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07 March 2006
The Infamous Ott-Lite and More Sock Goodness...
The Grumperina strikes again!
Last Saturday, Miss Kathy and I headed over to Fabric Place. She was searching for sewing-related stuffs and I was, well, "browsing."
Anyway, so in the process of chatting, the subject of lighting came up and I asked her about the infamous Ott-Lite. She'd mentioned it before, other people raved about it, and I wanted one. So, imagine my delight -- or, rather, hysteria -- at finding the entire line of Ott Stuffs at Fabric Place!
Of course, Miss Kathy had already researched the benefits of one type of Ott over the other, so it was pretty easy to choose the perfect one for my needs (you gotta love that about her!).
What you see above is the start of the back of the Bomber jacket from Rowan People in Rowan Denim "Nashville."
I photographed it at night, under The Ott. What do you guys think about the quality?
I ask, because it's been very hard for me to get up early enough to photograph stuff for the blog. It would make my life SO MUCH EASIER, and my posting so much more FREQUENT, if I could find an alternate solution. The Ott may be it. We'll see.
Anyway, so far, I'm digging the pattern. Big needles (size 5 Addis), simple repeat and the feeling like I'm an artist because my hands are left with blue stains from the denim dye. Hehe. It reminds me of painting class and I feel all creative and crap. ;-)
So, in addition to being my shopping resource, Miss Kathy is a very sneaky, very sweet friend. Remember these socks? The ones she posted about a couple of weeks ago? The ones I read about and lusted after?
Well, it turns out, they were for ME!
See?
I don't know how she did it, but these babies fit as well as anything I've knit for myself -- possibly better!
Also in my birthday package was a "ShaggyMac" screen protector and a nice tin of my favorite peppermint tea. Now, the ShaggyMac was something I just briefly mentioned I wanted, like A MILLION MONTHS AGO. The fact she remembered was very cool indeed.
See? That is the beauty of The Grumperina. Just the right amount of Grumpy to amuse but mostly just a very sweet friend.
Knitting on the socks continues, as does knitting on yet another new project started last week. More pics to follow...
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What a great friend! You're lucky. Happy Birthday!!
So, which Ott did you end up with?
Posted by: Jackie | Mar 7, 2006 4:21:20 PM
Wow, how lucky are you? Those socks are SO pretty. And you scored an Ott-Lite, too! Sounds like it's been a really good week. Which is especially awesome, because you were due for some Good Stuff.
Posted by: Beth S. | Mar 7, 2006 4:29:31 PM
I think the Ott Lite photo looks great. Which one did you choose, if I may ask?
Posted by: Carole | Mar 7, 2006 4:36:51 PM
1) I've had an ott light forever. Permanently housed on my sewing table. Why on earth I never moved it from the neglected sewing desk to next to my favorite knitting chair is just shameful on my part! I keep intending to do it, and I will...as soon as we get settled in our new house!
2) those socks! those socks! you lucky girl! I was lusting over them too and Grump doesn't even know who I am! I loved to see how they turned out considering the many blogs I've read both raving about STR, and complaining about pooling.
Posted by: Carla | Mar 7, 2006 4:47:22 PM
It was really sweet of Kathy to knit those socks for you! They are just gorgeous. Congrats on your Ott-Lite. I've read about them here and there, but I've never understood the fuss. Now I think I get it. =)
Posted by: caitlyn | Mar 7, 2006 5:42:51 PM
I'm sneaky, what can I say? Hehe... The Ott-lite picture looks good... a nice substitute if you can't take photographs in the morning.
Posted by: grumperina | Mar 7, 2006 5:52:10 PM
Happy Birthday! Great socks!!
Posted by: Ina | Mar 7, 2006 6:13:12 PM
the ott lite pic looks great, as do those socks! happy bday!
Posted by: yahaira | Mar 7, 2006 6:35:06 PM
What great gifts! You're a lucky girl!
Posted by: Angela | Mar 7, 2006 6:36:57 PM
The pictures in your blog are always EXCELLENT! The one with Ott-Lite is good too.
I love my Bomber jacket ... though not much chance to wear it when it was just finished ... so you would like yours too.
So it's your birthday? Happy Birthday to you.
