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Shawl for my sister in law

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Fri, 2011-10-07 16:47 — chipsir

Been knitting flat out to get this finished for Thanks Giving this weekend as my sister in law will be visiting. Made three pies and a doz butter tarts today so have a jump on dinner for Sunday, we are having a dozen or so family to the farm (Iknow have 7 chickens) so I call it "The Farm" lol.

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Thu, 2011-10-27 10:58 — TheKnittingMill
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BEAUTIFUL shawl Dennis!!! I

BEAUTIFUL shawl Dennis!!! I love alpaca lace too!

Sun, 2011-10-16 17:13 — Masala
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Dennis, simply stunning! Sid

Dennis, simply stunning!

Sid

Thu, 2011-10-13 14:55 — RickMartin
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Great work Dennis - I have to

Great work Dennis - I have to admit I share your love affair with alpaca...as does my wife! And...you did know you have another month before Thanksgiving right?

Thu, 2011-10-13 15:25 — chipsir
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Thanks but here in Canada we

Thanks but here in Canada we celebrated TG last weekend lol, and she just loved it.

Thu, 2011-10-13 22:03 — RickMartin
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Hmmm...perhaps another good

Hmmm...perhaps another good reason to be Canadian - you get to separate the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays a bit further...makes you actually want to see some of those family members again!

Sun, 2011-10-09 22:08 — KenInMaine
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Fantastic job on the shawl.

Fantastic job on the shawl. You really created a stunningly beautiful piece!

Sat, 2011-10-08 18:37 — Kerry
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Beautiful shawl Dennis, your

Beautiful shawl Dennis, your SIL will love it.

Sat, 2011-10-08 11:46 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Extremely nice, Dennis. I'm

Extremely nice, Dennis. I'm sure she'll appreciate it - along with the chicken dinner.

Sat, 2011-10-08 08:49 — BrentGC
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What an absolutely beautiful

What an absolutely beautiful shawl.

I also noticed your blocking board. Is that made of those tiles that you can buy for kid's play areas? Awesome idea!

Sat, 2011-10-08 19:54 — chipsir
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yes it is, I got tired of

yes it is, I got tired of using a bed lol

Sat, 2011-10-08 04:20 — Asplund
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What an elegant shawl! Look

What an elegant shawl! Look so light too - bet it feels like wearing warm air.

Sat, 2011-10-08 07:39 — chipsir
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It is light as a feather,

It is light as a feather, CLasic Elite "Silky Alpaca", I continue my love affair with Alpaca lol.

Fri, 2011-10-07 21:59 — murfpapa
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Is the pattern available

Is the pattern available somewhere? This is just beautiful. Excellent work!

Sat, 2011-10-08 07:42 — chipsir
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I think I got the original

I think I got the original off Ravelry, but made it much larger and added beads. It was off Ravelry "Ethereal Triangle" and it is free!!!!!!

Fri, 2011-10-07 18:56 — ronhuber
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That is gorgeous Dennis. I

That is gorgeous Dennis. I know it will be appreciated. Now, how many of those chickens will survive Thanksgiving?? That is what I am having on Monday as none of us care for turkey. Hope your Thanksgiving dinner is successful and happy.

Sat, 2011-10-08 19:58 — chipsir
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LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! They will all survive (7of them) I am partial to turkey and besides my girls are going to be good layers lol, no pun intended. I named them after my 6 sister-in-laws the 7th one belongs to a friends daughter.

Fri, 2011-10-07 17:27 — scottly
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Truly lovely!

Truly lovely!

Fri, 2011-10-07 16:50 — AKQGuy
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Another beautiful lace piece

Another beautiful lace piece added to the MWK archives. Beautiful work Sir. I hope she loves it.