I'm still here!!

I've got a horrible case of "start-itis"!!!! I just want to start new projects. Wouldn't it be wonderful to be able to start something, then have someone else come along and finish it for me!! Anyone want to come and do that???

I've started the Ten Stitch Blanket (Ravelry link). I'm using scraps of sock yarn to knit it. I will have to try to get a picture of it to show you. I'm going to need lots of sock yarn to finish it, so if anyone wants to save sock yarn scraps for me, I'd appreciate it :)

I've also got some pocketbook slippers on the go, rebuilding my stash of them. They are a fairly quick and simple knit. I've got 2 slippers done, and am working on a third right now. Will have three of that color - but that's ok, because if one wears out quicker than the other, I'll have a spare. And if not, someone can wear an odd pair :)

I'm going to be knitting another saddle pad cover for Katie. This one is with nice bright colors of yarn - 2 different oranges, 2 different reds, a yellowish color and a beige. It's going to be a slight variation of this pattern

I'd like to start a feather and fan blanket out of some brown patons divine (deep earth) that I have in my stash ... but think I probably shouldn't start another project.

Oh, and I have dishcloths that I am working on. Great for these rainy days when we are on inside duty at school.

My flower gardens are coming along nicely so far. Hubby bought me 2 Arctic Willow bushes to go in the front garden. They will be on each end of the garden. On one end we moved a smoke bush to make room. The smoke bush got seperated, and is now on either end of a new flower garden we are creating.

Gee, no pictures, but lots of links for you to follow today :)

What else?? Katie has decided to do some tatting as one of her three 4-H craft items. Have a nice simple pattern for her to do. Sorry, no link to a pattern for that, couldn't find one. But, I did find this site that I want to go back and take a better look at! OK ... so I just spent 15 minutes over there looking around ... what a bunch of creative ideas!!!

have a good one!

Can it be done???

I've got a thought in my head ... and it won't get out!!

Is it possible to knit around a piece of cotton cord? You can buy it in stores, not sure what it's meant for ... something upholestry. Anyway, I'm thinking, if you can knit around one, it would be a neat way to make unique lead lines for Katie to use with her horse.

Don't know why I thought of this ... but I did. And now I know I'm just going to have to go to TimBRMart and buy a piece of the cording so I can try it.

I thought of I-cord, but there's no way to get the cording inside of it. And I-cord alone would be too stretchy (tried to knit a dog leash once). How awkward will it be to knit on 4 needles with the cording in the middle??

Perhaps if I go bang my head on the wall really hard a few times while yelling "GET OUT" the thought will go away???

Felted Bunny

Is that cute, or what?? I've got Bunny #2 in the washer. #3 will soon be going on my needles. The pattern is from here

It's March Break here, and so far things are going pretty well. Katie is still recovering from pneumonia, so has been keeping somewhat quiet. She and her friend had plans to get together lots over the break - but it's not happening so far. Friday we're going on a shopping trip. This afternoon she went skating with Aunt Nancy and Mary. Troy and I watched.

Guess that's it for now. I lead such a boring life!

pictures

At long last ... a couple of pictures!! :)


This is the order of 4 pairs of thrummed mittens and one hunting hat that I had. Showing the inside of one mitten as well.

Now I'm working on knitting 2 1lb balls of cotton yarn up into dishcloths for the ladies aux. group. Plus I want to start a pair of socks for hubby. And have 3 more pairs of thrummed mittens to do. (they are girls mittens .... looking forward to using pretty colored wool)

Sorry this isn't more exciting.

I don't really like using the roving in them ... gotta find some raw wool or something to use ... any suggestions??

