It seems like it’s been ages! But, I’m finally ready for an update….. when, you may ask?

Tomorrow, Monday, January 26th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern.

Early Light – MCN Worsted

Myrna – MCN Fingering

Nostalgia – MCN Fingering

ClaraBelle – Aran Cashmere

Doris – MCN Worsted

Shock Tart – MCN Worsted

For good measure, here’s a peek at few dark skeins ~

Vincent – MCN Fingering (Ben, this one is for you!).

Well Read – MCN Worsted

See you there!

Very much not a fan of over-head fluorescent lighting. That is being addressed. Fortunately there is a very nice South facing window = very good light in the afternoon.

Scared, exceedingly excited and a smidge overwhelmed (but totally in a good way, of course). That’s me, in a nutshell, this week. I signed a lease on a DYE STUDIO (sadly, the studio at my Dad’s workshop just wasn’t working out and was more than 20 miles from my house – this new studio is only four miles from home).

Do you know what this means? It means, of course, more yarn. But, also, slightly larger dye runs, several more bases, capability to do more yarn shows (which means I get to see all of you, face-to-face. How cool is that?!??!) and, well, the creative juices are about to over-flow I’m so excited!

This space will be 99.9% dedicated to being a dye studio. However, it’s in the works to have a “Sit N Knit” twice a month (I’m thinking Friday afternoon/ evenings – but that’s flexible. Maybe one Friday and/or one Monday or Saturday. But, twice a month for sure). And, most definitely, there will be an open-house. For those of you not in the area I’ll have a “virtual open-house” and for those that want to make the trek…. fantastic!!! I’ll get to see you in person and there will be sweet and savory treats, comfy chairs, coffee and drinks and yarn, always the yarn.

Definitely more news to come. But, If you’ll excuse me, I have a lot of yarn to move, a stove to have installed, walls to paint, and, well just get organized. I promise, I’ll document the entire process to share with all of you. After all, it’s because of you that I am able to do this – I can’t thank you enough…. just can’t.

In the meantime, here’s a few pics to keep you updated:

Sam and Elmer T checking out the new digs. They approve.

Bob, checking out the new plumbing.

Dad brought me a sink. Heaps of yarn that thing will hold!

Keep me away from the hex wrenches and tools. Not a good combo. Brother-In-Law #3 dropped by to fix my mistake(s). Thanks Dan.

Elmer T and a new obsession. I feel another restoration coming on.

A couple of weeks ago we went to my sisters for dinner. Knowing you love food/recipes as much as I do,   I’ve been meaning to share some pictures and recipes of a must-make salad and dessert.

My sister, she sets a pretty table.

Pomegranate – so messy but sooooo good.

Herman Heimer (or Herm for short. That was her nickname, growing up. She’ll love me for posting that) she makes over-the-top, fantastic salads. Warm Wilted Winter Salad.

The market was out of escarole and radicchio, but any hearty, leafy lettuce will do (as the dressing is served warm thus rendering a more delicate lettuce very, very wilt-y).

I make the dessert – it’s my thing. Yogurt Lemon Cake. Make it. You’ll be glad you did.

Total lash envy. Is it just me or do little boys always get the most gorgeous eyelashes?

what living in a snowglobe is like…..

Poor little birds won’t even belly up to the feeder.

If I can get some good lighting today I’ll see about getting a picture of the cowl laid out flat (No problem Carrie).

I thorougly enjoyed reading what everyone had been up to. You guys are an industrious bunch – lot’s of cooking, reading, working and, of course, knitting. Always the knitting. So, without further ado, the winner is …. Mai!

Thanks to everyone for joining the fun.