I just got a prezzie in the mail from Justine (sp 10 pal)! I almost snatched it from the postal worker (not a good thing to do), and then I started opening it on the way out of the post office (first flap was undone before I hit the vestibule, second flap just as I hit the door), then in the middle of the street I opened it up (the light was red, I was fine) and when I hit the car I cheated and started reading the first chapter of my new JD Robb (it's now put away, becuase I have 6 more books to go before that one, but I ain't makin' no promises it's gonna stay put away ;-). I love the magnets, the note pad, and especially the felted "k". The little stickers are way cool (they all have little k's on them - woo hooo!!! yea for k!!!), perfect for that photo album I have been meaning to finish up.
Thank you so much, you spoiled me rotten!
Tuesday, August 21, 2007
Sunday, August 19, 2007
What am I doing up??????
Haven't the foggiest. I have been having difficulty quieting my mind to sleep for the last couple of weeks. Maybe I should see my doctor.
Anyway, tomorrow is the first meeting of the very small snb group I started. We will see how long this lasts. It's basically a group of people from work, getting together to talk and have coffee at the local starbucks. I hope we stick to it. They are really cool women, all team leaders at the store, I get along with them well and I think a few of us need an outlet. We will of course be knitting, or something.
Making great progress with Cozy. The socks, um, haven't really done anything with them. Still just toes. I am doing a toe-up sock, but I don't have a pattern in mind and I need something simple. I just purchased Interweave's "Favorite Socks" and I found a pattern in there that might be easy enough (need something challenging, but not frustrating) since it says for beginning sock knitters. It's top down though. Hope that doesn't matter. I guess the lace pattern will be fine, and no one will know but me anyway, so who cares.
So, that's what's on the needles!
As for what I did today, here is a picture of the cake we (my decorator and I) did for my Store Team Leader's daughter (she's 3 and today was her birthday party).
The theme was butterflies (bet you couldn't guess that).
The mom bought in all of these little paper butterflies that she had cut out (better her than me). The cake is peaches and cream (sliced peaches, yellow cake and sweetened whipped cream).
I did the writting and the design, Bishnu iced the cake. It was fun.
Anyway, tomorrow is the first meeting of the very small snb group I started. We will see how long this lasts. It's basically a group of people from work, getting together to talk and have coffee at the local starbucks. I hope we stick to it. They are really cool women, all team leaders at the store, I get along with them well and I think a few of us need an outlet. We will of course be knitting, or something.
Making great progress with Cozy. The socks, um, haven't really done anything with them. Still just toes. I am doing a toe-up sock, but I don't have a pattern in mind and I need something simple. I just purchased Interweave's "Favorite Socks" and I found a pattern in there that might be easy enough (need something challenging, but not frustrating) since it says for beginning sock knitters. It's top down though. Hope that doesn't matter. I guess the lace pattern will be fine, and no one will know but me anyway, so who cares.
So, that's what's on the needles!
As for what I did today, here is a picture of the cake we (my decorator and I) did for my Store Team Leader's daughter (she's 3 and today was her birthday party).
The theme was butterflies (bet you couldn't guess that).
The mom bought in all of these little paper butterflies that she had cut out (better her than me). The cake is peaches and cream (sliced peaches, yellow cake and sweetened whipped cream).
I did the writting and the design, Bishnu iced the cake. It was fun.
Friday, August 17, 2007
Games? I looooove games!!!
1. What is the one knitting accessory you could not live without? Well, I would have to say stitch markers, especially after working with cables and lace patterns. It makes life sooooo much easier.
2. If you're heading on vacation, do you take knitting with you? If
so, how much and what type of project? I do take a project with me, and it's whatever I happen to be working on. Don't care about the size or the type.
3. Where have you travelled to that you'd consider your favorite spot? Hmmmmmm, that's a toughie. I loved the Outer Banks, but what's not to love about sitting on the beach in the fog at sunrise. I also loved Mesa Verde. But the Cali coast is probably my real fav. I love the drama of the coast, the sound and sight of the surf, and the peace of all of it. And San Francisco is not bad either.
4. What is your favorite knitting book at the moment? Do you own it? In the past I have really used those Elle knitting books that came out in the 80's (I think they are all out of print now). I made several projects in those, and I return to them often for inspiration. I don't think I have a current favorite.
5. Do you listen to podcasts? Which is your favorite(s)? I think my favorite knitting podcast is Cast-on.
Monday, August 13, 2007
So psyched!
