Yarn/Quilt Whisper

Hi there...

2009-01-07T20:02:00.001-08:00

Life has been non stop around here for us. In fact we are moving into a temp situation and the current place is in limbo. I just opened my SSSC swap gift last week. ( I loved all the goodies!!!) I need to show everyone and send out my thank you's. I still have my girlfriends Christmas gift for her kiddos to send out, that's how bad things have been around here. The next couple days with borrowing my girlfriends computer I will get some pictures, thanks you and other information up. Please be patient as I get organized-somewhat anyway.

A peek....

2008-11-24T15:46:00.000-08:00

Well here is a peek. Hope my swap partner and family will enjoy this.

Hi...

2008-11-09T12:10:00.000-08:00

The SSCS is coming along and lookin'to post some peeks soon.

Yikes...

2008-11-02T21:47:00.000-08:00

I have been absent. Sometimes I feel that the ocean could have carried me away. hehehe
Much to catch up with on the blog, not that I have a following.
So pictures and updates soon.
And a new swap.
Ciao for now.

Going away....

2008-10-09T14:38:00.001-07:00

To the beach here I come. Two off my girlfriends and I have rented a home in Bodega Bay for three nights. So that equals great sewing time and movies and margarita's and so forth.

So back soon with updates. No more takers on the Pay It Forward? O'well.

Take care everyone that stopped in for a visit.

Hi there...

2008-10-01T22:29:00.000-07:00

Hope you are all having a great week. I have, it's been busy but good. Been working on some sample quilts for my friends store. Having fun while you work is always a good thing. While at the shop today I sold one of my very simple baby quilts for $50. I just need to put the backing and binding on and it is sold.

Well I have one participant for my "Pay It Forward" challenge so far. It is DaBookLady who will be my first recipient of a "just because" goody made especially for her.

Cheers until next post.

Gonna Pay It Forward with Missy and others...want to join?

2008-09-28T21:27:00.000-07:00

I am a firm believer in paying it forward. Good karma, treat other as you would like to be treated. Well Missy has join up on the ban wagon as am I. Looking for the first three people who would like something handmade for themselves. Do you like fun, squishy mail? If answered "yes" please leave a comment and within a month I will send something to you. Then all I ask in return is that you host and post about this on your blog.

I have been lucky enough to be a recipient of Missy fine work during the Wizard of Oz swap. Have a look of the great bag with Dorthy pockets. The poppy pen has joined my vase of "flower pens", magnet holding up artwork of a nine year old. Chocolate made it into a couple tummies. And my new bag carries the library books. The pockets perfect for holding the girls library cards. Thanks again Missy for touching my life with your talents and kindness. And thank you Sherry for hosting this fun swap.

Ok..I'm here, the last hour before the new day....

2008-09-27T23:00:00.001-07:00

Thank you so much Linda for hosting the Bag swap, I have been blessed with the fine stitching of my bag swap partner all the way from New Zealand. Pricilla is such a talented artists of fabric and embroidery floss. Due to quilting being a big part of my life these days I have been using the bag for my rulers, the one's that fit of course. And the fantastic yarn is going to become hand warmer's for our approaching winter.
The details of the yo-yo's, button's and more. Drool ladies and gents if there may be a need.

Tomorrow I will highlight my Wizard of Oz swap from Missy that I just got in Friday's mail.

In the mean time a new fantastic and favorite tool I carry with me to mark my rulers, scissors, rotary cutter, and many other items that I can. I have found that the rulers marked with "Sharpie" wear off over time and then you "loose" your quilting rulers. It is an Incriblio. It is a hand held, battery operated mini matchine that inscribes your items. As you can see in this bad shadowed picture that I put my initials on my goods.

Hi...poppin' in for a hello....

2008-09-27T09:53:00.000-07:00

Got a another package of lovelies. Pictures uploaded on my other computer. Just popping in to say hi and that I am still here. So information and pictures up later on this evening. Oh and that SSC swap is coming along nicely as well. Found another small project to add to my parcel. "Til later on have a good day.

Sorry for the break....

2008-09-22T21:33:00.000-07:00

My laptop is being borrowed and I had uploaded my swap pictures on it. Hope to have it back tomorrow so that I can show you my goodies I got from New Zealand. Yea for me.

Just got back....

2008-09-15T20:52:00.000-07:00

Just in from Portland, Oregan. Got to go to Trends Show at a fabric/notion warehouse. So much fun. More soon on this.

Before I left I got to send my bag for Linda's bag swap. I made a bag for _________ and got it sent off to her country. Hope she has gotten it.

Tomorrow I need to work on the packageing for my Wizzard of Oz swap for Missy. What I made is all done as of last week. Just need to get it in the mail.

In fabric news.....

2008-09-09T22:31:00.001-07:00

Yes, I am still still in touch with fabric. I mean when I have a free moment it is a choice do I work with fabric or do I blog? So it is obvious from a lack of blogging I have chosen fabric.

Going to Portland, Oregan this Thursday evening with my friend. She owns a fabric shop and invited me to this mini-convention. More on this soon.

In the mean time I have picture up dates.

My swap partner shall be receiving these goodies soon. Tomorrow I plan on going to get some edible treats to add.
And then behind the goodies is...

Making bags has not stopped with my bag swap partner. I came across a FREE pattern. I will scan it and share with you next time. So I made this tote using "Fruit Lady" fabric. I love it. In fact it is so easy that I have pre-cut six large ones and four smaller ones. The pattern does not call for pockets, so I just added these myself. Great beach bag, doctor tote for hand projects, grocery "green" bag with style even.
Got some squaring up to do on this Autumn Haze quilt and it will be ready for the design wall.Sorry for the poor picture. The fabric is light as it is on my design wall does not help.
This is such a fun pattern, that I am excited to say that I have finished the piecing. So I will squaring up and putting my rows together next.

