New Scarf!

I finished Jason's scarf, but I didn't think to get a picture of him in it. I've asked his fiance to get one for me, so hopefully I'll be posting that soon.

Onto current projects! I've started my Ballet Lace Scarf with handdyed, handspun yarn from The Vildish Twist. I love this yarn and I'm really loving this scarf. I can't wait to finish it and block it so the pattern will really pop.

I have also started gauge swatches for a baby dress for a pregnant friend and a shrug for me.

Finally! Photo news! I haven't posted much in the way of pictures lately because I took a film class last semester and it doesn't lend itself well to blogging. This semester we are taking Photoshop and I'm so happy to get back to digital. I just haven't had much time to take any pictures, but this weekend Chris & I are going to hit the Blossom Trail! I'm excited. Hopefully we'll get some neat shots.

Blog updates and half a scarf

I updated my blog header and added a new feature on the sidebar! I can now show my progress on my latest knitting projects.

I am halfway done with my brother's Naughty/Nice scarf. I have three other people who have requested this scarf, but I'm going to space them out over the next few months.

Change of Focus

I've decided to slightly change the focus of this blog. The name & address will remain the same, because they still apply but it won't only be photos. I'm going to expand it to encompass all my hobbies. Which at the moment includes photography, knitting and...okay so just two.

I'll update the header eventually, maybe this weekend. In the meantime, knitting! I made Chris a hat. It's huge. I made it the largest size shown because well...he has a big head. But the hat is massive. Probably because I used size 6 needles instead of size 5. Opps.

I have lots of projects in the works! Right now I am about half way through my brother's scarf. Then I am going to make myself a scarf from gorgeous handdyed and handspun yarn The Vildish Twist on Etsy. Then I have alapaca yarn to make myself a nice shrug. In the works, is a hat for my sister. The yarn is a custom spinning order. Then it's on to my harf! Both made from gorgeous handdyed & spun yarn from The Vildish Twist. I'm so excited!

Oh yeah and all my brother's friends want scarves like his. It's got a stripper on it. Pictures to be posted as soon as I finish.

Basic Black & White

I just checked my grade for Photo 10 - Basic Black & White and I got an A! Yay me! Monday we are starting Photo 12 - Photoshop. I'm so excited to get back to digital!

Photo 10 - Basic Black & White

Last night was our last night of Photo 10 - Basic Black & White. Instead of a final, we had a final projects. I do not agree with the professor's reasoning behind my grade, but I'm choosing not to be bitter. Instead, I'm going to focus on all the positive things he had to say about my composition & printing. I'm actually amazed that he had so many good things to say about the composition, because those pictures were taken very early in the semester, before we talked about composition. However, during printing, I did adjust them to get the composition I wanted. Overall, it was a good class and I learned a lot.

I don't think I'll ever move to film as my first choice of medium. I much prefer digital and am looking forward to next semester and Photo 12 - Photoshop.

UPDATE!!

The problem with taking a film photography class is that it makes it much more difficult to post your work on your blog. This weekend, though, we went to my niece's birthday party and busted out the digital Rebels. These shots were taken by both me and Chris, and we can't be sure who took which ones.

Photo Lab Success!

We're in the third week of our Basic Black & White Photography course at Fresno City and last night was our first shot at processing film! We have success! I processed two rolls of film, mostly without incident. I did a little happy dance when I pulled the film off the reel and had pictures to look at. A few other students were quite so fortunate.

The assignment itself is rather boring, but you have to crawl before you can walk, right? It's just 24 different views of my car. I'm really looking forward to more creative assignments.