I'm finally making headway on my Variation on a Frill. I made it through the frilled edge with no trouble at all, but the body had me stumped. After several painful rrrrriippps and false starts, I decided to post a question on the Knitty Coffeeshop discussion board. Wouldn't you know it, the example Q&A posted by the Knitty Mods in the board FAQ answered my question. So now, the Frill and I are just zipping along. I'm really liking the way it's turning out, the color is great, and the beaded edge on the frill adds just the right touch of swish. When I was a little girl, all I wanted was swishy skirts that would flare out as I spun around. The Frill is like a grown-up version of that. I can't wait to wear it, perhaps to Florencia in el Amazonas, if it's warm enough! Speaking of divas, turns out the rumors are true, Mark Burnett is producing a Martha Stewart version of The Apprentice. Oh, that would be fun, but since I just got funding for my dissertation, it's probably a bad time to start a career as a TV celebrity. What does the world need more, a better understanding of cancer, or the perfectly folded Irish linen napkin? Well, in any case, I'm sure I'll be watching it, and clapping with glee as the contenders get picked off, one by one.