stitching – since there is very little
and knitting – since there is not much more
may I present my front lawn wildflower meadow, and flower beds, for 2009
Don’t let all that lush looking growth fool you – it was a long cold winter, and a cold dry sping [...]
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In Lieu of…
Posted in Uncategorized on July 17, 2009 | 3 Comments »
A long overdue update
Posted in knitting socks, shawl on October 2, 2008 | 2 Comments »
September has been a busy month! I have been working in the yard, and everyone has been adjusting to a new routine with the return to school.
Early in the month I made myself a swift – when you buy yarn in hanks, the need for a swift becomes inevitable. I used the fabulous directions provided [...]
Blue Moon Rockin’ Sock Club July edition
Posted in Blue Moon Rockin Sock Club 2008, socks that rock on July 24, 2008 | 12 Comments »
When I made up my mind to enrol in the Blue Moon Fibers Rockin’ Sock Club for 2008, I decided that I was in it to stretch my personal boundaries….. and to that end, I wanted to knit the yarn sent in the pattern designed for it, whether it was what I would have initially [...]
Cleopatra’s Stockings from Socks That Rock Done!
Posted in Blue Moon Rockin Sock Club 2008, Cleopatra's Stockings, knitting socks on July 19, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I have to admit that I struggled with the first sock of this pair, but the second was a pleasure to knit. And the fit! Wow – I have never worn a better fitting sock!
So here they are:
Cleopatra’s Stockings by Yarnissima http://www.yarnissima.com/ in The Incredible Shrinking Violet 100% merino superwash wool – Lightweight – in [...]
I Have Been Tagged Too!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 28, 2008 | 7 Comments »
My friend Mar has tagged me to share seven random facts about myself. I then have to tag seven people.
The Rules:
1. Once you are tagged, link back to the person who tagged you.
2. Post the Rules on your blog.
3. Post 7 weird or random facts about yourself on your blog.
4. Tag 7 people and link them.
5. Comment [...]
When Good Stripes Go Bad
Posted in Uncategorized on February 7, 2008 | 4 Comments »
I took the plunge this year and signed up for the Rockin’ Socks Club at Blue Moon Fibers http://www.bluemoonfiberarts.com/
I was tickled pink when my first package arrived at the end of January, and the gorgeous yarn they sent was called Dragon Blood – I mean, really, what could be more fitting?? After having a wee bit of trouble achieving gauge [...]
How Time Flies!
Posted in Uncategorized on February 1, 2008 | 6 Comments »
I am finding it difficult to believe that my darling daughter celebrated her 9th birthday last week!! Nine years….. how quickly we have gone from new born babe to toddler to preschooler to elementary school diva! And while we do have our moments when she is far too much like Mom – [...]
And the winner is ……
Posted in Uncategorized on January 29, 2008 | 3 Comments »
for post # 150…….
“ Dan
Just beautiful. You are amzaing with some of the work.”
I will be in touch by email to sort out the contest prize! Congratulations – and thanks for all the comments everyone. It has been a delight to find some new blogs to visit
January Goals, and a contest
Posted in Uncategorized on January 14, 2008 | 21 Comments »
I have been thinking of setting stitching goals – it seems a logical thing to do in January. While I have set goals on various Yahoo groups before, somehow this seems much more public, and, well….. binding. LOL – and that makes it more intimidating. I don’t mind failing to meet my goals in near [...]
Merry Christmas to All
Posted in Uncategorized on December 21, 2007 | 6 Comments »
The Christmas Tree…..
the kid’s ornament trees….
my new sock ornament tree….
Wishing each of you a very Merry Christmas and all the very best in 2008!
