SP 12 Q&A

I’m so excited that SP 12 is starting up!!!  I’ve been waiting sooooo long for this round!
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like?
My favorites : Cascade 220, Peace Fleece, Kathmandu, Socks That Rock, and Knit Picks WOTA
Least Favorites : acrylic, fun fur, novelty, and cotton.  I [...]

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Friday Fill In

I am SO glad that it’s Friday.  Work was insanely busy on Wednesday, super slow last night … so I’m just glad that I have a few days of not being there.  Not that I don’t love my job, that’s not it.  I just need the break
Friday Fill-In #74
1. For me conformity is the [...]

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Surgery

No, not me.  Although my knee has been killing me, and I keep offering Jan (my nurse at work) $100 to chop off my knee cap, but she won’t do it.  Anyhoo, I was working on Glee the other night and I realized that I had gone about 10 rows too far.  This is what [...]

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Friday Fill-Ins

Friday Fill-In # 73
1. On my laziest day I like to sleep … all damn day!
2. Making a huge turning point in a knitting project or finishing one makes me feel like I’m being productive.
3. I love little moments when nature surprises me and big dogs.
4. This summer I want to finish [...]

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Back To The Grind (long post ahead!)

Oh my goodness, what an amazing and wonderful weekend John and I had down at Virginia Beach!  It was amazing – totally relaxing – with great food, a wine fest, new yarn, sushi, and the most amazing hotel room with a breathtaking view of the ocean. ( And I want to apologize for my grammar [...]

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Mid Week Slump and Ponder

Is it Friday yet?  Seriously … I need to be at the beach, eating sushi, and drinking beer.
So, I’ve had an idea in my head for awhile, and I’m trying to do as much research as I can.  I want to get into Civil Warm Re-enactment.  I used to be in the SCA and other [...]

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Friday Fill-In

It’s my last day of vacation … back to the grind tomorrow night!  But I’m ready ( I think LOL.)
Friday Fill-In #71
1. The dinner I made for my Mom last week had an extra secret ingredient; it was LOVE!
2. I can see my neighbors ever growing pile of trash through my window.
3. Right [...]

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Summer of Yarn Love – Q&A

I know … I’m totally shameless in promoting this. But I really should have the Q&A up because I’m running the swap.

Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been at your craft?

I knit, and I’ve been knitting for a couple [...]

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Lazy Day

Today was a lazy day.  Well, I should clarify … I’ve been lazy all week.  It has done my mind good to have a solid week of not having to go anywhere near work.  I’m re-charged and ready to go back to the chaos.  Today, my Mom and I went out to lunch, picked my [...]

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It’s Another Swap

That’s right folks … I’ve got another swap starting up!
The Summer of Yarn Love Swap!
It’s like a secret pal kinda deal …. you send three packages to you pal over the three main months of summer (June, July, August), all containing wonderful goodies and, of course, yarn!
There is a basic intro post over at the [...]

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