Posted by: Agnes | Mar 7, 2006 7:02:25 PM
Lucky you! What a great gift - something that warms the feet (heart).
Posted by: Jessica | Mar 7, 2006 7:16:55 PM
Also, if anyone is interested in a ShaggyMac, the URL is http://www.shaggymac.com/. I love mine, and I think Paula will love hers, too! Hers is red! (mine is plain ol' gray)
Posted by: grumperina | Mar 7, 2006 9:07:33 PM
wow, great minds think alike :) i JUST got an ott-lite and love it. my last post on my blog was filled with pictures taken under it! it's the perfect substitute for daylight photography and helps keep the eyestrain down to a tolerable level.
which one did you get? i got the one with a magnifying glas built in. i'm not blind yet, but i know that i'll need it eventually!
Posted by: gleek | Mar 7, 2006 10:44:59 PM
Wow! Those socks were for you?! How fun! How lucky! :)
Hmm, hard to tell from just that shot re: the Ott Lite. But gosh, you've reminded me that I've got one in the closet...
Posted by: Chris | Mar 8, 2006 12:00:26 AM
Those socks are lovely! That Miss Grumperina, she's a very thoughtful girl!
And a new Rowan Denim project? I drool....
Posted by: diana | Mar 8, 2006 7:30:54 AM
The Otti lite photo looks great. It does a great job for a night shot and the jacket is coming along nicely!
Those socks are fab! What a great b-day present ... I need a few more socks under my belt before I can get my heels that good especially for someone else ;). I'm afraid my sister will have to suffer with the pair I am making her for now; maybe by xmas I will have done enough to be able to make her a really nice pair like yours ... love the pattern .. I am going to have to get the book for sure now.
Posted by: Michelle from New Brunswick | Mar 8, 2006 9:16:43 AM
An Otte Lite, a new pair of socks, and a great friend -- life sounds pretty darn good. Happy Birthday.
Posted by: nona | Mar 8, 2006 11:30:05 AM
The "shaggymac" is available here and i highly recommend it for any laptop user!
Posted by: Oh by the way | Mar 8, 2006 11:44:50 AM
I think the lighting is not bad at all - especially when you consider the yarn color! Love the socks - lucky girl!
Posted by: Vicki | Mar 8, 2006 1:39:07 PM
I too would like to know which Ott you bought!
Posted by: Gale | Mar 8, 2006 2:27:17 PM
You are a lucky girl.
Posted by: claudia | Mar 8, 2006 4:15:57 PM
Congratulations on several fronts:
You now hold the record [from my observations] of being the most prolific SockPerson I know. For Sockness Sakes! Am now spinning merino [ashland bay Midnight color] to be mixed with dyed romney [green & blue] for strength, destined to be knitted/felted slippers w leather bottoms.
On Ott; Good choice for light source. I have a floor lamp [..tl 18?] and a table lamp [tc 13]. Both are about 98% true color!!! I will get you a metameric strip, which is used to gauge color 'correctness' due to different kinds of light sources [bulbs, etc.]. It's all part of that natural light thing that you enjoy and your photo's show the reward.
Keep up the Fine work, and photo's,
Doug
Posted by: Doug | Mar 8, 2006 10:17:17 PM
Happy Birthday!
I like the way the yarn looks, with the Ott.
I was just thinking about you...and the blue yarn. Thinking "Gee, haven't seen any blue lately." :-D
Glad you can photograph pre-dawn, now!
Posted by: Laurie | Mar 9, 2006 4:18:10 PM
What a great friend. Awesome socks too.
Posted by: Wanda | Mar 9, 2006 9:32:21 PM
what a great gift! you lucky thing.
i've been considering getting an OTT light myself...so maybe you'll inspire me to take the plunge.
Posted by: jacqueline | Mar 10, 2006 8:44:40 PM
WOW! That yarn is beautiful. What a nice gift!
Posted by: Rachel | Mar 11, 2006 3:04:38 AM
I've been stalking the Ott myself...which one did you get, please?
Posted by: kathy | Mar 13, 2006 2:46:08 AM
Those who claim the dead never return to life haven't ever been around
here at quitting time.
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