Knitincrazee

Summer Fun!

2011-07-31T03:19:00.000-07:00

Wow I can not believe summer has slipped away so quickly... Well another mini break.. So there has been some fun going on and more to come.. I've sewn some bags for my knitting projects... And.. tomorrow starts the Stephen West Mystery Kal... I am so excited...

I've posted my bags and the yarn I will be using..

Do you see what I see?

2011-06-26T09:33:00.000-07:00

Do you see what I see? I was so amazed to see mama bunny when I took the dog out this morning.. I know her family can't be far... I am pretty sure I know where her burrow is...This is the best part of living in the country...

Onto knitting!! I've finished my Sedona, but... I realized I knit the whole thing on a size 5 needle. I thought I was knitting it on a 6, but nope...So I may have to frog it back to the collar and reknit... Only time will tell...

Totally Amazed!

2011-06-16T07:22:00.000-07:00

It totally amazes me how time can slip away...I often think about blogging, but there is just so much I want to do, and limited time.

This little man is number one in my life! Makes my heart sing every time I get to see him! We enjoyed some breakfast together on the morning we left to come home.. "Little man" I love you so much!

Next onto a project I finished...

Knitting is #1 on my list these days... It really helps when I get a little time off and can focus on what I really enjoy! This is the Mystery Shawl I knit this month. It was a fabulous knit... I dyed the shawl and had a bit of a problem with the dye. So I am thinking of overdying it...I definitely have plans on knitting another of these... Next time a bit larger...

I hope to be blogging again in the not so distant future... Stay tuned for another project...

Time slips by...

2011-04-30T07:14:00.000-07:00

Looks as though I need to update here... Where has the time gone? I guess it slipped by... I've been knitting and just doing the normal stuff..

DH and I noticed there was a Woodpecker in one of our pines. He really made a mess out of the tree...Apparently he decided to fly off.. Have not seen him in a few days...

SNOW is coming!

2011-01-30T03:37:00.000-08:00

Well looks like we are in for a snow storm! They are saying we could get 10-18 inches of snow along w/ freezing rain.. This should all happen tuesday through wednesday.. I'll have to keep my camera handy...

Knit Meter

2011-01-01T15:13:00.000-08:00

I'm hoping to start keeping track of my knitting with Knitmeter. I'm not sure how to get it to my blog.. But .. I hope to see how much yarn I've knit up in 2011.

May you all have a very Blessed 2011!

Sweet treats..

2010-12-23T12:12:00.000-08:00

Well I've finally got the sweet treats done. I made thumbprint cookies, puppy chow, Brickle, peanut butter fudge & buckeyes. Most of this will be leaving the house so as not to "TEMPT" me... I love baking and making things for others...

Back to knitting!

Christmas Break

2010-12-21T18:14:00.000-08:00

Christmas break has officially started."yay!" I decided to purchase some yarn.. So now I am anxious to recieve it... I'm making a purl ridge scarf for a dear friend and I am also planning on making a sweater, hope I finish this one!

Much to do before Christmas Eve gets here...
I should be updating my blog more often.. I hope.

Remembering...

2010-12-12T08:27:00.000-08:00

In remembrance of Gideon Lew. He was here such a short time, but made an impact on many....

We Love and Miss you Gideon!

Weekend!

2010-12-04T11:30:00.000-08:00

Can not believe it has been such a long time since I have blogged.. Time just seems to slip by..

It's cookie baking time, and I'm making much less than I have in the past.. I sure do not need any sugary goodies hanging out at my house... So today was the day to bake the most delicious cut out cookies I have ever eaten. Thanks to my friend Mary for the recipe..

Now onto the most important stuff.. How can you not love this cute face?

How can you resist this little guy! He makes me smile!!! My adorable grandson!

It's been a while...

2010-06-13T06:44:00.000-07:00

I know it has been quite some time since I've posted here.. Seems life just gets in the way! I wanted to share my latest photo of our little man.. He is so darn precious!!

CELEBRATION!

2010-04-11T05:51:00.000-07:00

This weekend we celebrated my dad's 80th birthday.. My son and his family and my brother and his family were all here to celebrate the day with dad! The weather was beautiful so we were able to have a cookout!

Now to realx and enjoy the day with some knitting...

Spring Break!

2010-04-05T12:45:00.000-07:00

As usual I have too many things on the needles...But that will hopefully get worked out here soon. Or shall I say.. "sooner or later"..

I'm on spring break for a week and the weather is so nice.. I think spring is finally here..

We are having a party at our house on saturday so lots of preparation to be done. Including cooking...SO it will be a busy week ahead!

Wanted to share.................

2010-03-28T07:07:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a wee bit of our dog Roscoe with you! He loves to be a part of everything that happens here at home. In fact he loves to go with dh to take the plastics to the recycling center... Here he wanted to get in on wearing the Tam I knit! hahaha

Happy Knitting everyone!

