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2010-10-02T11:08:00.000-05:00

Smile.ly—Be Heard. Be Happy.

2010-10-02T11:07:00.002-05:00

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2010-03-20T20:37:00.000-05:00

i need to clean the cobwebs around here

orientation

2008-10-03T11:52:00.001-05:00

orientation
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

this is the scarf that i was talking about earlier. i'm thing about making a matching headband.

lost scarf

2008-07-30T16:55:00.002-05:00

so, one of my big project this year was a scarf with most of the logos. it made it onto CRAFT. yay !!!

Orientation

torchwood illusion

2008-02-22T23:21:00.004-06:00

torchwood illusion
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

finally got around to posting the chart for this.

chart

mittens

2008-01-05T16:26:00.001-06:00

mittens
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

2008

2008-01-05T16:22:00.000-06:00

what 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..

red cardigan

2007-10-24T22:13:00.001-05:00

red cardigan
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

big red is finally done. it turned out a bit big. still, not bad for a first attempt.

Here kitty kitty

2007-09-06T22:38:00.001-05:00

cozy kitty front
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

I needed a punch

2007-08-30T21:38:00.001-05:00

crafty sign front
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

hello, kitty

2007-08-05T22:34:00.001-05:00

kitty face
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

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.

Here fishy fishy

2007-07-18T15:28:00.000-05:00

Wow, 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.

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.

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.

sidewinder

2007-06-12T21:07:00.001-05:00

sidewinder
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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!

Cleo, is that you?

2007-06-01T20:44:00.001-05:00

cleo 1
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

hooded cardigan

2007-05-29T20:33:00.001-05:00

hooded cardigan
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

got wood?

2007-05-27T21:37:00.001-05:00

wood 1&2
Originally uploaded by genegrl1

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.

here are a few other shots of the bracelets:

is that a FO?

2007-05-15T21:23:00.000-05:00

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.

I also finally got the cosmetic bag pattern down. I just need to buy some interfacing and i'm set.

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.

Sew what?

2007-04-27T18:28:00.001-05:00

jewelry case inside
Originally uploaded by genegrl1.

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.

Mail Call

2007-04-23T22:24:00.000-05:00

A while back I signed up for the Knitterly Letter Swap 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.

Learning Curve

2007-04-15T11:32:00.000-05:00

I 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?

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.

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

thoughts

2007-03-18T17:53:00.000-05:00

I 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.

I was going to hold off on my punchneedle project, but I needed a break from knitting.

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.

shhhh.....

2007-03-15T21:20:00.000-05:00

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.

Mardi gras

2007-02-17T22:30:00.000-06:00

Every Febuary in Saint Louis we have our Mardi Gras parade and drunkfest. This year I got to go with my friends Mel and Chris. Two others chickened out due to the cold weather and snow. But not us. The above pics are my haul for the year. Half were caught and the other half I scavenged from the ground (what else is a short person to do in a sea of giants???)And if your wondering if any skin was bared....nope. The reasons for it are 1)its a family parade (drunkfest after) 2)too fricken cold 3)dont want to scare others 4) I dont bare for crappy beads...only REALLY good ones (FYI... the rubber ducky one was bought ). But it was a blast. After the parade, we walked around Soulard a bit. Enjoyed the drunks making fools of themselves, had some hot food and drinks. Came home with wet feet, a bit of a sunburn, and ready crash on the couch.

Gotta love mardi gras....if you are in the area next year, you should come on down

I was Broken

2007-02-03T12:43:00.000-06:00

I am so weak.....I broke down and bought .....

life

2007-02-03T08:59:00.000-06:00

i was recently forwarded this picture and I thought "so true".

yarn vomit

2007-01-26T23:14:00.001-06:00

need i say more???

Just Swatch it

2007-01-26T22:25:00.000-06:00

This whole blanket pattern thing is driving me crazy. I have found a great idea from all the swatches at nonaswatches. I still think swatching sucks but i guess when you have to, you have to. I also got inspired by the curve of pursuit in Mason Dixon. I think i want to combine them for the blanket. Tomorrow I think i will sketch them out. but here are a few of the swatches that i worked on....the dark one has the colors i want to use, also see previous posts for the rest of the colors. DOnt mind the other one, the colors are just scrap. ALso, my short rowing sucks, any suggestions how to keep from getting gaps???

