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| Yes, I'm in my PJs, and Harley loves to eat knitted projects. |
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Kitten mittens
Well not really kitten mittens, but they are as soft as a kitten. I really loved making these, and will be making more in the near future.
Saturday, May 10, 2014
Planes, trains and automobiles...
This spring has turned out to be super busy. A good friend of mine, Hilary, invited me a few months ago to attend The National NeedleArts Association trade show in Indianapolis, Indiana. Say that 3 times fast! So last Friday I flew out and joined Hilary for the weekend. I met so many wonderful designers (fiber), and shared some great stories.
I never really tried designing my own stuff, nor do I really know where to start, but after this weekend I'm sure going to try. I'm up for the challenge. Oh and when I came home Rick had surprise waiting for me. Basically, he converted an old door way into a chalk board in my craft room. He has minor details to finish up, and I'll post a photo.
And this week I'm headed to Boston by train for the HOW design conference. I've only spend a day in Boston, so I'm looking forward to a whole week. I'm a history buff, so I'll be in the right place.
Knitting wise, I've got project lined up. I just finished these beautiful mittens by Pepperberry Knits. I'll post when they are finished blocking. I also have a few baby things started. Another baby boom is happening.
Anyway... Here are a few photos from TNNA.
And you can check out more awesomeness here: http://instagram.com/xilary
I never really tried designing my own stuff, nor do I really know where to start, but after this weekend I'm sure going to try. I'm up for the challenge. Oh and when I came home Rick had surprise waiting for me. Basically, he converted an old door way into a chalk board in my craft room. He has minor details to finish up, and I'll post a photo.
And this week I'm headed to Boston by train for the HOW design conference. I've only spend a day in Boston, so I'm looking forward to a whole week. I'm a history buff, so I'll be in the right place.
Knitting wise, I've got project lined up. I just finished these beautiful mittens by Pepperberry Knits. I'll post when they are finished blocking. I also have a few baby things started. Another baby boom is happening.
Anyway... Here are a few photos from TNNA.
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| Hilary, @yarniad, working her magic. |
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| Starshower by Hilary |
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| goodies, booze and knitting |
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| State Capital |
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| My creation. I'd wear it. |
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| All the goodies from the weekend. |
And you can check out more awesomeness here: http://instagram.com/xilary
Monday, March 17, 2014
Clients can be a challenge.
It's hard being a designer sometimes.
Here's why: http://customdesigntools.com/designer-turns-common-client-quotes-into-hilarious-posters/
My favorite being...
Here's why: http://customdesigntools.com/designer-turns-common-client-quotes-into-hilarious-posters/
My favorite being...
Saturday, March 8, 2014
New addition to our family
It's been about 6 weeks now that we brought our newest member of the family home. Her name is Harley, aka Harley bear, Barely, or Harley badger. She is a Rhodesian ridgeback, and full of energy.
We believe she will get up to about 80-90lbs when she is full grown. Big girl. And I look forward to updating you guys with photos and stories.
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| Harley Beaaaar |
On the knitting and traveling front, I just came back from a wonderful trip to San Francisco, my second home. I visited so many friends and places. I even attended Stitches West with Hilary, Sophy, Erica and Marcus. It was so amazing to see them again. I've missed them way too much.
Right now I'm working on a few projects. This one in particular that I'm excited about. They are called Pepperberry Knits: Karen Double Layer Mittens. I've got one down and started on the second. Just in time for spring.
I am also working on another baby blanket. However, I'm not so sure who its for ... yet.
Below are some photos for my adventures:
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| Morning coffee with a friend |
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| Jeremy Wines in Lodi, CA |
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| Me drinking and pruning. |
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| Hilary Smith Callis's Starshower. This is my next project. |
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| Felted succulents |
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| The mittens I'm currently working on. |
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
A year already!?!?!
Wow, has it been a year already? I can't believe it. So much has gone on. We moved, and what a move it was; From San Francisco to the beautiful country side of Pennsylvania.
Our journey began September 4, 2012 and lasted 3 weeks on the road in an RV with an elderly cat that had altitude sickness. We found out the hard way at the Grand Canyon.
The trip was quite wonderful and adventurous. We pretty much zig-zagged our way through the states. We started out 3 days in Yosemite, continued to Bodie (the ghost town), entered into Nevada, almost hit a cow (damn you, free ranges!!), stayed at the Alien Inn, moved our way to the Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and saw the most breathtaking views of our country. Words can't even describe how beautiful it is. We then moved onto Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota to see the true old west, stayed overnight in a few Walmart parking lots, then headed south through Iowa, Missouri, and into Kentucky for some cave dwelling and bourbon. We then moved into our final leg towards West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
And of course, I had a great knitting project to keep me busy during the long stretches of road. I made the owl sweater!! Totally cute.
Photos below are our memories of such a life changing adventure. (These are just a few of the hundreds of images and video of our trip)
After settling, we temporarily unpacked in our temp house, and started the house hunt. But that's another story all on its own.
Our journey began September 4, 2012 and lasted 3 weeks on the road in an RV with an elderly cat that had altitude sickness. We found out the hard way at the Grand Canyon.
