tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-280126092024-03-23T12:45:13.875-05:00crafting in the cornerme and the things i domeowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-30912876414015139342014-10-16T20:40:00.000-05:002014-10-16T20:41:41.715-05:00tazo chai teaI have been compensated with free samples for my review.
i was given Tazo chai tea (by <a href="https://smiley.socialmedialink.com/">Smiley360</a>). I always thought it was a funny name since chai(pronounce) = tea in Russian. I was surprised. the fragrance was wonderful, but it took a bit to get used to the taste because I'm used to fruity black teas. the vanilla caramel was an eye opener. almost felt like I was drinking some rich coffee. cant wait to try the other flavors.
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meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-61268424955306753372010-10-02T11:08:00.000-05:002010-10-02T11:08:47.869-05:00Smile.ly—Be Heard. Be Happy.<a href="http://smile.ly/21810.cfm">Smile.ly—Be Heard. Be Happy.</a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-49328600359093365312010-10-02T11:07:00.002-05:002010-10-02T11:07:54.344-05:00http://smile.ly/21810.cfmmeowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-25085978287928975922010-03-20T20:37:00.000-05:002010-03-20T20:38:04.169-05:00i need to clean the cobwebs around heremeowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-65768850529197046122008-10-03T11:52:00.001-05:002008-10-03T11:52:07.880-05:00orientation<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2701856523/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3219/2701856523_835f2ec70d_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a><br /><span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2701856523/">orientation</a><br />Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a></span></div>this is the scarf that i was talking about earlier. i'm thing about making a matching headband.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-43720798317380774552008-07-30T16:55:00.002-05:002008-07-30T16:57:24.014-05:00lost scarfso, one of my big project this year was a scarf with most of the logos. it made it onto CRAFT. yay !!!<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2008/07/dharma_initiative_scarf.html">Orientation</a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-21635052474048569712008-02-22T23:21:00.004-06:002008-02-22T23:24:45.105-06:00torchwood illusion<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2218214202/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2168/2218214202_3c357e5d92_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2218214202/">torchwood illusion</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>finally got around to posting the chart for this.<br clear="all" /><br /><br /><a href="http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dc4xnqth_5chxwgjcw">chart</a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-78379221735095472522008-01-05T16:26:00.001-06:002008-01-05T16:26:06.363-06:00mittens<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2155424142/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2016/2155424142_f983e042ce_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/2155424142/">mittens</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div><br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-63623712909853329762008-01-05T16:22:00.000-06:002008-01-05T16:25:29.345-06:002008what do you have planned for 2008? Mine is the same as 2007.... more projects. I ended up with about 20 or so projects. Made my first sweater/socks. sewed a whole bunch of stuff. and shed some fat from my ass. so i already have my first project done for the year.. a pair of mittens..meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-318767523911485992007-10-24T22:13:00.001-05:002007-10-24T22:34:17.592-05:00red cardigan<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1737505971/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2027/1737505971_f84b086141_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1737505971/">red cardigan</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>big red is finally done. it turned out a bit big. still, not bad for a first attempt.