Slipping by...............

2010-03-13T12:12:00.000-08:00

My goodness this month is just slipping by...
I've got 3 things I've been working on and soon to be a 4th.
First I have the Moxie that needs one more sleeve.
Secondly there is the Mondo cardi I had to put down so I could
work on Sophie. She (Sophie) is an Easter gift for the little man..
I have the ears to finish and then I can get back to Moxie & Mondo.
On monday the 15th we are casting on for a KAL.. That is going to be
very exciting as I know the designer and the CKW group will be doing this
together...
Hopefully pictures to follow sooner than later...

Took Forever...

2010-03-07T08:26:00.000-08:00

I can not believe it toook me so long to complete these socks.. I cast on in June of 2009 and finished them this past weekend on our way to cincinnati.. I knit these for my lovely niece...

Fabulous Weekend!

2010-03-01T02:34:00.000-08:00

What a fabulous weekend we had.. now it is time to get back to reality.. Travel will happen here in a bit and then once we hit our destination, we will be ready to relax!

I did get some serious knitting done.. which makes me quite happy! It is not often that I am able to finish a project and this one had been on the needles since June of 2009.

Here is one more picture of the birthday boy!! I miss him already...

One m0re picture of the Birthday boy!

I'm One!

2010-02-28T16:04:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday to me....
I turned 1 a few days ago and had
lots of fun!

Six Months Old!

2009-09-10T15:31:00.001-07:00

where does the time go? It is hard to believe he is 6 months old already...
Boy I miss my little guy!

back to work

2009-08-19T03:27:00.001-07:00

Well Monday was the first day back to work.
Tons of prep for the kids who return next week!

Had our CPR and First Aid Certification on Tuesday...
Today and the rest of the week will be cleaning and making materials!

Hope to knit and post some of what I have been doing soon......

Fishing and Knitting!

2009-08-15T04:14:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was so much fun! DH and I went to Harrison Lake State Park. DH fished and i sat in my chair and did some knittng. I did get to let dh know when he had a nibble. We or shall I say he didn't catch anything.. but it was fun and very relaxing..

When we got home in the late afternoon we finished another batch of Jalapeno Apple jelly. Now I need to purchase some more apples so we can make more..............

2009-08-09T13:16:00.001-07:00

Thought I would share a picture of Gunner.. He is the sweetest dog.........We do not get to see him too often. Gunner lives with our son, daughter inlaw and our grandson.

vacation!

2009-08-08T05:44:00.000-07:00

Vacation is 1/2 over and we went to see the kids and the grandbaby last weekend.. It is amazing how much he has grown since we last saw him. 5 months old already....

This is before we headed home.. We all met at the Cracker Barrel for breakfast~

Hopefully I can post some pictures of some knitting in the next few days!

Swimming!

2009-06-19T15:38:00.000-07:00

I wanted to share a photo of my little guy in the pool for the first time..Looks like he is loving life...

what am I working on?

2009-06-08T18:28:00.000-07:00

I've been knitting the Kanoko baby pants. I've been trying to post a picture, but blogger is not letting me.. If interested this pattern can be found on ravelry.. It is a fun knit and I will definitely knit this again and again!

2009-06-08T12:37:00.000-07:00

HAVE YOU EVER WONDERED.............

2009-06-05T16:45:00.001-07:00

Have you ever asked yourself how you would or could accomplish all that you wanted?
Especially when.. you keep having to frog back?
Life seems to pass by quick enough without having to redo what you have already done
a Million times...

Vacation for 2 weeks, lots to accomplish, and then reality sets in................

Can time really slip by that quick?

2009-05-30T02:58:00.000-07:00

I can not believe I have not blogged in over a month.. WOW!

Where oh where does the time go?

Life gets hectic and then what happens.... I forget to do some very important things..

Here is a new picture of my darling grandson! Hoping for a visit real soon...

Vacation almost over!

2009-04-17T16:31:00.000-07:00

Where has this week gone?

Vacation is about done...

Good News.. I got a lot of work done

that I would not normally get to..

Painted the livingroom and cleaned it really well. The color is not as pretty in the picture as it is in person. I still need to hang the shades and get some curtains.. I would also love to get some stuff for the walls..

Everything looks so nice..

On the knitting front, not much progress..

Had to frog a sock I had been working on.

Have a baby sweater for charity that needs

buttons sewn on and mailed off..

HAPPY EASTER AIDAN!

2009-04-02T14:38:00.000-07:00

Packed up Aidan's Easter box today...

DH mailed it and it should be there shortly..

MY Weekend!

2009-03-08T11:04:00.000-07:00

Well dh and I went to see ds, dil and the baby! We had a great time in cinci..
While we were there we went to the IKEA store (our first time), Trader Joe's (wow what a grocery store), then we all went to Jungle Jim's, they have everything imaginable. Stuff from all over the world.. So as you can guess.. We will be going back to all three next time we visit!