Well until next time may you have some sweet fabric dreams.

Nature hunter....

2008-09-03T09:28:00.001-07:00

Gabriella found herself a praying mantais. When she held it up to me to take a picture it looked like she was eating it. So I had her do it again so that I could take this photo. Pretty funny. Well I need to go and work on my bag project, nearly done and off in the mail soon. Then I need to work on my Wizzard swap. Off to fabric and thread.

Proud moment....

2008-09-01T18:54:00.000-07:00

Victoria was in two different competitions this past Sunday. She rode her horse Monet.
After riding the shows and untacking her horse she found out that she won something. In Victoria's case a first and then second place ribbons.

Back to school party for Victoria's class....

2008-08-26T14:02:00.001-07:00

Have a look at this beautiful day this past Sunday afternoon. Victoria and her fellow classmates swam, ate and basked in the sun. A last summer blast!
The home is of fellow classmate family whom live in the Cloverdale area of Northern California. So below is the Sonoma County, California hillside with grapes. Great wines.

Working a little, so with getting the school routines jiving I will be posting some fabric related photos in regards to swaps coming up.

A party....

2008-08-18T00:26:00.001-07:00

There is a party over at www.saltcreekquilts.wordpress.com, go and have a look.

2008-08-17T21:11:00.000-07:00

I have gotten a hold of some fabric for my Christmas swap, shades of green, red, and off white. Going to be fun. Waiting for one more fabric to come into my LQS for Linda's Bag Swap. Then I can get started. All the other pieces have been cut already. My fabric for my Wizard of Oz for Missy has been cut as well. More time for sewing once both girls are in school. Is it the 25th yet? LOL I will be complaining in a month begging for school holiday to come so that I see them more. Vicious cycle.

Well this fabric below is going to be made into a quilt. Specifically the Autumn haze version. (the details I do not have with me at the moment, sorry) Well keep you posted.

Laundry....

2008-08-15T10:17:00.000-07:00

The never ending saga of the laundry pile. The laundry is going to be worked on today while I wait for the TV tech to come by and fix our projector TV.

This is a quilted wall hanging that I made for my laundry room. I just love that it is a reminder of the laundry that was done over the generations of my decedents. My grandma was a line dryer and when I lived in Australia I also. Hubby has yet to put a line up for me. I mean sun kissed bed sheets, what I'm missing! (click on photo to see better close up)

The bulb died about two months ago. With it being summer and wanting to stay away from TV and the indoors we left it. So the highlights from the news and Olympics have come from the computer. I finally decided to get it fixed so that the kids can see the closing ceremony of the Olympics. It hit my eldest daughter the other day that she can do what her Auntie did. And that was go to the Olympics for riding horses. Victoria asked when the next one was and the conversation went on and on. Questions like when she was a toddler. Wow, I forgot how much I missed the out poring of questions.

So we shall see if her current drive is ready for London Olympia 2012?

Well the answer is Gabriella....

2008-08-14T20:30:00.000-07:00

Well my youngest daughter started the fourth grade today. She had a good time and was excited. This is a new school for her. She hopes to meet many friends in the coming weeks.

Well from the two comments nobody picked correctly so with said I decided to have a drawing anyway.

I was able to put each of their names into a plam and Gabriella picked the left hand. The left hand held Sherry's name from If I Could Set My Soul Free blog. Great ideas over there. So go and have a look. And Sherry if you could send me your snail mail addy I will have squishy mail out to you.
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I decided to wait until you recieve your mail Sherry before I show a photo of the goods. I was kind of bummed with only two comments. And I got the feeling of, "I'll send a comment if the prize is worth it." Anyhow thank you for letting me vent a bit here.

Well here is one of the many first day of school pictures for fourth grade. The 25th is when Victoria will start 8th grade.

School Day...

2008-08-14T09:11:00.001-07:00

Well the first day of school started for one of my girls today. I have only gotten two comments. Hummmmm, well I will wait for the child that has school to come home and pick the winner. If I get any more entries then they will be added to the guessing game and win some squishy mail.

Ok, I am back...

2008-08-12T22:57:00.000-07:00

I am doing a guessing game. It is of which daughter starts school on Thursday the 14th of August? Victoria age 13?
or would it be Gabriella age 9?

All the right guesses will be entered into a drawing. All you need to do is leave a comment. Pass along the information and good luck! I will reveal the answer when I have my first day of school pictures of...oh almost gave it away. Oh, did I mention there is a prize? I will post a photo once I take the picture.

Have a look at Sadie-Baby (on the left) and Mr. Tubbs exploring up in the trees. We have four cats folks and with each their very own personality.

Well I have two quilts in progress at the moment, the black and floral print are the "Amelia" quilt then the blue with brown tones is the "Orion" pattern using the two inch thangles. Love those cheat-cheats.

Have a look at this Wizzard Of Oz quilt I made my best friend. She is a 39 year old Oz finatic! By the way I have joined a swap that Sherry is hosting for a Wizzard of Oz swap. This one is going to be a blast. Oh my goodness that makes three swap, I think I need to get through these before I do any more.

Who does not love a great, easy pattern? Well I found one in the BQ pattern. The horse jumping one is Victoria my 13 year olds. Then the cowboy one is just a top finished waiting for someone special.

