Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Yarn Along & Remembering Oban

I don't have a whole lot to show on the knitting front, finished one of Tino's socks and cast on the second.  I bought this yarn as a 'test' for another project and while I love the colour and most importantly Tino loves his 'sock', this is way too orange for my future project.  My ripple continues to make progress but it is going to be sometime before I get this finished,  each row has over 200 stitches and takes quite sometime to complete.
 
As those of you that saw my previous post know, Oban, our beautiful dog, died on saturday.  Inspired by my kids, and Ines's (a sweet friend in Rémi's class) artistic celebrations of Oban, Richard and I worked together to create our own little memorial.

It wasn't my intention, but upon seeing my felt and paper cord bunting, a friend said it reminded him of Tibetan prayer flags.
Slowly reading Mere Christianity - C.S Lewis.
artwork by Tino, Rémi & Ines
Linking up with Ginny for Yarn Along, and hope I have more success today in leaving comments.  Yesterday I was unable to leave messages on a few blogs including Lori's and Natalie's.


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22 comments:

  1. UnknownFebruary 20, 2013 at 2:53 PM

    Sorry to hear about your fluffy friend, thinking of you, the loss of a family animal is always so hard.
    x

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  2. HannahFebruary 20, 2013 at 3:10 PM

    Aww I'm so sorry to hear about your lovely dog xx

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  3. LydiaFebruary 20, 2013 at 4:08 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss! The sock is lovely <3.

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  4. MeredithFebruary 20, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    It is a beautiful memorial, I know you are feeling so sad. Hugs to you,
    Meredith

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  5. Pioneer Woman at HeartFebruary 20, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    Emma,
    I am so sorry for the loss of your dog. Hugs!

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  6. AmyFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:38 PM

    Aww, sorry for the loss of your dog. She does look like a beautiful dog.

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  7. Mama Gone GreenFebruary 20, 2013 at 8:54 PM

    so sorry about your dog. So sad....

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  8. Kim February 20, 2013 at 9:42 PM

    So sorry about your dog, been there. Hugs.

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  9. karenFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:37 PM

    so sorry about oban, I know how you feel it's so difficult to lose a faithful family friend/pet. love your socks!

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  10. stephFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:38 PM

    Our dogs are really part of the family.....so sorry on your loss.

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  11. AmyFebruary 20, 2013 at 10:50 PM

    What a lovely memorial Em, I'll look out some of our pictures of her and get you copies. My favourite is the one of Libbie cuddling up to her. xx

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  12. AnkeFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:47 PM

    I am so so sorry about the loss of your dog. It is so hard to say goodbye to a pet and I'm sure your heart must be broken.
    The blue socks I made are very easy to knit,if you'd like the pattern,just let me know.

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  13. Denise @ Keep Calm and Carry OnFebruary 20, 2013 at 11:58 PM

    So sorry about your dog, they are really such an important part of a family.

    We are planning to go to Paris for a few days then to the Provence area for a week when we visit France in Sept. Any hints of things to do...places that are "must see"? I see you are in the French Alps, it must be beautiful there.

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  14. StephieKnitsFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:45 AM

    So sorry to hear about your loss. I love the memorial, so sweet and awesome!

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  15. W-S WanderingsFebruary 21, 2013 at 1:58 AM

    That's exactly what I thought when I saw your beautiful memorial - that the bunting looked like prayer flags. So powerful. And healing.

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  16. Lori annFebruary 21, 2013 at 7:12 AM

    oh dear emma, it is going to take some time, i think the memorial is a good idea, it should help the boys too. i'm sorry blogger gave you trouble, and i so wish i could turn off the word veri, without it there is so much spam.
    your sock is beautiful.

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  17. Erin @ Wild WhispersFebruary 21, 2013 at 5:56 PM

    Cute sock! I'm sorry for your loss... hard days, I am sure.

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  18. Gillian RoeFebruary 21, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog. Losing a pet can be devastating. I hope you are all doing ok.

    Gillian x

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  19. karenFebruary 23, 2013 at 1:15 PM

    sorry to hear about Oban, the prayer flags with his pictures will be such a lovely bright reminder of your families happy times with him. Lovely orange sock too, so cozy looking

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  20. pembrokeshire lassFebruary 23, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    I am so sorry to read about Oban It's always hard to lose a pet and, moreover, a friend!! Like your socks.....look forward to seeing what else you intend making with that wool. Joan

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  21. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herFebruary 23, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I love the memorial to Oban. Love it. And offer my blessings to you and your family.

    And … I like that sock!

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  22. UnknownFebruary 25, 2013 at 8:09 PM

    Hi Emma,
    I wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for an award.
    You can read more about it here:
    http://marigoldsloft.blogspot.ch/2013/02/i-have-been-nominated.html
    x
    Natalie
    www.marigoldsloft.blogspot.com

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