It is *very* beautiful. Whqat are you going to do with the $500??? ;o)
cj
cj | 02.26.08 - 3:06 am | #

That is such a beautiful colour. Makes me want to make another one!!
soo | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 4:23 am | #

For you, that would be a fast, easy $500. If sommeone wanted to commission me to make one I would have to insist on being paid by the hour. sigh.
Amy | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 6:56 am | #

Love the shawl. It looks fantastic! Yours looks bigger than other swallotails I've seen did you add a repeat to the Budding Lace section?

All your lace posts really make me want to tackle some. But I really should resist the urge a bit longer.
Amanda | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 7:31 am | #

That is just gorgeous. I love the beads.
Darcy | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 7:40 am | #

Thanks, everyone

Amanda, I didn't add any repeats but I did use a needle one size up (3.75mm instead of 3.5mm). The finished size ended up what was stated = 48x24.
Kristina | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 8:05 am | #

Kristina.. this is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Oh, and that yarn I was telling you about... all 100% acrylic (oops, some of it is Premium acrylic!)

Swiss Chalet? Are you turning into my father?!
Bronwen | 02.26.08 - 8:06 am | #

Wow! Your swallowtail shawl looks amazing! The beads really make it pop.
jsins | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 8:38 am | #

Just gorgeous. But you knew that already. Tell the judge you'll teach her how to knit for $100 and she'll come out ahead.
elizabeth m | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 9:11 am | #

Geez....take the commission. Would be the fastest $500 you ever made.
Sequana | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 9:14 am | #

Bronwen: premium acrylic! Hmm... is it soft? Could teach you how to make blankie squares... or if you want rid of it there are plenty of charities collecting for knitters to make afghans, baby clothes, etc.

Thanks, everyone else. Elizabeth - what if I offer to teach her to knit for $500?!

Sequana... I'm thinking about it.
Kristina | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 9:59 am | #

Beautiful! Lovely mods.
Annie | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 10:44 am | #

That is the most gorgeous swallowtail shawl I've seen! I love the beading, I love the colours, I love everything about it!!!! Beautiful!!!!
sarah | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 12:12 pm | #

It's beautiful Kristina!!!
Wannietta | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 4:21 pm | #

Thanks so much, W and Sarah!!!! I must say I'm gloating a bit - I think it's the purdiest thing I ever made. LOVE beads!!!
Kristina | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 5:12 pm | #

Absolutely beautiful!
Kim | Homepage | 02.26.08 - 5:26 pm | #

your knitting and bead work are fab, i am in awe of your skills!!!
beautiful colours and beads,
Angie
Angie | 02.27.08 - 7:04 am | #

It's like the sun! I love it!
Holly B | Homepage | 02.27.08 - 8:26 am | #

Angie and Holly: thanks! And I think it's like the sun too... much needed these days (although today is sunny... just brutally cold).
Kristina | Homepage | 02.27.08 - 9:37 am | #

It's beautiful! The color is just stunning and the beads add an elegant touch.
fleegle | Homepage | 04.10.08 - 9:48 am | #

Thanks, Fleegle!
Kristina | 04.10.08 - 11:33 am | #