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-71049398421663503612007-09-06T22:38:00.001-05:002007-09-06T22:40:14.358-05:00Here kitty kitty<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1338913663/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1059/1338913663_e36f26efea_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1338913663/">cozy kitty front</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>I know, for some reason I'm on a kitty cat kick (say that three times fast). I just needed a new project to work on. Today, all i could think of was sewing. At first I was going to make a bag, but lacked a few essential items. As I was flipping through In Stitches, I remembered that I has downloaded this pattern. I think it turned out cute. I aslo learned a few things... 1) drawing the seam allowence is really helpful 2) setting the machine on slow helps make lines straight and even. Does the face remind you of The Scream painting?? Its the wrong side of the back fabric.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-4039769282517560742007-08-30T21:38:00.001-05:002007-08-30T21:48:20.411-05:00I needed a punch<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1281783718/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1025/1281783718_71c050ab09_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1281783718/">crafty sign front</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>to kickstart some creativity. I was tired of my knit sweater (still needs sleeves), beading had me in knots, crochet just wasnt doing it..... what was left but a simple sign. I had put this project on the backburner for quite awhile, while everything else ws going on. Then it all stopped. I didn't want to do anything. I even tried to sketch...nothing. Started by winding a few bobbons, then a spark. Plus, I got one of those wonderful daylight lamps (40% coupons rock!). It makes the project go by faster.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-54192811057728830372007-08-05T22:34:00.001-05:002007-08-05T22:34:45.311-05:00hello, kitty<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1024503870/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1018/1024503870_00c2032972_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/1024503870/">kitty face</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>my cousin wanted a hat, well I finally got it done. Had to do some creative stitchery to correct some issues , but it worked out in the end... i hope. She still hasn't seen the final project. <br /><br />As for other things, the body of the red sweater is done, just need to make the sleeves and hood. The fish blanket is done. And I found another use for swatches. Look in my flicker photo albums to see what I have been up to.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-7765010957459650872007-07-18T15:28:00.000-05:002007-07-18T15:48:00.247-05:00Here fishy fishyWow, its been ages since I've last posted. Well I 've got plenty to show. First up, another baby blanket: One of my friends is having her second one and is being difficult by not finding out what she is having. But I was strolling around the Internet when I found this cute knit fish pattern. The blanket is not done yet but getting there.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFIjw_Ln6Rdz_G9Mk_E39xLsXuBCzYGzf8T40Sy5jRfQWDAxbn02dBdunMpytT9VdGOU41h16rK3z1wXSsDnBWd7FjrsS2nFUA_RaSBeIRwAD1kPO7C1B-6VFAgseWc4L66j-/s1600-h/DSC00005.