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Interests: Knitting, Spinning, Reading, My Kids
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I've been going through a bit of a dry spell myself in reading, but hope to get going with some holiday books. :) What a fabulous colourway above, so soothing and beautiful.
Commented Nov 23, 2011 on Fiery Needles at Peach Coglo
Fiery Needles
It's already Wednesday and almost Thanksgiving Day . . . wow. I'm joining in with Ginny at small things for Yarn Along. My needles have been on fire this past week-well on fire for me. I have four bookmarks made up so far, three in the last three days. There are teachers and aides on my Ch...
Great artwork, thank you! :)
Commented Nov 6, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ LINEANONGRATA ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ LINEANONGRATA ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Lineanongrata. In Julia's words: "Lineanongrata sells beautiful prints, postcards, pinback buttons and other objects decorated with illustrations by Julia Freund. If you would li...
Fabulous giveaway, thank you!
Commented Nov 5, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ OLIVE SPOON STUDIO ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ OLIVE SPOON STUDIO ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Olive Spoon Studio. In their words: "Olive Spoon Studio is owned and operated by Michael and Erin Waite. Our shop features jewelry made from antique flatware that is rediscovere...
I have always admired Lisa Leonard's designs - thanks for the opportunity!
Commented Oct 22, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ LISA LEONARD DESIGNS ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ LISA LEONARD DESIGNS ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, Lisa Leonard. In Lisa's words: "At Lisa Leonard, my team and I create beautiful, hand-crafted jewelry and gifts. We've recently branched out into home décor and wedding items—an...
That looks amazing, count me in, please! :)
Commented Sep 9, 2011 on stitch | magic at assemblage
stitch | magic
needing some new season inspiration? this book shows a range of fabric manipulation techniques then worked into simple, sweet projects. chapters include: cutting, folding, pleating, pintucking, quilting, cording, handstitching, smocking. definitely suitable for a beginner wanting to explore ...
Thanks! I like them, too. I enjoyed The White Queen, but I like The Other Boelyn Girl, better.
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Commented Jul 23, 2011 on FO: Spring Forward at Knitting In The North
FO: Spring Forward
It's been so long, I've almost forgotten what it feels like to post a Finished Object, especially a pair of socks. All my grand plans of a pair of socks a month have gone by the wayside, and truly, I have wondered if my sock mojo was gone for good. This pair has brought it all back, th...
Gorgeous scarf, I can see why you would be wearing it every day! :)
Commented Jun 29, 2011 on 梯形 | TEIKEI at assemblage
梯形 | TEIKEI
梯形 | TEIKEI Japanese for (n) trapezoid, a quadrilateral shape/form my new [favourite] scarf: using the form of a right-angled trapezium/trapezoid and the ever-amazing habu silk wrapped stainless steel with two airy, lightweight threads of super fine merino yarn. knitted long. [loop] [1...
Love that quote! The bracelet is great, and I'm sure it will be much appreciated. :) A half day in the studio? Sounds wooonderfuuul!
Commented Jun 23, 2011 on All Sewed Up at Peach Coglo
All Sewed Up
Linking up with Ginny today at small things for her Yarn Along series. Feel free to join in with her and many others. I finished the seed-stitch bracelet and in time to give it to Doran's wonderful teacher. I can't believe that it was done in time; that almost never happens. The pro...
Wow, what a generous giveaway - thanks!
Commented Jun 13, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ AURORA SHOE COMPANY ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ AURORA SHOE COMPANY ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Aurora Shoe Company. In their words: "The Aurora Shoe Company was founded on the idea that a good pair of shoes should be made well and fit comfortably. We use American...
That is a lovely assortment, thank you! :)
Commented Jun 6, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ PLEASANT RIVER SOAP CO ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ PLEASANT RIVER SOAP CO ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Pleasant River Soap Co. In the words of owner Mary Phipps: "The online store of Pleasant River Soap Co. is for retail and wholesale customers alike- for immediate online...
What lovely yarn, thank you! :)
Commented May 30, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ MEADOW YARN ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ MEADOW YARN ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Meadow Yarn. In their own words: " Meadow Yarn is a small on-line yarn store with a love of artisan yarn, fine tools and fancy notions!" You can follow along with the Mea...
Great giveaway, thank you!
Commented May 21, 2011 on Featured Sponsor~LuluBeans~Giveaway! at Farmama
Featured Sponsor~LuluBeans~Giveaway!
This weekends featured sponsor is Aprill of lulubeans. Aprill is a fiber artist Mama who spins and dyes very beautiful skeins of yarn. She is so sweet to share some of her fiber goodness with two lucky readers this weekend! In Aprill's words: "Hello all! My name is Aprill and lulubeans is my...
