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Blocked and drying

Reshaped!

Here's a closer look -- the colors are just gorgeous! After photos tomorrow evening!

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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I've gone over this and adjusted stitches where the tension's a little wonky. Then, I...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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My fancy blocking tool

Into the receiving blanket

Back of my sofa (with towels, thank you)! This is just stretched out, not reshaped yet. See how it...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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I fold over the towel in thirds, then thirds the other way and gently press out as much water as...

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Out of the bath

Out of the bath

Time for the receiving blanket

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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The beauty of Soak or Eucalan is ... no rinse!

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Bathtime over!

Supervision during blocking

15 minutes is up! It's important not to agitate whatever you're blocking, unless you want it felted...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Molly's a little addicted to water and bubbles.

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Here she is, soaking in soak

Here she is, soaking in soak

Nothing like a long cold bath... 15 minutes anyway.

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Nothing like a long cold bath... 15 minutes anyway.

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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My very fancy and expensive blocking basin

My two buddies

Ha! It's a huge pink plastic bowl (which I can throw right into the dishwasher ... and do!). I'm...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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With wool, I nearly always finish my scarves with a wet block (soaking, pinning, drying, vs. pin and...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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My BFF

New scarf preblocking

Soak is my hands down favorite cleanser for blocking (or washing woolens). I like the clean scent!

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Here's a brand new, hot off the presses scarf, but not yet blocked. What's the point of blocking? ...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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New scarf preblocking

New scarf preblocking

Here's a brand new, hot off the presses scarf, but not yet blocked. What's the point of blocking? ...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Here's a brand new, hot off the presses scarf, but not yet blocked. What's the point of blocking? ...

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Uploaded on Jul 23, 2008

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Prairie Belle Scarf

Prairie Belle Scarf

Just finished this custom order! The brilliant Montana sky blue, candy pink of prairie...

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Uploaded on Jul 22, 2008

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Just finished this custom order! The brilliant Montana sky blue, candy pink of prairie...

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Uploaded on Jul 22, 2008

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