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Mark Newport's Knitted Heroes
Blaise Faint writes "Mark Newport's knitted comic book covers and superhero costumes are on display and have sold for as much as $5,500.00 (US). Online displays are currently available at Lyons Wier Gallery and Greg Kucera Gallery -- images include Batman, Captain America, Daredevil, The Escapist, Mr. Fantastic, and others."
I'm a major knitter, but frankly, I think this site says it all with respect to this story.
Dishes - women adore men who do dishes.
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Now I'm sure no one here cares but http://www.flynnquilt.com/John Flynn is an Engineer who designs and sews quilts. I like his quilts - and they are so obviously designed by an engineer.
ZKTime flies like an arrow Fruit flies like a banana
I don't knit, but I quilt, sew, and do a lot of other needlework.
Sewing of clothes is done partly so I can get things that fit right in colours that suit me even when pastel pink is the "in" colour. This is particularly true since I tend to like a gothic look and I have a fairly ...hmm.... hourglassy figure and most clothes out there these days is designed for sticks. Of course as an engineer I usually where whatever is in the closet - but I'd like to have nice clothes that fit! And I prefer sewing to shopping. It isn't cheaper though.
Other needlework is often done just for amusement, it keeps me occupied while watching the idiot box. (I'd really like to find a way to surf the 'net and sew at the same time). It generally relaxes me (except for when things go wrong - then it isn't relaxing :^) ). And simply because I can. Do you have any hobbies? It is no different than building models or furniture, art or anything else really.
May I suggest though that if she gives you a sweater - treat it as gold. She will love you forever for it.
ZKTime flies like an arrow Fruit flies like a banana