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifFIjw_Ln6Rdz_G9Mk_E39xLsXuBCzYGzf8T40Sy5jRfQWDAxbn02dBdunMpytT9VdGOU41h16rK3z1wXSsDnBWd7FjrsS2nFUA_RaSBeIRwAD1kPO7C1B-6VFAgseWc4L66j-/s200/DSC00005.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088639666732634418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8o1ZgQXAB-4cHK2MkJkXnn1E3cVuqm-7L_eV4dqN_hCXyNErkwT8NdU7kw97u1aULOiimRTDTRpv6AY0zyMxNuKdUmhqvvoU-SwwZlHB3Gs3kHkymA0IZhfsasOtB1YrnWco5/s1600-h/DSC00013.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8o1ZgQXAB-4cHK2MkJkXnn1E3cVuqm-7L_eV4dqN_hCXyNErkwT8NdU7kw97u1aULOiimRTDTRpv6AY0zyMxNuKdUmhqvvoU-SwwZlHB3Gs3kHkymA0IZhfsasOtB1YrnWco5/s200/DSC00013.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088639679617536322" /></a><br />I've also been working on my red sweater. I've also come to the conclusion that I am knitting the wrong pattern. I have fallen into the "it looks pretty on paper but not on me" problem. I have the right side along with the sleeves to finish but have lost the will to finish it. Maybe it will be a donation to charity. Good thing I didn't spend a whole lot of money on the yarn.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLhmIFZXXru1H73Kql2bOBq3iuor13O15iN1vCdqRGbnP6rZLS-GfStntWOq_ovF3VAMvLoxXPRHuoPiNBt6Cw44d6vdOpHkRe_yVU3V6YzrRj9nBoGk40xAVIR2LVrik2rkc/s1600-h/DSC00006.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPLhmIFZXXru1H73Kql2bOBq3iuor13O15iN1vCdqRGbnP6rZLS-GfStntWOq_ovF3VAMvLoxXPRHuoPiNBt6Cw44d6vdOpHkRe_yVU3V6YzrRj9nBoGk40xAVIR2LVrik2rkc/s200/DSC00006.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088640293797859666" /></a><br />I've been dabbling in beading as well. I made a necklace for a friend's birthday. I hope she like it. I also saw this cute little tree pendent thing around the Internet as well and tried to make one. Not bad for a first try. I'll have to keep practicing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhLB_-4ZXKONLECHTvRPXwO3oOohCREmfecTLj-HKPiWNLDpcsHDyXOYC7X-Hn67TWWqFgFXt4GA-3R_Z3pLq1Wt8oTtoNFAFAVMQRP_iqly5sDdvotPQhDGurvuELEJmx6uW/s1600-h/DSC00012.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvhLB_-4ZXKONLECHTvRPXwO3oOohCREmfecTLj-HKPiWNLDpcsHDyXOYC7X-Hn67TWWqFgFXt4GA-3R_Z3pLq1Wt8oTtoNFAFAVMQRP_iqly5sDdvotPQhDGurvuELEJmx6uW/s200/DSC00012.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088641290230272354" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8Z0pSHCw_HrdRow02euTCStEEbzcgTPAPYiDLrFrKz89A22BMmkYksWOi6Sjn_ph3IVy3YiXOvh4nE6HEl_O1wk_4UzgAziO9zEVea81x0PekS_gS-DFpFjzkfFz0RITDnrP/s1600-h/DSC00008.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN8Z0pSHCw_HrdRow02euTCStEEbzcgTPAPYiDLrFrKz89A22BMmkYksWOi6Sjn_ph3IVy3YiXOvh4nE6HEl_O1wk_4UzgAziO9zEVea81x0PekS_gS-DFpFjzkfFz0RITDnrP/s200/DSC00008.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088641298820206962" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-22128913986304097982007-06-12T21:07:00.001-05:002007-06-12T21:25:48.828-05:00sidewinder<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/543234762/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1011/543234762_fd6d54cc7e_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/543234762/">sidewinder</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>so have you? Nona did an awesome job on this pattern. Instead of legs on the socks, i made them into ultra low anklets. The first one is ready, the second one will probably be started this weekend. GO NONA!<br clear="all" /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEzBQZghl2XiP4EDAaeiQi4hvYk5W_4NaFII0OniOgFos7AqVOeusIVRZ86hhQ7yCH1Y4NbFT_wXbdA9XrkTAa9qV-ZBKqrIjQDyZjbDjtMm73jCe3rMZOYXT3GKfAAM1udMa/s1600-h/DSC01110.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHEzBQZghl2XiP4EDAaeiQi4hvYk5W_4NaFII0OniOgFos7AqVOeusIVRZ86hhQ7yCH1Y4NbFT_wXbdA9XrkTAa9qV-ZBKqrIjQDyZjbDjtMm73jCe3rMZOYXT3GKfAAM1udMa/s200/DSC01110.