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Another Aspen Leaf Shawl

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Wed, 2009-07-15 10:40 — RickMartin

My wife wore a shawl I made for her on a recent trip to her mother's. Her mother said she'd really like to have something like that to wear, so here it is.

It is very light-weight and airy. I made it from Zephyr 50/50 wool/silk (vanilla color) on a US size 5 needle and then blocked it fairly hard (thus the sort of raggedy edge - but I'm thinking with a bit of wearing that will even out more). The border leaves and some scattered leaves throughout are outlined with 6/0 seed beads (Clear AB beads).

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Thu, 2009-07-16 13:44 — RickMartin
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You guys are amazingly kind!

You guys are amazingly kind! And generous - it is far from perfect but then it's going to my mother-in-law and she gave me something that wasn't quite perfect either! So there you go.
Rick

Thu, 2009-07-16 13:37 — crmartin
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Your work is so inspiring!

Your work is so inspiring! You have become a one man lace machine.

Randy

Thu, 2009-07-16 12:20 — Buck Strong
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Dude: That's amazing!

Dude: That's amazing! Beautiful work!
"A man may fight for many things. His country, his friends, his principles, the glistening tear on the cheek of a golden child. But personally, I'd mud-wrestle my own mother for a ton of cash, an amusing clock and a sack of French porn." Blackadder

Thu, 2009-07-16 01:27 — Tallguy
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Oh, I just noticed the

Oh, I just noticed the beads! Lovely!

Wed, 2009-07-15 21:06 — TomH
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Truly beautiful. What a

Truly beautiful. What a great pattern. Stunning job.

Wed, 2009-07-15 19:44 — scottly
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So beautiful, your work

So beautiful, your work really is astounding.

Wed, 2009-07-15 18:17 — Aaronknits
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Oooh, that's beautiful!!!

Oooh, that's beautiful!!! Your mother-in-law is a lucky woman!!!

Wed, 2009-07-15 16:08 — Kerry
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Beautiful shawl, I'm sure

Beautiful shawl, I'm sure your MIL is very happy.

Wed, 2009-07-15 12:50 — New York Built
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I always look forward to

I always look forward to your finished project displays. The speed and artistry of your work is a delight to behold.

"Champagne for my real friends, real pain for my sham friends."
– Francis Bacon

Wed, 2009-07-15 12:05 — QueerJoe
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I love your work. It's

I love your work. It's extremely well executed and always looks so awesome. Plus you seem to knit these garments so quickly.

Wed, 2009-07-15 12:31 — MMario
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I turn 40 shades of green

I turn 40 shades of green every time he posts a lace project.

Wed, 2009-07-15 10:49 — Joe-in Wyoming
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Where's your modelling tree?

Where's your modelling tree? Seriously, another beautiful piece of lacework. How grand that your mother-in-law appreciates your artistry. -- Books, knitting, cats, fountain pens...Life is Good.