Off to knit!

AREN'T I CUTE!

2009-03-07T04:20:00.001-08:00

More of Aidan!

2009-03-02T14:08:00.002-08:00

You know I just can't help myself... So here is another photo of my grandson!

He's Here.............

2009-03-01T14:50:00.000-08:00

Aidan came into this world on 2-26-09 at approximately 6:30 pm. Weighing 9lbs 15oz, he is

21 1/2" long. Mom, Dad and Aidan are all doing GREAT!

BLOGGING..............

2009-02-22T13:13:00.000-08:00

It is so hard to believe there are only 7 days left in this month.
That means I should be a Gramma in about 10 days.. I'd better
get busy on the knitting front...

I look forward to the day Spring gets here and I can go out and mess
around in the garden!

Stolen from WendyKnits

2009-02-08T03:35:00.000-08:00

Use the first letter of your name to find a word for each of the following:

Your Name - Cathy
Four letter word - Cost
Boy name - Colton
Girl name - Cynthia
Occupation - columist
Color - cranberry
Beverage - cola
Something found in a bathroom - cologne
A Place - columbus, Ohio
Reason for being late - crying over a loss
Food - chocolate
Something you shout - CRAP!

Where did the time go?

2009-02-03T16:10:00.000-08:00

It seems like time is just slipping by..
Where in the world did 2008 go?
I have not been to my blog is a long while.
We are getting ready for our first grandbaby
to arrive in about 4 weeks or so..
I've been busy on Ravelry, participating in KAL's.
There has been plenty of knitting going on,
for charities and for baby to be................

WHAT A CUTE FACE !

2008-12-20T10:56:00.000-08:00

It's a good thing he is so DAWG gone cute!
Roscoe loves to get himself into mischief!

BABY BOY TO BE.......

2008-12-13T15:45:00.000-08:00

I got a call from my son and his wife today. They are expecting a baby boy either late February or early march. They have decided on a name and I am so in love with it.. The little peanuts name is going to be..."Aidan Elijah". DH and I are so very thrilled!

BAKING TIME...

2008-12-08T14:45:00.000-08:00

The Holidays are upon us, and it is time to get busy on the Baking! There is lots to be done... I will have to squeeze some baking in at night along with some knitting..

I am trying out a butter cookie recipe tonight that has mint extract in it. I must say they are "VERY" tasty!

More later.................

How I'm spending the day...

2008-11-30T09:57:00.000-08:00

The weekend is about over! So I have been trying to get a pair of Dragon fly socks done. They were started back in June (I think). I have had to frog part of them today, as I totally messed up the heel.. That is life, I guess...LOL..

I've also tried a recipe for sausage balls. I am looking for some interesting foods for the Christmas holiday. I think I need to play with the recipe I tried today, as they seem rather bland to me...

Enjoy your day...

THANKSGIVING !

2008-11-28T17:03:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving was a wonderful day!
We got together with family members. Our son and his lovely wife came home. They traveled 3 hours to have dinner with family... There is something so sweet about seeing Jason and Amanda.. They are expecting their first child in early march. So it was so wonderful to see how they have been these past few months..
We actually had dinner at my brothers and boy was there some delicious food there. There was a total of 10 of us... My brother, his wife, there 2 kids and my nieces boyfriend, my dad was there and my dh and I and Jason and Amanda.

Someday I hope to move closer to my son and his family..

I sure do miss those kids!

November Already?!

2008-11-01T13:03:00.000-07:00

Where did the time go? I can not believe I have not posted in almost a month.. Gee I am getting terrible.. Can't keep up with the important stuff, lol...

I have been busy knitting for a baby charity group, knitting for the baby boy to be! Also have been thinking about knitting something for dh.. Knitting seems to be one thing that keeps me grounded these days..

I have been trying to decide on which quilt to make for baby boy.. He will be here before we know it.. I am going to make him a scotty dog quilt... The hand applique will take the longest, so I had better be thinking about getting started...

Have a great weekend everyone!

Tagged!

2008-10-05T06:38:00.000-07:00

I have been tagged by my friend Nautical Knitter...
Here are 7 random/weird facts about me.. This may be a challenge...

1. I am a bit of a hermit, lol.. I woould rather be home, than out in public!
2. I love animals, all kinds... My dh says we have a bit of a zoo!
3. I love to cook, in a world full of convenience foods...
4. I'm going to be a grandma early next year!
5. I dread the thought of winter and all that white stuff!
6. I wish I had more time to knit, work gets in the way..
7. I am a coffeeholic! Love it all, black, flavored, with cream/sugar.

Now to tag some friends...
mommy-knitter.blogspot.com
tryintaknit.blogspot.com

NEW KID ON THE BLOCK!

2008-09-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

Introducing "Oscar" He is the sweetest.. A friend needed to down size, so we were the lucky recipients... he gives kisses, talks, and is great entertainment!