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5075369438946272850" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-90864857979623870072007-06-01T20:44:00.001-05:002007-06-01T21:59:10.857-05:00Cleo, is that you?<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/525677177/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1197/525677177_111cb54483_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/525677177/">cleo 1</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>I finally finished Cleo. I messed it up about three times, I think. First I strung the beads on thread. Then the ends I bought needed wire. So, I took a few strands and strung them on wire. Then the cones didnt fit the wire. So I restrung them on thread. Then I cut the end very short. After a few suggestions, I came up with a plan, which somehow worked. Then finished up and Cleo was done. More pictures available on flickr.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-83913500260501729612007-05-29T20:33:00.001-05:002007-05-29T20:34:34.312-05:00hooded cardigan<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/520906177/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/222/520906177_84f98b8d87_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/520906177/">hooded cardigan</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>So, awhile back I started on the hooded cardigan from Knit.1 . Its been going kind of fast. My goal is about 5 rows per night..which for my gauge is about an inch. So far I have about 6+ inches, with a few mistakes. I cant wait for it to be done.<br clear="all" />meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-14389815282992459682007-05-27T21:37:00.001-05:002007-05-27T21:40:26.413-05:00got wood?<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/517137273/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/218/517137273_5295bfaf3d_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/517137273/">wood 1&2</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a> </span></div>I felt that I needed to get some instant gratification. I ordered some wooden beads for a cardigan that I was working on. I think I need to retake basic math again. The beads were a bit small for the purpose, but they make some cute bracelets.<br clear="all" /><br /><br />here are a few other shots of the bracelets:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qEvgjWEGHEeyPwB-9PzHgulZ9ryy2OahyphenhyphenYFe0tmRYC_XDJ0gOUeUcsY_dDlDimrfCLHNtxq3mPRwy5TfmPWbnwvafRcLlGXi9QsHX33yMEI1Cx9_DgpaUUQDoV7tJRaK6htB/s1600-h/DSC01063.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qEvgjWEGHEeyPwB-9PzHgulZ9ryy2OahyphenhyphenYFe0tmRYC_XDJ0gOUeUcsY_dDlDimrfCLHNtxq3mPRwy5TfmPWbnwvafRcLlGXi9QsHX33yMEI1Cx9_DgpaUUQDoV7tJRaK6htB/s200/DSC01063.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5069435796956773762" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Z9mn8M7acjLne9C0X5F1fZyIbTbAeXHFPNgmTXSmhtmGvbU89vrFtQGQdQqgah4qJCEoEk6fiZHp96g3mHKZ5srjTUytOYS2BqafrbPrntc8VgERxN6YjfCeLbb30qwB6M4k/s1600-h/DSC01077.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2Z9mn8M7acjLne9C0X5F1fZyIbTbAeXHFPNgmTXSmhtmGvbU89vrFtQGQdQqgah4qJCEoEk6fiZHp96g3mHKZ5srjTUytOYS2BqafrbPrntc8VgERxN6YjfCeLbb30qwB6M4k/s200/DSC01077.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5069435796956773778" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-34930019472823506312007-05-15T21:23:00.000-05:002007-05-15T21:28:34.928-05:00is that a FO?Well I have finally finished my aunt's blanket. It took awhile (3 months), but it is out of my hair. It id not come out like I planned, but hey, it still looks great.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LB2KNRDuL0orqNt2tylziu_XRlUmo499IrnEz8wSlQRiuh9Duv3KphCTHsti8-EaYG4rZ3vdQAx0U-fNBOJS_5EQGqV2lVo5EK-lnZJp9PVw0wgtqsgXjPQQpK26WpwWm3wE/s1600-h/DSC01056.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LB2KNRDuL0orqNt2tylziu_XRlUmo499IrnEz8wSlQRiuh9Duv3KphCTHsti8-EaYG4rZ3vdQAx0U-fNBOJS_5EQGqV2lVo5EK-lnZJp9PVw0wgtqsgXjPQQpK26WpwWm3wE/s200/DSC01056.