Dear Saffy
...who thought I could love you as much as I do?
You told me your limitations (that you would shrink 20 % after washing)
and you did just as you said you would.
You told me that you would fade and soften like a pair of jeans. You held to your promise.
And best of all, you fit me like a glove.
So, no embroidery after all for Saffy. I worked on the bullion stitch and in the end was happier with her a little less embellished that what the pattern called for (go figure!). No modifications to the pattern. Details in finished objects.
Awww.... so beautiful! Definitely oooo-worthy!
Posted by: grumperina | January 17, 2006 at 05:01 PM
soooooo beautiful! and you are right - it fits perfectly. i'm in awe of the sweater and its creator. bravo!
Posted by: gigi | January 17, 2006 at 05:07 PM
How flattering - looks great!
Posted by: Theresa | January 17, 2006 at 05:12 PM
Saffy looks wonderful on you! I hope you're doing a happy dance right now. :)
Posted by: Chris | January 17, 2006 at 05:22 PM
That really turned out lovely...and the fit is perfect. You must be giddy! And in black you'll get so much use from it.
Posted by: jillian | January 17, 2006 at 05:47 PM
I like it better w/o the embroidery! You are superfantastic!
Posted by: June | January 17, 2006 at 06:30 PM
Beautiful. Saffy is on my list of potential Olympic knitting projects.
Posted by: Kat | January 17, 2006 at 07:35 PM
So perfect! Who need embrodiery?
You are a wonder.
Posted by: Betsy | January 17, 2006 at 10:01 PM
So perfect! Who needs embrodiery?
You are a wonder.
Posted by: Betsy | January 17, 2006 at 10:01 PM
Aw, she's perfect! Absolutely perfect. Well done!
Posted by: Karma | January 17, 2006 at 10:03 PM
Fantastic! it looks wonderful on you :^)
Posted by: Michelle | January 17, 2006 at 11:25 PM
Gorgeous! And what a perfect fit!
Posted by: Siow Chin | January 18, 2006 at 01:35 AM
Gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous... I don't know what she looks like with embroidery, but I don't thinks she's missing anything without it!!!
Cheers
Posted by: Eva (EvaLux) | January 18, 2006 at 03:26 AM
Beautiful! Such a good fit and definitely not needing any extra embellishment.
Posted by: Mary | January 18, 2006 at 05:52 AM
Green (or blue....or faded black) with envy. It's just perfect. Yay! xox Kay
Posted by: Kay | January 18, 2006 at 06:41 AM
oh glamorous you! Fantastic job. Congratulations.
Posted by: carrie | January 18, 2006 at 09:16 AM
Wow, it really does look incredible. It actually looks better on you than on the pattern model! How rare is that!?!? (for me, it's very rare) But I do love it and I think you're exactly right about the embroidery.
Posted by: Cheryl | January 18, 2006 at 09:17 AM
Just cruising through the blogs here: man that is lovely! I especially like the cuffs.
Posted by: Colleen | January 18, 2006 at 09:45 AM
Everytime you post about Saffy, I think of the poor girl on Absolutely Fabulous. And your saffy is fabulous. The fit is lovely and I'm so glad the shrinkage worked out just as you thought.
Posted by: Purly Whites | January 18, 2006 at 02:19 PM
Absolutely beautiful!!! It really is just lovely - great job.
Posted by: Esther | January 18, 2006 at 04:04 PM
It looks absolutely beautiful. great job
Posted by: Kitty Kitty | January 18, 2006 at 07:42 PM
Wow, fabulous job. Its looks great on you.
Posted by: Estee | January 19, 2006 at 06:18 AM
Beautiful! You have inspired me to knit this sweater!
Posted by: sarah | January 20, 2006 at 12:40 PM
Gorgeous!
I agree about it not needing too much embellishment. It's perfect the way it is. :-)
Posted by: paula | January 20, 2006 at 07:12 PM
It looks absolutely stunning. I love it!
Best wishes from Germany
Petra
Posted by: Petra | January 21, 2006 at 08:15 AM