Friday, October 29, 2010

A Favoured Sunflower



If you look close, you can see the most happy and delightful smiley face in this beautiful handmade sunflower. My friend, Michelle, created this little gem and has been wearing it on her apron at Rose Path. I asked if she would be willing to sell it... without even batting an eye, this generous soul unpins it from her apron and says, "It is yours. Pay it forward." Incredible. THAT's what I love about hanging out around that place! Good, good souls. She is good for my soul.


Simple pleasures... the feel of soft yarn... the sight of beautiful colors...


A basket of possibility!!  Inca by Katia.  Love it!


This is what I'm working on right now.  Another sweater.  This one for me, I think. 




This is a felted tweed by Rowan.  There are flecks of a wonderful blue interspersed throughout.  After a false start on Amanda's Lily Cardigan, it is now becoming a Peasy.  =)

17 comments:

Kim @ Savvy Southern Style said...

Tanna, I love the color of that sweater. You are so talented to be able to knit like that.

Betsy Brock said...

pay it forward...what a wonderful thought. the world would be a better place if we all did that!

podso said...

I loved the pay it forward movie. The colors of the yarn are just gorgeous.

Julie Harward said...

Such beautiful colors..I love strong, bright colors! Lovely sweater, I couldn't do that if I died trying! ;D

Schnitzel and the Trout said...

Such a beautiful yarn!!! Anxious to see what it will be when it grows up. And the sunflower....wow!! That is so cute. Wish I had a yarn store like that. I know I would be trying so much more.

Lauri said...

Can't wait to see what beautiful piece you come up with for yourself. You deserve it!!

Debbie said...

You are incredibly talented. My mom-in-law tried to teach me to knit once...she said anyone could do it. In the end, she suggested I go back to doing...well...whatever it is I do:)

Christine said...

What great way of letting someone know they are special, paying it forward!

You have a special gift with those hands of yours!

nanny said...

I too loved that movie!
Gonna be a great sweater for you, with a touch of blue, so pretty.

Vickie said...

What a cute sunflower, and what a nice gesture!

Your sweater is going to beautiful, Tanna! I've heard of Rose Path, but haven't been there. Will have to check it out sometime!

Be sure and show us your finished product!

Tara said...

love the sunflower! paying it forward is an awesome thing. Can't wait to see the finished sweater.
have a great weekend.
hugs,
tara

Amanda said...

I love that sunflower. What a wonderful, thoughtful, priceless "happy" for the day.

Love your new wool. The colors are even better here than on skype - ha!

Can't wait to see the finished brown sweater. Looks beautiful so far.

skye said...

Gorgeous yarn & I love the sweater you're knitting! What a gift!

Dana said...

What a sweet gesture for her to give you the flower. It's amazing how little gifts like that really lift your spirit! Kind of like when you made Ryan that sweet blue sweater! :-)

Solar Powered said...

amen to betsy's comment, think I'll find a pay it forward moment this week! Love the sunflower and love the sweater...it will be beautiful.

Deb said...

I love the sunflower...how sweet...

Jill from Killeny Glen said...

WHAT are you going to make with that Inca yarn?? I love it SO! Do tell when you decide. Love the rich chocolate color of the sweater you are working on right now...divine!

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