Star light Star Bright

2007-01-26T22:18:00.000-06:00

My first FO that was on my list. The design, Star of India, is by Cristie Prince from Beadwork magazine dec 06/jan 07 issue. It was fast and easy. There is a matching necklace pattern but I really would like to make earrings that would go with the bracelet. And yes, I did have a mini photo shoot with the bracelet.

january projects

2007-01-22T21:31:00.001-06:00

january has been a busy month for crafts. I finished the first sock and started on the second. I also started and finished two unplanned projects. The first is a necklace kit I found on cleatrance at a craft store. After forming a lot of loops, my form has improved...kind of. I have already found a home for the set. I also decided to knit up an odessa hat by grumperina. I like the blue areas. Still trying to decide what pattern to use for my aunt's blanket.

Help, my mind is blank

2007-01-05T20:47:00.000-06:00

okay fellow knitters, crocheters, and anybody that stumbles onto this blog. I need help. I would like to make a blanket for my aunt. The room this would go in is of contemporary design. I am having a hard time deciding what pattern to use. At first my thought was a log cabin design using the first five colors (cream, gray, red, burgundy, and black) with the teal as an accent color. I swear these colors look better (not by much) in person, and yes, they are the cheap ones. So does any one have any ideas??? patterns???? please.

That sock thing

2007-01-05T20:41:00.000-06:00

Can you guess what sock I'm working on??? I started out on dpns but they were a bit, how do you say, annoying. I switched to 2 circs and things went a bit faster. I'm almost done with the leg. I think another one of my goals is going to be to learn to make two socks at once. I must say I love this yarn. Its soft and warm. Its knitpicks gossamer. hope i have enough to do both pairs.....

Happy New Year

2007-01-05T20:28:00.000-06:00

well a new year is here and time to start things anew. No resolutions this year since i never keep up with them. Instead I decided to make a list of projects that I want to complete this year. I know the list is short, but some of the projects will take a whole year, plus you gotta leave room for new patterns that show up. So here is my list:

1. potamous (sp??) socks...from knitty.com
2. top down sweater (Barbara walker inspired)
3. blanket for my aunt (??????)
4. crafty punchneedle sign...mine
5. star of india bracelet...beadwork
6. sewn pillow....denyse schmidt
7. modern quilt...denyse schmidt
8. reverse chevron scarf....iris schreier
9. patchwork handbag....amy butler
10. find way to reduce my a$$

I have started on #1 and #2. and will need help on #3. and with #6,#7, and#9 I need to get a real sewing machine and practice before I start on the real projects.and for #10 , I'm looking for a good elliptical.

A BIG THANK YOU

2006-12-31T00:47:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to say THANK YOU to two wonderful cousins (Luda and Sveta). They gave me this beautiful necklace from a NICE place. Can you guess which one??? As they told me "every woman needs something from Tiffany's ". And now I do. Thanks!!!

still kicking

2006-12-31T00:37:00.000-06:00

yes, i managed to survive my birthday. lots of pictures to share.

15 hours and counting

2006-12-22T19:25:00.000-06:00

Today I celebrate the last day of my twenties. Not the greatest decade and not the worst. Hopefully in my thirties i'll grow up ( a little). Any advice? any funny stories to share?

a few weeks ago I was shopping and came across the green shirt. Yep, that is the year I was born in. Wore it all day today, I even wore makeup to work. I think I scared a few people.

Well, tomorrow is the event, maybe i'll have pictures

dirty shet

2006-12-22T19:19:00.000-06:00

I finally got the shetland triangle done. I dont know, but mine seems a bit tiny. no, i didn't take time to swatch, i know, bad girl. Its cute though. It will still be a gift but they have to use it as a head scarf or give it to some kid to play dress up. I dont have the exact measurements since my tape went missing. After this weekend's clean up, maybe i'll find it.

now that i see the pictures....it looks really cute.

