Me and my Shadow....
"We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think.
When the mind is pure,joy follows like a shadow that never leaves."
Buddha
This is my Shadow....my winter shadow...
I am wrapped and shaped...
warm and ready for the colder days and nights ahead.
I have a new brooch...I thought I might use it for the closure.
or just leave it loose,
open,
free....
or I may add the buttons later...
but for now...it waits...shadowing me...
We have returned from our travels.
The days were warm and sun filled.
Leisurely and full of laughter and joy...pure days...
ones to remember ...
I designed these fingerless mitts on the way home....
as a request.
Made from Rowan Alpaca cotton ...soft and warm...
and I promise to write up the quick pattern.
My birthday is this Friday.
September 4th.
And I would like to give away this hooked bag that I made.
Hand dyed woolen strips...
carefully pulled and placed...
the pattern name is Tennessee Posies...
lined with a brushed cotton.
perfect as a project bag...
or use it as a purse...
either way...
it will belong to one of you...
and may come filled with another treat or two...
just leave me a comment to have your name entered.
you must leave an email if I do not have it
and if you blog and link this...let me know....
I will put your name in twice...
for being twice as nice.
I'll be back in a week or so to reveal winner.
Until then...





Comments
Debbie R.
Drond4@aol.com
What a gorgeous hooked bag you made!! My fingers, eyes and toes are all crossed for luck... :)
Happy early birthday!
How could you possibly bear to give away that increcible hooked bag?
You must be a very generous lady!
Cheers from a fellow Virgo.
And your rug is quite pretty.
:)
krysten
gherkinsbucket@cox.net
Happy Birthday! I hope it is a wonderful one with many more to come!
Thank you for for letting us have an opportunity for a birthday gift for your birthday.
I seriously need to go find some black squishy yarn, your wrap looks so comfy. :)
happy early birthday wishes my sweet friend...xo
What a gorgeous work of art your bag is. You are so generous to give it away!
Your bag is beeutiful!!
The brooch is perfect for that lovely wrap.
I cannot believe you are giving away that amazing bag. It is so gorgeous! I never knew I needed a hooked bag until now. Swoon!
hugs,
Heidi
heidig@gmail.com
bettyc AT bettyc.com
lifecoacher@hotmail.co.uk
Wishing you a very happy birthday for the 4th - how very generous for you to give us a present :)
Happy Birthday !
Kim O
Sending you love and a hug for you birthday on th e4th. I hope you get spoilt! The bag is gorgeous. Is it your design?
i love all your finished projects!
Luckless Jack
is having a crack
at winning a tote -
tho' chance be remote.
I'm in for a penny
And in for a pound
I'd love to be totin'
that hooked sack around.
:o)
Great photos on your blog!
Jacqui in NZ
P x
Oh Wow...are you really giving away that fabulous bag? I want to play. It really is beautiful.
How do you knit so fast? It still seems to take me ages. My mum made me and my 3 little ones some fairisle fingerless gloves, which we adore. I can't wait to try to make some, I've seen the prettiest burnt orange wool.
I'm off to a knit show next week and am really inspired by your shadow. I'll keep you in mind. Love your broach. Glad you had a good holiday.
Tennessee Poises, what a beauty. x
Happy birthday for Friday!!
suseinthesoup@gmail.com
denise@deniseschulz.com
your shadow is gorgeous! now you've got me wanting one too...
my mother makes beautiful hooked rugs and taught me too. the bag is great! if i win it, i'd probably gift it to her.
you have inspired a post for woolnest, mom's rugs in my home and your giveaway. i'll try to get it together by your birthday!
happy birthday wishes, theresa!
Love your shadow! Hope mine turns out as nicely. I've put it aside for a bit while I finish some long-suffering ufos, but you're making my fingers twitch for that wonderful combo of STR and kid classic and that hypnotizing round and round of garter...
And wow, what an amazing and generous prize you're offering! That bag is simply stunning. And if it wasn't for the fact that I won your last lovely giveaway, I'd be putting my name in the hat and crossing my fingers double-tight. But, no, it's someone else's turn, so please leave me out.