Finally....What do quilts and Mike Rowe from the t.v. show "Dirty Jobs" have in common? Well my friends; at my husbands work they were demolishing mobile homes and "Dirty Jobs" came to our town to shoot a t.v segment. So I took a quilt I made with batiks using the "magic title" pattern and had him sign it. The reason why is because of a non-profit that my girls are starting. WE (the family working together) are making quilts with fabric I have gotten donated and then getting autographs on them. Once we have a handful, the web-site will be up and running. The signed quilts will have a raffle over a duration of time, then the monies raised from each raffle will go to that *stars* charity. For example: Trace Atkins=F.A.A.N Mike Rowe=labor/trade, etc.

Hello...Guessing Game....

2008-08-12T13:52:00.000-07:00

I am coming back tonight to get some pictures and updates. School starts on Thursday for one of my girls. Which one? Leave a comment with whom it is. Victoria my 13 year old or Gabriella my 9 year old. A mini contest with goodies to win. Those with the right answer will be placed in a drawing for the goodies. Answer will be revealed on Thursday. Have fun.

Oh my goodness....

2008-07-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

What a whirl wind since Thursday the 24th of July. It has been fun.

Will let's start with the 24th.
It was my precious daughter Gabriella's 9th birthday.

The day started off with phone calls from Australia (several family members), Peru (more family)wishing her well. Then a few errands to complete everything for the birthday party. Which was held a a candle store. The children made their own candles using colored wax and molds. They were able to pick out the scent and shape of candle they wanted. After making them we had a fruit basket cake and juice. Opened presents and once that part of the party was done the candle's were reveled. Beautiful!

I do not all the photos yet as I (panic) forgot my camera in the car that my husband took back to work. So until I got it back my girlfriend Kimberly (blog less) let me use hers. Thank goodness. Oh here is a group picture of the children and their candles.

I will not bore you with all the pictures of her and family and friends.

Then in the evening we went to a family dinner with my parents, brother and Gabriella's mom and dad. Big sister's was at camp and missed her party. Here are a few pictures of her.

Friday 25th.
There was a family outing to the San Francisco Exploratorium. This was a group of five adults and five children.

With a full day I was ready for a sew night. Thank goodness my local quilt shop was ready for me. It is fantastic-you pay $5 bring a potluck item and UFO's to work on. It was a nice 4 hour break.

Saturday the 26th..
It was time pick to pick up Victoria from camp. Then another family gathering to a lumber mill that runs using steam machinery. This was a fun to watch and see a let of the past working "today". The name of this mill is called Sturgeons Mill.

Sunday the 27th...
We were off to Fremont to a chili cook-off festival. Kenny has a couple friends who have a band. They were in a competition in the Colgate Country Showdown. They did real good but did not win. That's okay, big and better things for them coming down the pike.

Went to the outlet shops and on the way home we were stuck in traffic due to a huge fire in Petaluma.

Back home and safe we all had a sleep in, except dear hubby whom had to go to work. Quilting visual soon.

Busy Bee...

2008-07-23T21:38:00.001-07:00

Well I have been a busy bee around here. Pictures, updates, swaps and more in the coming days. Lots to share. Quilts, pillowcases, fabric glimpes for bag swap and my thimble collection.

Take care.

updates..finally

2008-07-19T23:20:00.000-07:00

I am so very happy to tell you that I, Kathleen am out of my time out. I was able to finally open my soft package waiting patiently for me by my desk. My swap friend; May Kristen from Norway blessed me with a fabulous pin cushion. Two in fact. The mini one is to be worn upon my finger for hand stitching. Pretty clever! Then the squeeze compartment held a thimble. I am partical to these treasures. In fact I collect them. Something my Grandma started me on. I will have to share some of those soon.
Here is my parcel...

Here is the secret hide away and timble.

Some past news...We went camping on the family property and had a blast. The girls rode bikes, go-kart and hiked. It was a great time. Here are some of the photos..Take notice of Victoria's fun summer pink tip hair.

I have quilt updates as well, but I think I will leave it for tomorrow. Victoria is going to camp and there is packing to do.

Hello...I am here I promise.

2008-07-16T20:15:00.000-07:00

Having problems once again. I think it is time to settle down and invest in a laptop just for me. No, hand me downs. I am working on getting the photos, I hope tomorrow I will have pictures and updates.

In fact I recevied a package from Norway. I have yet to open it. My thought was since I was not a very good blogger I needed a "time out". So my parcel sit's next to me waiting for me to organize my time to make time for blogging and rewards of a parcel.

So I look forward to opening it up May Kristin!!!

Having fun....

2008-06-08T21:20:00.000-07:00

In Tennessee!

I have meet Trace Atkins and he signed a quilt that I made for my girls'. They have a summer project they are working on. More about that when it comes together better.

Gone to Dollywood, and having a good start of summer break.

Hope to see a couple quilt shops tomorrow.

It's June 4th....

2008-06-04T13:38:00.000-07:00

My goodness, summer vacation offically started today at 12:20pm. The 8th grade graduation was beautiful and I will be one of those crying parents next year. May God help me and not allow me to embarrass my Victoria too terrible much.

I have a couple photos to upload tomorrow of the final gifts made.

Working on my pincushion swap and will be doing some traveling soon. Who knows what I will find to make up a package.

Soon to be seen, whatever that maybe these days of summer.

Deli Bags..Oh My!

2008-05-29T21:22:00.001-07:00

Just checking in, between pillowcases and these Deli Bags I am on a roll for getting teacher's gift's done on time. It's offical 4 1/2 days left of school. Then we are off on summer break. Will update with photos soon of the goodies.

