Monday, April 24, 2006
Photos of Completed WIPs are here!
..I finally got the batteries charged on my camera and had a few minutes to spare while some baby blankets were washing so I took a few shots of my completed projects. And ....here they are...
This is my fun fur trimmed KAL loomed purse from my KWON KAL class for April. I used LB 100% wool and LB Fun Fur.
This is my loomed eyeglass case from Loom Class. I added a hanging loop and a tassel to mine as I plan to use it as an accessory bag for spinning. I hung it on my spinning wheel and put my oil, springs etc. in it.
Here is my loomed KH tote bag. I used two colors of Patron's 100% wool, loomed it on Markman Farms square loom then felted it.
Completed Triangle KAL shawl for KN group. I used LH homespun for this one and knitted it on 13 needles.
...I think this completes my finished projects. I did do some fleece baby quilts but they have already been shipped to the hospitals so I did not get a photo of those. And I am working on another large tote bag on my ADJ loom and also some slipper sox for the troops in Iraq.
...I gave up on my EZ Surprise Sweater for right now - after frogging it out twice I decided that right now was not the time to work on that project. I have too many things going on, balancing too much on my plate to start on a new pattern - better stick with easy mindless stuff for me. I will pick that project back up this winter when I have the time to properly devote to it.
...A new KAL is starting this week at KWON - a mesh bag. I hope to complete one of those as it looks like a really fun project.
...Well, that all my "knitty news" for now - back to the laundry. Happy knitting all!
*GB2G*
This is my fun fur trimmed KAL loomed purse from my KWON KAL class for April. I used LB 100% wool and LB Fun Fur.
This is my loomed eyeglass case from Loom Class. I added a hanging loop and a tassel to mine as I plan to use it as an accessory bag for spinning. I hung it on my spinning wheel and put my oil, springs etc. in it.
Here is my loomed KH tote bag. I used two colors of Patron's 100% wool, loomed it on Markman Farms square loom then felted it.
Completed Triangle KAL shawl for KN group. I used LH homespun for this one and knitted it on 13 needles.
...I think this completes my finished projects. I did do some fleece baby quilts but they have already been shipped to the hospitals so I did not get a photo of those. And I am working on another large tote bag on my ADJ loom and also some slipper sox for the troops in Iraq.
...I gave up on my EZ Surprise Sweater for right now - after frogging it out twice I decided that right now was not the time to work on that project. I have too many things going on, balancing too much on my plate to start on a new pattern - better stick with easy mindless stuff for me
...A new KAL is starting this week at KWON - a mesh bag. I hope to complete one of those as it looks like a really fun project.
...Well, that all my "knitty news" for now - back to the laundry. Happy knitting all!
*GB2G*
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Has anybody seen my head?
...I know that I have lost it! Things have been so hectic lately - rushing here - running there - I feel as if I have definitely lost my head!
...Sorry I have been MIA lately - it is woods fire season here. With the dry conditions that we have had the fires have been raging. And since DH and me are both volunteer firefighters I bet you know where we have been - you got it! - in the woods fighting fires. Easter weekend was a really bad one. It started Friday and went through Sunday. Our department worked in shifts so none of us had to stay the entire time, but sometimes the shifts lasted through the night. The fire burned 430+ acres but God was good to us, no homes lost, no one injured, and all the firefighters returned home safely to their families. (just dirty and tired).
...We did get to come home by early Easter morning so we were able to spend Easter with the family. Our youngest daughter and her hubby could not come home but we did spend Easter with our oldest daughter and her family. In fact, she cooked Easter dinner for us - that was such a blessing (this year I was just too tired to cook.) We went to her house and spent the afternoon with her after church service. We had a wonderful time with her and the grandchildren.
....We are now puppy-less. We sold the last of Min's puppies this past Friday so they have all gone to their new homes. God sent us all good parents so our little darlings all went to very loving homes - so I was so thrilled.
...TTT is booming but I have really gotten behind on my shipments since I have been gone from home so much lately. I hope to get some washing and packaging done this week so I can get some of the lovely items that I have gotten shipped out.
...And now for fiber-related completed projects.....
