Many Loves...

 

November is my favorite month. I can't believe I almost let it slip by without sharing my Loves. There will be new to me products, wonderful treats, and of course a visit to Loves around blogland. Didn't I just sound like a tour director?

Ok...step right up, first stop a product review. :)

 

 

Finding new treats for my knitting is superb. Before you ask, yes I even use  washes such as these on my socks. :) This time I tried it out on my LineBreak that I showed you last week.

 

 

What flavor did I try first? Grapefruit. Doesn't my shawl look so relaxed and happy in it's bath? You may not know this about me, but if I try a product or yarn and I am not a fan, I will not tell you all about it. It will just go gently into the night. Obviously this is a keeper. The Eucalan was such a wonderful finishing tool. Not being one for strong perfume smells, the Eucalan was just right. The light scent of grapefruit, actually made me want to take a small nibble out of my shawl, thank goodness Eucalan is non-toxic. :)

 

 

Speaking of nibbles. November months brings yummy treats. A new favorite Pumpkin black tea, over the moon delish Caramel with Sea Salt Cookies, and a tea tin overflowing with the possibility of warm drinks for many chilly days.

 

 

Thanks to Olivia, I have a new addiction this Holiday season. Where have I been that I have never heard of these tasty candies? 

 

 

Where would I be without my millions of fun coffee mugs? A friend gifted this to me and it is now tops on my favorites list.

Alright how about we go visit some Loves from around blogland and elsewhere?

• Amanda's lists are so eloquent and perfect. She types words that I think but could never transfer to words.
• Another Amanda's early Christmas happenings makes me wicked excited for Christmas. For me, the socks stole my heart.
• If ever there was a pattern specifically made for someone, then Lori found it. Jaw dropping fabulous!
• When I saw this pattern designed by Andee, it went into my cart immediately. How could it not?
• Watching the progress of Liesl's twelve hat project is inspiring.
• Bethany, oh Bethany how are you able to knit so many beautiful things so quickly? Tea with Jam is gorgeous.
• I want to sit, knit and drink tea with Anu and Nicole, in their homes. 
• Completely intrigued with this recipe. Sometimes I get a bit skeptical when things looks this easy. I will be making this very soon.
• I am a bit obsessed about the baskets in the Fringe Supply Co.'s shop. I want them all.
• Sweet Rebecca's post about photographing shawls. Little ole' me is in there amongst many great photographers!

Now you can't tell me that I didn't just send you to some amazing places, right? I will leave you now with a sweet video.

 

Handmade Portraits: Ayşegül & Sebahat from Etsy on Vimeo.

 

Enjoy and have the best day today!

Andi

 

Comments

[Amanda Keeys]

I have never tried eucalan! I quite like Soak wash for my knits though. Holy cow to that scarf of lorix5 - sooo beautiful. Glad you shared the link.

[Tracey]

I love that you take the time to link to so many wonderful sites, my world expands with joy each time I click.

[Nicky]

Lovely loves and virtual tour projects/items. You always find such beautiful things.

[Donaknits]

It's the first time I hear about Wrapture....interesting. Maybe it will come to France some day?
Thank you for all these beautiful links. Your post is my sunday treat :)

[Tina]

Such a lovely post Andi ~ you are always so inspiring!

[Andee]

Oh so many fun and exciting new things to try. I have to go back and visit all your links. Thank you for sharing the link to my scarf! I noticed a lot of sales today :) Thank you again.

[Sarina]

Your love link to Fringe Supply inspired me to add a Bento Bag to my to-sew list. And the link to December prompts -- well, I did the first one in an art journal/Smash book sort of notebook and plan to do the whole month! I definitely need practice writing and getting past the fear of the blank page. Thanks for the tips - have the best week!

[karen]

Eucalan is my favorite wool wash, I find that it's the least static inducing. I love how it smells as well!

You always have the most interesting tea cups :) I think I need to go out and buy another one.

[lori]

thank you for the great review, i think i need some grapefruit smelling woollies :) and i think i would love to come knit with you (and your cookies and tea) as well! (and nicole!) i'm off to meet anu...
thank you so much for the link love, i'm so happy you like the scarf cowl! and what a great idea rebecca had!
off to watch the video now.
another wonderful post of sharing, thank you dearheart.

[lori]

precious mother and daughter video. and so incredibly talented. love.

[Rebecca]

Crikey, even your washing up bucket is lovely! Mine will never make it on film and does double duty as the emergency sick bucket when the children are ill.

Another delightful post. It is wise to have many loves.

Thanks for participating in the Taking a Great Shawl Photograph post. You are generous with the love Andi.

[Kepanie]

These are great little treat for yourself.

[Anne]

Sweet sweet video. But criminy, that crochet thread is TINY!

Thank you for posting it. :)

[vibeke]

i am going to check out if it is possible to get hold of that aucalan wash online. never heard of it before, thank you so much for the tip and also for all those lovely links : ))

enjoy your tea and sweets dear Andi,
V.

xxo

[Liesl]

So many lovely things! You're so sweet for mentioning my hat! I'm actually having A LOT of fun with this challenge. :)

I use Eucalan too, but only the unscented. I always worry scented stuff will be too strong and perfume-y. I'm going to have to look into getting those little packets so I can try out the other scents---that grapefruit really does sound refreshing and lovely.

[krisluvswool]

I love the eucalan lavenderand uuse it for all my gentle washes and knits. I'll have to check into grapefruit!

[karentempler]

Thanks so much for the Fringe Supply mention, Andi.
—kt

[ellen]

Love the loves Andi!

[Donna @Allthingsming]

Andi..I make that tomato and onion sauce with butter every year for Christmas Eve with my homemade gnocchi. It is a family favorite for about 20 some years now. Any questions just ask me. I learned it from Marcella Hazan....her cook books are amazing.

PS...I too have the coffee mug addiction!

Loves ya!

[Lisa]

Those chocolates are addicting fyi. And yes - Eucalan is amazing! I love it soooo much. It makes handwashing that much more enjoyable. And now I am off to find those chocolates and that tea at the grocery store :)

[harmony and rosie]

I'm a huge fan of Eucalan but didn't know it came in all those 'flavours'. I hope you're keeping warm, it's starting to get pretty chilly here .. such a great time to be knitting!!
:)
Thank you for all the lovely links, I'm off to put the kettle on before I click away!

[Annie @ knitsofacto]

I love your lists of loves ... I shall be back later to follow all the links, I just need more time! If only we could knit that!