Inspired by dirty snow

2006-12-08T21:32:00.000-06:00

This is turning out to be one of those "I never thought I would make one" project. The snow out side had inspired me to dig out some of my knitting/ crocheting books. As i skimmed through them, my eyes wondered over to Wrap Style. The Shetland Triangle called out to me. I tried to start it once but it looked wrong, so I never went back to it. This time around it worked out beautifully, well sort of. After doing two repeats of the body, I got distracted and knit one set of repeats on the wrong side and somewhere I missed a row... had to rip the WHOLE sucker out. But I hope this time it works out. I just finished the third body repeat and making sure I am on the correct row/side. It may be hard to tell from the picture, but the color is cream (hence the dirty snow). I will eventually be a gift, I dont know who, but someone. Also, when its done, would someone mind blocking it for me since I have no pins or wires?????

Its about time.....

2006-12-08T21:24:00.000-06:00

that i took a picture of my mini tree. Its only 2 feet tall but it still brings that holiday spirit into the room. I just love the blue ornaments against the red of the tree. Also included is a nice shot of my chest.

Snow, Snow, snow

2006-12-03T14:42:00.000-06:00

Well, i was finally able to get the camera and took a few pictures of the winter wonderland that is the outside. The pictures of the trees aren't as great as they would have been the first day the snow came but you can see what has become of them. Also, if you have forgotten, there are 20 days til my birthday.....plenty of shopping days.

22 days to go

2006-12-01T22:06:00.000-06:00

December has finally come around. I love this time of year....why? Its the month I was born in, on the 23 day to be exact. This year is a bit different. I turn the big three O, yep, 30 years. Big plans? Not sure but I'm sure some vodka will be drunk.

Sorry for the lack of pictures but the camera is not on hand. I wish I could have taken a few pictures of the world outside my warm house. The whole city is covered in a snow/ice mix. The icy trees look beautiful but dangerous. I also have started and finished a few projects that I need to show off. Also, for 2007, I decided to ignore the whole resolutions things, since they always gets broken the next, and just to make a list of projects to work on. I have about 8 projects that I hope to finish in 2007. I know that is a few compared to some craftoholics out there, but I just don't know what else to do. If you have any suggestions for a project, just email or leave a comment. I knit, crochet, loom, and known to do a little sewing. Also, I am a slowwww knitter....keep that in mind.

turkey day

2006-11-23T10:06:00.000-06:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone

gobble gobble gobble

First sold piece

2006-11-21T22:25:00.000-06:00

Yes, I sold my first blanket. A coworker asked if I could make a baby blanket for one of her friends. Have yarn, will create. My photography skills suck, so the colors dont come out very well., but you get the gist of it.

Also included in this post is the beading project that i have been working on. Three more squares to go. What do you think?

also

2006-11-17T23:03:00.000-06:00

.. I , um, I mean "Jane" finished the crocheted blanket. It looks really nice and very neat. Tight stitches. NIce and neat rectangular blanket. You go girl!

3, 3 , 3 projects at once

2006-11-17T22:49:00.000-06:00

Yes, you read it right , three projects going on at the same time. I have divided my evenings to three projects to have them finished asap....Make that four projects (one lying in the background). Each project gets an hour after work. Maybe more depending if I'm on a roll.

A coworker asked for a baby blanket, one that needs to be done asap because the person is due any minute. I had to start that blanket five times. I just could not get a good pattern going. It turned out that the yarn I bought wash the problem. I still may use it.

The other is the beading project I have been working on. I am in the final stretch. I have about four squares to go , seaming, and a bit of sewing. This sucker has taken forever, but some of the squares have come out really cute. I am so ready to be done with it. I cant tell you how many times I've stabbed myself with the needle.