The trip was quite wonderful and adventurous. We pretty much zig-zagged our way through the states. We started out 3 days in Yosemite, continued to Bodie (the ghost town), entered into Nevada, almost hit a cow (damn you, free ranges!!), stayed at the Alien Inn, moved our way to the Utah, Arizona, New Mexico, and saw the most breathtaking views of our country. Words can't even describe how beautiful it is. We then moved onto Colorado, Wyoming, and South Dakota to see the true old west, stayed overnight in a few Walmart parking lots, then headed south through Iowa, Missouri, and into Kentucky for some cave dwelling and bourbon. We then moved into our final leg towards West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
And of course, I had a great knitting project to keep me busy during the long stretches of road. I made the owl sweater!! Totally cute.
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Photos below are our memories of such a life changing adventure. (These are just a few of the hundreds of images and video of our trip)
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| Saying good-bye to Twin Peaks |
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| The movers puppy.. Zeus??? |
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| Home for the next 3 weeks |
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| On our way... Ashley overlooking I-80. |
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| Walmart stop |
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| Yosemite Valley, Half Dome in the distance |
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| That was an interesting night. |
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| Zion, the most beautiful place in the US |
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| Don't forget... |
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| Mount Rushmore |
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| Me @ Churchill Downs |
Friday, July 13, 2012
Denver Delay
What a great time to work on my short rows. I don't mind this two hour delay. Although, I hope we make the phillies game on time tonight.
Wednesday, July 11, 2012
New sewing machine!
I'm so excited right now. It's like Christmas morning. I just expanded my craftiness. My good friend and Philly sister, Sophy, was getting rid of her sewing machine. So I couldn't say no. It's so beautiful.
I'm not the best at sewing or reading patterns, but I'm going to learn the best I can. Tonight I practiced straight stitches and hems. After figuring out that my bobbin was too big, and replacing it with a smaller one, I was off and running on my first project. My mom would be proud.
I'm not the best at sewing or reading patterns, but I'm going to learn the best I can. Tonight I practiced straight stitches and hems. After figuring out that my bobbin was too big, and replacing it with a smaller one, I was off and running on my first project. My mom would be proud.
So far gone!
Wow, It's been way too long since I've posted anything. SO much has happened and is happening. My hubs and I decided that we want to move back east in September so we are full on packing, looking for a house, and traveling cross country in an RV. Not only that, I tore ligaments in my ankle, so I'm in the boot for most of the summer. Which makes packing hard to do. Little by Little it's getting done.
While I've been rest my foot I've been knitting like crazy! There have been babies galore lately, so my little fingers have been working out! But I've also taken time to make myself a few things. I'll start posting and catching up on them tonight. Well, more posts to come.
While I've been rest my foot I've been knitting like crazy! There have been babies galore lately, so my little fingers have been working out! But I've also taken time to make myself a few things. I'll start posting and catching up on them tonight. Well, more posts to come.
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| I've got the iBoot. |
Thursday, December 29, 2011
Happy Holiday Knitting
First off ... Happy holiday and a happy new year! Second, my wonderful mother-in-law gave me a ton of old Susan Bates, Boni Jean, and Marcia Lynn stuff. My question to you all is...do I use it or keep it untouched? I don't think they are worth anything, but, you just never know.
On a lighter note, don't you wish needles were still a $1.00!!!!
On a lighter note, don't you wish needles were still a $1.00!!!!
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Seattle's Cowl
I made this quick little cowl for my trip to Seattle. Hence the name. I love it so much. BUT! Ithink the angora gave me a rash. Sooooo sad!
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Rick, the hubs, and I came to Seattle to see the Phillies games for the weekend. Let me tell you, I love Seattle. Best city in America for nicest people, cleanest city and just down right wonderful food. I hate to leave. Good thing it's only a two hour plane ride away. :)
Friday, April 8, 2011
Some many projects..so little time!
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| Aaron Scarf in Mustard Yellow |
Like this one... I've been trying to finish it for 3 yrs! It's ridiculous that I can't get it done. And that's not all, I have more 3 projects going on at home. I keep this one at work thinking I'd knit through lunches. Nope.
However, it's not all work and no play. Today I got to hang out with Elmo and Cookie Monster. I do love my job. :)
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| Me, Elmo and Cookie Monster |
Monday, February 21, 2011
Oh! Yarn, Yarn Everywhere
That's what my living room floor is saying right now. This week started out a bit scary; a lovely trip to the hospital in the wee hours of Tuesday morning, but the week ended up being very fun.
My third attendance to Stitches West was this weekend with the girls. So much fun, even though my camera phone just didn't do it justice. I crossed paths with this Russian designer, Galina Khmeleva of Skaska Designs, who did a gorgeous Orenburg-style knitted lace scarf with a Honeycomb (Sotki in Russian) pattern. I fell in love. I just have to make it for someone special.
Anyway, after a few hours, several onion rings and a few skeins of yarn, I was exhausted. Here are a few captured moments.
My third attendance to Stitches West was this weekend with the girls. So much fun, even though my camera phone just didn't do it justice. I crossed paths with this Russian designer, Galina Khmeleva of Skaska Designs, who did a gorgeous Orenburg-style knitted lace scarf with a Honeycomb (Sotki in Russian) pattern. I fell in love. I just have to make it for someone special.
Anyway, after a few hours, several onion rings and a few skeins of yarn, I was exhausted. Here are a few captured moments.
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| Rick's Water Bottle |
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| Erica's first Vendor using Square! Yea, Square! |
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| ::sigh:: yarn |
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| Hilary being famous...cause she's a superstar knitter! |
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| More Yarn |
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| 8.5 months and she's rockin' it! |
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| Hilary, Erica, and Sophie and our yarn! |
Each year is special and I always look forward to it. Love! XOXOX
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