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064978741889989970" /></a><br /><br />I also finally got the cosmetic bag pattern down. I just need to buy some interfacing and i'm set.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35dnIYbKfLTFIUd-3ulhsXkSQmXKScfqg99q7QiY_M1IVVoPydMvvoaoiLU8LZxQ6MYEfWy3q0sHbOOD1VLptiFgIqjz6lOW9xe8bD-a8ao-2ltwnZilUlplkOPOg_fvQxjCl/s1600-h/DSC01054.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi35dnIYbKfLTFIUd-3ulhsXkSQmXKScfqg99q7QiY_M1IVVoPydMvvoaoiLU8LZxQ6MYEfWy3q0sHbOOD1VLptiFgIqjz6lOW9xe8bD-a8ao-2ltwnZilUlplkOPOg_fvQxjCl/s200/DSC01054.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064979149911883106" /></a><br /><br />I have also gotten on a beading kick. I'm calling this one Cleo. I just need to find the cones to finish of the ends. I'm thinking of a blue/green one for my next one.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Wh3_WIcNq6MtfDzIxq4OdmEtjw0nDJNmzL1A2Y9lp6MJMoUdtN0p-gZ1GmzIsguhboXjRi9fAiRr3Vgf5nHdNuLqSAU6g-Z8mfU0rw8zfXIgPKqNh-YF2QaR_-PeVs41zEle/s1600-h/DSC01053.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Wh3_WIcNq6MtfDzIxq4OdmEtjw0nDJNmzL1A2Y9lp6MJMoUdtN0p-gZ1GmzIsguhboXjRi9fAiRr3Vgf5nHdNuLqSAU6g-Z8mfU0rw8zfXIgPKqNh-YF2QaR_-PeVs41zEle/s200/DSC01053.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064979609473383794" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-40854235848196339502007-04-27T18:28:00.001-05:002007-04-27T18:30:06.678-05:00Sew what?<div style="float: right; margin-left: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/474991910/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/181/474991910_c5558f2296_m.jpg" alt="" style="border: solid 2px #000000;" /></a> <br /> <span style="font-size: 0.9em; margin-top: 0px;"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/genegrl1/474991910/">jewelry case inside</a> <br /> Originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/genegrl1/">genegrl1</a>. </span></div>What happens when you totally fuck up something? Once in a while you get something really cute. I wanted to try my hand at sewing a cosmetic bag. I found this tutorial online that seemed easy enough. Instead of printing it out or having it nearby to glance at, I went by the seat of my brain...not the greatest idea. Of course, let me remind you I cant sew or cut straight, never have I sewed in a zipper, or really have any common sense. So I went on about doing it. I made a template, all nice and straight. Cut it. Instead of that thing you put in, cant think of the name, i put in batting to give it a puffy feel. The pieces came out all different sizes. no problam, i'll think of something. It took a few tries to get the zipper right. Then I forgot the next step. Did I go and look for the answer, hell no. I made shit up. So in the end instead of a cosmetic bag, I got a jewelry case. I dont know, but I really like. Some days it pays to fuck up.<br clear="all" /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIaJbsarjfGKCdDM58kCzZjrlTVLOnXxPi7Xy33BwXWCnnoWlF23VLgYQn2gsbQJFRuiE78ZhnnsiSZFiksPb5_5LJaEQEurfsfvOCTLaYcAM_yASWb1lYxdmtd-Feg0rAoac/s1600-h/DSC01049.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheIaJbsarjfGKCdDM58kCzZjrlTVLOnXxPi7Xy33BwXWCnnoWlF23VLgYQn2gsbQJFRuiE78ZhnnsiSZFiksPb5_5LJaEQEurfsfvOCTLaYcAM_yASWb1lYxdmtd-Feg0rAoac/s200/DSC01049.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5058254148948617186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn4aJ4iq8FiBWRnMfOP0HmbmSZrXv7syZIbftvS-_2UPtT6nVx-quHQQ4YdWXT3Bft2A-kWoE1Mn5U55HG44o0Iii2yN-RGUvuyPcw1YCxcHZZ0_9xOfNO6bcY5q-ScwvJINK/s1600-h/DSC01050.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtn4aJ4iq8FiBWRnMfOP0HmbmSZrXv7syZIbftvS-_2UPtT6nVx-quHQQ4YdWXT3Bft2A-kWoE1Mn5U55HG44o0Iii2yN-RGUvuyPcw1YCxcHZZ0_9xOfNO6bcY5q-ScwvJINK/s200/DSC01050.