picture-heavy, text-light

Posted on | October 8, 2007 | 24 Comments

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Brand new scissors, bought just for the occasion.  I figured if they’re pink, they’re likely to stay in my possession longer.

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Steeking pictures courtesy of Blogfree Ginny. Thanks, girl!

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raw edges

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pretty floats

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7&7 with the flowers I’d practiced my cutting on earlier in the morning

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sewing down the front edging

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and the neck facing

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Where it’s at now.  Waiting for a zipper.  Because apparently, I can’t measure and Hancocks only had a brown separating zipper in a 24″ length, which I thought would work.  I hope Hobby Lobby’s zipper selection is better than Hancocks’!  No modeled pics until the zipper’s in! 

But I WILL say:  I love it.  I really, really love it. 

Category: Not-A-SAFF-Sweater Challenge

Comments

24 Responses to “picture-heavy, text-light”

  1. Carrie
    October 8th, 2007 @ 10:26 am

    YAY! I can’t wait to see the whole thing on!

  2. Crazy For Yarn In Alabama
    October 8th, 2007 @ 12:06 pm

    O.M.G. Too beautiful for words!!! I was holding my breath just LOOKING at the pics of the steeking!!! I can NOT imagine a more beautiful sweater!!!!!

    (And if you so choose to leave this sweater to me in your will I would promise to covet it forever)!!! LOL!!!!

  3. Ginny
    October 8th, 2007 @ 12:53 pm

    She was absolutely fearless with the scissors! The only problem we ran into was slightly blurry pics do to caffeine induced tremors. And I must point out that the cocktail was poured AFTER the steeking. Great job, E!

  4. Carolyn
    October 8th, 2007 @ 6:52 pm

    Looking at steeking fairly makes my heart stop!! But what a beautiful sweater you have ended up with. ;)
    Thanks for dropping by my blog and the nice comment about my socks.

  5. Sistah Jen
    October 8th, 2007 @ 9:46 pm

    The sweater is of course, gorgeous, but darling, don’t you know you have your containers mixed up in that sixth shot. The blue one is for 7&7, the clear one for flowers.

  6. Bibby
    October 8th, 2007 @ 10:51 pm

    I’m totally in awe of your sweater & would love to see it in person sometime!

  7. karrie
    October 9th, 2007 @ 1:18 am

    Fantastic! I see you did it zimmerman style = with a stiff drink.

  8. Becky
    October 9th, 2007 @ 3:12 am

    Very, very COOL. Beautiful photos and steeking! Did you feel a rush of satisfaction when you cut into the knitting? For some reason, it gives me a kick to cut into knitting. I am weird :-)

  9. Carole
    October 9th, 2007 @ 7:47 am

    You’re so brave! Hope you fine the perfect zipper.

  10. Paula
    October 9th, 2007 @ 7:50 am

    Ooh, that looks nice. Great photos. Have you seen zipperstop.com?

  11. Donna
    October 9th, 2007 @ 11:06 am

    Wow. That is so nice. I can’t wait to see the modeled photos.

  12. Sarah
    October 9th, 2007 @ 11:21 am

    Gorgeous! And the pink-handled scissors sound like a smart buy — all of mine have dark handles, and can I ever find a pair when I need them? Not so much.

  13. grace
    October 9th, 2007 @ 12:25 pm

    Way to stick to your guns! Looks like your instincts were right. And the sweater looks great. I can’t wait to see the final pics!

  14. cyndy
    October 9th, 2007 @ 12:51 pm

    Nice work! Great photos!! You make it look easy! No wonder you love it, it looks beautiful!

  15. Jen
    October 9th, 2007 @ 1:46 pm

    Scary stuff. I’m glad you are handling it sooooo well. Can’t wait to see it in person!

  16. Tonia
    October 9th, 2007 @ 7:08 pm

    You did a wonderful job with the steeks. I still about passed out at the pictures of you cutting.

  17. Beth
    October 9th, 2007 @ 11:00 pm

    I’m having a hard time leaving a comment. I’m oddly speechless. It’s beautiful. Can’t wait for the official FO photos.

    It would be fun for you SAFF-goers to get photos of this one in action. :)

  18. Cassie
    October 10th, 2007 @ 5:42 am

    Wow. Bravery and stunning beauty, all in one post. Modelled shot next? ;-)

  19. jenifleur
    October 10th, 2007 @ 10:46 am

    Hooray!!!!! Congratulations! I bought myself a 26″ zipper at Walmart and cut it down. I wasn’t willing to wait for zipperstop delivery, it needed to be over and it needed to be over right. then.

  20. Rachel
    October 10th, 2007 @ 1:47 pm

    The sweater is gorgeous. I love the yoke, but for some reason that neckband facing really clinches it for me. I’m weird, I know. I like those little details that make a sweater that much more interesting.

    Way to go on the steeking! It’s not as scary as you thought, was it?

  21. Eryn
    October 11th, 2007 @ 8:28 am

    Absolutely stunning!

  22. wendy g
    October 11th, 2007 @ 6:09 pm

    Beautiful job on the sweater and amazing to see the work from start to finish

  23. kmkat
    October 12th, 2007 @ 3:19 pm

    Of course you love it. It is beautiful — a work of art.

  24. angelarae
    October 12th, 2007 @ 5:24 pm

    Wow, Elizabeth! That sweater is just gorgous! Don’t know what to tell you about the zipper except maybe try these guys. They have a decent selection.
    http://sewtrue.com/Store/Zippers-C30/
    Good luck!

    Ang