Tuesday, December 8, 2015

a knitted pear


It was unexpected, this little bit of knitting. Right in the middle of oh so many projects, a simple green pear in an ad excited and compelled me to knit up its likeness....immediately. The pear pattern by Linda Dawkins is free on Ravelry here, I used bits of leftover green and brown wool stuffed with more wool. There's just something about a pear.

Thanks to Homespun magazine for including my boro patched blue jeans in their modern mending feature. I'm Patch Project #10 up there. Homespun is a lovely Australian craft magazine full of unique projects, the paper is heavy enough that just paging through feels nice, like you've really got your hands on something. I found several things to put on my to-make list -- first up will be those woven patches under Patch Project #14.

I've been thinking about this season of Yule that both energizes and depletes me. Reflecting on gift-giving and gift-receiving. Asking myself if I continue to do the real work of so many family traditions out of love -- or for love. That is a question that can be put to good use any time in any situation, I think.

There will soon be a new moon full of possibilities (on Friday)....but join me now in the quiet darkness and let us take time to rest and restore ourselves.

8 comments:

  1. ah, the rich and fertile dark... and yet here I am at a white screen because I wanted to see what you and others are up to... such value in that that I've cut short my announced break!

    congrats on the article. that's really wonderful!

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  2. I love your boro patched blue jeans. Congrats on making it into such a wonderful publication. I also want to make some of the woven patches. We already have some experience with this from Jude. And, yes, there is something about a pear! You may need more! :~)

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  3. Hi Peggy - WomanWithWings : )
    It's been a while since I've left a comment but have popped in when I need a smile and/or a pick-me-up : ) lots of stuff in the past few years, not so happy but we've (my sweet hubby and I) have survived them; loss of parents - his Dad my Mom has been difficult to say the least but it's part of life - right : )
    Anyway, sorry, just wanted to say "hi", wish you well as always and glad you are still here sharing your beautiful self : )
    Blessings, Sandra in AZ : )

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  4. How fun to see you in a magazine, congratulations. Your pear is a sweet symbol of the season. Peace to you, Peggy.

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  5. Dee, thanks -- sometimes even a little time off is good. Makes me realize how much some of those internet connections really do enrich my life.

    Mary, I just wish those jeans weren't so tight, I'd wear them more -- they aren't stretchy like most of the jeans sold today. Thanks about the article. :)

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  6. Sandra, so glad to hear from you. It does sound like a lot has happened in your life, hope you have some smooth sailing now. I really appreciate your taking time to write. Blessings to you from me.

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  7. Cindy, thank you. I haven't had a chance to knit up more pears but it was sheer bliss knitting up that one small simple shape. I wish you peace as well.

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  8. Love the pear! It makes me think of the little birds Deanna made a while back (and was so kind to send me one)...I can't even begin to understand 3-D knitting! How exciting to see you in print my friend. Your boro is so worth sharing with the world. I can't wait to see the little circles you come up with.
    This comment comes as we've moved even closer to the traditions, the giving & receiving and the light, but the considering is always remaining.

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