Even I got a little nervous with what I had left after completing Salina. Eek.
So here's the shot that BL took of me:
And here's a little detail shot of the seed stitch collar and the antique bone buttons:
Next up? Some sweet little things!
Edited to add: what's up with my awkward arms??!!??! I take the worst freakin' pictures!!!!!
Oh, here's a beauty shot of the shoes (from the Fleuvog website):
Beautiful work! And whew -that is cutting it close on the yarn!
I don't think you have awkward arms, it just looks like your holding them so we can see the shaping.
Posted by: jillian | March 23, 2006 at 11:39 AM
gorgeous, yet again! Love the pattern, love it on you! I'm glad I didn't look as you were getting close to the end--that is *WAY* too close for me. I'm so glad you didn't have to buy any more, and can't wait to see what you make out of the luscious melony colors...
Posted by: carrie | March 23, 2006 at 11:59 AM
It looks awesome! I'm so happy you didn't run out of yarn. I wish the brown and pink (I think) shoes were clearer in the picture :).
Posted by: grumperina | March 23, 2006 at 12:17 PM
Oh my goodness it's gorgeous. What a great fit and style for you!
Posted by: colleen | March 23, 2006 at 12:39 PM
OMG, are those brown and pink shoes?!? :D The sweater looks great - congrats for winning the race! (Race meaning who will win, the sweater or the yarn.)
Posted by: June | March 23, 2006 at 12:51 PM
Whoa, I think I would've had an anxiety attack near the end of knitting Salina! It looks great!
Posted by: Chris | March 23, 2006 at 01:54 PM
wow - this yarn thing was like a suspense movie...will she finish or won;t she? the suspense was killing me! so glad it all came out fine. and fine is the word...great color, great fit, great shoes...oooo la la
Posted by: gigi | March 23, 2006 at 02:48 PM
WOW, it looks great! That sweater is on my list too!
Posted by: beth | March 23, 2006 at 03:04 PM
It looks wonderful! Cutting it very fine on the yarn there weren't you - must have been very tense in those final few rows.
Posted by: Mary | March 23, 2006 at 03:23 PM
I had a feeling you would have enough, I never think I will and I always do!
It looks AMAZING! Brown and pink 'vogs! :)
Posted by: Betsy | March 23, 2006 at 04:13 PM
Oh wow, it's so cute! I'm glad the yarn fairies were on your side and you didn't run out.
Posted by: Ann | March 23, 2006 at 04:44 PM
Wow, that was very close. The sweater looks great! You shouldn't complain about how your arms look, you should be thanking them for not being longer!
Posted by: Jennifer | March 23, 2006 at 05:29 PM
It looks great! It's good you didn't have a few more seams to sew- that might not have been enough yarn. I'm glad it worked out.
Posted by: Emily | March 23, 2006 at 05:51 PM
Hey, I was right, you made it! You should send me that bit of yarn that's left as a prize. Ha! Kidding, of course.
Seriously though, it looks freaking AWESOME on you! I love it. What a great fit! And those sleeve cuffs are adorable.
Posted by: Cheryl | March 23, 2006 at 06:15 PM
Lovely! I can't believe how close you came to running out of yarn. Whew! It's all worth it, though; Salina looks fabulous and especially so with the outfit you put together. :)
Posted by: Karma | March 23, 2006 at 06:23 PM
The shaping, the color, the fabric - all came out wonderful! Awesome shoes, too :^)
Posted by: Michelle | March 23, 2006 at 08:59 PM
VaVaVoom!
Posted by: Amy | March 24, 2006 at 03:40 PM
That is one handsome sweater! Definitely on my wish list. Nice job knitting so close to the wire, too. ;)
Posted by: Philippa | March 24, 2006 at 04:30 PM
Great sweater, great outfit.
Posted by: claudia | March 24, 2006 at 07:18 PM
That is ONE GORGEOUS OUTFIT! So classic and feminine!
Posted by: Julia | March 25, 2006 at 12:11 PM
salina looks absolutely beautiful on you. i think yours fits you much nicer than mine fits me! it is stunning
i have actually been lusting after those fleuvog shoes for so long now. i think i need to treat myself.
Posted by: jacqueline | March 25, 2006 at 05:35 PM
Oh my gosh the sweater is beautiful and my jaw is still hanging open over those gorgeous shoes!!
Posted by: Esther | March 26, 2006 at 01:10 PM
The sweater looks just perfect and those shoes are to die for!
Posted by: Siow Chin | March 26, 2006 at 11:03 PM
wow, the whole outfit is gorgeous. The sweater fits you perfectly. I hold my arms like that too for blog photos, that way you can see the shaping, so, good job!
Posted by: Steph | April 20, 2006 at 04:05 PM