And I have started on another pair of socks. I know, I said never again ( I seem to say that a lot), but after putting on my first pair (slipper clogs), I have the urge to make another pair..... This time with heels. The reason .... When I put on my first pair, I felt giddy, yes giddy. And they felt so good on my feet. The green pair is still on the needles but I think I will frog it soon. This new pair is made with gossamer yarn from knitpicks. Its SO soft . Once I get the camera, I'll add a few pics.

The fourth project is the top down sweater... Its on the back burner until I finish the three... Or maybe just the beading project and blanket.

world series champs

2006-10-28T09:13:00.000-05:00

THEY DID IT!!!!! The Cardinals won. What else is there to say??? Nothing except..... party!!!

Current projects

2006-10-20T21:59:00.000-05:00

Still working on the beading project, but, man, its taking FOREVER. I have finished 17 squares out of a million (really its about 33 ). Instead of doing one at a time, I've bumped it up to three. They may take longer but it feels as though I have accomplished more. My goal is to have it done by the end of the year. We'll see.

I know I said I would stop knitting but after getting my Barbara walker book, I felt compelled to start. I am going to make a top down sweater. I have so many questions. Watch out knitty board !! Here is the pic of my current state of it. Still working on the collar part.

There was a girl named "Jane"

2006-10-20T21:47:00.000-05:00

Okay, let me tell you about my friend "Jane". Before she knew how to knit, she crocheted. Also, mind you, this was before "Jane" knew what nice yarns felt like. One day she decided to buy some nice yarn, at the time was LB homespun. She crocheted a blanket for what was going to be her new house. She had made blankets before and knew how many stitches it would take to make a nice size blanket...... 77 with a Q hook. So she chained the correct amount and continued on changing colors to make a blanket that looked like a ripple of waves. When she was done....... The blanket was way to long and not wide enough. NO, she didn't want to start over so she folded the long strip in half and sewed the piece together forming something that resembled a clam (ocean theme here). She thought that when she had time she would do things over..... The correct way. Since then "Jane " releaned how to knit. She bought herself one of those novelty needles (US 50)..... She tried.. But it was odd working with such huge needles, plus things did not look right. So, she continued to unravel the blanket and wind it into a ball. For "Jane" this was about 2 months ago and she still has the ball lying on here living room floor. (Feet added for scale ( women's size 7.5)..... man, someone needs a pedicure).

YES YES YES

2006-10-19T23:10:00.000-05:00

oh my! they actually did it. The CARDS beat the Mets! All it took was 7 games. To fair, the Mets were pretty good. There were times I had my doubts, but tonight i can sleep happy. I thought i was going to write about knitting and such, but, no, maybe tomorrow.

GO CARDS !!!!!!!!!!!!

this just in....

2006-10-08T22:39:00.000-05:00

CARDS BEAT the PADRES

yes, my redbirds have made it past the padres to move on. This time around they were the underdogs, but they showed all the nay sayers. Next up, the Mets. I say my boys win in five.

Expanding the library

2006-09-24T20:54:00.000-05:00

Even though I am taking a break from knitting, that hasn't stoppped me from buying more books for it. From reading other blogs, many sing the praises of Elizabeth Zimmermann (EZ for short). So I acquired two books by her, Knitting without tears and the Almanac. I have also seen wonderous colored quilts by Denyse Schmidt. So I bought the quilt it kit by her. Cant wait to get started on some of the projects. Aren't coupons for books great??

side note: whether its blogger or my computer, it better get its act together b/c I would REALLY like to post some pictures.

side note 2: I forgot, you can see the pictures in my yahoo photo page...link in sidebar

Switching gears

2006-09-24T20:40:00.000-05:00

Since I have so many hobbies, I feel as th ough I have to rotate through them just so I dont forget how to do something. I was getting a bit bogged down with knitting, so I switched to beading. For instant gratification, I made this black crocheted rope. I've also started on a mystrey project. Can you guess what I"m making?

Introducing.....Sam

2006-09-04T17:31:00.000-05:00

Sam is my craft room/computer room watchdog. He makes sure that no one takes my yarn and that I put things away.

If you cant tell, he likes his belly rubbed.