About Gabriella's Good Deed

2008-05-27T21:55:00.000-07:00

Well this past Saturday Gabriella decided it was the day to make a difference in someone's life. She had been taking about it since her sister did this good deed.

With tears in my eyes my little one donated nearly 14 inches of her hair to Lock of Love.

I was so proud of her, and doesn't she look smart?

Well....

2008-05-25T10:48:00.000-07:00

My goodness what a busy couple days. As many of you, finishing up with school and getting summer events managed. One of those events that I am planning for myself is a pincushion swap that Linda is generously hosting for 50 international blogger. Total fun! I have been looking at different patterns and coming up with ideas from some great books. And the gal whom I have been partnered is going to be great. I have never had an international swap, so something to look forward to.

Busy making teacher gift's. Many pillowcases and a few deli bags. These are alot of fun. Next is packaging and tagging the gifts for delivery on June 3rd. June 4th will be the last day of school and a bit hectic with other children passing out goodies.

I have been also working on a magic title quilt. (hope to get link here later) These are great from fat quarter fabrics or to make larger the 1/2 yard cuts. They go quick once you get the method. I just started my 4th one last evening. Then once I finish that one and have my 4 piles of squared up 15 inch blocks I will finish piecing and bordering them. This working for me, not sure why.

Are thing busy enough for you yet? Well my sweet hubby found a mama kitty and 4 of her babies. Bet you can't guess who's keeping two of them? My two girl's picked out each their own and it turned out that they were the girl kittens. The mama is going to my mom's to be a mouser and the boy's are going to home we found for them next week.
Here is Gabriella kitty-Sadie-Baby

Then we have Victoria's kitty-Tigria

So over at Sockpixie, she has a great pattern for a cat bowl that I am also in the process of knitting then will have to felt. So be on the lookout for this.

I have news to tell you what my Gabriella did Saturday, I am so proud of her. So come back tomorrow for details and pictures.

So much to tell you...

2008-05-22T21:59:00.000-07:00

Just stopping by to let you know I have photos, updates and tid bits to tell you about. I am going to gather all the information in my mind and sort it out a bit before I get back to you. So tomorrow. I also joined a swap. Picked up some goodies this eveing to get started on that. Okay, I got to go to the school event-Open House.
'til later.

A HAPPY ......... DAY

2008-05-11T23:32:00.001-07:00

I sure hope all the mom out there in the world had a beautiful day of reflection of their lives as a mom or/and as a child.

Last night after the BBQ for Mrs. Lefor we went to dinner for my oldest pre-birthday and Mother's day celebration. My Dad treated my in laws, brother and my immidiate family. Yum..we ate at Red Lobster.

Then this morning some how both of my girls migrated to our bed. It was quite crammed but I loved it. We chatted mostly about how Victoria started my motherhood aventures 13 years ago today. Here is my birthday girl Victoria.

This mornings breakfast (Marie Callendars)was generalously treated to three daughter in laws and their families by my father in law. So we had a total of 14 of us there. My one sister in law and here family of four could not make it, they live in Grass Valley.

Once we had our fill of buffet hubby and I took the girls and the two cousin that wanted to go bowling. That was a riot, we played two games had pizza and just had a wonderful afternoon together. Here is a picture of Victoria with her bowling pin she had signed by family members in black tomorrow her friends at school will sign in color. Her cousin Rebecca, cousin Adam and sister Gabriella.

A whirlwind of activity...

2008-05-11T23:14:00.000-07:00

Well this past Thursday hubby and I left our children and dog in the charge of Grandpa and Grandma's until Saturday. Then off we went to Folsom, CA to see Hal Ketchum. He is a singer (county) that we both enjoy. Then on Friday morning we drove to Sonora to see him again. We have gotten to know him, his band mates and his right hand man Matthew over the past couple years. So it was nice to catch up with them after the shows. On the Friday our friends Tracy and Vern meet us in Sonora from Alameda. It was wonderful to catch up with them as well. Here is picture of Ken and Hal.

Then as we drove home on Saturday we went to different quilt shops and yarn stores. Thank goodness next door or around the area was a shop or two for hubby to enjoy so that I did not feel rushed.
Once we got into town the dogs had been dropped off at home and we were invited to an 80th birthday party. Mrs. Pat Lefor is a lovely lady and the great aunt of my childhood friend Merilee. Ironically my MIL cuts her hair. It wasn't until about 8 years ago we put two and two together. SMALL world. whew!

Be Back on Saturday

2008-05-08T17:18:00.000-07:00

Going on an outing with hubby. Tell you more about it soon....Hope there is shopping on the way there, back or both. Hehehe

Surgery is never fun...

2008-05-05T09:03:00.000-07:00

Well I had mentioned that Gabriella is going to be having surgery this next month. Having a child with a hearing loss is a challenge. Especially when mom (myself) am hearing impaired. She has a bi-laterial mild to sever loss. On her left side she has continued to lose middle ear function; so she became a canidate for a BAHA implant. The healing time for this is a total of three months. Due to the metal plate that they are placing in her skull. The skull will take that time to regrow over the plate. Then the exposed metal snap eventually have a processer placed. This is the functing device to enable her to hear. Unlike the hearing aid that uses an ear piece to help amplifiy sound through the middle ear, the BAHA will use the processor to send vibration signals through her skull to her coclea to hear better. So we are excited!! Her more than her dad and I.

