, and of course, her stories too. Have a lovely day!

karen said...

lovely bracelets with the charms on them, looks like a quick project that would be fun!

Ann Rasmussen said...

Alpaca wool sounds so rich and wonderful. I sometimes think I should learn to knit; just what I need: one more thing. The books sounds intriguing and I just read the first page! enjoy. Making sals today from all of those tomatoes.

Joan said...

Hi - just popped over from Amy's blog. Love your bracelet really cute. Joan at www.aviewtothefells.com

Elderberry-Rob said...

Susan Branch's book looks interesting - I have her calendar and diary and love the artwork on them. Alpaca looks luxurious, hope you enjoy working with it, it will be a pleasure to handle. Betty

Henny Penny said...

I love the cute little bracelet. I really really want a Fit Bit. Maybe soon.

Kezzie said...

The book is really cute sounding and the buttons are adorable!x

steph said...

very very cute bracelet!!! :)

happyone said...

Cute bracelet to go with your fitbit. : ) I think when my striiv breaks I'll get a FitBit this time.
Book looks good.

Anonymous said...

I so loved her book about her travels in England that I related to on so many pages. I was wondering if I should try this new book, too. Maybe I'll hold off till May and get both...

Lisa Richards said...

The Susan Branch book looks very interesting. Glad to see you indulging in so many fun and crafty projects! Cute buttons! You are an accomplished knitter. I'm proud of your skills! :)

magsmcc said...

Alpaca is gently encouraging me to refind my tank top. It needs a new name. Tank top sounds too hard and threatening. mmm. Something to ponder as I tidy the school library until lunch!

Amy at love made my home said...

Your bracelet is very pretty! xx

Lucy Bowen said...

Lovely bracelet, the buttons finish the investigation perfectly.

M.K. said...

I MUST ask Adam to by that Susan Branch for me for Christmas. I waited much too long to get the last one about her British voyage. This one sounds fun -- I like her description of her mother! Happy knitting.

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