Finally Finished Friday (AKA Finished Object Friday)...

...YES! I finally finished the socks!

Rusty Dahlia Socks:

...foot shot:

...design highlight:

Specs:
Started: 10/4/2009
Finished:  6/3/2010
Pattern: Dahlia socks by Sundara
Yarn: Rusty Willow Sawfly by The Sanguine Gryphon Bugga!
Needles: US 2 (2.75mm) and US 3 (3.0mm)
Modifications:

• used US 3 needles for the heel flap and gusset
• shortened the cuff to 5 inches;
• on the last pattern repeat, knit all stitches before and after the yarn-overs (instead of *ktbl p1*)

Even though they were a pain to knit and they took forever, I have to say that they look good and they fit perfectly! It's a shame that Sundara is not doing sock patterns because she puts interesting elements in the pattern and they always fit!

And I didn't forget the eye candy, either.

The Husband planted some squash for me and it is doing very well. This picture shows some of the squash life cycle:

This one shows the interior of the squash blossom (now with ants!):

Our Hydrangea bush is blooming again. This year, the lower flowers are purple:

and the upper flowers are pink:

Up this weekend: (besides the standard chores  and errands) pin-baste the quilt. I know, I know...I've been saying that for at least 3 weeks now. Maybe I'll actually do it now that the socks are done!  Other than that, who knows. I'll just see what catches my fancy...