Archive For February, 2008

Eye Candy Friday ~

By | February 29, 2008

It certainly has been a while since there’s been an eye candy post. So, on this ever so dreary, last Friday (thank goodness) in February – let’s look at something pretty. Sound good? When I was in Seattle I also made a trip to the market. What a feast for the senses. Gorgeous flowers. The [...]

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A little success, a smidge of failure & a learning experience ~

By | February 26, 2008

All rolled into one simple pull-over.     Pros: Yarn: Karabella Aurora 8 (colorway 286 – a dark chocolate brown) Pattern: (more like recipe) from Ruth at Seattle Yarn Arms: They fit. And they fit well. Neck: Love the little roll-neck. In fact, I am already envisioning other necklines for this top…hmmm. The mind reels. [...]

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Shocking, I know ~

By | February 22, 2008

Imagine. Going to a fiber arts retreat and actually buying **gasp** yarn! Mmmmmmm. Manos Silk Blend. Mmmmmmmmm. Karabella Soft Tweed. Intended use: Another one of Ruth’s snazzy top down sweaters – but as a fly-away cardi instead. Stay tuned. Cascade 220 – I have no idea. It was pretty. Lest you think I am completely [...]

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A happy accident ~

By | February 20, 2008

O’Hare Airport. Knitting. Cancellations. Rental cars – all booked. More  knitting. Delays. Gate changes. More knitting. Another gate change. Running out of yarn. Another delay. Gate change number three. Still knitting.  Delayed –  again. Ran out of yarn. Finally made it home….. 6.5 hours late, with a half done sweater. I was all set to [...]

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The weekend I was invited to the grown-up’s table ~

By | February 18, 2008

I’m sure I’m not the only one who, as a child, was made to eat at the  kiddie table. You know, Sunday dinner at Grandma’s house, the grown-ups at the dining table, the kids in the living room all gathered around a card table. From a very early age I  always wanted to be  at [...]

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hello, cupcake!

By | February 18, 2008

Yum. Super duper. Enormous. Gigantic. You get the idea – a big  update all about Madrona and Seattle to come….

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