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Wednesday, December 10, 2008

Failure Is NOT an Option!

Rouen Cathedral

"The pursuit of peace resembles the building of a great cathedral. It is the work of a generation. In concept it requires a master-architect; in execution, the labors of many."
- Hubert Humphrey


I don't know about peace, but I have a whole new respect for those who built the great cathedrals.






Eight whopping charts









And one border later...












Have I bit off more than I can chew?



Naaaaaaaahhhhh!!!!





To quote Winston Churchill...

“We shall not fail or falter; we shall not weaken or tire, Neither the sudden shock of battle nor the long-drawn trials of vigilance and exertion will wear us down. Give us the tools and we will finish the job.”

But I DO think I'll call it a design day and do some easy, relatively mindless knitting on Protopopov!

Now THAT is what I call an option...


6 comments:

Megan said...

8 charts!!! OMG I think the world is spinning, I'm getting dizzy! that is pretty impressive I can't wait to see how it develops I love the theme!

fleegle said...

However many charts, it's looking stunning. I doubt you have overreached--your talent spans the universe :)

momsue84 said...

I echo the previous sentiments. There is no way you have bitten off too much. 8 charts!! Should we start ordering the yarn now?

Anonymous said...

my love of cathedrals started when i read the pillars of the earth. In fact i just finished listening to it on CD. Now getting ready for the sequel.
These sound amazing! I still have all the garden shawls to knit..but ill b signing up for these as well!

dragon knitter said...

if anyone can do it, you can

risiko said...

oooh, it's divine. i'm a cathedral addict too. i always loved my art history classes best when we went cathedral-ing. one of the earlier things i ever made with wool was a giant afghan of the Rose Window (from annies attic) many years ago. luckily, my taste has improved and i can't wait for these to be ready. i love charts.
you are a genius.