Karma, Tinkerbell and Custom Knits

Reading materials are varied from mysterious to serious. I love to read biographies
and travel logs but lately I've down graded to simply silly like Tinkerbell
Hilton's Diaries. Previously having looked through Custom Knits I found one
of the more popular tank knitted from the bottom up; Ralvery has many in great
fibers. Thought I would incorporate the knitted lace sections from the previously
frogged skirt; nothing ventured, nothing gained. Tomorrow is Saturday! Market,
laundry, lots of knitting and maybe a little reading with a nap towards the
end of the afternoon.

Royal Mail from my SP!

Hail! to my wonderful and very generous SP- you ROCK! I love the purple mohair
and I plan on making something for me and only me with it. I love the cotton
in a heather; those lovely skeins of soft cotton will be great for a few of
my favorite Mason Dixon Washcloths. I adore the little journal in Mulberry
it has the creamiest colored card stock great for mini drawings or watercolors.
I love the bright colored pen and the chocolate was to die for-- I love the little
"Do not Disturb" sign for chocolate indulgence; it came with a beautiful creamy
bar of white & dark chocolate with little hints of raspberry and a Lindt bar
with orange zest and little slivers of almonds. SP you know how to spoil a
girl!;0) Thank you so much, I know time is so precious these days and the little
blue mohair ribbon you knit is sweet; I plan on pulling up my tresses with it.
You have a wonderful and fun weekend SP and know that you are appreciated.

Mason-Dixon Ballband wash cloth Extravaganza

I love the multi use of this great pattern. It's fast and easy and the
color combos endless. I use them for spa care, dish washing floor scrubbing
on my Swifter. I can't say enough about this pattern- I love it!

Love Summer!

Was it ever hot today!~ I was thinking of all the things I need to start
for Christmas presents and I got chills thinking how hot it was; no air
flow and how knitting seemed a little extreme since I associate knitting
with colder weather.I live near the water the briny humidity was at it's maximum.
Worse than when I lived on Maui and Okinawa. Phewww... Good to sweat and
clean up the old cogs. I have been riding mass transit now for 13 years and
really I hadn't missed having a car until my daughter gave me what my BF
endearingly calls "The Bucket". It is 4 speed and I laugh for it has no
power steering so that by the end of Summer I should have really buff arms!
How much freedom having a car has given me. I am content.

SECRET PAL 14 QUESTIONNAIRE

What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely not like? I like Alpaca blends, Cotton blends, Bamboo, Corn Fiber not too crazy about
Wool. Wool blends are great.

What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? They're in my basket with fiber.

How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I've been knitting for 12 years; I
taught myself using library books. I would say I am intermediate knitter.
Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? Yes I do. Amazon: keila gonzalez
Ravelry: Knittergurl56

What’s your favorite scent? Lemongrass, Roses and Lilacs

Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I love chocolate! Bacci; I think they're
Italian.

What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I haven't
learned to spin yet, I do plan on learning. I make semi-percious stone jewelry,
Cross stitch, Scrapbook, Crochet, Embroidery, Sew, Paint and draw.

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 especially dance, Reggae, Pop,
Classical, World Fusion anything put out by Putumayo company. Yes, my computer
can play MP3's.

What’s your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can’t stand? I love all colors;
Right now I have a penchant for Red, Wine and Burgundy not too crazy for Yellow
or Orange.

What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have a live-in BF & he
has tarantulas.

Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? I do wear scarves, hats, mittens
never have tried on a poncho.

What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Anything that has cables, pirate-theme
or has a function: washcloths.

What are you knitting right now? I am knitting an unholy amount of washcloths;
can't have enough of them.

Do you like to receive handmade gifts? I love receiving handmande gifts.

Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I prefer
straight wooden needles; bamboo are my favorite.

Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? No, I like doing the whole hand and arm
exercise you can get when doing by hand.

How old is your oldest UFO? I have no UFO's; don't like leaving things undone.

What is your favorite holiday? What winter holiday do you observe? I love
Christmas and I observe any and all Holidays that allow me down time away from
working!

Is there anything that you collect? I collect mini bears, thimbles, mini teas
sets & buttons

Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I subscripe to Knit1 & Crochet
World. I would appreciate any Amigurumi patterns.

Are there any new techniques you’d like to learn? Sock making!

Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? I have never made a sock
before. I wear a size 11-12 shoe.

When is your birthday? 11-24

Are you on Ravelry? If so, what’s your ID? Yes, under Knittergurl

Pink Cookie tote and the Kids Fishin' Derby

I couldn't help myself I need a new book bag and found this on ebay. Good price
and it's got so much space and personality! Fairest of All is what it's called.
My sweet grandkids did a fishing derby and here you can see who's catching the
fish. They are so funny!Waiting for SP14 to start... It's been so much fun in the
past six that I have done. WoW, I hadn't really thought about it before. It's the
weekend and I am off to sample cherries, tomatos, flowers, honey and soap all local
grown and made. I love the Famer's Market; it's loud, crowded and busy...