Wow, that sweater is gorgeous!! What a lovely pairing of yarn and pattern modifications! And the calorimetry is ingenious, I think my own little girl would love a few of these. :)
Commented May 4, 2011 on may :: february chamomile and other knits... at Poppies and Milk
may :: february chamomile and other knits...
well, i planned and calculated for this february "girl" sweater in march, started and finished it in april, and now get to share it with you in may! i love it so much. lots of modification, all of which i took really good notes! (this is good for me as i always do so much work with modificati...
What beautiful toys! Thank you! :)
Commented Apr 30, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ BELLA LUNA TOYS ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ BELLA LUNA TOYS ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Bella Luna Toys. In owner Sarah's words: "Bella Luna Toys is proud to have been providing families with the highest quality natural wooden Waldorf toys, art supplies, mu...
Thank you! Now, off to explore the etsy shop...
Commented Apr 17, 2011 on Featured Sponsor~Old Gates Farm~Giveaway! at Farmama
Featured Sponsor~Old Gates Farm~Giveaway!
This weekends featured sponsor is Kris and family of Old Gates Farm (Kris and I seem to have a lot in common as we are both Farm Mama's, crafters, etc...and we both have 3 sons!) I will let her introduce herself and her family to you: "We are a small farmstead called Old Gates Farm located in C...
This is an incredible pattern! I love the reversibility of it - beautiful.
Commented Apr 10, 2011 on 囲む | KAKOMU at assemblage
囲む | KAKOMU
囲む | kakomu : to surround, to encircle i had another name chosen for this jacket/cardigan design. however, in the past few weeks, the need to embrace and to soothe has far outweighed any original intent. the yarn is a favourite, and the design pairs perfectly, to enfold and to comfort. w...
That leaf puzzle is incredible, thank you for the giveaway!
Commented Apr 9, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ JUST HATCHED ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ JUST HATCHED ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Just Hatched. In Amanda and Joel's words: "At Just Hatched, we believe the best toys are simple and beautiful. We take great care to use only natural and safe materials in ...
What a wonderful giveaway - thank you so much!
Commented Apr 9, 2011 on Featured Sponsor~Sweet Basil~Giveaway at Farmama
Featured Sponsor~Sweet Basil~Giveaway
This weekends featured Farmama sponsor is Genevieve from Sweet Basil Fibre Works In Genevieve's words: "Hello, my name is Genevieve and I run a small business selling hand dyed yarn. I started dyeing yarn about three years ago and was instantly hooked. I love mixing colours and working with so ...
What a nice giveaway - thank you!!
Commented Mar 26, 2011 on Featured Sponsor~Moon Root~ Giveaway at Farmama
Featured Sponsor~Moon Root~ Giveaway
This weekends featured Farmama sponsor is Christelle from: Moon Roots Soap In Christelle's words: "I make organic, handmade soap in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. I started my soap business 2 years ago. Crafting has always been in my nature, as I grew up at Arts and Craft Shows where my mom sold he...
What a fabulous gift package - thank you!
Commented Mar 26, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ NaturalKids Team ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ NaturalKids Team ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor, the NaturalKids Team! In their words: "NaturalKids Etsy Team is a group of sellers dedicated to creating natural products for children. We are a diverse group of artisans who...
That really is a beautiful sound! So soothing. :)
Commented Mar 23, 2011 on Spinning at Farmama
Spinning
The spring wind did settle itself down, and we're very thankful for that. That spring wind blew in some rain and snow and quite a chill. The perfect kind of day to catch up on school work. We made a big pot of soup and the afternoon granted me some time at my wheel. I still haven't run out of gr...
Lovely prints - thank you so much!
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Commented Mar 20, 2011 on SouleMama Sponsor ~ LINEANONGRATA ~ at SouleMama
SouleMama Sponsor ~ LINEANONGRATA ~
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Today, I bring you a giveaway from SouleMama Sponsor Lineanongrata. In Julia's words: "The Lineanongrata etsy shop sells serious, funny and quirky prints, pinback buttons and postcards of my original illustrations.The new spring ...
The yoga bag is amazing! And the tunic is lovely, your colours are always so inspiring. :)
Commented Mar 16, 2011 on more weekend {birthday} knitting... at waldorf mama
more weekend {birthday} knitting...
my weekend knitting consisted mostly of finishing up the felted yoga mat bag that i've been working on for maya's birthday tomorrow! it ended up slightly more narrow and longer than i was hoping for (i'm planning on casting on for another adjusted version ASAP while i still have all of the detai...
The yoga bag is going to be wonderful! You've inspired me to take a closer look at that pattern... :o)
Commented Mar 10, 2011 on wip wednesday :: birthday handknits in progress at waldorf mama
wip wednesday :: birthday handknits in progress
to continue this week's theme, today i'm sharing two more in-progress handknits that i'm working on for maya's birthday next week. first up is a felted yoga mat bag (pattern from the awesome last minute knitted gifts, by joelle hoverson). i'm using all malabrigo worsted (in rainbow colors, of co...
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