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5058254148948617202" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-22811935114494592232007-04-23T22:24:00.000-05:002007-04-23T22:32:37.260-05:00Mail CallA while back I signed up for the <a href="http://www.catduck.com/Clog/PermaLink,guid,7134a81a-af0e-45bf-9f30-3ec3d7a773ca.aspx">Knitterly Letter Sw</a>ap hosted by Domesticat. It is turning out to be lots of fun. Its been ages since I've hand written a letter and had a pen pal. Seriously people, join in on the fun.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGb9hycwIKDPN6HeN8ODsT5F8WbUVQU5aHd21TfViUPn6nRWEGrjSuC6gFBi55jGDUzqFc9sgJ8SkSVP6gHlYkWXrVdKR9SPhGWsVD9f88uaKLW_ao1n68aXzEv1Es44xIPbv/s1600-h/DSC01048.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqGb9hycwIKDPN6HeN8ODsT5F8WbUVQU5aHd21TfViUPn6nRWEGrjSuC6gFBi55jGDUzqFc9sgJ8SkSVP6gHlYkWXrVdKR9SPhGWsVD9f88uaKLW_ao1n68aXzEv1Es44xIPbv/s200/DSC01048.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5056832297005407938" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-26004596676658248392007-04-15T11:32:00.000-05:002007-04-16T21:52:38.447-05:00Learning CurveI cant believe its been this long since I've blogged. So, what have I been up to. My aunt's blanket has been going slow. I have had to adjust the pattern a bit, again. Details when its done. Last month I finally finished my first pair of real sock, heals and all. You can really tell that its my first pair... can you spot all the ladders? <br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvec4fRRciz9Jmu1hyphenhyphenk_pFw8CxRKgosR6iXxwIvo-9ibRKGT8A6ar4bEKqyEDVmKk2KPre1Q-ZAcwe0-QYEnY5QHwK07unwsB0JnAY6CfN7OqAQE0gBVR6QtX00LM-iCAgcrA2/s1600-h/DSC01026.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvec4fRRciz9Jmu1hyphenhyphenk_pFw8CxRKgosR6iXxwIvo-9ibRKGT8A6ar4bEKqyEDVmKk2KPre1Q-ZAcwe0-QYEnY5QHwK07unwsB0JnAY6CfN7OqAQE0gBVR6QtX00LM-iCAgcrA2/s200/DSC01026.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054224013792681666" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0QoKhKn38RjOxnDCYiaowQ51S2OFa-4rqxW2fZQvGvsR0-myrSzgz9fiLwQymGwZQt1nKvC4l4-5k-lAUHKO3PT6PXrYdcmBlnNUyaXfLTTiu31jQyo2w2d5jRVIi8JNcCSE/s1600-h/DSC01025.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv0QoKhKn38RjOxnDCYiaowQ51S2OFa-4rqxW2fZQvGvsR0-myrSzgz9fiLwQymGwZQt1nKvC4l4-5k-lAUHKO3PT6PXrYdcmBlnNUyaXfLTTiu31jQyo2w2d5jRVIi8JNcCSE/s200/DSC01025.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054223846288957106" /></a><br /><br /><br />The project that I started a swatch for was a pattern for a cardigan I saw in Knit.1 . I did the swatch the EZ way. At first I thought that was an odd way to do a swatch, but I had a lot of fun making it. Way to go EZ! This cardigan has been driving me crazy, even though I haven't started on it. I have been trying to find the perfect yarn for it. I've looked all over the internet for a cheap way to do it. All the yarns I want would cost me around $60. I thought that it was a bit steep. I wouldn't even pay that much in a store. I was looking for very springy colors... greens, aqua, coral. But, I was walking around Hobby Lobbyland yesturday when I can across the perfect yarn. The name of the yarn " I love this yarn". It is cheap... $2 for over 300 yards. They were limited in colors, so I went with red. I got to thinking... since this is my FIRST sweater try, maybe some cheap yarn would be best to work with. I wont feel bad if I mess really bad. Plus, if it works well, I could always make another one with better quality yarn.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2sZwsz12AAgdYHGsXLhwWimZcaSd2uVFElfyiIg27Yg_dhEixRoXLBIznIAZNj7iOAVLXYV3sa9-KAcZtIKhqXwRq8iuNGJrzVhH6dtrMNY2M5CHB0sP8xvkomFRhCIymo7I/s1600-h/DSC01023.