This week I moved Dottie into a more sustainable long term living situation, giving her the hay and chicken side of the shed and a small yard of her own-
I’m relieved that she seems satisfied with the arrangement, as it’s no fun having Dottie upset with you.
In sweater news, I’m pleased to report that, as of earlier today, JUiST is off the needles!
Still have ends to attend to, and contemplating adding a little embroidery detail in red up top, but it is functionally complete- and a success as far as trying out the contiguous shoulder construction goes.
I also feel like maybe the neckline could use some finishing. I did a turned hem on the bottom and sleeves,
But that would might be too bulky for the neckline. Perhaps the answer will present itself after I’ve worn it for a while.
And, I have made a start on my sloth! All his felty bits and pieces are cut out and ready to assemble.
So that’s the week in wool. I’ll sign off with a couple pictures of of our fabulous volunteer sunflower, that finally opened a couple of days ago-
It towers above the (very overgrown) garden
and makes everything sunnier 🙂
It seems like a good space for her. She can still interact through the fence but not get hurt. I love the sweater. The colors are wonderful. And that sunflower is amazing. I wish I had volunteer ones.
Thanks Donna- it seems to be working out ok. she’s happier because she can see Fiona and Daphne and they often hang out right near the fence, so that’s nice.
Beautiful sweater, but I can understand the feeling of the neckline needing something. Could you twine the embroidery over the edge of it with tendrils trailing down into the light area?
All my sunflowers this year are volunteers; I’m not even sure how the seed got into the garden soil!
thanks Michelle- i’ll give that a try and see where it takes me!