Before surgery she is planning on cutting this beautiful hair and donating to "locks of Love" Since her left side of her head will have to shaved off she will be sporting a funky hairstyle.

hi...it's me...

2008-05-04T18:41:00.000-07:00

Since my last post so long ago I have done quite a bit of quilting and not so much knitting. Some picturesof these very soon.

We also got a new King Charles Caviler. Just like Stahie out 3 1/2 year old dog. Our newest is currently 5 1/2 month old little girl. She has been a wonderful addition to the family.

School is getting ready to finish up and then the adventures of summer will begin. We are starting Summer Vacation going to Tennessee for seven days to look at maybe relocating. There is a school weare looking into for our youngest. Located in Knoxville. Then after that our oldest is doing camps and horse riding. We are keeping her busy because Gabrilla is having surgery on June 19th.

So I am looking forward to being a better blogger as I have my own laptop, and learning how to upload pictures better now.

Latest Shopping Finds

2008-01-12T14:45:00.000-08:00

I found a patchwork pincushion pattern from Hello my name is Heather site. and I am going to work with this cherry fabric and give it a go. Nice to have some simple gifts ready to go for the upcoming birthday's, don't you agree?

I now own a Jelly Roll made by my LQS to make a Boxed Square quilt from Mary Johnson. This will be simple but a new technique for me.

Some sale fabric to make napkins. I found this great tutorial at Sisterchoice blog site. If you go to the Dec. 2007 archive and scroll down you will see it. Fantastic!

Then there are a couple pillowcases in the works for dad, brother, and nephew. These fabrics are based on interest and locations for them.

For my niece I have already cut out a twisted sister pattern using some fun Princess and knight fabric.

Finally some great yarn from my friend Caroline. Her on-line shop is fun filled with new yarn every week with new inspirations creeping upon her daily.So I ordered two great color and then she threw in a Christmas surprise of the Lolita colorway which is the pinker of the three. The red one is called tanager and then the painted bunting.

Lookin' to see some action.

2008-01-09T13:30:00.001-08:00

I have taken some pictures of fabric and merino yarn to show you today. Do you think I can produce this photos? Well my computer crashed once again!!! So the answer to the question is a obvious NO. My dear hubby got the basics up and then with any luck I can have my photos updates done by tomorrow (Thursday).

More to chat about later when I am calm about this matter. Need to go and breathe, have a cup of hot chocolate before I jet off and pick up the girls from school. No after school activities today, which will be nice as we brace for another mini storm tonight/tomorrow.

Ringing in 2008 was Great

2008-01-01T12:26:00.000-08:00

The three boys on the top are the ones I drove around to sing, drink, gamble and eat during the New Year eve/morning festivies. All home safe by 6:30am. Then myself up at the shop getting food. Going to get the girls in a little bit, and maybe go for a walk. The weather is so nice,cool but clear. The rain is coming soon.

I am so looking forward to my friend Nicole's shop sale. It does not start until tomorrow and I am busting! Fabric yea! And then Caroline sent my sock yarn order. So with any luck maybe I will have new fabric and sock yarn all in the same day. Yippee for me!!!!

Make 2008 GREAT!

2007-12-31T18:20:00.000-08:00

Hello my fellow friends. I just wanted to send wishes out before hubby and I go to a Karaoke bar. My dear daughters went to grandma and pa's. Two of the cousins are in town for a few days. So yea for Kenny and I.

MAKE 2008 GREAT for youself! Cheers!!

Here is my Ella-bee

2007-12-30T21:45:00.000-08:00

Going through my Christmas pictures this evening I found a great picture of Gabriella my sweet 8 year old by the Christmas tree.

Growing up

2007-12-30T16:03:00.000-08:00

Wow my oldest daughter who is 12 was having fun with the photo booth on the laptop and sent me this beautiful picture of herself. I really enjoy the softer side of her, and this photo shows that so nicely.

Maybe I can get the 8 year old to photo for me later? No promises.

Speaking of photos I need to get some done of the quilts that I made for Christmas presents. Three have not been given yet because the recipents, being my parents and brother are out of town. Then I have my daughters, in-law, hubby. These just need the binding handstiched on. So, I guess the quilts and I will be having a photo shoot soon. I also have some pillowcaes that have been made.

I am planning on getting some yarn from my friend at www.Sockpixie.com and get knitting on some socks again. I am out of practice. Yikes!

Hello?

2007-12-27T15:49:00.000-08:00

Wow it has been quite a while since I have posted. I had become overwhelmed with life and all the happening that I had shut down on somethings in my life. I was having a look at some of the posting and missing my on-line friends. So I hope to slowly get back into my knitting and blogging. Hope all has been well for you this holiday season. We are currently moving again and having a great break from school.

About CM trip.

2007-08-12T10:21:00.000-07:00

There will be a photo of knitting, but the rest is about my Creative Memories Business.

I know I was going to let you know about some of the new Creative Memory stuff on Monday. Well I was busy with my business letting my customer in on it first. We have the traditional scrap booking; we have digital and finally framing.

The digital change is just amazing. With the new Stroybook Creator Plus there are more options to redesign, use the customized templates or make your own pages. You could send these pages to our photo center for printing. In fact if you sign up at the print center using this 89755147 number you are entitled to 20 FREE prints. Then as they roll out new designs they could be bought. That means the favorite paper you like will never be discontinued. Because you have it digitally. The 12x12 pages you want printed could be slid into the picfolio MAX. OR you could create three different size Storybooks. The 8x8, 8.5x11 and 12x12. The great thing about these books is that you design once. When a family member see the book and has all the childhood memories of mom and dad, they may want a copy. No problem goes and has another reprinted. It will be saved up to a year.

