So exciting, I received an email from my secret pal. I have been leisurely reading thru the participants blogs which makes it fun to try and figure out who my pal is.
I am at work, so I better get back at it.
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Tuesday, August 14, 2007
Tuesday
Okay tomorrow is the beginning of the SP11, I am anxiously awaiting the name of my pal.
I appreciate the hostesses for all the work they put into the exchanges. Kudos to all of them.
My day thus far has been traveling to the hospital waiting while my husband has his tests done. He is getting a GI work-up. This morning was the abdominal ultrasound, this afternoon, an endoscopy. Since he is a physician himself he considers the worst case scenario as his outcome. I hope it is just his gallbladder and that can come out-no problemo. I have a book I brought with me as well as my knitting, I always carry my knitting with me, no matter what. The book I am reading right now, is called 'Eat,Pray, Love', a great non-fiction, if you haven't read it, it is really good.
I am waiting from the library for 'Crochet Inpiration', it has such great patterns, I will make copies of the ones I can't live without.
I don't buy many books anymore, it is so easy to get them from the library, that is where part of my taxes go so I should take advantage of it.
Cheerio.
I appreciate the hostesses for all the work they put into the exchanges. Kudos to all of them.
My day thus far has been traveling to the hospital waiting while my husband has his tests done. He is getting a GI work-up. This morning was the abdominal ultrasound, this afternoon, an endoscopy. Since he is a physician himself he considers the worst case scenario as his outcome. I hope it is just his gallbladder and that can come out-no problemo. I have a book I brought with me as well as my knitting, I always carry my knitting with me, no matter what. The book I am reading right now, is called 'Eat,Pray, Love', a great non-fiction, if you haven't read it, it is really good.
I am waiting from the library for 'Crochet Inpiration', it has such great patterns, I will make copies of the ones I can't live without.
I don't buy many books anymore, it is so easy to get them from the library, that is where part of my taxes go so I should take advantage of it.
Cheerio.
Monday, August 13, 2007
Wednesday, August 8, 2007
Ravelry
This is where I am:
You signed up on July 24, 2007
You are #20314 on the list.
11839 people are ahead of you in line.
3817 people are behind you in line.
34% of the list has been invited so far
Patience is a virtue.
It seems like such a cool place, I will be glad when my number comes up.
You signed up on July 24, 2007
You are #20314 on the list.
11839 people are ahead of you in line.
3817 people are behind you in line.
34% of the list has been invited so far
Patience is a virtue.
It seems like such a cool place, I will be glad when my number comes up.
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
My newest addition
This is a Schacht Wolf loom-26" weaving width. I am needing to make a trip to Lawrence, KS to 'The Yarn Barn' and pick up some fiber so I can warp my loom. There just isn't enough hours in the day.
SP11 Questionnaire
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
I like most wools, or wool blends and alot of the new natural fibers, bamboo, soy,etc.. I do not like synthetics/acrylics.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a felted bag w/compartments.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to crochet first and that was when I was in grade school so lets say 35 years ago. Knitting is newer to me, maybe the last 5-6 years. I consider myself intermediate, I knit for the relaxation and fun, not to win a contest.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I have an amazon account, but not a wish list.
5. What's your favorite scent? Patchouli, Have worn this scent since the late '70's.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Sweet tooth, yes, favorite candy, can't say I hae one of those, but I do love chocolate
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I weave, spin, , knit, crochet and felt.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I have an iPod, I listen to a variety of music. Kt Tunstall, Niko Case,
Bob Marley, Santana, Todd Rundgren, Pink Floyd, Mary Chapin Carpenter, that is just to name a few.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? No color I can't stand. I like fun happy colors.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am married with 4 kids (only 2 at home now, and 3 dogs.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like to knit bags and then felt them.
13. What are you knitting right now? A scarf.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer circular needles, bamboo or other wood.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? A crocheted baby blanket that I was making for my sister-in-law, that now her son is probably 8.
18. What is your favorite holiday? 4th of July
19. Is there anything that you collect? Not really.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? None right now, in the past I have had Interweave Knits, Spin-off, and Handwoven.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Mobius
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I have knitted socks, I seem to only knit the first one, then never finish the second. I wear a size 10 shoe.
23. When is your birthday? July 20
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? No, I am on the wait list.
I like most wools, or wool blends and alot of the new natural fibers, bamboo, soy,etc.. I do not like synthetics/acrylics.
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a felted bag w/compartments.
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to crochet first and that was when I was in grade school so lets say 35 years ago. Knitting is newer to me, maybe the last 5-6 years. I consider myself intermediate, I knit for the relaxation and fun, not to win a contest.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I have an amazon account, but not a wish list.
5. What's your favorite scent? Patchouli, Have worn this scent since the late '70's.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Sweet tooth, yes, favorite candy, can't say I hae one of those, but I do love chocolate
7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I weave, spin, , knit, crochet and felt.
8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I have an iPod, I listen to a variety of music. Kt Tunstall, Niko Case,
Bob Marley, Santana, Todd Rundgren, Pink Floyd, Mary Chapin Carpenter, that is just to name a few.
9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? No color I can't stand. I like fun happy colors.
10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am married with 4 kids (only 2 at home now, and 3 dogs.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Yes.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like to knit bags and then felt them.
13. What are you knitting right now? A scarf.
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes.
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer circular needles, bamboo or other wood.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Both.
17. How old is your oldest UFO? A crocheted baby blanket that I was making for my sister-in-law, that now her son is probably 8.
18. What is your favorite holiday? 4th of July
19. Is there anything that you collect? Not really.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? None right now, in the past I have had Interweave Knits, Spin-off, and Handwoven.
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Mobius
22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I have knitted socks, I seem to only knit the first one, then never finish the second. I wear a size 10 shoe.
23. When is your birthday? July 20
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? No, I am on the wait list.
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Knitting books
I just got back from the library, I had a couple books on hold. Every time I pick up a new book from the library, I want to buy it. The books I got tonight are 'Felt Frenzy', a new book put out by Interweave Press, the second book is Oneskein. Love them both. There is a knitted puffy in Oneskein I want to do, and Felt Frenzy I want to make the wrap on the front cover called Karoke.
So many projects I want to do, and so little time.
So many projects I want to do, and so little time.
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