Wool Gathering~2008

2008-09-23T16:27:00.000-07:00

We went to the wool gathering on saturday, what a great time we had!
My first time attending anything like this and I can hardly wait for next year!
We saw demonstrations, pets, lots and lots of fibers....
I thought I was in Alpaca heaven!

Almost September...

2008-08-31T15:57:00.000-07:00

Where oh where has the month of August gone? Schools are back in session, and before we know it... you know what will be here!

We went to the county fair on Friday and I saw some sweet bunnies... Oh do they ever make my heart sing!

BUSY WEEK !

2008-08-22T19:24:00.000-07:00

This was a very busy week.. We went back to work after 2 weeks off.. This week was filled with several inservices, and preparing the classroom for the return of the students..

Monday was an inservice on Verbal Behavior

Tuesday we worked in the classroom

Wednesday we also worked in the classroom

Thursday was CPR certification and worked in the class

Friday was an inservice on PAARR training and we finished working in the class...

I've also started knitting this for the grandbaby that is due to arrive early March.. I sure hope it is a girl as these are really girlie colors...

Back to work for me...............

2008-08-19T16:49:00.000-07:00

This week was back to the same ole' stuff... "WORK".. Not too bad as it is training week.

Tried up loading pics and blogger is not letting me. HOHUM!

RHUBARB STRAWBERRY JAM!

2008-08-12T07:29:00.001-07:00

Yesterday I decided to try my hand at some Rhubarb Strawberry Ja. I have a huge patch of rhubarb, and I had just bought some strawberries, so.... I made these 8 pints of jam. I have a friend that lives in ME and she inspired me.... It tastes better than it looks in the jars..

My next adventure will be Apple jelly!

DISH RAG TAG

2008-08-11T10:55:00.000-07:00

Our teams have been assigned! "YEAH"... Now we have to wait until the fun begins, and see when we receive the package in the mail, and then knit like wild fire and send it off again! This should really be "FUN"!

Sweater done..

2008-08-07T06:37:00.000-07:00

I've finally finished the sweater for Brynn Elizabeth.

I hope Brynn gets a lot of use out of this..

HAZY DAY!

2008-08-04T08:19:00.000-07:00

It is a Hazy day here... We do need the rain, but geez.....I'm on vacation and I wanted to enjoy the outdoors... Temps are suppose to be 90 today w/ possible rain.

I've been knitting on a baby sweater for a x-coworker who just had a baby girl a week ago. The name they chose is Brynn Elizabeth, what a beautiful name!

Also have several pairs of socks on the needles.. One I'm focusing on are the socks for SFS....

Happy Knitting!

EXCITING NEWS!

2008-08-01T16:49:00.000-07:00

Yes we have some very exciting news! Our son and his lovely wife are expecting their first child in March. We are so excited...This will be our first grandchild! Now to find some quick and not too difficult patterns to knit! If you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact me!

Dishrag Tag!

2008-08-01T16:39:00.000-07:00

This should be lots of fun! I was reading Dorothy's blog and found out she joined in on the dishrag tag! So I decided to sign up as well...Hurry on over, as there will only be 300 allowed!

LAST DAY! YIPPPPEEEE.....................

2008-08-01T16:31:00.000-07:00

My last day of work for 2 glorious weeks! I have plans to garden, paint the livingroom, knit, relax and Knit some more.......................LOL!

I wanted to share some of my beautiful flowers with you! These are my most favorite "Climbing Roses". Our pup "Roscoe" decided he loved to pick them when he observed me weeding around them! Hopefully more to come....................

Still Here................

2008-07-27T04:33:00.000-07:00

I can not believe it has been over a month since I last posted.. Where does the time go????????

I tried posting some pictures here and things were not going my way.. so maybe I can do that later...

off to harvest some more Rhubarb!

RHUBARB CUSTARD PIE

2008-06-14T20:01:00.000-07:00

Here is my 100% Homemade "Rhubarb Custard Pie". DH was the one to roll out the crusts and I assembled all the rest.. I can't wait to sink my teeth into this pie!

BUSY WEEKEND!

2008-06-14T19:17:00.000-07:00

This sure has been a busy weekend... Two (2) parties today, one (1) was a Graduation Party for our neighbor, and the other was a 2nd Birthday party for a dear friends daughter... Tomorrow will also be a busy day as we will be going to my brothers for Father's Day Celebration. First we will watch a Strawberry Festival parade... Always a blast, and then we will be eating some yummy foods... I am in charge of desserts this year, which will consist of Rhubarb Custard Pies, and some yummy Double Chocolate Brownies.. When the pies are done I just might post a picture.. I find not many, cook from scratch these days, and I absolutely love making pie crusts and other foods which bring back fond memories....

On the knitting front, I am ready for the heel flap on my Menehune socks, just waiting for the directions, or shall I say for lesson 2, as this is my first time doing 2 socks on 1 circular...