------Needle Knitting - I finished my triangle shawl for the KAL - the one in blue LB homespun. It turned out very lovely and completed just in time as I have a shower coming up and this will be a perfect gift. (photo coming)
------Loom Knitting - I completed my loomed bag that I was working on using Lynn's square loom and Patron's wool. It has been felted and is ready to go to it's new home. (photo coming)
------ Loom Knitting KAL - I completed my April KAL - Kay's Felted Bag - I used LB Fun Fur and LB Wool. It turned out very pretty. I am quite pleased with it, even though I am not really fond of fun fur. (photo coming)
------Spinning - I have finished one bobbin of my Jacob wool and have started on my second bobbin. Unfortunately I have not had much time to devote to my spinning lately but I hope that things have settled down some so that I can spend more time at my wheel. (photo coming)
....For my fiber projects WIPs...
------Needle Knitting - I have started on EZ's Baby Surprise Sweater. I am using some varigated baby yarn and I love the color combination. I have frogged it once already as it did not suit me so I am on my second try at it. I have completed 29 of the 114 rows so we will see how it goes.
------Loom Knitting - I am ready to start on the Mesh Bag project using cotton yarn. I have my supplies and am awaiting the instructions :) I am also working on some slipper sox for Christmas gifts.
------Spinning - working on my second bobbin of Jacob wool - and loving every minute of it!
Well, I think that brings us up-to-date with the daily ramblings of a fiber-addict:)
Have a happy Knitty day all,
*GB2G*
...Sorry I have been MIA lately - it is woods fire season here. With the dry conditions that we have had the fires have been raging. And since DH and me are both volunteer firefighters I bet you know where we have been - you got it! - in the woods fighting fires. Easter weekend was a really bad one. It started Friday and went through Sunday. Our department worked in shifts so none of us had to stay the entire time, but sometimes the shifts lasted through the night. The fire burned 430+ acres but God was good to us, no homes lost, no one injured, and all the firefighters returned home safely to their families. (just dirty and tired).
...We did get to come home by early Easter morning so we were able to spend Easter with the family. Our youngest daughter and her hubby could not come home but we did spend Easter with our oldest daughter and her family. In fact, she cooked Easter dinner for us - that was such a blessing (this year I was just too tired to cook.) We went to her house and spent the afternoon with her after church service. We had a wonderful time with her and the grandchildren.
....We are now puppy-less. We sold the last of Min's puppies this past Friday so they have all gone to their new homes. God sent us all good parents so our little darlings all went to very loving homes - so I was so thrilled.
...TTT is booming but I have really gotten behind on my shipments since I have been gone from home so much lately. I hope to get some washing and packaging done this week so I can get some of the lovely items that I have gotten shipped out.
...And now for fiber-related completed projects.....
------Needle Knitting - I finished my triangle shawl for the KAL - the one in blue LB homespun. It turned out very lovely and completed just in time as I have a shower coming up and this will be a perfect gift. (photo coming)
------Loom Knitting - I completed my loomed bag that I was working on using Lynn's square loom and Patron's wool. It has been felted and is ready to go to it's new home. (photo coming)
------ Loom Knitting KAL - I completed my April KAL - Kay's Felted Bag - I used LB Fun Fur and LB Wool. It turned out very pretty. I am quite pleased with it, even though I am not really fond of fun fur. (photo coming)
------Spinning - I have finished one bobbin of my Jacob wool and have started on my second bobbin. Unfortunately I have not had much time to devote to my spinning lately but I hope that things have settled down some so that I can spend more time at my wheel. (photo coming)
....For my fiber projects WIPs...
------Needle Knitting - I have started on EZ's Baby Surprise Sweater. I am using some varigated baby yarn and I love the color combination. I have frogged it once already as it did not suit me so I am on my second try at it. I have completed 29 of the 114 rows so we will see how it goes.
------Loom Knitting - I am ready to start on the Mesh Bag project using cotton yarn. I have my supplies and am awaiting the instructions :) I am also working on some slipper sox for Christmas gifts.
------Spinning - working on my second bobbin of Jacob wool - and loving every minute of it!
Well, I think that brings us up-to-date with the daily ramblings of a fiber-addict:)
Have a happy Knitty day all,
*GB2G*