Lady Eleanor

2006-09-04T17:24:00.000-05:00

Well, its done. The yarn is Noro Silk garden in shade 65 (6 balls) and 205 (2 balls). The fringe is moonlight mohair. Its hard to capture the true colors of the wrap but I think the pictures are close enough. Not sure the actual length but it is over 5 feet. For now, its unblocked.

Help

2006-08-27T10:37:00.000-05:00

Okay, go this cute idea while making the mitred squared. If you look at the pictures you see my idea and my problem. Does anyone know how to make a square starting from the diagonal. I posted my problem on a few boards. I'm confused a bit more. Basically, I want it done in stockinette stitch but from all the replys, its best done in garter. If it did it in garter, my problems would be solved but I am stubborn, I want stockinette....... anyone, help me please.

UFO and FO

2006-08-27T10:30:00.000-05:00

One of my current projects is the dishcloth. Yep, i got that bug too. Normally, i am not a dishcloth fan but since i started making this one, I have t his urge to make another one. Damn these urges, they get me into so much trouble.

The other is a picture of my punchneedle kit. It was fast and fun. I have since bought more fabric and floss to create my own design. First, I have to finish off some of my knitting projects (running out of room on my sofa).

Sock story, the long and short of it

2006-08-27T10:14:00.000-05:00

Every blog that I looked at had people making socks. I, not a big sock fan (those puppies come off the minute I get home), figured to be considered a knitter you have to make a pair of socks in your lifetime. So I went on the web and found me some sock yarn. Cute, stripy, why not. So now what pattern? So many to choose from. As I sat and waited for my purchase to come, I kept checking the website from where I bought my yarn to see what state my yarn was traveling through. I realized two things..... I cant read and that my math sucks. From the website...You need two skeins....Not one... To make a pair of socks. Wow...I'm stupid. Okay.... Maybe I will make anklets since I don't like long socks, that may save on yardage. Oh look! Toe up patterns....Maybe I'll have two socks, not one. Am I really going to wear these????? Well, I do like clogs...Maybe some thing for them?

yep, those are my finished clog slips. And I do have some yarn left over. Any ideas???
so I found this lovely green stripe yarn. ooo ooo socks. Getting this far I came to the conclusion I don't want to continue. Its pretty, its stripy, and I'm bored. Is there a period of waiting before you completely frog a project?

got the camera

2006-08-27T10:06:00.000-05:00

Remember when i said i was working on another purse? Well, I changes my mind. I got the mitred square bug and thought that it would make a cute felted purse. For some reason, I think that this is going to become a felted pillow.

Here is the picture of the purse I made with nylon thread. I think the paw print lining goes quite well. Plus, you got to love fabric glue for the no sew look. I use this purse as my knitting bag. Especially for small projects when i go to the parents' house.

WIPs

2006-07-31T18:57:00.000-05:00

okay, another post without picstures but i promised once i get the camera i will take pictures of all the wonderful things i have done and what are lying around.

I finished my first purse. I used nylon thread in a green/blue/yellow mix. My own design. It was done using tunsian crochet. I also lined it with a cute paw print. I know, hard to imagine without a picture, but soon, i promise. I must have picked up the purse making bug, because I bought some wool yarn to make a felted purse. Its going to be brown and white, no particular pattern. I have never felted before so this is going to be a fun experiment.

While roaming through the craft store i came across punchneedles. I haven't done such a thing since i was a kid. I picked up a cute martini glass kit. I about an evening I was done. I already have an idea for my own creation.

Lady Eleanor is coming along. I have started on the 5/8 skein. It is getting very long....i'm so exciting. I cant wait for it to be done.

The loomed blanket is going to take forever. But eventually will be done....i hope.

I also signed up for a loom exchange in one of my groups. I have an idea for the dishcloth I want to make. Dont want to say much as not to spoil the surprise.

Also working on a pair of socks... sort of. I will tell the story once I finish and post a picture.

Came up with a cute pattern. I think its going to be cute. It is based on my name. I think i swatch it tonight or tomorrow and see if I like it.

I know there is something else but the heat has fried my brains, maybe i'll remember later.

