365 Project :: Day 42

Tea prisms.

If you look really close, it kind of looks like there is a wine glass in the shadow.

365 Project :: Day 41

 It's been much too long since Betsy and I had a good long sit down together.

The heady perfume of the sheep is still in the soft merino wool, and it glistens in the sun as I spin. It felt so good and relaxing to do it again today.

365 Project :: Day 40

I was a seed-stitch dis-liker (hate is too strong of a word) awhile ago. But I think I've been converted now that I see how charming it is on soft yellow cotton yarn.

365 Project :: Day 39

(Yes, I did miss yesterday's picture. Whoops.)

Ben and I did yard work Sunday and found these little stow-aways in one of the planter boxes. I'm not sure if they are leftover bulbs from last year that didn't come up before, or if kids/animals transplanted them to that spot during the winter.

I don't even know what they are, but I'm very excited to find out!

365 Project :: Day 37

Today's picture is a look at my "studio" set up. This is the spot I take most of my product pictures now.

Ben and I were taking pictures of an order I just finished and I thought it would be nice if I showed you how I got away with pretty decent lighting without all the fancy, expensive equipment.

I prefer natural lighting for my knits, so I use our office window. It's the best window I've found so far. The living room might work, but I don't feel like pulling the table in there. Plus the sunlight bounces off the wall outside and gives us pretty good lighting in here.

I use a white table cloth for my backdrop, which I've ironed now. Because trying to Photoshop out folds and crinkles is a pain in the butt. I've thought about using some scrap booking paper for different moods and effects on the backdrop, too.

I use a piece of white poster board as a reflector, to get light on the underside of my shots and reduce the shadows. I've taped a piece of foil onto it now for added light-bouncing-offery, but it's a little harsh sometimes so it's use depends on the shot.

I'm no where near where I want to be as far as skill, but going through my pictures over the last few months I realize that I am getting better. And all without shelling out hundreds of dollars. (Well, aside from the camera... hehe.)

I ordered a tripod, which should be here tomorrow, and I'm so excited for it!

365 Project :: Day 36

I bring out the camera and they all get crazy. This is Ty, after telling me "Mom! Takey my pi-ture!"

365 Project :: Day 35

Another pair of Valentine's Mitts gets cast on, in Serrano red.

Sitting atop it's Official Fancy Pattern! You can find the pattern (for purchase), if you'd like it, on the pattern page.

365 Project :: Day 34

Today got away from me, what with being in the sunshine and all. ;)

So today, I'm reposting this shot from the Valentine's Mitt post, because I really like how it turned out.

Tomorrow's Friday!
Meg

365 Project :: Day 33

The torture mitts go through to look pretty.

365 Project :: Day 32

Sun! Sun sun sun sun sun!

365 Project :: Day 31

Yarn. It's not just for knitting.

365 Project :: Day 30

Ooooooo, suspense!

365 Project :: Day 29

I almost forgot to take a picture today! Although, Ben took this picture so it probably doesn't even count.

But I had to show you - Ze hearts! Zeh are coming along! I'm trying to decide if I want to do ribbing at the top, or find/design a different ending to these gloves.

I know I've been lacking in the Posts With Actual Content department lately. My brain's going in too many different directions to pin down right now.

And all I know at this moment is: I'm going out to dinner with my hubby tonight for Early Birthday. :D

365 Project :: Day 28

Care for an orange?

365 Project :: Day 27

Today, Meg plays with texture overlays!

365 Project :: Day 26

The first of three yarn shipments came today - and it included these beauties. Three skeins of Knit Pick's Stroll Tonal. They. Are. Gorgeous.

And I can't wait to play with them.

365 Project :: Day 25

I'm reeeeeally not into posting pictures of myself. I hate pictures. (Ugh. Remind me to put on make-up next time.) But I was trying to get some more finished photos of the Pointed Garter Scarf (which is hard to do by one's self ) and this one turned out pretty good. Aaand I'm too lazy/out of subjects to find a different Photo Of the Day. Hehe.

I LOVE muted photos with pops of color.

365 Project :: Day 24

Big dinner, for a little family.

365 Project :: Day 23

What's left of the slab that covers our future garden.

365 Project :: Day 22

My 15 year old brother decided to make a Bill the Zombie cake! They brought it over this morning to show me and give us some. We dismembered him and took his arm and leg. I think he is (was) hilariously adorable.

Uncanny resemblance, no?