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Sat, 2013-03-02 20:24 — New York Built

The book, "Knitting Masterpieces" by Ruth Herring and Karen Manners, was way ahead of its time. I discovered it in a dusty pile of books on Atlantic Avenue in Brooklyn...and fell in love. These gals lovingly and with great vision charted 20 art masterpeices from Standing Bison cave drawings to...well, to this iconic image of my youth.

This is what is on my needles. I am in knitting bliss.

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Tue, 2013-03-05 07:12 — mrossnyc
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Hey Mark, looks like a great

Hey Mark, looks like a great project and I can't wait to see it as it goes along!

Mon, 2013-03-04 19:24 — pringer77

Hey NY, I never thought to

Hey NY,

I never thought to look in the old bookstores! I walk by one on broadway almost every day...such a good idea.

Am very jealous of your skill as a relative newbie!!

Mon, 2013-03-04 20:46 — New York Built
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Strand, Paul? I. Adore.

Strand, Paul?

I. Adore. Strand. Bookstore.

Well, I am there often in compromising positions on the floor, going through lower shelves. All in the name of research. Yeah. Right.

Mon, 2013-03-04 19:02 — pringer77

Wow NY, that is an amazing

Wow NY, that is an amazing book! I never think to look in the old bookstores for knitting books...I walk past one on broadway almost every day! I am very jealous of your knitting and crafting ability...I am still such a beginner!

Mon, 2013-03-04 18:13 — TinkerJones
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Maybe I'll create a swatch

Maybe I'll create a swatch based on Rauschenberg's White Painting... more my speed.

Mon, 2013-03-04 20:48 — New York Built
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Color field does have a

Color field does have a place...and Hombre Homage to Ombre, as well!

Mon, 2013-03-04 14:56 — vplane
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This looks like a lot of fun.

This looks like a lot of fun. Those colors!

Sun, 2013-03-03 15:18 — Joe-in Wyoming
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I vaguely remember hearing of

I vaguely remember hearing of this book....and may have seen a copy somewhere. It will be interesting to see how this project develops.

Sat, 2013-03-02 23:06 — ilhiker
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I am anxious to see how it

I am anxious to see how it turns out. Make sure you keep us up to date. I like the color choices so far.

Sun, 2013-03-03 05:11 — New York Built
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Thanks Mark. I shall. All

Thanks Mark. I shall. All your interest in my work spurs me on. The yarn used in the pattern is long gone...but new products from other manufacturers filled in nicely.

Sat, 2013-03-02 23:01 — ronhuber
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Good for you, Mark. The

Good for you, Mark. The sweater is going to be wonderful and what a challenge. And the book is a real find. Will keep my eyes open for that.

Sat, 2013-03-02 22:05 — New York Built
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To Thunderhorse... Do not

To Thunderhorse...

Do not sell yourself short, my friend. The thought of making an afgan gives me apoplectic shivers...I have no patience to make such a useful and, I am sure in your experienced hands, beautiful object.

Sat, 2013-03-02 22:15 — Thunderhorse54

Thank you for your

Thank you for your encouraging words. Sometimes we all need them.

Sat, 2013-03-02 22:04 — Tom Hart
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Thanks so much for that,

Thanks so much for that, Mark. What a find! I've just put in a request for it through inter-library loan. Can't wait...

Sat, 2013-03-02 22:15 — New York Built
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Welcome, Tom. I can't decide

Welcome, Tom. I can't decide what to do next...the Halley Comet section of the Bayeaux Tapestry or Shunkosai Hokushu's The Corrupt Official. Both great episodes in my victors and victims theme of late...King Harold or Tanuma...hard choice.

Sat, 2013-03-02 20:35 — Thunderhorse54

You are braver and much more

You are braver and much more talented than I am. I would not attempt such a piece.