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Ready. Set. Go. Ready?
on Oct 30, 2009 in miscellaneous So Mom left yesterday for Texas, but I jumped the gun and started the shawl on Wednesday. I didn’t have much time to work on it though.What with her being underfoot and with this being a big Sekrit Project. And no, she doesn’t read this b...



More Birthday Fun
on Oct 28, 2009 in knitting stash swag Even though I told my Joy no presents when I invited her to my small birthday dinner, she gave me this. It’s Artyarns Ultramerino 4, Color 144 and I plan on making the Simple Yet Effective Shawl with it. My hopes is to knit this up and have it...



As per request
on Oct 27, 2009 in cross-stitch jewelry Just so you know, I haven’t stopped cross-stitching. So Carrie K., as per your request, the Lanarte Night Butterfly. Also, the Lizzie Kate Double Flip “Scroll”. If you looked at the original pattern, you might have noticed that I...



Now you see it.
on Oct 23, 2009 in knitting shawls swag I’m finally feeling about 90% back to normal. That flu really kicked my ass. I’ve been sick for the past three weeks! Hopefully that’s all behind me and I can just move forward. All I could really do while I was sick was work on the...



The Perfect Medicine
on Oct 16, 2009 in knitting shawls damson First off, thanks for all the get well wishes. They’re greatly appreciated. I’m getting a little better every day. :) Now I should be resting, but I just had to post a progress report. I’m just in love with the way the Damson is kni...



It’s the crud.
on Oct 15, 2009 in knitting shawls stash When last I checked in, I was all excited over learning a new wire wrapping technique. I had big plans on stocking the shop and I even planned on having a sale this month.  Unfortunately I caught the flu last week Tuesday and the crud has settled in...