On the needles, off the needles, and hasn't even seen the needles

I made a list of summer knitting goals a while back in a post: My summer knitting goals: Finish the bag I'm working on now and one for my Spring Felted Bag exchange spoilee. Try knitting socks. Try knitting lace....

Posted by jennifer at 20:52 on Wednesday August 29, 2007. | 0 Comments

Ta-Da!!!!

My shop at Etsy finally has stuff in it! Go check it out! Ok, so it's only three items. I promise there'll be more. I'll probably post items in batches, so I'll try to let you know when I've added...

Posted by jennifer at 12:51 on Saturday August 25, 2007. | 2 Comments

I've died and gone to knitting heaven!

I got this from my secret pal today! I haven't a clue who she is, except that she's in Illinois, but she sent me an awesome gift. Above you'll note that she included my favorite lip balm (Actually, it's...

Posted by jennifer at 20:00 on Thursday August 23, 2007. | 1 Comments

Vacations, accessories, books, and podcasts

Shelby, my hostess for SP11, is having a contest. She gave us five questions to answer. Here goes: 1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without? I've thought about this one long and hard. I can't...

Posted by jennifer at 21:28 on Saturday August 18, 2007. | 0 Comments

The Cotton-Eyed Joe

I was reminded during one of many conversations with my mom the other day of my most recent experience doing the Cotton-Eyed Joe. My mom has been moved into a personal care home; she's not at all happy about this,...

Posted by jennifer at 14:36 on Friday August 17, 2007. | 1 Comments

Obsessed

I MUST make a blanket similar to this one. I can tell that as soon as I start this, I won't be able to stop. If I plan just right, it'll get big enough to keep me warm while I...

Posted by jennifer at 10:24 on Tuesday August 14, 2007. | 0 Comments

Rin Tin Tin

My rough week turned happy on Friday when I got this: and these: The box on top is full of these: Those are the tins I'm using as packaging for my smaller stitch markers. I ordered labels for them last...

Posted by jennifer at 10:39 on Monday August 13, 2007. | 0 Comments

SP 11 Questionnaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I'm one of those tree hugging, granola eating types (but I'm not a vegetarian...). I believe that everything should be as natural as possible;...

Posted by jennifer at 22:15 on Thursday August 9, 2007. | 0 Comments

Spam

I must confess that I have eaten and enjoyed Spam. Ok, now that I have that over with, I can go on with my life. I have also been to and enjoyed the Spam Museum in Austin, Minnesota. If you're...

Posted by jennifer at 14:16 on Wednesday August 8, 2007. | 2 Comments

My uniform

I have discovered that I have a uniform. It's really unintentional, but I have found that I am in the habit of throwing on a T-shirt and shorts after my shower everyday during the baby's morning nap. AND I don't...

Posted by jennifer at 21:02 on Monday August 6, 2007. | 0 Comments

Really, I'm still here

No, I did not fall off the face of the earth. I've just been keeping very busy. I've spent the past few days doing everything from the usual cooking meals and cleaning house to trying to get things over at...

Posted by jennifer at 9:49 on Monday August 6, 2007. | 0 Comments