Boy am I tired

2006-07-16T21:26:00.000-05:00

Its been a crazy weekend for me. I am so ready to zonk out. Yesterday was my dad's birthday. We had a party at a Russian restaurant. It was a blast. I have never seen my dad dance so much in his life. After lots of dancing and drinking I got home around 1 am. There was so much food and cake left over. Mom of course volunteered me to take home the food since she claims there is no room in hers. I think I have enough there to last me a few years. Lucky me, I got "volunteered" to have an early dinner at my house for our guests from out of town and a few others. I am SO ready for bed.

In the middle of all this I did have some time to work on a few projects....Okay, one. Lady E have been put off for a bit. But she is one here way to be done. I have about 3.5 skeins left to do. I have also started a crocheted purse. I had bought some nylon thread for another purse, but I didn't like the way it was going, also the purse was worked in rounds, which I cant stand. This one is being done with Tunisian crochet and is very cute if I do say so my self. I also did a little splurging last week. Bought a knitting book and a bead crochet book (more projects on my to do list). Then I bought some nice yarns from knitpicks.com. I wanted to make the skirt that is one the cover of vogue knitting and I want to knit my first pair of socks. Being the dumb a$$ that I am, I didn't buy enough for the socks. Luckily, a LYS (sad to say is going out of business) was still open. I bought enough yarn to finish the socks and added some addi turbo needles to my collection.

I promised a friend that I would finish the projects I have before I move on to news. Yeah, well I think I'm about to break that promise....I want to start on my socks. What is a girl to do?????

I want to be in pictures

2006-07-01T10:53:00.000-05:00

okay, as i promised pictures.

1. 1st quilt
2. rolled needle case
3. little green monster
4. unrolled needle case (yes, i have more needles than pictured, i haven't had the chance to put them in yet)
5. 1st attempt at a needle case (still unfinished)

Busy busy busy

2006-06-30T22:31:00.000-05:00

I 've been keeping myself occupied for a while now. I have finished a basketweave pillow from the book Modular Knits by Iris Schreier. There are a few others projects in the book that look neat.

I've also been working on Lady Eleanor from Scarf Style. It is going to take a while but I think its going to be worth it. I even shelled out a few extra bucks for some nice Noro yarn. Don't you just love the color?

Okay, so I said that I would never sew again......It called to me. So I decided to make my own needle case. The first attempt was okay. Quickly learned what not to do. I still have to finish it but will make some alterations. The second one is nice. Found some great patterned fabric. Another lesson learned......My "sewing machine", which I have nicknamed " the little green monster" does not like to sew through more than three sheets of fabric. Big problem right? No, because once in a while the brain works and I bought fabric glue......Good girl. Hopefully I will be able to take some more pictures in the morning when everything looks nice and the flash doesn't overexpose things.

Quilting.....Sort of

2006-06-17T11:51:00.000-05:00

I was at my local Michaels wondering around, looking for something to use my 40% coupon on. I did about two laps around the store when I found it. It was a starter kit for quilting. I had noticed before that they had fabric on sale.. Real cute...Like for a baby. Plus it would give me a chance to use my mini sewing machine that I bought for ten bucks. So I bought it. Last night and this morning I finished a baby size quilt.
Reasons I will never (probably never) attempt this again:
1. You need an engineer degree to thread the machine
2. Stupid thread kept breaking every 5 minutes.
3. I cant cut straight (even with a guide)
4. I cant sew straight (even with a guide)
5. Pins and me don't mix
6. Big projects and little machines don't work well together
7. I cant sew straight (even with a guide)
8. Don't care to measure for an even seam (not a surprise since I hate to make swatches for knitting and crocheting)
9. I think I was not in my right mind when I bought this stuff
10. Stupid thread kept breaking

Even with ALL the problems, it came out cute, even though all the sides are not even (see REASONS 3 and 4). Once I find my camera, I will post a pic. Any one have a bandage I can use?

