Hello bloggy friends! Where did January go? Lost in a blur of crazy news and cloudy days, cold weather and work, it seems.
Freezing rain is falling as I write this post, with several inches of snow still to come (or so say the weather prophets). Not a very photo-worthy day.
Yesterday, however, was a different story. Here's what I saw on my drive to work....
Simply sublime. Days like this make winter worth it. :)
(All the above photos were shot through the car windows, which caused some slight color variations.)
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In other news, I published a new pattern last week:
The Milflores Shawl combines single crochet v-stitch with chain loops and half-treble fans for a dainty, allover lace pattern. My samples each used about 400 yards of fingering or light DK weight, but Milflores can be worked with any weight yarn, and is easily customized for size. For best appearance, choose a solid, tonal, or gradient yarn.
The Milflores Shawl pattern is available here in my Ravelry store. Enjoy a 25% discount on Milflores until February 11, 2021 by using the code MRSM at checkout.
(Important note: Some Ravelry users have reported visual stress, eyestrain, ocular migraines, and other neurological reactions since the site's redesign last year. You don't have to log in to buy a pattern, but if you do log in, you can toggle back to the old Ravelry look by clicking on your profile in the upper right. Look for the option to use "Classic Ravelry".)
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As I finish this post, the freezing rain has turned to heavy blowing snow, filling the air like mist. Here's what it looks like now:
And here's what landed on my arm when I stuck it out the door to take the above photo:
Can you see the snowflake shapes? I know my friend Snowcatcher will spot them. (Hi, Deb!)
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Temperatures this weekend are headed towards zero and below. I hope that wherever you may be, you are warm and safe and well.
Happy February!
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Blue sky! How wonderful. :-)
ReplyDeleteIt was! Now all we can see is falling snow. But that's pretty too. :)
DeleteWonderful pictures of the snow and blue skies too!
ReplyDeleteThe Milflores shawl is charming and so pretty in blue. Such a feminine pattern!
I am very happy to have a snow day. I'm sitting by our front window and world in front of me is a winter wonderland.
ReplyDeleteI hope your store is doing OK. The bead store in Sun Prairie is struggling, and I worry about it. Unfortunately I cannot justify buying more beads at this point.
Amazing landscape photographs! The snow such beautiful simplicity which makes the blue of the sky stand out that bit more! Taken on your way to work! Oh! my! Milflores (thousand flowers) Love the name! Adorable shawl...so pretty. keep well Amanda x
ReplyDeleteYour photos are lovely. Winter has a way of giving us skies that make us forget it's 500 below oh my gosh out side. You have truly capture the beauty of the trees with their snowy blankets wrapped around them. Lovely. Your shawl is awesome. I love the look. So pretty. Wishing you a day full of much joy and many blessings sweet friend. : )
ReplyDeleteOh your patterns are so beautiful. Im sure Teresa and Meredith love them. I did show you book to my pals in Maryland last month! The snow is gorgeous. However, our snowblower has blown it s last snowflake. I want to buy and old old truck with a plow.
ReplyDeleteYour snow photos are gorgeous. It looks like we won't get any at all this winter and virtually none last winter. I miss having one or two pretty snows a winter. Global warming sucks. The shawl is beautiful! I might have to try one of those. ((hugs)), Teresa :-)
ReplyDeleteWow! The snowy landscape along with those blue skies certainly do look magical. But freezing rain doesn't sound good at all. My youngest son in Albany NY sent a picture from his second story window after all the snow they got. Nothing but big white blogs everywhere. :) Couldn't even see the parked cars. Your shawls are really very lovely. Take care of yourself, stay safe and warm.
ReplyDeleteThose photos are stunning how beautiful it all looks, we have snow forecasted here too but at the moment it's just sleet and everything looks very grey. Your shawl is beautiful well done on the publication. That's interesting to hear about the new interface on Ravelry causing all those problems I suppose if you spend a fair amount of time on there it could happen I don't use it that much. Have a cosy weekend.
ReplyDeleteFirst you show us stunning photos of your gorgeous winter and then show us stunning photos of your amazing design. Well done Sue, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI just went on Ravlry and bought the pattern, it looks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from Amanda's page love the wintry photos and congrats on your new pattern I do not knit or crochet but will share with friends
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous views, very different from our mild winters. I'm willing to make a trade and offer fresh wild flowers and as much sunshine as you'd like for a little bit of snow.
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I want to crochet them!!! Your shawl is delightful! And oh, how I long for winter white here! Stay warm and safe!
ReplyDeleteOh! What a spectacular real winter! I love those white covered trees so, so much. And what a lovely little shawl. Hearts to you this Valentine's season.
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful trees and snow in your photos, it does make winter worth it. I like the shawls, very graceful looking.
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