Magic Loop...

2008-06-09T10:53:00.000-07:00

I'm finally learning how to magic loop two ( 2 )socks on one (1) Circular.. I am loving this way of knitting socks.. As you can see I am not too far into the project, but... I feel as though this is going to be so fun!

The sock I'm knitting is Menehune Cobblestones,

I'm doing a Kal with ,For the love of socks, a yahoo group.

I am planning on knitting this again in the Panda yarn, either cotton or wool...

I'll keep you posted...

I know it's been awhile.............

2008-05-27T13:55:00.000-07:00

I know it has been awhile since I've posted... Life seems to be getting in the way of the knitting , and blogging.. My modem went out in my computer, so I borrow dh from time to time..

This is our lovely Angora Giant "KIMBA"........ She is a dream...

Happy Knitting to all!

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY................

2008-05-10T18:08:00.000-07:00

Wishing you all a very happy mothers day.

You may not have children of your own,
but you have nurtured a child or two along the way!

Enjoy the day..............

GOLF

2008-05-07T14:14:00.000-07:00

Well today we took the kids to play miniature golf and to the driving range.

It is to fulfill our phys ed requirement..

You would be surprised how well some of these children do, who are afflicted with Autism.

It was really a fun morning, even though it was drizzling a bit after we arrived...

More later!

OLIVER

2008-05-03T04:20:00.000-07:00

We went last night to see "OLIVER", it was absolutely awesome...
The performers range from age four to age 20.
A close friend of ours who we've known since she was 5, is the choreographer..
It was Kidz Theater that put on the GREAT performance...

Can't wait for their next production...

Coffe and Yarn swap topic #5

2008-04-28T17:47:00.000-07:00

You know with Spring the famous saying goes "April Showers, bring May flowers", please tell us what you like to do when those April Showers are pouring down on you. Do you like to curl up with your knitting, take in a movie or crawl back in bed?

when it is pouring down the rain I like to do several things.. Not all at the same time..
*One thing I love to do is read.. most likely a good mystery.
* Absolutely love to sit in front of the TV and Knit my little heart out..
* You might find me laying in bed watching a good movie..
* Or you could find me in bed with a good book, my knitting, watching a movie and drinking a cup of Java!

FARM

2008-04-23T14:05:00.000-07:00

Today was the last trip to the farm..
We take our kids from school once a week,
to a therapy farm. There are horses and
therapy dogs and barn cats.

They really enjoy the time there..

Today was a fun field day, we played
soccer with the therapy dogs, and had
a good time wandering out in the open field.

Our next big trip will be golf!

I've been tagged...

2008-04-18T14:03:00.000-07:00

I've been tagged by: Dorothy

1) Link to the person who tagged you.
2) Post the rules.
3) Share six non-important things / habits / quirks about yourself.
4) Tag at least three people.
5) Be sure the people you tagged KNOW you tagged them by commenting what you did.

Stuff about me:

1) Prior to working with children with Autism I was a WalMart Associate. I managed 2 departments.

2) Not really sure what I should put here, but........... I love to meet new people..

3) I love to get up early ion the morning.

4)Love to Knit, normally with no one around.

5)Enjoy meeting other knitters and learning from them.

6)I need to have my coffee, you certainly would not want to be around me if I had none, just ask dh! LOL.

7)Like to have all different animals as pets.

I tagged knitme , Cathy, AJ

TA-DA!

2008-04-13T10:24:00.000-07:00

It sure feels GOOD to have these socks done!

Now I can get back to focusing on socks for Soldiers..

There are many more projects that need attention,

but I must get this pair of Soldier Socks done! ASAP!

Anyone interested in knitting for soldiers, go to SocksforSoldiers on the yahoo groups.

Happy Knitting Everyone!

Getting There!

2008-04-13T03:34:00.001-07:00

I'm feel as though I'm finally coming into the home stretch on dh Thuja socks..

I've finished the foot and will be working on the toe today!

I will finally have another project complete.............

COFFEE AND YARN SWAP/TOPIC OF WEEK 2

2008-04-08T16:07:00.000-07:00

Since some of us is beginning to see glimpse of Spring, while others are still getting snow have you change what projects are working on? I'm working on several projects, this seems to be the norm for me lately.

Have you put away the hats, scarfs and mittens, and brought out the cute tank top sweater projects and lacy wraps? I've never knit a tank, but sure sounds like an interesting project. I have a couple of lace projects on the needles...

Have you change yarn to something more lighter and cooler, not so heavy and bulky? I have not really changed yarns, I also have some socks on the needles..

I guess I'd better get knitting and get these projects finished...

BEAUTIFUL DAY!

2008-04-06T11:40:00.000-07:00

Spring has finally arrived!
The sun is shining and the
birds are singing...

It is a Glorious day!

Feels so good to shed the winter coat,
and wear a sweatshirt or light jacket!

