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Bell at the Conservatory

bell at the conservatory
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I fell for this bell at the Volunteer Park
Conservatory. Reminded me of Japan;
how I love all things Japanese...

Greetings from Knit Cafe

Greetings from Knit Cafe
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Slloowwllly knitting lace panel for a great
skirt from Greeting from Knit Cafe. It is being
knitted in a cotton blend from Debbie Bliss given
to me by a former SP... Love the feel of it & I'm
hoping that it won't be too heavy!

Entrance to Mukilteo Library

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Great summer time acitivities. Still working on my
skirt from Greetings from Knit Cafe. Also, started &
finished a quick knit shrug from DVD Knit in Motion.
Will post pics of progress on skirt & post pic of
completed shrug. It has been such a wonderful
summer that I am almost sad that too soon Fall
will be here. Meanwhile, I am busy getting things
together for programs at work and just loving life
as a whole.

tascino & friends

tascino & friends
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We had so much fun this wkend; visited Mukilteo
Library where they have these great statues. Hemp
Fest was awesome; I love Seattle!

SP 11 Questionnaire

Here's some info for my future SP for Sp 11:

1. My fav yarn is any type really. I like anything that is soft.
2. I have a beautiful Oriental theme knitting needles fabric case.
3. I have been knitting for roughly 10 years. I borrowed books from
the library & taught myslef how to knit. I consider myself inter-
mediate skill level.
4. I do have an Amazon wishlist: email address you can find it under:
keilagonzalez@hotmail.com
5. Fav scents: roses, lavendar, lilacs, cinnamon, lemongrass or lemons
6. Other crafts I do: Crochet, gemstone jewelry, scrapbooking, cross-
stitch, embroidery, make cards
7. Sweet tooth: I love dark chocolate
8. I love all kinds of music: classical, hiphop, salsa, reggae, industrial
world fusion. Not too fond of country.
9. Fav colors: purple, pink, blue
10. Have no pets, 2 adult "kids", 3 grandkids
11. I do wear hats, scarves & ponchos. Not too keen on mittens.
12. Fav item to knit depends on whether it's a gift for someone else or not.
I like to knit a variety of things.
13. I am currently knitting a lace panel skirt from Greetings from Knit
Cafe.
14. I love handmade gifts.
15. I prefer straight needles but, do use the circulars. Above all I love
wooden needles. Any kind of wood.
16. I don't own a winder or swift. I rather like doing the whole yarn ball
by hand unless it's finger weight yarn.
17. My oldest UFO is 4 months old.
18. Fav Holiday: Christmas
19. I collect mini bears, mermaids and thimbles.
20. I would any one of the following books: Greetings from Knit Cafe,
Dominknitrix, Naughty Needles or Knitting Lingerie.
21. I think that if I learn more easy lace knitting techniques that it
would be great.
22. I don't knit socks.
23. My B-day is 11-24.

Angel Trumpet

Angel Trumpet
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The first time I experienced a Belladonna
plant also known as Angel Trumpet I was
inspired. It seems so surreal & other worldly...
Of course, I thought quite literally that children
could hear the trumpeting of fairies or angels
while laying down underneath this tree. It is
at the Conservatory @ Volunteer Park if you
would like to go & see if you hear any angels
for yourself.

Hollyhocks

Hollyhocks
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More from the Volunteer Park
Conservatory. This beautiful
variety of Hollyhocks is called
Indian Spring. Indulged in some
seeds to plant for next spring.
I am so excited about visiting the
conservatory; there were so many
striking varities of plants.

At Sunset

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I love the view from my little apt.
and there are many reasons
why; this catamaran is way
out in the distance. sigh...

Henna

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This great design was done by a
young girl at the Seattle Bites. It
comes from Mehndi Madness; check
out their website as they have great
selection of designs for sale.

Where I want to Be

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Loverly Maui... Hope to visit during the Holidays
to see my sister, family & my son... Love the
ocean views... ahhhh, I can smell the salty
air.