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn2sZwsz12AAgdYHGsXLhwWimZcaSd2uVFElfyiIg27Yg_dhEixRoXLBIznIAZNj7iOAVLXYV3sa9-KAcZtIKhqXwRq8iuNGJrzVhH6dtrMNY2M5CHB0sP8xvkomFRhCIymo7I/s200/DSC01023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054224262900784850" /></a><br /><br />I almost forgot, I got a sewing machine, a real one. So far its great. I cant wait to start some of my sewing projects that I have lined up<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBXGXHAffHA07mojuYXkYm0ygs-r9mbmrwOIbBk9UiNo5R5NpoXhvq3tFFNJ1b6kGDI-Q_20BlEIMYUgqo8iAWMsNJqGVejdnckWz3IQsQwg5NGHdWJTxWqEXgSZMdpXgsZP_/s1600-h/DSC01024.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXBXGXHAffHA07mojuYXkYm0ygs-r9mbmrwOIbBk9UiNo5R5NpoXhvq3tFFNJ1b6kGDI-Q_20BlEIMYUgqo8iAWMsNJqGVejdnckWz3IQsQwg5NGHdWJTxWqEXgSZMdpXgsZP_/s200/DSC01024.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5054224447584378594" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-25099653824865946112007-03-18T17:53:00.000-05:002007-03-21T22:37:43.709-05:00thoughtsI was finally able to take some pictures. The first one is of the blanket that I am working on for my aunt. I am about 1/3 of the way done.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR9I4QD4DwuoMS8W6JTPLMQi6llw_5ExcGhXJXUl4ctGRBh-sz2jMOwUvPU6skDCWZ_B8mXxvMGFUl_KnwyANN0dSLaytVFvbkfdocjuroAKltbdyScgx0vXavakMzBpPTLL7/s1600-h/DSC00997.JPG"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixR9I4QD4DwuoMS8W6JTPLMQi6llw_5ExcGhXJXUl4ctGRBh-sz2jMOwUvPU6skDCWZ_B8mXxvMGFUl_KnwyANN0dSLaytVFvbkfdocjuroAKltbdyScgx0vXavakMzBpPTLL7/s200/DSC00997.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043402137112551346" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />I was going to hold off on my punchneedle project, but I needed a break from knitting. <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtP_hybduHTpy5uaiiseV0APAbG1ElEzlWMSh9xW8n0XgOVsJR8DQqyQFyAhjHrK6zKF7TWJL13A3nkcL-SCI3-Pw3-Nb1_b-mZurP_hXniSY6vTrjQpUXoy1FRdojki3sx6E/s1600-h/DSC00991.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRtP_hybduHTpy5uaiiseV0APAbG1ElEzlWMSh9xW8n0XgOVsJR8DQqyQFyAhjHrK6zKF7TWJL13A3nkcL-SCI3-Pw3-Nb1_b-mZurP_hXniSY6vTrjQpUXoy1FRdojki3sx6E/s200/DSC00991.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043402558019346370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y1GUR3okLeuou79RfEaaUDf4J4lx-SAB5WfZgF8qc8pQLnXpEU-hmu4T9IaEyqtzovFaMk4NiwojbqZseWzDH5BHsF7dx8xqVHpBTZvUOoTc0vhMOYILb64w7fqZDJnhujUt/s1600-h/DSC00992.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Y1GUR3okLeuou79RfEaaUDf4J4lx-SAB5WfZgF8qc8pQLnXpEU-hmu4T9IaEyqtzovFaMk4NiwojbqZseWzDH5BHsF7dx8xqVHpBTZvUOoTc0vhMOYILb64w7fqZDJnhujUt/s200/DSC00992.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043402562314313682" /></a><br /><br /><br />And lastly, I was putting off blogging about it, but I had to. It was my first rejection letter. I submitted a beaded bag for Interweaves' Beadwork contest. I knew it was going to be a long shot, but there was a bit hope there.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZXQx6Ge4RJtMPre-S2BTfvBeHBGzsrRh_ZnN2TptwDTRGHI9tU3MY3ArWaWpoa53IYy5m1V1Q9ErdnKQJfeuEmu2f6sWMqmvkXuDbCtDVtvN3OZWDTZW3tegVo1RG4J4HQys/s1600-h/DSC00994.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1ZXQx6Ge4RJtMPre-S2BTfvBeHBGzsrRh_ZnN2TptwDTRGHI9tU3MY3ArWaWpoa53IYy5m1V1Q9ErdnKQJfeuEmu2f6sWMqmvkXuDbCtDVtvN3OZWDTZW3tegVo1RG4J4HQys/s200/DSC00994.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5043404121387442162" /></a>meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28012609.post-8439524893980881642007-03-15T21:20:00.000-05:002007-03-15T21:24:37.587-05:00shhhh.....I know i havent written in quite a while. I have been working on my aunt's blanket. It's going kind of slow but i keeping chugging along. Totally messed up on the gauge. It will be 2/3 of what i wanted. In others news, I have SSS. I just cant find my groove for the other sock. I made it past the cuff, yet i cant seem to get past the first pattern repeat. well, thats about it. just waiting for the weekend.meowmixhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02639271863907102856noreply@blogger.com0