So Long, 2008

Ah – then end of another year.  This year was an amazing year for me!  John and I bought a house and we got married!  I’m improving my sewing skills.  I attended my first event for the 49th Va troop.  And John and I got a new kitten, who is a great addition to the [...]

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It’s Just Dashing

One of my dearer co-workers, Misty, asked me a month or so ago if I could make her a pair of fingerless gloves.  She didn’t care what pattern or yarn … so I was able to be creative and do some stash busting!

Pattern : Dashing (but I made the length shorter, per Misty’s request)
Yarn : [...]

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Manic Monday

Manic Monday #148
What is the biggest mistake you made in 2008 and will not make again in 2009?
Oh my … and this is crazy but – so many good things happened this year, that I can’t thing of any mistakes [...]

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Warm Ewe Up Question #1

Why did you learn to knit?
I’ve always been into crafts.  As a kid, I tried to learn, both knitting and crochet, but never really stuck with it.  I didn’t have anyone in my family who practiced either, so I let it fall by the wayside.
When I lived in NY state for a couple years, I [...]

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Friday Fill-In

Oy – it’s the weekend!!!
Friday Fill-In #104
1. I must go to Japan before I die.
2. You can’t stop wanting to do something if you have a strong desire and the will power.
3. I wish I never had to buy birth control again.
4. Being married and having John around has helped me change my life.
5. I [...]

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Ho Ho Ho!

Are there no prisons?  No work houses?
I’m kidding!  I hope that all of you have a very Merry Christmas (and of course, Happy Hanukkah to all my Jewish friends out there in blog land!)
I have to work tonight but … and cross your fingers now … I may only have to work four hours tonight.  [...]

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Craft-itude!

Over the last couple weeks, I’ve been a busy crafting monkey!  Knitting and sewing … trying to finish some things up and try new ideas.  So, behold … the wonderful world of craft-itude!

Project: Climbing Lace Socks
Yarn: Spirit Trail Fiberworks Superwash Merino
Made for : ME!  I’ve been coveting this yarn for over a year now!

Project: Hannah [...]

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Manic Monday

And oh, how manic it was.  I braved a trip to the mall.
Manic Monday #147
If you were at a friend’s house for a holiday dinner and you found a dead cockroach in your salad, what would you do?
It depends on how good of a friend it is.  I’d probably squish it in a napkin, toss [...]

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Down and Up Again

Well, no Friday Fill In this week folks.  I’ve had the flu for the last three days.  I still feel like death warmed over … but I have no choice – I have to go to work tonight.  You see, if I miss any work time on the weekend, I have to make it up [...]

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Manic Monday

Manic Monday #146
Have you ever returned an item to a store for a refund after having used it?
You know, I can’t say that I have.  I’ve thought about it, but I don’t think I’ve ever done this.
You are going out [...]

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