Wednesday, January 19, 2011

Yarn Along

Joining in with Ginny of Small Things ~

~ I just have to add the buttons to the vest

~ Started on a pair of woolen booties, adapting a pattern from Vintage Knits for Modern Babies, using some soft beige wool yarn my son, Isaac, bought me for Christmas

~  Reading parts of a book that I refer to every couple of months, A Handmade Life, In Search of Simplicity by Wm. S. Coperthwaite


Here is one excerpt ~
"When we produce an article of clothing for others with concern for their welfare, we knit this concern into the garment.  Those who recognize that extra quality will feel a greater sense of care and affection - as well as warmth - when they wear the gift.  For those who know this, the hand-knit mittens are more beautiful.  Our sense of the beautiful is greatly influenced by knowledge."

Warm wishes, Tonya
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32 comments:

  1. SuzanneJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love that book and the quote, I often think of it when I knit or sew for someone.

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  2. City SisterJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    My son's been begging that I make him a pair of socks that match mine..."cause if you make them, I know you put love in them for me to keep my love warm!"

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  3. MJJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    Thank you for sharing this book! I have been reading a lot about handmade lately and would love to add this to the list :). Beautiful quote...

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  4. ElizabethJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:31 AM

    What a beautiful quote. I will have to see if I can get this book through the library.

    Your booties looks so warm and cozy.

    Blessings, Elizabeth

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  5. KathrynJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I love the quote, and the booties look precious! I would really love a book full of lovely thoughts and encouragment such as you shared.

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  6. Pattycake MannersJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    Those booties are so sweet! And that book looks like one I should add to my wish list.

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  7. JenniferJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    I've heard quite a few good things about this book lately, it looks really interesting. Cute booties!

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  8. AdrieJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Oh, I love that book! Beautiful vest.

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  9. ValJanuary 19, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    That's a nice post to start the day...thank you!

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  10. LynnetteJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:03 AM

    Oh how funny, I just picked up Vintage knits for Modern Babies from the library! Happy knitting. :)

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  11. nunuJanuary 19, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    great quote! i've read that somewhere else before.... i linked to you for a gnome this week in my yarn along. love those little guys!

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  12. Mrs. MacJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:19 PM

    What a nice sentiment to the quote. I'm hoping to find a knitting mentor so I can get past K1P1 .. and understand the knitting lingo.

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  13. S/V Mari Hal-O-JenJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:32 PM

    Oh, that book looks interesting! I may have to try and find it...

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  14. Gretchen RJanuary 19, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Those booties are just darling!

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  15. AngelaJanuary 19, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Lovely quote and handknits. I need to see if I can find that book. So much to read these days . . . .
    xo, Angela

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  16. house full of jaysJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    I'm looking forward to seeing the completed vest - I am in love with the blue!
    Such a beautiful quote! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Sweetness and LightJanuary 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    super cute booties and I just ordered that book from my library :)

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  18. erinJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Beautiful quote and super cute booties. :-)
    Thanks for always sharing your handmade goodness.

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  19. JulieJanuary 19, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    That sounds like a wonderful book, it's now on my wish list. ;-) And those booties are just darling!

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  20. KerryJanuary 19, 2011 at 8:17 PM

    Looking forward to adding that book to my queue! Darling little booties!

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  21. NicoleJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:24 PM

    Thank you for sharing this beautiful excerpt. I have been wanting to read this book for a while now. Blessings, Nicole

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  22. priest's wife - S.T./ Anne Boyd January 20, 2011 at 2:00 AM

    love that quote!

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  23. a little crafty nestJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:33 AM

    Tonya, that is a wonderful quote from your book. I just finished my first sweater for my husband and he put it on and said it felt like he was always getting a hug from me when he wears it!
    xo Jules

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  24. HeatherJanuary 20, 2011 at 12:09 PM

    Oh wow, I have never seen that book. How is that possible? That is one my list, thank you for sharing :)

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 20, 2011 at 2:02 PM

    That's a great quote, thanks! The things you make somehow *look* full of love and good intent.

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  26. Rosina {Rosy ~ Posy}January 21, 2011 at 2:50 AM

    What a beautiful quote :) I just love the books that you share! And those booties look so cute :) Happy knitting.

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  27. UnknownJanuary 21, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    very cute. i knitted a pair of booties very similar for my little one. xo m.

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  28. TracyJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Wonderful quote--just love those sentiments! Those booties are too, too CUTE! Happy weekend! Oh, stop by my place, if you can, during the weekend–I’m having a fun Valentine Giveaway! :o)

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  29. heather westJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    Hi Tonya! Just hopped onto your blog and I'm so thrilled to find it! I am a homeschooler with 6 kids too. My son is 14 and will technically be in 'high school' next year. I was wondering if you could share what you do in high school with your kids as far as work/curriculum goes. You can post it here, obviously, or e-mail me at wildwestfam8atgmaildotcom. Thanks! Look forward to reading more!!!!

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  30. JenniferJanuary 21, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Ahhh, yes, a lovely book. Bill is an old friend of an old friend. I've heard many stories of their adventures together. An educator by training, he's got so many important things to say about education and life...I highly recommend his book.

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  31. Heather @ Significantly SimpleFebruary 1, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks for sharing - I love the quote, and I do think it's true. :)

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  32. ValarieFebruary 1, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    Hi Tonya,
    While I was visiting Emily she had this book on her end table and I read the whole thing. It's a fabulous book which so gently shifts perception. Happy knitting.

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