Swatching, Swatching....I love Swatching!

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Who knew? At one time I DETESTED swatching.....but now I'm finding it rather enjoyable......

whether it is my own colorway of a published design
or my own design
I'm finding that I'm really enjoying swatching!
Go figure!

Comments

  1. Lorraine6 April 2009 at 13:40

    Anne- That looks like alot of fun- who knew?

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  2. Sigrun6 April 2009 at 14:15

    I love swatching too, that's why I named my blog To Swatch or Not to Swatch (That is the question). When you're my age, you don't need to own all of the beautiful sweaters in the world, but the little taste you get when you swatch may be just enough (jah, right!)

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  3. Sonya6 April 2009 at 15:09

    Anne, that second colorway is beautiful! oh, how I love purple.

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  4. carolyn6 April 2009 at 15:18

    I don't mind swatching either... it helps me learn the colors, pattern, etc. so I don't mess up the sweater.

    I real crocus! I'm so envious... we just have snow and more snow.

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  5. anmiryam6 April 2009 at 17:50

    Purple, blue, a gorgeous design, I'm in heaven.

    I saw you were taking a break, glad you're enjoying it. Hope it's over soon, my stash is lonely.

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  6. Knitting Granny7 April 2009 at 08:48

    If my swatches looked like your swatches (they're beautiful) I'd like swatching, too.

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  7. bev7 April 2009 at 19:13

    Anne; what beautiful swatches. You should frame them with a coordinating velvet backing. They are like art! Wonderful colors. I like yours the best.

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  8. miyamojo8 April 2009 at 13:12

    I love purple too! Can I pre-order?! Please. :)

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  9. Carrie K8 April 2009 at 16:33

    I love the colorway you did of a published design! Which pattern, if I can ask? It looks so darn familiar.

    Are you enjoying your store respite?

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  10. vanessa8 April 2009 at 21:52

    your own design is gorgeous!

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  11. Brigitte11 April 2009 at 07:33

    Oooo, Anne! I love your swatching too! What is that beautiful 2nd swatch? Those colours are perfect together.

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  12. Anonymous13 April 2009 at 16:08

    Ha! Rosemarkie. Love that color combo.

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  13. Debbi19 April 2009 at 09:11

    I love your design! Is it going to grow up to be a whole sweater? Both swatches are just gorgeous. :)

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