Lots of knitting to be done...........

SPRING FLING COFFEE and YARN SWAP

2008-03-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

Well this weeks topic, is to look through the blogs of the swappers and find someone who has something in common with you. I know there are others who have the same taste as I do. But... I chose Tanja as she likes coffee with a RICH BOLD ROAST (Caffeinated), and that is exactly what I prefer.. I also read she collects Fabric!

This is going to be a really fun swap~!

FINALLY...................

2008-03-28T13:42:00.000-07:00

I finally finished this bag. It is for a swap I am participating in. The idea is to stop
using those plastic and paper grocery bags. I already received my bag and have used it several times. These bags are alot sturdier than one would think, and they hold a ton!

Hope my partner likes it!

TIME FLIES................

2008-03-27T14:13:00.000-07:00

Where oh where has my vacation gone??
I have accomplished a lot. I've been decluttering,
gave 8-10 boxes of stuff away, I mean "BIG" boxes..

Knitting away on dh Thuja socks, Finally made it to the Gusset.
I have several other projects on the needles..
I started a lace project, which is fun and it is my reward for
working on the socks!

Weather is sorta spring like, rainy this afternoon...

Time for some fresh coffee!

Back to knitting...

SPRING FLING COFFEE and YARN SWAP

2008-03-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Spring Fling Coffee and Yarn Swap Questionaire

Coffee
1. What is your preference? Whole beans or ground? i ENJOY BOTH
2. What kind of coffees do you enjoy? A rich, bold roast; a light, fresh one, or something in between? Leaded or non? My favoite is rich, bold roast, but I enjoy them all
3. If you were headed out right now to buy some coffee for the house, what would you be picking up? Some Expresso
4. Do you drink for caffeine, pleasure, or both? Both
5. Do you enjoy flavored coffees? How about add-ins or flavored creamers? I enjoy them all
6. A large, lovely mug or a small, dainty cup? The Bigger the better, lol
7. Describe your perfect cup - not JUST the coffee, but how you'd enjoy it! A cup of java while I knit or read a good mystery
8. You're sitting down to enjoy a nice cup in the local coffee shop, knitting bag in hand, iPod all tuned up - or maybe you're there with a few friends for knit night! What treat do you pick up to enjoy with your coffee? A sweet, rich brownie, or something more healthy? How about a salty treat? What goes best with that great cup and company? Something sweet........
Yarn
1. Do you knit or crochet? I do both, but lately I enjoy knitting
2. What are your favorite types of yarns to work with? Natural fibers
3. What do you have on the needles (or hook!) right now? socks, scarf, dishcloth
4. What are your favorite colors in yarns? What about those that you'd never find in your stash?I love all colors, really like red, blue, green and purples, but love all colors
5. What sort of needles or hooks do you enjoy using? Any you just detest? It depends on the project
6. Are there any particular notions you absolute do NOT need? Some of us swap a lot - are you sure that you have enough tape measures to last your lifetime? Enough stitch markers to mark every stitch of a 10 foot wide afghan? I'm always misplacing my notions, and I love to have some for every knitting bag..There are times I grab a bag to take and the notions are MIA
7. You walk into the yarn shop and have exactly and only enough money to purchase 2 skeins of yarn in their 2 for 20 special they have going..The choices are a soft, thick cotton/viscose blend in your favorite colors, slightly variegated..a beautiful sock yarn that's just squishy and sproingy in your hands.. a soft, worsted weight wool like malabrigo.. and a lovely bamboo blend with colors to just die for. Which do you walk out the door with? Now that is a tough question, I guess I'd have to eeny meeny miney moe the yarns, lol
Spring
1. We're starting sign-ups on the first day of Spring - is it already truly Spring-like where you are? Not really there is still some snow on the ground.........
2. What's your favorite spring flower? Do you have one? Tulips
3. What do you most look forward to about springtime? being able to be outside and enjoy knitting on the back porch
4. They've predicted a gorgeous day tomorrow - Sunny and about 65 with a nice breeze - how do you spend your day? Dooing a little gardening and knitting on the back porch with a cup of Java
5. The day after, it's going to be cooler and pouring down rain - does that impact your mood? How do you spend that day? what helps cheer you up? Doesn't really bother me, I'll just be knitting as long as I don't have to work
Odds n Ends
1. Do you collect anything BESIDES yarn and needles? Crosses and sheep
2. Are you allergic to anything? no
3. Do you have pets? yes, 2 dogs 1 Angora bunny and 4 birds
4. Is this your first swap, or are you an old pro? What are the last 2 swaps you participated in? I've done a Bag swap, and I've been in the ISE5 and currently in the ISE6
5. List 3 of your favorite blogs - craft related or not - and tell us why you love them. I love to read the Yarnharlots blog and my friend Cathy's (Tryintaknit) and Dorothy has a great blog. I love them because they are so interesting..............

