Monthly Archives: February 2010
Love mommy, my mommy
When I get home every evening, I am often pinned down by this critter: Despite that particular critter’s dubious help, I manage to get a bit done. Tonight I finished the knitting on the Brandywine Shawl. I increased the repeats … Continue reading
I’ve got buttons!
Thanks to Chris, I now have the perfect buttons for my Ginny sweater: I got these at Madrona from the Gita Maria booth. Yes, they were pricey, but I think that they are perfect for this project. Buttons to me … Continue reading
Olympic Knitting Process
Brandywine by Rosemary Hill is fun and quick knit. Of course I had to try and add a level of complexity to the project by attempting to knit lace while drinking. Didn’t exactly work out very well. Fortunately it didn’t … Continue reading
Monday Meandering
It is the Monday after Madrona and although the weekend was wonderful and I left with many inspiring things floating and percolating in my mind, I am glad to be home, surrounded by my husbeast and my kids. Family is … Continue reading
Home again
I am home again after a wonderful weekend with fibery friends at Madrona. It was fun to see people and to be inspired by so many things. I am trying to get my head around the fact that I have … Continue reading
Madrona!
I’m at Madrona Fiber Arts thing in Tacoma, sitting in the lobby, working on my sweater, drinking a glass of wine. It is wonderful to be surrounded by my knitting friends and I am very much enjoying the moment. So … Continue reading
A bit of heart
I am leaving for Madrona in the morning and won’t be back with my family until Sunday. So I thought that I would leave the Husbeast and the kids with an early Valentine’s Day gift from me: Just the right … Continue reading
Off Kilter
I seem to be the go to person at work for mending anything knitted. This was actually a pretty easy fix. On a more normal note, the seems to be a hint of spring in the air. It just seems … Continue reading