Me, Hollyhocks and Summertime Festivities

I might enter a competition that involved knitting if it was
for the most original item knitted. I haven't entered any craft
competition before for knitting. I have and still do sell my
handmade gemstone jewelry on consignment and at different craft
fairs. I love anything handmade & love going to see crafts of all
kinds.

Blue Pool

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

On the way to Hana, Maui there are many waterfalls
and little pools waiting to be discovered. This is
Blue Pool and it is quite the hike to get there to
enjoy an afternoon swim. None the less.... Ahhhh!
It was so worth it!

LOve Summer

Yesterday our neighbor took us to Deception Pass. Wow! I am always
stunned by the beauty in Washington. If you can live through the
Blahhhs of Winter; Summer will definitely more than make up for all
the misery.

Mulkiteo Library

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Love the outlook & youthful perspective of this
statue. I loved books as a child and now that
I work at a library I realize what a wonderful
window for adventures we have.

Question of the Week

My favorite supper for a hot summer evening has to be
Mandarin Orange & chicken salad. Or anything off of the
Barbie with greens. I love to eat little and drink plenty
of smoothies and shakes during summer. Come Winter I become
insatiable at eating so I must balance it out;)

Questions for the last 2 weeks

One of my favorite places to knit is outdoors; at the park,
beach, concert. The perfect setting for me really depends
on what I happen to be knitting. If the project requires
me reading a pattern then the best place is somewhere
quiet. Mostly I like knitting in my comfy chair, my feet
are up and I am sipping lemonade.

SP 12 Question of the Week

My favorite project for vacation to knit is
anything small; usually purse, scarf, baby
booties. Anything that gives me instant gratification!

container gardening

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Summer has been a blessing for winter's store.
Not only am I container gardening but, I also have
a small plot at a friend's house who has been
generous enough to let me plant broccli, eggplant,
melons, herbs, and soon collards and beets.
I am still knitting; I have made couple of wash cloths from
Mason-Dixon book and have started a skull blanket panel
that BF & I are collaborating on.

J & T

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

What has been keeping busy? Gardening!

Two questions

My fav fiber that I just can't do without is bamboo. It is nubby and stretches
wonderfully. Fibers I would love to have and have not worked with; silk or
angora. My favorite vacation or Holiday place is Maui; I have family there
& I love to go for several weeks when I can. Where would I love to go?
Around the world on a sea cruise with port stops every where.

My Hollyhock

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Originally uploaded by knittergurl56.

Last year I bought seeds for this Indian Summer hollyhock; I sowed the
seeds over the Fall and they grew all Winter long. Now, I am proud to
say that the plant is well over 10' and is flowering beautifully!

My idea of the perfect fiber stash...

I think that if I had enough yarn to complete just one
big project I would be ecstatic! That would be perfect.

What I looked forward ...

to in Summer vacation was endless hours
of swimming, bike riding, playing baseball,
catching fireflies at night. Mostly, I loved
being able to spend all day outside!!

What is your fav Summer time drink?

AAAhh! Well I love strawberry smoothies, iced white chocolate breves from
Starbucks, fresh lemonade, Iced green and passionflower tea. I could go
on and on...

Rasti Hat and the Wizard of Oz

Busy start to a wonderful Summer. Our youngest,Isabelle just had
her first ballet recital. We had so much fun watching an entire
school of ballerinas of different ages perform. We thought Issy
would be nervous, but, no she's a natural performer. She was a
Lollipop kid. Also, is a pic of a Rasti Hat I made for one cool
Dready Man.

SP 12 Questionaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I like all kinds of fiber but would prefer not to have to knit fun fur.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? Right now they are in a bag

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I learned to knit 11 yrs ago
I taught myself with books from the library. I consider myself to be an inter-
meidate knitter.

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I do have an Amazon wish
list; use this email address to find it: keilagonzalez@hotmail.com

5. What's your favorite scent? Flower scents, vanilla, orange, chocolate

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Do I ever! Anything chocolate.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin?
I don't spin. I would love to learn. I do gemstone jewelry designs, crocheting,
scrapbooking, altering book, macarme, gardening, sewing and cross stitching.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)I love all kinds of music. I would be willing to
try new tunes.

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? i love purple, pinks, greens, greys. I do not like to use white or cream.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I am a single.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I wear hats, scarves and gauntlets. Never worn a poncho.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like trying new techniques.
Right now I am knitting a lace shawl.

13. What are you knitting right now? Lace shawl and fingerless guantlets.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? Yes, absolutely.

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?
I like bamboo straight needles.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? I don't own either.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? My oldest UFO is a lace panel skirt from Greetings from Knit Cafe. I can't find anymore Debbie Bliss DK cotton #13003

18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas

19. Is there anything that you collect? I collect tea cups, mini bears and any
thing Hello Kitty.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I haven't any subscriptions.
I am on a wild hunt for Debbie Bliss cotton DK in color lot #13003. I would love
a set of rosewood needles in size 5.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? I would love to learn to do drop spindle.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I have never attempted to knit socks. I wear a size 11 shoe.

23. When is your birthday? November 24th

24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Not yet.

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Cabled Fingerless Gloves

Love to make gauntlets; these are for my BF and this fiber is called
Maizey--corn fiber. Hard to work with since the thread has had a
tendency to pull apart or unravel as you are working. Needless to say
I was excited about finishing these lovelies.

BF's 30th, High Tea in Fairhaven

Sorella's and a view

Moved to crepes and views

Love the sunshine and so today BF and I went to the Ferry Terminal where a
friend of the family owns a great bistro with beautiful berry crepes and a
view of the Canadian mountains to die for! On the knit scene; am making
fingerless, cabled gloves out of Maizy fiber for BF. He chose a warm variegated
green but, Maizy is not for me...Will post pics later.