Life with a single mom of teenagers with not enough knitting time! June 1, 2009. Hello there, Gentle Reader! My new digs can be found here. To Sotomayor or not to Sotomayor. Was truly a day of incredible change for America. Finally, we have a leader whose face is a true representation of the face of America the WASP image fading and in its place; a richer, more vibrant tapestry was slowly taking shape. Empathy in a justice, what a novel idea. In an attempt to wo.

Tuesday, December 29, 2009. I am so fortunate to have such a great support system during this difficult time. I have a great family and wonderful friends, some of which I have never met in person. One of my good friends, Coby of CJ Kopec Creations. Has started a knit along. I had my very first chemo treatment today. I am not going to lie, I was scared! I did start knitting on my Manhattan. I am using Bearfoot yarn, which is really warm and I love it! Sunday, December 20, 2009.

Friday, August 5, 2011. I might as well admit it. I was way overwhelmed with changes, and life, and stress, and when i left the podcast i used to be a part of, i sort of had a crisis in people in general. But, enormous changes have happened and I am getting my feet back under me. And, I moved my blog. Monday, March 8, 2010. Turns out, no .

Answers to a Podcast and Other Updates. Posted by bellavitafarm under antique spinning wheel. The last tip is from the podcast Knitmore Girls, Episode 121, Hot Glue. While listening to this episode I felt your pain when discussing nupps. I too dreaded doing the nupps in the Echo Flower shawl I did and the Aeolian that I am currently working on. I found this wonderful, easy way to do nupps without tears. In darker shades of bro.

Strange ramblings of a fiber freak. New Kittens slow my knitting. 1 lb 13 oz when we got her last week. The second pic shows a pen for scale but is blurred by her fast movement. She is about twice the size of her little sister. So tiny she fits in a teacup. 1 lb 3 oz when we got her. Neither cat can meow, they still just squeak a little. Play is furious for 3 two hour sessions a day followed by collapse.

Friday, September 18, 2009. This week my first article. Read all about ancient ways to process a Shetland Fleece and then make mittens with yarn spun from your fiber. I have also opened my Etsy store. My first pattern for Idylium is available for purchase there. Friday, August 21, 2009. In Praise of Test Knitters. I had to do it in tenth grade. Our teacher decided to have each student read another s.

A place where I talk about knitting, art, gardening, cooking, and the occasional reference to Freddie Mercury. Friday, November 07, 2008. Cute Red Style and Co. I love the Mary Janes and the red shoes are just so cute.

Notes from an amateur knitter, baker, and golfer. Monday, October 20, 2008. I have been knitting some but mostly my time has been absorbed by work, travel, and minor health issues. I did knit a cute little baby kimono for a work friend who is having her first baby. The pattern was from the Mason-Dixon book. I forgot to take a picture before I gifted it. Sunday, September 7, 2008.