We have some new 12x12 and 8x8 quick kits. I assembled my 8x8 family quick kit on the plane home with no cutter or tape runner. The paper is pre deigned, I just added the stickers and the die-cuts that had foam dots onto to adhere.

Some sweet paper albums in four design, great for a personal gift.

If any of you have the cutting system the new blades that rotate. No pausing and missing points. Just set in track and zip around in one go.

The framing is also beautiful. I am looking for a framing consultant to join my team. That way the three avenues of this business will be knowledgeable in the field of choice.

Joining the team is easy and fun, you pick your kit of choice. Interested let me know, there is a great added incentive.

Micheal Isreal was one of the entertainment artists.

Please feel free to have a look at my website. www.mycmsite.com/kwc Placing an order online means that it will be direct ship to your home.

I had a great time and was busy that knitting was hard to squeeze in, so upon coming back one of the evening I had my room-mate take a photo of me. Then I knitted for about 5 minutes, not enough but better than nothing

Troubles?

2007-08-07T21:09:00.000-07:00

Problems adding links to my letter, will try tomorrow

TRIP-WOW!

2007-08-04T14:09:00.001-07:00

Hello one and all. I will be posting details about my trip sometime on Monday. I will tell you if you have a Creative Memories consultant contact her/he. If you need one, find one. If looking in Sonoma County contact me. If you want to earn the trip (FREE) be one (contact me)

Amazing simple and rewarding scrap books soon!

I even have a pictures to share.

A Summer Day

2007-08-01T00:50:00.000-07:00

A beautiful day in Sonoma County...the geese were living the life.
Going to my mom's to pick some yum-o fresh corn
and an evening before I leave to Minneapolis for the Creative Memories showcase. I have some knitting, reading(Nashville, Tn-next weeks trip, coffee and thoughts.
If I get a moment during the next few days to post I will otherwise I am off with yarn and needles for the flight plus "the book", that I am half way through.
I will be missing these girls.Also hubby and Stashman. The girls off to Grandparents and Hubby has to work so he and Stashman will keep each other company. Take care.

Colors are a funny thing.

2007-07-27T16:26:00.001-07:00

When it comes to my favorite color I tend to like the autumn colors. The olives, Merlot and chestnut tones. I do not care for bright, neon colors. I think I overdid those colors in the 80's.When it comes to Hogwarts house colors (Ravenclaw) I prefer the movie colors over the book colors.I am working on some socks at the moment with yarn called peacock colorway. And in line is the tea rose colorway. These were intended for the beret pattern, but I was having a time with it so I opt for them to become socks and will get some more and try the beret again later. So after all this I guess I like everything except very bright, bold is the way to go.

The Birthday Girl

2007-07-25T17:22:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Daughter celebrated her 8th birthday yesterday. Having a party with some friends and family was fun.

But not as exciting as getting her ears pierced.
I think her checks hurt by time she she went to bed, the smile was everlasting. What a brave soul, I think she was quite proud of herself as well. Not one tear was shed.

A Date with Snoopy

2007-07-22T19:05:00.000-07:00

No knitting news at the moment, but....

Snoopy was having a flower party at our county fair. This party was two days before the fair opened. The tables of different wines, chocolate fountain with fruit, sushi and other goody tables were fun to travel about with gifted wine glass. The flowers were beautiful and I had a good time with my parents and brother, Snoopy too!

Fotrgotten Photo

2007-07-19T15:54:00.001-07:00

Here is the photo of all my other goodies in the box. Forgot to add it to my post yesterday.

International and National packages today

2007-07-18T18:50:00.000-07:00

What a great day for fun mail. My girls got some goodies from my Auntie Nelly from Australia.

I got my special Hogwarts package from my pal Shelby! Thank you heaps and heaps!!!

It was so much fun opening in the car and going trough the wrapped packages.

My Hufflepuff socks fit me quite well, don't you think?

The goodies that I got...the extra yarn in which my socks were made will turn into some mini socks for my fundraiser and then I will see how much is left for something else. there was some blackberry sage soap. Crystal palace size one DPS needles and Hufflepuff stitch markers. Then my Hogs Head colorway yarn that Shelby dyed. Of course chocolate truffles to keep the dementors away. In my case it lured a couple little girls. hehehe

I was quite spoiled with this first ever swap. Thank you so much again Shelby. And congratulations on the family news, may many blessing be many among you and yours.

My Hogwarts Questions Answered

2007-07-14T15:24:00.000-07:00

1. What Howarts House have I been sorted into? After take the three different test and being sorted in Hufflepuff or Ravenclaw I opt for Ravenclaw this time around.

2. What are my foot measurements? Just measured and length is 9 1/2" long and wide part of foot is 8 3/4"

3. My three favorite sock yarns. I like SockPixie yarn, Lorna Laces, and Koigu sock yarns.

4. Yarn I haven'tused but would like to try. The three above are about the only ones I have tried thus far in my sock knitting adventures. So I am open for anything new.

5. Type of patterns I like. I can do toe up and cuff down, so a pattern maybe with no more than 5-6 row for the main pattern. I am fairly new to this sock making bussiness. LOL I have a total of 5 finished socks and about three on needles now.

6. Varigated or solid? I like varigated, although I would like to try to soild colors and work on patternizing.

Second Year-Sorted again.

2007-07-12T23:12:00.001-07:00

Which Hogwarts house will you be sorted into?

Weekend photos.

2007-07-02T20:49:00.000-07:00

Knitting girl Ella-bee.