Happy Easter!

2008-03-23T07:19:00.000-07:00

Happy Easter to All!

This was real cute when the bunny opens his jacket he is wearing a cute Easter Egg.. (can't figure out how to get the picture to work???)

May your day be filled with Blessings!

ISE6 (International Scarf Exchange6)

2008-03-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

Here is the yarn I'm using for the ISE6 swap.

This is really going to be a neat scarf,

I just may have to knit a few more of these..

I sure hope my partner loves the scarf!

I'll post a picture once the scarf is done,

and my partner has received it!

I LOVE THIS YARN!

2008-03-21T12:27:00.000-07:00

I absolutely "Love" this yarn,

I made a clutch, that still needs to be felted,

but this yarn was lucious to knit with...

Maybe just maybe I'll get it felted while on spring break..

Then I can post a picture............

2008-03-21T03:27:00.000-07:00

CUTE.............

2008-03-19T03:01:00.000-07:00

ISE6

2008-03-18T16:11:00.000-07:00

I've recieved my ISE6 partner in my mail box today..

I was a participant in the ISE5 and had a great time..

Started the scarf, and I really think my partner will "Love" it!

Maybe I'll post a picture of the yarn I'm using in a day or so............

AWESOME SHOP!

2008-03-16T05:50:00.000-07:00

This LYS is so Awesome I could spend days there.
There is this homey atmosphere..
No matter what you have a question about, you
will find it here....

I hope that if you ever make it to Adrian Michigan
That you will stop into Warm and Wild yarns!
You won't be sorry!
More pictures to come.....

PJ PARTY.................

2008-03-15T16:38:00.000-07:00

This is where the PJ Party was held last night...
Boy oh boy did we have a good time!
There were folks from all over who attended..
I'm hoping this will become an annual event!

PJ PARTY!

2008-03-15T13:11:00.001-07:00

The party was a BLAST!

I met some of the most wonderful ladies...

They are all so very talented and are more than
happy to share their knowledge....

Pictures to come..

WELL.............

2008-03-13T15:57:00.000-07:00

I knew I wanted to post something, as I am not sure if I'll get a chance to

post in the next couple of days.

So I thought I would introduce you to one of my family members.. I refer

to my pets as my children..

This is our feather baby "Ezekiel" also known as "Zeke".

DH says Zeke would take a finger off if you did not watch him closely!

I know the little stinker can be very territorial where his cage is concerned.

But if he lands on the floor, he will actually step up on your hand, and

behave himself, for a short time, anyway...

I'm sure you know this.. he is a "Quaker"..

Count Down!

2008-03-12T14:24:00.001-07:00

There is not really much new here... Except the count down til the Knitting PJ Party! I'm so excited to see Nancy again and meet some new friends! Oh this is going to be the Best Friday ever...............

More to come later............

BEEN WORKING ON THIS!

2008-03-09T08:08:00.000-07:00

This is my newest project. I have put it down until I can get some explanation for the decreases...

Aren't these "Cute"!

2008-03-08T11:32:00.000-08:00

I also received these Cute earrings from Dorothy, she included them with her PIF.
She said they were made by one of her local artists..
I love them!

OOPS!

2008-03-08T09:21:00.000-08:00

OK I must apologize to Dorothy, I thought I had already posted this beautiful clutch that I received from her for PIF (Pay It Forward).
I also received some earrings which I will post a picture of next.

THANKS Dorothy!

QUIZ

2008-03-06T16:03:00.001-08:00

I stole this from GWEN

1. Where is your cell phone?
On the charger

2Your boyfriend/girlfriend?
Better not have one as I'm married

3. Your hair?
Needs Cut & Color

4. Where is your father?
In Ohio

5. Cheesecake?
Absolutely!

6. Your favorite thing to do?
Knit, Read and Relax

7.Your dream last night?
Can't remember...

8. Your favorite drink?
Diet Coke

9. Your dream car?
One that is good in the snow!

10. The room you're in?
My Family room

11. George Bush?
Well...................

12. Your fears?
Getting lost.

13. Nipple rings?
NO Thanks!

14. Who did you hang out with last night?
DH and the Critters..

15. What you're not good at?
Lazy unmotivated people..

16. Your best friends?
Awesome and Talented!

17. One of your wish list items?
A Spinning Wheel!

18. Where did you grow up?
OHIO

19. The last thing you did?
Ate a Reese's Peanut butter egg

20. What are you wearing?
Jammies..

21. Tattoo on the lower back?
OUCH!

22. Ketchup?
Yummy!

23. Your computer?
laptop

24. Your life?
Good and Busy!

25. Your mood?
Good!

26. Missing?
My son, who was married last Feb and moved away!

27. What are you thinking about right now?
What tomorrow will bring
...
28. Your car?
KIA

29. Your work?
Rough, but rewarding

30. Your summer?
Busy, and Fun!

31. Your relationship status?
Married

32. Your favorite color(s)?
Purples and Greens, really most are nice

33. Last time you laughed?
Today, when one of the kids in my class was silly!

34. Last time you cried?
This Morning..

35. High school?
many, many moons ago!

36. This quiz?
Interesting

THIS AND THAT...........

