Knitting...Revisited.

A while back, I talked about knitting...socks in particular.  To have something besides hand sewing or embroidery to keep my hands busy with while watching tv in the evenings.  So.  I set about knitting a pair of socks. 

I got a bit more done than this...

(This is gorgeous yarn...thanks, Sharon!) and got stuck on the heel and gusset part.  I have no doubt that had someone been here talking me through it...or showing me...I would have mastered it.  Or, even had I put more effort into it.  But, I didn't.  Because it wasn't something that I needed to do.  It's not that I needed to learn how to knit...I would consider myself a medium-skilled beginner...I have some good foundation skills.  So.  I have decided that I will leave the knitting of socks with heels to someone else.  I feel okay about that.  If I feel the desire to knit, I will knit something like this....

Rick Rack Scarf 

or these...

Ribbed Hand Warmers

or these....

Tube Sock Leg Warmers

or any one of a myriad of projects listed on the Purl bee's blog.

Funny thing...after I typed this blog post but before I posted it, I talked on the phone with me Mum.  She told me that I am soon to receive a box in the mail containing...knitting needles!  (So, I guess it is in my destiny to be knitting, hey?  {grin})  Seems my Aunt/Godmother and me Mum had decided that they should buy knitting needles for me...gotta love that kind of support!  Cracks me up.  And, fills me with love and appreciation for those 2 women.  I will let you know when they arrive (probably won't be for a bit, so don't be holding your breath waiting!)


Thank you for your knitting encouragement.  Stay tuned...



"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11

Early Morning...

It's early Saturday morning.

I've been up for a long time already.

Why?

Why Not.

Lots to do.

Besides, I never sleep much.

It's raining.

I have a load of wash in.

Time to fix breakfast.

I rarely eat breakfast during the week.

I usually eat breakfast on the weekend.
Same with you?

I've been sitting here quietly.

Thinking of all I'd like to do today.

Browsing through the Purl bee blog.

OH.  MY.  GOSH.

Have you been there?

Purl Soho is a store in NYC.
 the Purl bee is their blog.

A craft blog.

Something for everyone.

Seriously!

Once you visit, you will wonder

how you could have missed this.

And, you will be stuck there!

Project after project...

Knitters, crocheters, quilters, sewists...

wool, cotton, exotic yarns...

ohmy.

Rita from Red Pepper Quilts

mentions the Purl bee often.

In addition to being a prolific

and awesome! quilter,

Rita knits.

Be sure to spend some time with her, too.

Guaranteed that you will love her!

I read her every post...

have for a very long time.

It's always a joy to see her finishes.

Tag is hungry now.

(Truth be told, he is always up for eating.)

I need to feed him

and make my breakfast.

I need to fortify myself for the day ahead.

Tackling the sewing room is on my list.

It is the only thing on my list.

Need to organize before
I move on to other things.

Need to know what I have

waiting to be finished.

Works in progress.

Probably more than I realize.

So, on that note.

Have a great weekend!

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."Jeremiah 29:11

Still Creating...

Remember this?

Creating...from back here?

Almost 6 months ago...

time does fly.

 

Here are two more...

Sit.

Wait.

I quite like them.
What do you think?

And.  Yes.

The brown boy did pose for those.

Knew you were wonderin'...

{grin}

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."   Jeremiah 29:11

A Few More Things...

I haven't accomplished much more sewing today.

I've been reading...

have I mentioned lately how much

I love my kindle?

I do, ya know.

Love it.

Did I tell you that I named it?

Yes, my kindle.

It wasn't my idea...

when I registered it with amazon.com,

they asked me to name it.

How could I refuse?

edited to add:  I named it kashmir...as in 'kashmir kindle'.

{grin}

I also watched a movie today...

"Wall Street:  Money Never Sleeps"

with Michael Douglas.

It was okay, and I do like Michael Douglas.

I watched the first "Wall Street"

movie several years ago (made in 1987).

Wanted to watch that one again

before I saw this one...but didn't. 

I made a few Sawtooth Star blocks...

I am following (sort of) the quiltalong

with Cheri Payne of quiltsbycheri .

These blocks measure about 4.5 inches...

fun and easy to put together. 

That's all I have.  

Hope you're having a great weekend.    

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."    Jeremiah 29:11

Sneak and Shoo-Fly...

I just now finished piecing the poppy quilt top...loving it!  My helper isn't here today, so I had to lay it out on my bed in order to get a few shots of it.  Measuring 72 x 84 inches, it has 21 Rubik's blocks and 21 blocks of the prints.  I chose to use the 7 fabrics from this colorway only, so there are definitely repeats.

I still need to put the backing together and decide on pillow covers and curtains.  All in due time.

I finished last week's Block 6 for the hand-pieced quiltalong with Erin.  Here it is...Shoo Fly (actually, 4 of them together in one 6 inch block).

 

Our next block also has a bazillion pieces.  I'll be working on that one throughout this next week.  

The sun is shining brightly today...on this first day of Daylight Saving Time.  I am happy.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."     Jeremiah 29:11

Pinterest?

What is Pinterest?

As they, themselves, explain..."Pinterest is a virtual pinboard.  Pinterest allows you to organize and share all the beautiful things you find on the web. You can browse pinboards created by other people to discover new things and get inspiration from people who share your interests."  If that caught your attention, be sure to go here for more information.

I first became aware of Pinterest when Laurie of Minick & Simpson mentioned it in this post dated April 23, 2011.  I joined and started some boards and looked around and 'pinned' a few photos.  Then, I mostly forgot about it.  Until lately.  Now, I remember to pin photos that I really like.  To remember them...and where they came from.  

So.  What brings Pinterest to my mind enough to blog about it?

Remember my postage stamp quilt?  Here it is...

I pinned it on my Pinterest 'Finished' board sometime in October.  Since then, it  has been repinned 275+ times!  How does that happen?  I mean, I know how it happens.  People see it on my board, repin it to their boards...people who follow them see it and repin it...etc., etc.. But, WOW! 
That is 'my' quilt...getting around Pinterest like that!   That amazes me.  {grin}

Have you joined Pinterest?  If not, you might want to.  Just sayin'.  If you'd like to follow me, click on the red tab in my sidebar.  Have fun!  But, watch out, it can be addicting.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."   Jeremiah 29:11