Knitting group out in the sun.

Some spinners

Here is Susan working on her panel for a friends pieced blanket.

Quilt I liked.

Knitting group hostess Laura and Rosemary "shooting" each other.

Taunya made her apperance minus friend Tiny Tyrant.

Victoria on the last day of camp with the "medicine man" who nursed her injuried foot during camp.

I have Some other photos, but my computer is giving me a heck of a time. so I may try to post More tomorrow. my Pictures and post Are all over the place. Sorry.

Another Sock in the works.

2007-07-02T20:29:00.001-07:00

This SockPixie yarn is going to become a toe-up sock.

Here it is so far a simple ribbed sock.

Click on photos for a closer view.

Hello there.

2007-06-29T23:24:00.000-07:00

Looking at Rani site she found this from Heathers site, so... What would your name mean in a dictionary? This was mine. Yikes!

Kathleen --

[noun]:

A poltergeist sent back in time to change the course of history forever

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

More excitement and pictures here in the next couple of days. Victoria is coming home from Mt. Gilead camp tomorrow. Then on Sunday the girls and I are going to the Farmers Market/Quilt show. So I am very excited about spend time with my girls at the event.

Socks on needles.

2007-06-21T17:22:00.000-07:00

Well I am so excited about the different socks I have on needles. Stash my King Charles Caviler is posing with Lornas Laces sock yarn and Celebration pattern by Sockpixie.The center one is a Jaywalker sock with Sockpixie yarn-Raspberry Cheesecake. The finally I have the Cornucopia sock pattern with Cornucopia sock yarn from Sockpixie.

There is a reason for having so many socks on needles. Really I promise. The first sock is on hold because I am learning about short rows. The second one is zipping along and a great one for being able to knit and talk at the same time. Then the third one is on hold as well for a bit, trying to figure the reason why my stitches are not meshing. I keep having 2 extra stitches. I will get it.

I have one more skein of Sockpixie yarn waiting for the right pattern. I was thinking about the sidewinder pattern from Nona. I am not sure. It is scary for me to try such a new and different pattern. I may need to find a pacing buddy to work on it with. Any Sonoma County locals willing to give it a go with me?

Yes, I have Pictures!

2007-06-18T20:53:00.000-07:00

I have pictures ladies and gentlemen. I am so excited. So I will show some highlights with captions.

Well my Yarn Harlot pictures in which I took several, I feel this is the one that turn out the best of her from my camera.

Then I had fun with my Hogwarts Sock Swap and Snoopy. Now that my socks are finished I will be gathering up the rest of the goodies and searching for an owl to post. I may need to go ground mail due to the increase of owl shipments. Those snails need jobs as well.

Then there was this weekend of Fort Bragg and Mendocino with my parents, brother, hubby and girls. We stayed at a bed and breakfast. On Saturday we had a great hike at the botanical gardens and then went kite flying.

The rare family picture of the husband, wife, and two daughters.

On Sunday Grandpa and Grandma headed back home shortly after breakfast. The rest of us headed to Glass Beach. the tide was low when we got there and by time we left high tide arrived. It was quite a treat to see. We collected glass rocks and searched out hermit crabs and other tide pool heroes.

My favorite moment was having my girls looking out toward the vast open space of the ocean and just being in the moment!

Before I left I had hoped that my yarn from my friend Sockpixie would be here. I am glad it was not, because it sure was nice to come home to a package from a friend! The three yarns will be having a photo shoot soon. I am excited to be working with these very soon.

I bought yarn, again.

2007-06-14T00:12:00.001-07:00

Well my friend Sockpixie and her daughter have a on-line yarn shop. And I am telling they have great yarn colors! I was going to wait a bit to get some but.....I could not help it. The colors were calling me. The patterns they have are a great challege for me as I am a fairly new sock knitter. Having instructions on two circulars is a blessing. So today I got the email in regards to my yarn is on it's way. With any luck I will have my Harry Potter sock swap socks finished by time "THE" package arrives. I am figuring that the mail with yarn will be here Friday and with any luck before I leave to Ft. Bragg, CA. This mini-trip is for Father's Day. So my divorced parents (they get along-grandchildren are involved), my brother and my family. We are staying at a bed and breakfast. We are going to "glass beach, Mendocino to fly kites, go hiking and have a great time with family.

I may go to my mom's tomorrow and see about getting some pictures up on the blog. I must say there are some that I need to post with stories. The H.P.sock visited Snoopy, the girls had a dance recital this past weekend and I learned more about my Creative Memories Memory Mangaer program for my pictures.

Getting to see the "Yarn Harlot"!

2007-06-08T15:05:00.001-07:00

I had the evening all planned out. DH was going to Petaluma with a friend to sing Kaeaoke and I was going to dropped off at Copperfield bookstore to see and meet the Yarn Harlot. Getting dropped off was going to be a bit less stress and worry so I would not have to park.

But.....I drove the girls out to Grandma and pa's to find them not there after they agreed to watch them overnight. No, this can not be happening! It is about 4pm at this point a half an hour from my home and then Petaluma with traffic is about 40 mintues from my house. And I still need to get gas and pick up hubby and friend, before, that go home and change; at least my shirt and freshen up a bit. ERRRRR!