looming trial and error

2006-06-10T12:00:00.000-05:00

I can up with this wonderful idea to loom. Provo craft came out with a new set of looms that can be used in several different ways. i thought it would be neat idea if i could make a quilt out of yarn. The pic is my first attempt. I already have a few issues with it but i think i know how to fix it. of course, if there is a loomer out there who may have a better solution...my ear are open. The first thing i dont like is the orange/green columns. i did that so i would not have any gaps in my work. but i dont like how it looks, maybe gaps willl be okay since it seems to smush together very well. also, the reason i wanted to do this was because on board knitting the front and back are the same, with my swatch, the back is green , so the swatch resembles a quilt with backing. i even thought about adding batting to the colored sections so they would puff out ( the reason for no gaps). so any ideas? suggestions? comments?

WIP

2006-06-10T11:52:00.000-05:00

one of my newest is a blanket made from moda dea wild yarn. it is so soft. hopefully i bought enought balls when they were on clearance at Michaels. At first i was using the yarn to make a shawl on the knifty knitters, but it just didnt look right and i was getting annoyed at the thought of all the panels i would have to sew together. if anything, i hope i have enough to make a wrap. also, it was done on the infinity loom that i mentioned in a previous post.

Baby blankets

2006-06-10T11:45:00.000-05:00

I have a few friends that are expecting. So, what does a good friend do? Make blankets of course ! And if i 'm in a generous mood... i make matching hats ( no booties, i suck at making them). The solid pink and green blankets were done on a knitting loom and the striped one was crocheted. I hope they like them. To see close ups of the blankets, go to my photo album (link on sidebar).

Flash your Stash

2006-06-10T11:25:00.001-05:00

well, i finally got around to taking pictures...first up, my stash. I have seen various other people flash theirs, so i thought, why not. what do i have to hide? i know it doesn't compare to others who have rooms overflowing, but i think that this is a nice start. I even think i freaked out a few relatives. who knew i was a yarn addict.

housewarming

2006-06-02T16:30:00.000-05:00

finally getting around to having a house warming party. boy, does it take a lot of effort. hopefully it will be worth it. who knew a small place was a pain to clean.

also, my infinity loom came. i ordered it from decor accents . its awesome. cant wait to start using it. i have had the yarn for a few months. plus i want to redo a blanket that i crocheted previously. so many projects so little time.

back to prep work for the party

scientist at heart

2006-05-26T12:07:00.000-05:00

i keep forgetting to give a tour of my blog. i know it is plain and simple but the scientist in me has to explain things. on the side bar.... there is a link to my pics on yahoo. i will try to add more pics to this blog, but i have to remember to take pics of things before i give things away. if i havent done so already, i have added a link to my job.... the link is labeled "hell" (obvious reasons). i also added links to blogs from people that are from some of the yahoo groups i belong to. if you like, i can add your's too. just email me. hopefully i will be able to add more when i figure out some things.

LOST, are you ?

2006-05-26T12:01:00.000-05:00

okay, i can admit it, i am a LOST junkie. i know there are many of you out there. I even work with a few. i cant wait for next season. so, what do most people think....

1. do you think locke, eko, and desmond are alive?
2. do you think that jack planned on being caught ( all the head nodding)?
3. do you think michael is in on the plan and will come back to help?
4. whats up with the weird signal/ magnetic thing?
5. claire and charlie.....a good thing?

anything anyone wants to add/comment?

actually needle knitting

2006-05-25T21:33:00.000-05:00

i finally (a few weeks ago) stated a needle knit project. I decieded on a chapotis pattern i found at knitty.com. i just finished the second section.... still a bit away from anything that looks like a finished project. but that is my nature..... so many unfinished projects. hopefully it will come out nice. may be one of these days i will post a pic of it in progress.

that also reminds me that i have to take a picture of the baby blankets/hat that i make for a few friends that are expecting. they were loom knitted, i must say i was over joyed how they came out.

New beginnings

2006-05-12T18:14:00.000-05:00

Finally decided to do this......start my own blog. the other one i couldn't really do what i wanted....created interesting posts. cant wait to add all my crafty things on to this