Finished Pirate Top & wip Wash cloth fav

Still need to block Pirate Top and love the colors on the Mason Dixon Wash
Cloth. I have made so many without taking pics that now I wished I had kept
up with how many have been whisked off the needles and straight to someone
else. My container garden this year is limited to poppies and sunflowers, stargazers and geraniums, lettuce riot, basil rosemary, mint and thai basil, columbine and
dahilias. Very late start for the Hollyhock babies hope they have strong roots
so that next Summer they'll bloom.Hope to get tomato starts this weekend. I want
some local heirlooms and have the seeds. It had been unusaly cold this last Winter.
Spring sort of rushed through and left quickly and Summer slowllly crawled out
not too soon. It hasn't rained in 25 days. TeeHee on the needles sooonnnn...
The Pirate Panda given to me by a real cool, local gal from Fairhaven knit
group. I love her, she's a kind & giving soul; she loves to knit like crazy.

Posh Girl Vintage-- Girl Power

I love these vintage dresses found at PoshGirlVintage.com
They have other things from frilly underwear to period shoes; I love this site!

Pirates & my home town

In fort Walton they have a curious festival that involves the landing of
a legedery pirate by the name of Billie Bowlegs. It's great fun; a parade
with booty thrown into the crowd. Families dressed up as pirates. Just another
day in Paradise. On that note I just started a skull & cross bones bikini
halter in alpalca silk (maroon) and cashmere (cream colored) with a crochet
halter skirt done in alpalca silk. I will probably want to end it with lace
since it won't be long enough to suit me. Frogged the skirt made from the
Debbie Bliss DK cotton & managed to save the lace panels (6) for something
else. I completed the skirt, waisted it with elastic and didn't like the
heaviness of it all. I learned a valuable lesson. Don't be too avante garde
about fiber choices.

Lucky me!

I so love Mama Mia; I hadn't known that the grandfather is a local
area actor who I have seen around my little town of BHam. I have
waited for years to get his autograph. So-o, when he came in the
other day I ventured forth to ask if I could have his autograph.
I was so thrilled when he said "Sure." He's handsome and very suave.

Mermaids and Bunnies

I so love my new found Needle felting; there's so much you can do!

eesha and aaron

eesha and aaron
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Lucky me that I have 2 beautiful adult children;
Lucky them that they survived my parenting skills!

aaron and summer

aaron and summer
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My son and his beautiful, very smart and
wonderful girlfriend. Miss seeing them; they
live in Maui--Hmmmm, good excuse to go again!

Taylor playing violin

Taylor playing violin
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Our little Taylor has gone from Ballet to Soccer to the Violin!
At 10 she is very self-determined!

I am so excited to know my SP!

Her name is Nicole and she is from Germany and I love,love her blog! Lots
of Happiness to you Nicole. I have really enjoyed this swap and hope to stay
in touch. Once again thank you for everything; I love Hello Kitty--She makes
me smile. I recieived some beautiful light periwinkle cotton skeins, a HK nail file,
a HK key chain, HK notepad and HK pencil (so sweet), a delicious treat made of
hazel nuts and so much more!

Just Not Enough Time

Since starting my amigurumi animals I have decide to learn how to do the
needle felting animals as well. The girls in my knit group don't want to
learn to crochet but are very interested in needle felting too. What great
fun~ I still need time to make a beautiful set of fingerless gloves from
my new book sent to me by my awesome SP. Yikes! I need more time...

Complete Harmony

Here's BF holding up our pride and joy; very rustic,piece milled and
from scraps of fiber his nephew's baby blanket. Hurrah!

Happy New Year

My SP must read minds! I so loved the iTunes gift card so far here's what I
have downloaded: Mama Mia soundtrack: Honey, Honey, Dancing Queen
Michael Buble: Moon Dance, Fever and I am still looking. You are
awesome and so very generous. I received a wonderful surprise in the
mail yesterday! This beautiful book. SP, How did you know which one
I wanted most? Love it! Thank you so much; I wanted to email you but,
I can't find your email address. Happy Holidays to you SP!!

Holiday Knitting

What joy to have as much time as I want to
sit and knit just for me. I've done all the
knitting for gifts for the time being but,
I am knitting for myself. Mailed my spoilee her
giftie and hope she likes it!

MOre Amigurumi

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Finally finished the Bunny, Bear and made
another Monkey. Several more to go for
stocking stuffers.