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and last

but certainly not least, the italy cardi, its on the blocking board so i guess techically its not finished but it's damn close, it needs to dry and it needs buttons. but then its done. i've even done the finishing. really. me who hates finishing! woo hoo. not to get that bad penny done...


pattern: none
lace: something out of voge stitchionary
yarn: elsabeth lavold silky wool

Comments

erin said…
YAY! I love the cardi and the slippers!

Have a great time in Italy! (can't remember when you're leaving)
May 17, 2006 at 8:17 AM
Lynda said…
The cardi is unbeliable- I can't believe you made it up, well I can believe it, I just can't imagine doing it myself! Can't wait to see it modeled!
May 17, 2006 at 8:25 AM
WandaWoman said…
the cardi looks great! I love it. Gotta finish that bad penny next!
May 17, 2006 at 10:52 AM
lesley said…
i love the cardi too!
bad penny is don't i just haven't taken a photo yet ;)
May 18, 2006 at 10:04 PM
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