New Techniques

So Julie and I took 5 classes at the WI Sheep and Wool this year.  Yes we are crazy and that is why we are now busy recuperating.  One of the classes was a Russian continental knitting class.  Technically this is an Eastern combined knitting technique.

I learned to knit English.  I have always [...]

Who Knew?

I’m Angora – you can take the quiz and find out what fiber are you.  Don’t worry only 5 questions.

I Knew It!

What color is your soul painted?Purple

Your soul is painted the color purple, which embodies the characteristics of sensuality, spirituality, creativity, wealth, royalty, nobility, mystery, enlightenment, arrogance, gaudiness, mourning, confusion, pride, delicacy, power, meditation, religion, and ambition. Purple falls under the element of Earth, and was once a European symbol of royalty; today it [...]

7 Things

While I was out of town Rissa tagged me for a meme. I keep thinking I’m going to write one of those 100 things about me, but haven’t gotten around to it yet. Well this will help add 7 more to my list.

Here are the rules which you must abide by if you are [...]

When Good Fortune Cookies Go Bad

Lunch today was interesting. This was what was in my fortune cookie.

I’d like to think something was lost in translation on this one. Or maybe I should have bought a lottery ticket tonight with those numbers and then focused on having a futile life with the money. (lol)

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Imitation is the Sincerest Form of Flattery

Don’t worry Sophie… Sunshine kitty won’t try to cuddle…at least this time.  There is nothing better in Sunshine’s mind than a clean doggie.

Back to my musings.  I got the best fortune at lunch.  I love going to this Thai place it rocks and I always get the best fortunes.  [...]

Just a Few Things

So tomorrow I am off to the Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Fest. I have no list. I was thinking the Jennie the Potter will be there and I love her mugs, but other than that – no list. I’m sure something will strike my fancy, but I have to be good Rhinebeck is in what… [...]

The Red Scarf Project

I’m just astounded. I won the beautiful prize from Mason Dixon for my Red Scarf Donation. Did I mention I am astounded? I’m shocked. Did you see all the lovely goodies? I’m just shocked. I can’t believe it and I was just looking at the beautiful patterns in the Mason Dixon book at knitting yesterday. [...]

Not Much Going On…

Except a sock cuff and I’ll spare you. However, I did see this and thought you all might like it. Enjoy!!!

Invitation

If you are a dreamer, come in. If you are a dreamer, a wisher, a liar, A hope-er, a pray-er, a magic bean buyer… If you’re a pretender, come sit [...]

Crafty Begets Crafty, Which In Turn Begets More Crafty And So on…

So I want to talk bundt, but I had a big day and am too tired, so tomorrow well talk bundt. In the mean time, not too tired for a little surfing. While on a browsing trip through the book store, which other than fiber is my other chief weakness, I spotted a few new [...]