Friday Fill-In

Friday Fill-Ins #87
1. When I’m sick I’m usually in bed, sleeping, wanting the world to leave me alone.
2. When I take a walk, I think about just clearing my head, good thoughts, etc.  When I take a walk, it’s usually on my break at work.
3. Money can’t buy happiness but it can [...]

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Stormy Weather

Before I forget – SP Question of the Week #12
What is your proudest knitting moment??
Lace work.  When I finished Mom’s shawl last year, I knew that I could do it.  Lace seems to be a real strong point for me.
And on the flip side? What is the one thing that you can’t get right? What [...]

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SP 12 – Catching Up

SP Question of the Week # 10
What Olympic event would best describe you knitting/knitting style?
Speed skating!  Everyone always comments on how fast I knit.  I tell you, when I get in the zone … there is no stopping me!
SP Question of the Week #11
What is the best thing you’ve ever received in the mail/post?
Oooo … [...]

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Yes, I Do Knit

Finally … I have some photos to share of what I’ve been up to as far as my knitting goes!!
First up, we have a beret.  I am hopelessly addicted to berets now, after making the Moss Stitch Beret for Emy’s birthday.

Pattern: One Day Beret
Yarn : Cascade 220 Heathers

I had a lot of fun making the [...]

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Manic Monday

It truly is manic.  I woke up to nasty voice mail messages again.  The Holiday Inn is changing over to Quality Inn, since they built a new location down the road.  Well, the Holiday Inn is trying to tell me that I will not have a room at the Quality Inn the night of my [...]

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Sock Yarn Chain Swap

Okay … Maryanne had this great idea for a sock swap, and I’m looking for some people to play along.
Basically, you send one ball of sock yarn to the person who sends you the letter with instructions.  Then, you move your name to the top on the second letter, find six friends to play, and [...]

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Happy Birthday, John

Today, my honey is 27!  We’re having a birthday party tomorrow, and tonight his parents are taking us out to dinner.
Here’s to my friend, my companion, my lover, and future husband!  Happy Birthday, Sugar … I love you!

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Friday Fill In

Friday Fill-In #86
1. Dancing to the music of Disco while home alone makes me feel great!
2. The last time I drank a whole bottle of wine by myself I nearly puked and had a horrible hangover .
3. When I drive I have to have my IPOD.
4. I saw the neighborhood tabby [...]

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I Love A Challenge

This morning I was talking to our IT guy are work.  Somehow we got on the topic of knitting, and I told him, yes, I knit.  Then, quick as a flash, his eyes lit up and he said, “Hey can you make me a snow boarding hat?  I want it to have ear flaps and [...]

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30 Days

There is only ONE MONTH left until my wedding!!!  I am SO excited …… it’s so close and I can’t wait!
Later this week, I’ll be posting some FOs.  I finally have a few!!!  I feel like I lost some knitting mojo when that sweater just wouldn’t work, but I’m getting back into swing now!
Have a [...]

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