Mehndi inspires

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This pic comes from a Mehndi site that is
fantastic. During the Seattle Bites I had a
tatt done by some girls there doing henna.
I'll post pics soon of said tatt. I am wanting
to do my own tattoos with henna; top of the
hands having my highest vote. Most people
where I work look at it rather curiously & ask
if it is Henna. I love the exotic look & feel as
once it is on you can not touch it for up to 24
hours. Oh dear, nothing to do for 24 hours.
What a perfect excuse to stay sitting quietly for
a while...

Gotta LOve it

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Crusining through the coffee aisle I looked up to see
this great coffee label with Jimi on it; gotta love folks
who have good taste. The flavors are just as creative;
Kiss the Sky & Hey Joe among others sound divine.
Next coffe purchase for me will definitely be this label.

more orchids

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orchids

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Conservatory @ Volunteer Park

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Love all the wonder of Seattle; Volunteer Park

Persnickity Design

Love my new bag from a talented, hard-working
gal based out of Bellingham
Check out her website.
www.persnickitydesign.com

Beauty Bar

Last week end we (girlfriend & daughter)

went to the fabulous NightLight Lounge

where we were indulged in a night of

free manicures, eye lash extensions, up-sweeps,

make-up & give aways. It was so much fun...

Even had a hand parafin dip; talk about hot &

torturous! Yikes... What most women do to

look good; fun, yes-- something that I would

do daily-no, no, no...

Cotton Lace Skirt

This lovely skirt pattern is from

Greetings Knit Cafe. I am using a

cotton blend gifted to me by former

SP from purlnecklace blog. It is from

Debbie Bliss & easy to knit. I'm on the

second lace panel for the bottom. Should be an

easy knit to finish. Can't wait to wear it...

Some Beautiful Summer Things

SP; you're the greatest

Went to my mailbox saturday & there was

this sweet package with some great gifts.

Thanks SP; love the fiber & the color is

vibrant. Can't wait to knit with it. Also, the journal will come in really handy for my next projects.

Me- Happy that it's Summer

purple purse & liliac pearls

Have a few things going on as I am determined to get some jewelry made for the many art & craft festivals of the summer. Also, finished a purse I had started over the Holidays. Still working on my Thinking of You Scarf; challenging pattern but great to learn a new technique. Will post pics when done. SP 10 is almost over & I haven't started The Flower Basket shawl given to me by my wonderful SP.

Catchy Title, Great Projects

Looking for some Teen Knitting projects
to teach my granddaughter some cool things
to make for herself & friends. This book has
something for everyone. We hope to have
more Teen related programs where I work
I am happy that more young people are
taking an interest in an old art.

Memorial Day Weekend

finally getting the hang of the wavy pattern for my
"thinking of you" scarf. loved the stamp from my LYS
for the week end marathon. didn't get to all the places
but, i did manage to learn all the great locations of
future YS's to go to.

love, love, love Seattle

Went to the top of the Space Needle; went around the outside
suddenly I went numb & felt nausea. Still it was a beautiful view even from
the inside.

progress of project

I love the soft feel of the alpalca blend that was gifted to me for this scarf. The wavy pattern is eye cathcing; can't wait to knit the hearts. Onto an exciting week
end for me which translates into Destination: YARN the 2007 LYS tour for my area. I'm excited as there are discounts, prizes and a passport. If interested
& you live in the NW area of Washington check out the website: http//www.lystour.com

what's on my needles now

knit projects galore

This book Domiknitrix has the cutest items and I so love to be able to make
quite a few things from it. Projects on the needles: my previous pal sent some beautiful merino silk in tones of pink along w/this great heart scarf pattern.
I want to finish this & get some help casting on wonderful shawl pattern from
my current pal. The start of this beautiful shawl is a little different than
what I've done before; I love learning new techniques.

done projects; new project

finished gloves for a friend in xxlg and will be starting a new
project that my wonderful secret pal gave me; a shawl in pink; can't wait to start.