2008-03-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

Well a little of this and a little of that happening here..

Yes, I've been knitting,
on several things
I might add...

We've had bad weather,
so I had a snow day yesterday.

Expecting some more snow, some will
get 4-6 inches and others may only get 2 inches..

Back to knitting!

ANOTHER STRING BAG

2008-03-02T14:21:00.000-08:00

As you can see... I started another string bag. These are great for shopping. Especially since we do our shopping at Aldi's and you pack your own groceries. The bag holds more than you would think!

I am having visions of all sorts of color combinations. I'm sure I will be knitting a ton of these.............

TEA

2008-03-02T12:42:00.001-08:00

If you are a TEA drinker, this is one you should try! It is absolutely "Delicious".

Very Scrumptous as a "LATTE". I highly recommend it............

Off for a cup of tea myself...

INTERNATIONAL SCARF EXCHANGE 6

2008-03-02T05:00:00.000-08:00

Looking around, I noticed sign ups for the ISE6 have already

started. They are accepting the first 200 people. I sure hope I

didn't get there too late.. The ISE5 was a great time and I had

told myself I would do it again!

Fingers Crossed!

KNITTING SOCKS...........

2008-03-02T04:37:00.000-08:00

CLICK, click! how the needles go
Through the busy fingers,
to and fro--
With no bright colors of berlin wool,
Delicate hands today are full:
Only a yarn of deep, dull blue,
Socks for the feet of the brave and true.
Yet click, click, how the needles go,
'Tis a power within that nerves them so.
In the sunny hours of the bright spring day,
And still in the night time far away.
Maiden, mother,
grandame sit Earnest and thoughtful while they knit.
Many the silent prayers they pray,
Many the tear drops brushed away.
While busy on the needles go, Widen and narrow,
heel and toe.
The grandame thinks with a thrill of pride
How her mother knit and spun beside
For that patriot band in olden days
Who died the Stars and Stripes to raise--
Now she in turn knits for the brave
Who'd die that glorious flag to save.
She is glad, she says, ''the boys" have gone,
'Tis just as their grandfathers would have done.
But she heaves a sigh and the tears will start,
For "the boys" were the pride of grandame's heart.
The mother's look is calm and high,
God only hears her soul's deep cry--
In Freedom's name, at Freedom's call,
She gave her sons--in them her all.
The maiden's cheek wears a paler shade.
But the light in her eyes is undismayed.
Faith and hope give strength to her sight,
She sees a red dawn after the night.
Oh, soldiers brave, will it brighten the day,
And shorten the march on the weary way,
To know that at home the loving and true
Are knitting and hoping and praying for your
Soft are the voices when speaking your name,
Proud are their glories when hearing your fame.
And the gladdest hour in their lives will be
When they greet you after the victory.
http://beck.library.emory.edu/greatwar/poetry/view.php?id=eaton_Eaton109

ONE DOWN!

2008-03-01T16:15:00.001-08:00

Finally got sock number one done, and now to cast on it's mate. I could refer to it as it's brother, and if I were knitting these for a girl I could say the sister, lol.

Being a little crazy here, it's been a long day with some cleaning and rearranging furniture, and running errands. Oh and I was so happy to have some knitting time in there too!

So I am a little punchy tonight!

This is a really fun knit!

PIF (Pay It Forward)

2008-03-01T11:50:00.000-08:00

You can blame Jean from Central Texas (just kidding Jean, I love these)

The idea of the exchange is I will send a handmade gift to the first three people who leave a comment on this blog post requesting to join this PIF exchange. I don’t know what that gift will be yet, and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week, but you will receive it within 365 days, that is my promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog - this means you must have a blog, sorry blogless readers.

There you go. First? Second? Third?

I'VE STARTED THIS!

2008-02-28T15:42:00.001-08:00

Well while I'm waiting for dh to get around to trying on his sock, so I can get it finished and cast on its mate, I started this...................

Stay tuned for future updates!

Charity Knitting

2008-02-26T07:26:00.000-08:00

I love to knit for charities...

It does not matter to me,

if I am knitting for babies,

or older kids...

I just love the thought that someone

is going to wear something I have

knit with lots and lots of "LOVE"..

SNOW DAY!

2008-02-26T07:20:00.001-08:00

We have been having some snow since late last night...

At midnight we had about 1-2 inches..

This morning when I woke, went to put the dogs out,

and what did I see, 6-8 inches of snow and it is still coming down!

So we do not have school as most, if not all, are closed..Businesses are also

closing..Roads are not in good condition!

Prediction says we could have 10-12 inches before this is over..