That beautiful hooked bag - I cannot believe you would give away such a precious thing. I can't even imagine owning it. But I hope I do! Happy birthday to you, T.
Teri
Cheryl Kingrey
cjkingrey@live.com
And yes, it is shocking ... I'm at 7500 feet (2286 meters) to escape the heat at my house .... but the leaves are starting to turn!
And Happy Birthday!!
Shadow is beautiful, and so is that bag. Count me in.
Happy Birthday! and thank you.
How I adore your hooked bag! As a young teen I hooked a rug and loved doing it (where it is today is anybody's guess). However, having won once I shall forever recuse myself from future draws :( Though, would love to know if you used a pattern or kit :)
Your shadow is also fab - particularly like it with the brooch!
Yolande in NB
yogi4@nb.sympatico.ca
Hope your birthday is the very best. :)
(pocketfarm@gmail.com)
The hooked bag is way to pretty to giveaway, but you are VERY generous and our friendship is the perfect gift.
Happy birthday my dear friend, you are one in a million XXxxX
carol
lcconnally@yahoo.com
I will sing a birthday song to you in my heart tomorrow! Have a tight hug!
Happy early birthday to you--my mom's birthday is the 4th, as well. :)
j.nelsonrhodes@btinternet.com
And what a generous offer, to give away a beautiful bag for YOUR birthday!
sandra
sklundy74@yahoo.com
Your rug hooking bag turned out great.
Tristana F.
tristanaknit@yahoo.com
Michele
Love the wrap thingy it looks so snuggly, have queued it myself now. The hooked bag is lovely, very bohemian. I would love it should I win.
Julie
jasbrinkler@optusnet.com.au
Enjoy your day. xoxo Lisa
I am glad you had a memorable vacation..it sounds like you had time to refresh and have fun with the fam.
(You were missed)
So your bday is on sept.4th?
...hmmm, good to know.
I hope you have wonderful day with your loved ones Theresa.
That bag is absolutely stunning.You are a fiber artist godess..wow!
I can't believe you, you are such a remarkable woman so kind, unpretentious and unselfish.
You are a truly a gem T.
I am honored to call you friend.
xo
Darlene
rdness@telus.net
i've probably mentioned already but i love your shadow... ;)
emma
x
I am recovering from various friends birthday drinks this week - a busy week for birthays in my neck of the woods
Found you via Vicky (Knitorious)
Marlowe
Happy Birthday :)
wendy@gffinc.org
I would be thrilled to wear your bag...just lovely.
Good luck to everyone!
=:)
Your bag is beautiful and I hope it may find a good home :-)
Rug hooking brings back many fond memories of making a rug together with my mother ( who passed away 10 years ago)
Such a great idea to inorporate this in a bag !
randbh@comcast.net
I love your hooked bag! Inspires me to go back to hooking.
Rosario
rosariobg@optonline.net
Happy birthdays to us! Now I'm off to have a wander through your blog. No, don't get up,. I'll find my own way around...
contactATdancingwithfrogsDOTcom
Your shadow box is looks gorgeous - warm and snug
- Jodi
jmharaldAThotmailDOTcom
Have a very happy birthday!!!
And the bag, oh my! So gorgeous!
I hope you had a wonderful birthday, and thank you for being so generous :)
ideon at dal dot ca
I love your work, and had been visiting your blog lately wondering when you would come back!
I have a link to your site on my blog, OF COURSE!
Your Shadow looks gorgeous so does your hooked bag!
You are just too generous!
maria_naveiro@yahoo.ca
Thanks!
rmditsch@gmail.com
and I love the hat for fun on your raverly account! It's possible to have the pattern?
thank you so much,
daniela
What is the technique you used to make the bag? I am not familiar with it.
What is the technique you used to make the bag? I am not familiar with it.
thank you for the inspiration, again!
have a beautiful weekend...
-annri
How fantastic ..Id love to win.
Nicky Gray
and i want to wish you a belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
hugs
Lyn
Lynt@blueman.com
hope you had a great day and this year will bring lots of opening and be filled with beauty and happyness
xo
See you on Flickr..Deb
Blessings your way ...
jane_neath@msn.com