Manic Monday

I am SO tired!!!  Work was crazy busy this weekend.  But I am going to bed …. lots to do later today!
Manic Monday #180
Are you usually late, early or right on time?
I am ALWAYS early.  This stems from, while in band in high school, the motto was always, “To be early is to be on [...]

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FO Friday

I’ve been on a real hat kick as of late!  Not only is it a great way to de-stash, it’s what I like to call ‘instant gratification’ knitting!!  But more importantly, the hats I’m making are for charity.  As of today, we have 20 hats for Warm Up Winchester!!!!

Project : Hat #3 – Warm Up [...]

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Friday Fill-In #139

It’s Friday!!!  Today is a day to be lazy and knit … after I clean the living room and dining room.
Friday Fill-Ins #139
1. He was a a tall blond vampire who I only got to see on Sundays (*tee hee*).
2. The weather starting to cool off and summer giving was to autumn is what [...]

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Keep ‘Em Coming!

Last night was an extremily dull and long night at work, but I was able to whip this hat up for Warm Up Winchester.
BTW – I took this photo on John at 0630 today … so he looks a little grumpy – he’s just not awake yet.

Project : Warm Up Winchester 2009 – Hat #2
Pattern [...]

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FO – Early Morning Addition

I just finished up my first hat for Warm Up Winchester 2009!!!!  I am so happy with how this turned out, that I think I’m going to have to make another one for myself later this autumn!!!

Project : Hat #1 – Warm Up Winchester (2009)
Pattern: Fake Isle Hat by Amy King
Yarns : Knit Picks Wool [...]

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Manic Monday

John had a great birthday weekend.  I am quite assured that he got everything he wanted (as far as gifts go.)  Two birthday meals and two cakes … I know my hubby has been spoiled!
Manic Monday #179
What is the first thing you notice about people?
I always notice the way they carry and present themselves.  You [...]

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Happy Birthday!!!

Happy Birthday, John!!!
Today my hubby is 28!  Two years closer to being officially old, but another year with a wonderful man that I don’t mind growing old with!!!
So, later today I’ll be cooking and baking for him, and spoiling him as much as I can.  He totally deserves it!

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Friday Fill-Ins

My three day weekend started out great when I got off work this morning!  I came home and ‘woke’ my hubby up (tee hee), and then we went out for breakfast.  Very nice start to a good day.  Needless to say, I just woke up.  John got my car inspected and ran a few other [...]

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FO Goodness

I am lucky to have a few friends that dye yarn.  One of them is NH Knitting Mama … and her dye jobs always remind me of jewels and baubles!!!  So today, finally dry from blocking, I bring you my latest FO.

Project : Anniversary Shawlette
Pattern: Blossom by Amy Polcyn (Luxury Yarn One Skein Wonders)
Yarn: NH [...]

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Recession Special Swap Q&A

In case you haven’t heard, I’m running another swap on Ravelry.  It’s called The Recession Special Swap!  In honor of the suck-ass state of the union, it’s low cost secret pal swap.  If you knit/crochet and are on Ravelry, check it out!

Do you knit or crochet, or both? How long have you been at the [...]

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