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....
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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;...
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...
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...
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...