So I am flipping through a friend’s copy of Vogue Sewing. I am reading a section that talks about how to deal with fitting problems or making a pattern fit your body right and I stumble across this nugget of wisdom:
“If you are ten or twenty pounds overweight, you could try to lose weight. Even a [...]
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Just a little friendly advice from Vogue
Posted in Uncategorized on March 12, 2009 | 26 Comments »
Help people…and win yarn
Posted in Uncategorized on February 11, 2009 | 6 Comments »
One thing that is awesome about the internets is the ability to reach a wide group of people and in some cases, use that connection to do some good. The very talented knitter and Australian blogger Jacqueline has organized a incentive contest to donate to the Australian Red Cross, helping the victims of the bushfires [...]
Tiny Needles
Posted in Uncategorized on January 9, 2009 | 11 Comments »
I am not scared away by tiny needles. If I want to knit it bad enough, I will knit a sweater on size 1 or 2 needles. Sure.
My sister Kara sent me a link to a video that has forever altered my thoughts on this subject. I would wait for Kara to post about this [...]
New Year.
Posted in Uncategorized on January 3, 2009 | 16 Comments »
Whew! Yeah, I know. It has been a while. December passed by quickly in a blur of work, feasting, crafting, family, and general festive-ness. It was great fun and I am sad to see the holidays come to a close.
I love New Years (not to be confused with New Year’s Eve which I find consistently [...]
A Random List
Posted in Uncategorized on November 26, 2008 | 16 Comments »
1. I am on my way to Salt Lake City for Thanksgiving (sitting in the Denver airport now.) SO excited.
2. I still haven’t decided which cardigan/jacket I will knit (Vivian or Sylvi.) Kara made a good point that Vivian is more me but Sylvi is so fab with the flowers…I just don’t know. (Yes I [...]
Wow, a winner, an update, and a question
Posted in Uncategorized on November 17, 2008 | 28 Comments »
Note: Sorry for the unexpected blog break. I have been without internet at my home for about 10 days and it is slowly killing me. How did we survive before the internets? I am hoping to have internet back up and running very soon when more normal blogging and internet activity can return.
I think my [...]
thirty three
Posted in Uncategorized on October 23, 2008 | 98 Comments »
(giveaway alert–read to the bottom for a chance to win!)
Today I turn 33. I know I shouldn’t say yikes or talk about how old I am because I know plenty of people are older than me but it is my birthday and so I am going to indulge in a little mini freak out.
yikes.
(I hope [...]
My Ravelympic Career
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2008 | 20 Comments »
So anyone else watch the ill fated race of Liu Xiang? He is the Chinese track superstar who after a false start for a recent Olympic race, dropped out due to the obvious pain from an injury he was suffering. One might wonder why he attempted to run in the first place as he [...]
Mosaic Fun
Posted in Uncategorized on June 21, 2008 | 14 Comments »
So I know, I have been writing a lot about my trip. Something you might not know about me is when I am telling a story, I have a hard time cutting it short. I love details. They add background and depth to a story. This blog serves many purposes and one [...]
Random Thoughts
Posted in Uncategorized on May 6, 2008 | 26 Comments »
I believe it is that time. Time for another random but itemized list:
My new favorite cereal: Smart Start Maple Brown Sugar
About Battlestar Galactica, for those who watch…i got caught up on the current season this weekend. Oh how I love this show–so much. for those who don’t watch…you really should. Trust me. For those who [...]