Heard from my sp11 pal yesterday. I'm excited all over again. I have new friends (Lynda, Justine, Shelby, Katie and Sabine) and now I am getting what I hope will be two new ones. I can't wait to find out who I am going to spoil. I also love the fact that Shelby is my hostess again. I had such a great time last time.
Friday, August 10, 2007
sp 11 questionaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Not overly fond of acrylics, hate fur, not overly fond of eyelash either. Like simple straight forward stuff (mohair, angora, 100% wool, silk, cotton and the like).
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Right now I am using a looseleaf binder with page pockets for my circulars, a roll up needle holder for the straights, and a canister for my dpns.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting off and on for about 20 years of so, but I still consider myself an intermediate beginner.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? yep!
5. What's your favorite scent? Love gardenias. I also like jasmine.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Yes I have a sweet tooth. I like caramels, gummy stuff (like bears and fish), almost everything. Just a reminder, chocolate is not a candy, it's a food group and I am a firm beliver in consuming as much as possible of that particular group :-)
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I don't spin, but would love to learn. I do a little beading sometimes.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like classical, rock, jazz, r&b, lots of indie (like ani difranco), cajun is a new favorite, I have pretty open tastes. I like very little country.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love blues, reds, jewel tones mostly.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a cat named Ashleigh.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Love hats, scarves and mittens. Ponchos are not on my list of favorite things. Shrugs are good though.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like knitting sweaters and mittens.
13. What are you knitting right now? I am currently knitting Cozy (starting it for the 3rd time, but this time is the charm) and a pair of socks.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Love handmade gifts.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Prefer bamboo to aluminum, aluminum over plastic. Like circs over straights, because i have a tendency to lose needles.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Nope, would love either.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? 3 years, still working on that sweater.
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
19. Is there anything that you collect? Tea pots. Love tea and the pots you brew them in (or cups you brew them in too).
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I lust after Lantern Moon anything. The needles are beautiful and feel so wonderful in your hands.
I fondle Alchemy yarns on a regular basis.
I have subscriptions to Interweave Knits and Adorn.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intarsia. I have a few patterns I would love to try. Spinning. Would really like to learn to do that. Lace. I get really confused with all the counting, but I love the end product (have finished only one project).
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I am a sort of sock knitter. I like to knit big easy fast socks, although I fantasize about finishing my multicolor bluey-red stripey socks *sigh*
Foot measurements are 10 inches long and 7 inches around.
23. When is your birthday? April 21st
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? i'm on the list.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Right now I am using a looseleaf binder with page pockets for my circulars, a roll up needle holder for the straights, and a canister for my dpns.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting off and on for about 20 years of so, but I still consider myself an intermediate beginner.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? yep!
5. What's your favorite scent? Love gardenias. I also like jasmine.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Yes I have a sweet tooth. I like caramels, gummy stuff (like bears and fish), almost everything. Just a reminder, chocolate is not a candy, it's a food group and I am a firm beliver in consuming as much as possible of that particular group :-)
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I don't spin, but would love to learn. I do a little beading sometimes.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like classical, rock, jazz, r&b, lots of indie (like ani difranco), cajun is a new favorite, I have pretty open tastes. I like very little country.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I love blues, reds, jewel tones mostly.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a cat named Ashleigh.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Love hats, scarves and mittens. Ponchos are not on my list of favorite things. Shrugs are good though.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like knitting sweaters and mittens.
13. What are you knitting right now? I am currently knitting Cozy (starting it for the 3rd time, but this time is the charm) and a pair of socks.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Love handmade gifts.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? Prefer bamboo to aluminum, aluminum over plastic. Like circs over straights, because i have a tendency to lose needles.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Nope, would love either.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? 3 years, still working on that sweater.
18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas
19. Is there anything that you collect? Tea pots. Love tea and the pots you brew them in (or cups you brew them in too).
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I lust after Lantern Moon anything. The needles are beautiful and feel so wonderful in your hands.
I fondle Alchemy yarns on a regular basis.
I have subscriptions to Interweave Knits and Adorn.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Intarsia. I have a few patterns I would love to try. Spinning. Would really like to learn to do that. Lace. I get really confused with all the counting, but I love the end product (have finished only one project).
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I am a sort of sock knitter. I like to knit big easy fast socks, although I fantasize about finishing my multicolor bluey-red stripey socks *sigh*
Foot measurements are 10 inches long and 7 inches around.
23. When is your birthday? April 21st
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? i'm on the list.
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