a second look at my gifties

love that awesome secret pal!

thank you secret pal!

thanks to my awesome secret pal i have my favorite lace pattern shawl like the one i previously posted from elann it will be done in the beautiful fiber in pink. oh happy day! i also love the other gifts especially the beautiful bag that she has made; it is perfect and i so love the lining as well. best of all the bag is
reversible and will hold all my take along projects nicely.

books, books, books

i have such a passion for fitted designs or anything that has some vintage undertones. luckily for me, my local library has been purchasing some great, trendy books on knitting. that will at least leave me a little more money for fiber!

love the free patterns at elann

of all the free pattern websites i think that elann.com has the best trendy selection by far. i would love to make either one of these two gems.

favorite fiber vs not so favorite fiber

my favorite fiber thus far is the optimum wool. it is soft &
knits up fast. my least favorite fiber any 100% wool fiber.
it unnerves me to no end when i place wool on my skin. it may
be mental but, i am sticking to it.

wrap from berroco free pattern

had more acrylic fiber to use & loved the stitching on this wrap. it sits on top of
the shoulders & falls to mid back area. it's a warm color & has feminine qualities despite it's bulkiness. i love diversity in textures, designs & colors.

chinese symbol pillow

longevity runs in my family so what better symbol than the longevity on a pillow to help me remember the beauty of life. watched "what the bleep do we know" dvd. had me reaffirming my intentions for a long and beautiful life. happy 1st day of spring.

Boats for Cameron

I fell in love with boats for cameron from Debbie Macomber's Shop On Blossom St.
knit book; it was wonderful to finish it for Christmas for my grandson and it is
just his size for traveling. He loves boats and I had inherited alot of acrylic
yarn that I wanted to use up. I also made one for his sister in pink, yellow and
seafoam green.

sp9 great gifties

finally a friend burn a cd of all my projects that i had lost in a file. thank you to purl necklace i have some beautiful fiber to work with. thanks again!!

sp10 is up & going

i have a great obession with the color pink; this cute tank from

interweave knits latest zine is divine. it has a great lacey form that

does my heart good. i hope to be able to start this soon. as for my

secret pal whom i contacted yesterday i will be having loads of fun

reading her blog. my bf has a current love for ox fiber; he loves to

surprise me so he went to my lys to ask about prices. he is such a

cool guy. gotta love him.

this is what i dream of

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nothing is better than a natural place to swim and unwind from the daily stress of life.

questionaire for sp10

1. My favorite yarn to knit with is anything that is soft.
2. I store my needles in a small bag.
3. I've been knitting for 6 yrs. & consider myself an intermediate knitter. I
taught myself to knit.
4. I do have an Amazon wishlist.
5. I love floral scents; am not fond of vanilla.
6. I love dark chocolate. My fav candy is called Bacci; it is Italian for little kisses.
7. I don't spin. I make gemstone jewelry, crochet, cross-stitch & some needle point.
8. I love pink, purple, aqua; not fond of gray or green.
9. I love reggae, jazz, salsa, classical. Do not have an MP3 player.
10. I am single and have no pets.
11. I do wear scarves, hats, mittens & ponchos.
12. Fav item to knit: purses, handbags & gauntlet, fingerless gloves.
13. I am currently knitting fingerless gauntlets.
14. I love handmade gifts.
15. I prefer straight, wooden needles.
16. I don't own a swifter or yarn winder.
17. I usually finish all items I start; I rarely have UFO's.
18. Fav holiday is Christmas
19. I collect mermaids, mini teddy bears & anything Hello Kitty.
20. Book I'd love to have: Greetings from Knit Cafe. Size 7 or 8 wooden needles. Pattern book
Quinte Scrapbook by Mission Falls.
21. I would love to learn more lace techniques.
22. I don't knit socks. I wear sz 10.5 or 11 shoe.
23. BDay is 11/24.