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 [...]
Archive for 2008
So Long, 2008
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged last post 2008 on December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »
It’s Just Dashing
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged FO on December 30, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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 : [...]
Manic Monday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged manic monday on December 29, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]
Warm Ewe Up Question #1
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged swap, warm ewe up question on December 28, 2008 | 3 Comments »
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 [...]
Friday Fill-In
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged Friday Fill In on December 27, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Ho Ho Ho!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged christmas on December 24, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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. [...]
Craft-itude!
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged christmas, FO, sewing on December 24, 2008 | 4 Comments »
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 [...]
Manic Monday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged manic monday on December 23, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
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 [...]
Down and Up Again
Posted in Uncategorized on December 20, 2008 | 2 Comments »
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 [...]
Manic Monday
Posted in Uncategorized, tagged manic monday on December 15, 2008 | 1 Comment »
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 [...]






