Some Photos!

Yeah me. I actually took photos of FO's and got them into the computer. I'll still have to work on the WIP photos...but I'm making progress.

We had a birthday party to attend today, the reason for my mad knitting last week. Since I forgot to take photos before I threw it in the washer...I took pictures of the finished "ladybug bag" with the "Oops, this is too big" bag from last week. Lime & Blue Fusion by Lane Mondial, 100g, 50m. and a little Cascade 220 for the handle. I cast on 36 (I think).

For another little girl...a "ladybug bag" with Pink & Purple Felis (1 1/2 50g balls) and hot pink Patons for the handles. This one according to the pattern.
An aqua Patons wool with some fun fur trim. This is where fun fur belongs. As trim on an accessory for a 3 year old. Let me tell you, it was a hit!
And my Lutea lace-shoulder shell. I couldn't wait to block the shoulders...so it may lay better than this later, but I was happy enough. M took photos for me. When I told him that I'd probably post the photos without my face, then he pretty much didn't care if my eyes were open or not. I like the close up he took the best.


Lutea lace-shoulder shell from Interweave Knits Summer 2007
3 balls of Lion Brand Cotton Ease in Violet for a size 40.
Other than the yarn substitution, no changes. I really like this top...and since seeing myself in photos has given me motivation to loose the weight I've gained...maybe I'll knit another...in a smaller size.

Butterfly Bush

I love the butterfly bushes we have in our yard. They grow quickly to a pretty respectable size, and they're easy to maintain. But, I love them most for who visits them. The butterflies and hummingbirds.

New Blog

My neighbor L, showed me how you can print a blog into a book! How cool is that. I've been wanting to compile family recipies (along with photos) for awhile now...and then print the book. I've started Kristen's Kitchen. If you're looking for something new to try...check it out. Soon it will include recipies from all branches of my family tree.

Knitting like a mad woman!

Knitwise:
I finished up the Lutea lace shoulder shell! I felted the hot pink purse for this weekends birthday party, and forgot it in the washer. I've never let anything go through all the cycles. Thankfully since it's a smallish item it didn't suffer from the spin. I did, however, forget to take before pics. And then I decided it didn't look much like the birthday girl...and so I knit like a mad woman all day yesterday (that's a tough feet with 5, 4, & 1) and I finished another 'ladybug bag' in lime and blue fusion. That knit up quick, but is so hard on the hands. I started following the pattern, but not doubling the yarn because it's bulky. I was 1 1/2 balls in before I thought "this purse is giant". So, I cast on again...with only 36 stitches instead of 50...much better. I just need to felt this one today...and take pictures. (Seriously...before I clicked publish, I threw the lime and blue bag in the washer...without taking photos! This one is a bit tougher to felt. It's on it's 3rd run through the agitate cycle. Finished photos soon.)

Kidwise:
We're sitting on the living room floor with sewing cards...listening to this CD (if you follow the link you can listen to the songs). The song "You knit me together" starts with Steve Green reading the scripture Psalm 139. 5 says, "That's so cool. God knits people and you can only knit a sweater."

Almost Done!

Knitwise: The Lutea-lace shoulder shell is almost done, I'm so excited. I could have finished last night, but just after midnight I dropped a stitch when was doing the 3-needle bind off on the second shoulder. I couldn't figure out how to pick up the stitches within the lace pattern. So, I went to bed. I'll unknit until I can fix the stitches...should only be the last 3 rows. I'm so excited about this sweater. I only used 3 balls of cotton-ease (I had bought 4 to be safe) to knit the size 40. That's $12 since I bought the yarn on sale! I figured that I didn't want an expensive disaster...but this was such a simple knit...I could have splurged. I may knit another. I'll finish and post photos soon. Did I say how excited I am???

Lutea had to take a back-seat for a bit so I could knit up another purse for a kid birthday. I better felt the purse today...the party is Saturday. It's ready with all the ends weaved in. This time I'll remember before and after photos.

FO's mean I can cast on for something new!

Blogwise: I won honorable mention in Ms. Palm Tree's Bloggerversary Contest. I've never won anything. Mostly, I'm inspired by her life perspective. Nancy, I hope you find your daily slice of Island Paradise.