Just an update

I've been knitting. Had an order for 4 pairs of thrummed mittens and a wool hunting hat. Have the last mitten on the needles. Then I have 3 more pair ordered.
Plus my niece asked me to knit her a Where's Waldo type hat for her friend for her b-day.
You'd think I'd be nice and get the camera out and take some pictures. I will when the mittens are all finished. Promise!
Still working on a 2nd saddle pad cover for Katie. It got put on hold because of orders. But, it goes to curling with me, and sometimes gets worked on there a little bit :)
Had a job for 8 days packing up the Bargain Giant store that closed here. That was an interesting job. Lots of counting and writting, and box packing. Supposedly a The Bargain Store is opening in a few months to replace it. There's not many places to shop here now! You want new undies ... gotta go out of town!
Well, now you know I'm still in the land of the living.

I just discovered

that my first blog post was on Tuesday, Sept 28th. Darn ... forgot to look at what year that was. 2007??
Must try to remember that when Sept comes around again ... have a blogaversary party.

Sadness

This is a sad and hard post.

As some of you know, before Christmas my Mom had a heart valve replaced, at the QE2 in Halifax. Complications set in from that, and she was put on a ventilator. Two weeks ago she was transfered to Yarmouth, hoping that in a months time or so she would be transfered to Shelburne.

On Thursday she had a turn for the worst. And in the very early start of today she passed away.

I'm sad, I'm going to miss her. I'm most likely going to knit lots ... or none.

Happy New Year

Let's start of the first post of the new year with a picture that our daughter took yesterday morning. Just beyond the horses fence. We saw 2 deer there later in the day. Collective "Awwww" moment :)

Mom is doing a bit better each day. She has been sitting up, and breating on her own a bit. Slow but steady.

I'm still fighting my cold. My friend was home from NB for Christmas ... and this morning I managed to spent 2 hours with her. Barely. Wiped me out for the rest of the day!!

I've crocheted a big granny square afghan. And knit some bookmarks. No pictures because I'm lazy. :)

Does anyone happen to have the book Greetings From the Knit Cafe? I'd love to have the pattern to make this I think it's about 200 sts, with an aran weight yarn, a 11 stitch chevron repeat ... but what I can't find by looking at various pictures online is ... what size needle, and is it single or doubled?

Merry Christmas/Happy New Year

I hope that whoever is reading this had a very Merry Christmas yesterday, and that the New Year will be a very happy one for you!

Last week my Mom had a valve replaced on her heart. Complications set in, and she is still in ICU in Halifax. She is showing signs of improvement every day. But, it's been a hard holiday season for me. She's 2 hours away, and even though family is going to see her, I can't go, because I have a head cold.

My MIL came and spent Christmas with us. We had an early dinner yesterday, and she went back to Moncton. Tomorrow she heads back to Florida for the rest of the winter. She gave us a Wii ... the kids and hubby are thrilled!

My SIL had my name, and she crocheted me an afghan. It's my second favorite gift. My favorite is "Murphy" I've had him for about a month now ... and he made the Christmas baking a breeze.

I had someone stop me at the mall the other day and tell me how much they loved my purse. Barbara ... you're a star :) My daughter wants me to knit her one ... so I may have to break down and order some yarn from B&L; or buy some white and dye it myself.

On my needles now are a pair of socks for my hubby. A blue yarn that self stripes - too lazy to get up and go see the name of it. The pattern has a simple cable running down each side of the leg. Yup, cables ... I've become addicted to them. I've also knit myself a cabled neck warmer, that is still waiting to be ... what is that word ... you know, when you get it wet then stretch it into shape and let it dry... darn!!! Hate it when I can't think of a word.

Have a Happy Holiday!!

WOOHOO

I've been PIF'ed!!!

Now I just need to get a picture of it to share with you. Got the most beautiful green bag from Barbara in the mail today. It's green (said that already, didn't I??), cabled ... cables galore!!, felted, lined with horse fabric, has a little pocket inside (where 2 finger puppets and some stitch markers were hiding). Simply beautiful!! I hugged it!

Now I guess it's my turn to PIF. Whom shall I pick?? Must give this some serious though ... and I'm open to suggestions. :)

Will post a picture later.
OK, taking the lazy route ... since Barbara has pictures on her blog, go check it out.