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It seems like forever since I've posted here, but it's not for lack of activity. The transition back to real life from Morocco was rocky, to put it mildly, but I'm back on track now! I attribute this mainly to the completion -- successful completion! -- of my first large-scale crocheted womenswear item: this lovely red shrug.

Shelly Shrug

Everything, from the pattern to the stitch itself is of my own design (though I'm sure someone's come up with that particular open shell-stitch before me). This shrug uses my favorite yarn ever, Malabrigo, in a gorgeous Vermillon color. If I knew the folks at Malabrigo, I'd kiss each and every one of them. Soooo comfy. I'm working on a green version of this shrug was well, this time constructed out of a thick Goa cotton/acrylic. It has an almost felted or rough velvet feel to it -- definitely a new take.

Another reason I'm back on the craftwagon this week: the return of Project Runway! Last night's episode has me giddy in all the right ways for the upcoming season. And, um, am I alone in adoring Elisa? Girl is CRAZY, and we are going to get along quite well. Soon I'll be using words like "haiku" and "sssszzzzzzhhya" to describe my own designs. I trust you will all give me a little tough love a la Tim Gunn when that happens. Hee.

Also, have you seen Project Runway fantasy leagues at Fafarazzi.com? I think the crafty community needs to start its own. I'm just saying.