It's okay, deeeeeep breath. I get back to Windsor and get gas and while at the pump waiting for driving liquid I think. Aha! Mom, she lives here in town, let's go in person to see if she can take at least one of the girls. Yes! It worked, so Gabriella got to stay then I decided Victoria being older could handle being out went with us. Jet back to the house for a quick change of clothes and off in the car again off to pick DH's friend in Santa Rosa on the way to Petaluma. While hubby was driving I made sure all my goods were pack in my basket for a quick exit from the car. Sock on needles, check. Book to be signed, check. Card made from mini-sock project to give to the Yarn Harlot, check. Patterns of mini-sock project to pass out, check. Camera, check. All good with five mintues to spare I arrive in front of the bookstore and dash in to take a seat off to the left of the podium.

It was fantastic and I had a great time. I was able to get my book signed and meet Stepahnie and while she signed my book I passed on a bit of a message in regards to the mini-sock project and had a sample of the card to give to her with the pattern. Hope you liked it.

Still waiting for the ablity to get pictures up. Until then they sit within my camera.

Just check the Yarn Harlot blog and her pictures from last night are up and I am in the second audience one. I am wearing a green shirt.

I'm back, I think.

2007-06-07T08:53:00.000-07:00

Wow what a journey getting my computer fixed. DH was able to get my hard drive fixed. I am going to have to wait for my pictures to be rescued and post pictures at a later time.

In the mean time life has been busy and fun. My oldest daughter had a 12th birthday.

My non-profit is starting to take shape. We now have a name. S.N.A.P.S. which is the acronym for Signing, Networking, Advocating for Parents and Siblings. Website coming during the summer I hope.

The local yarn shop has the mini sock project pattern and has passed out several. When I stopped there the other day I was able to pick up a dozen mini socks to turn into cards to sell for fundraising. FUN!

The girls just finish there last day of school yesterday, so we are off to a fun summer of a little bit of everything.

All the art projects that my girls did during the school year came home. Some of these works of art are on my walls now and clay items on my shelves. I just love a good piece of art made from a child. Especially a child of mine. In fact I have entered some of these item into the local County fair which is in July. So we shall see what ribbons they get.

Living in Sonoma County is fun during the summer. We have Peanuts on Parade. This year "Joe Cool" Snoopy statues are all around the town of Santa Rosa. So we will be going around and taking pictures with Snoopy and the girls maybe I will follow the Yarn Harlot's idea of the traveling sock. So whatever sock is on needles will make the cut in the pictures.

My friend who moved from Petaluma to Boston is in business again via the web. I am so excited for her and her daughter Alex. Otherwise known as the Sockpixies. Go and check out the beautiful hand painted yarns they have created.

I have nearly completed one of two socks for my Harry Potter sock swap. Oh yeah I just remembered there is a Harry Potter Snoopy. I will need to take this sock on needles there for a photo op.
I was torn between two yarns and two patterns. What happens I have learned to knit socks on two circulars. And a lot of patterns call for DPNs. So what I do is knit in the circulars for the pattern then get to the gusset and have a hard time coverting the pattern in my head from DPNs to my two circulars. I am such a visual person, what can I say.

Tonight I am going to SEE the Yarn Harlot in hopes of meeting her. She is going to Cooperfield bookstore in Petaluma. I am bringing a mini-sock project card with the pattern enclosed so that maybe she can get the word out to fellow sock knitters that need to do something with left over sock yarn. Looking forward to this event!

Thank you all for taking time to read my jabber. And putting up with typos and spelling mistakes at the moment. Just wrote and left.

Yikes!

2007-05-24T10:04:00.000-07:00

My computer is down ......HELP DH! "Ok, I will get to it soon." He says.
Oh my pictures I just uploaded, I pray to God they will still be there and that not all is lost. My Mother's day tea, Victoria's birthday photos and more.

I also need to post to my Harry Potter sock swap site today to show my progress on the socks. I will see what I can do.

Take care everyone.

Posting?

2007-05-19T23:07:00.000-07:00

Hello there all! Just wanted to let you know that Monday I am going to have some free time to post. And I have pictures as well. So check back. Thanks!

Special Things….

2007-05-06T15:02:00.000-07:00

The “OWL” has also delivered my DPN and accessory case from Rebecca, the hostess of our HP sock swap.

Here are some samplings of the mini socks project generating for the non-profit group I am starting for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. Please go to Sock Pixie to get the free pattern and learn more about this.

Was I missing?

2007-05-03T12:07:00.000-07:00

Where did the last week of April go? If you recall I was charging my camera for pictures then doing chores and then life got a hold of me! It was a fun ride though.

I attended to family needs, sewed, and even knitted in between it all.

In March my two girls 7 and 11 took a sewing class to get the basics of machine sewing. Then in April during Spring break they took a quilting class and made their own mini quit. THe class was held at this quaint quilt store called The Material Girl. In fact Friday after school they are going back to finish it up. So I will some photos of them and post later. (I promise) So between this and looking at some of the other blogs I was inspired to sew again.

So I got a hold of fabric stash and then put this array of colors together to make the start of a raw edge quilt. I am going to make it a wall hanging one. Then if I like the way thing get going maybe build up to doing twin size ones for my girls. I have the original templates of my great-grandmother “Long Rocky Road to California” quilt. From these templates my grandma made four quilts. She had three grand-daughters and one grand-son. I digress….

So here is my first of six blocks. After it is washed the edges will have a ragged look. I will keep you posted.

As for socks on needles I have the Monkey sock by Cookie A for mother-in-law for Mother’s Day. At the foot of the second one. Yeah!

The Walking Away sock by Fiber Trends for sister-in-law Maria. One done and started it's pair.

Then the Ostrich Fantasy sock by Sock Pixie for the other sister-in-law Jolie, just started.

I am also going to be starting my Harry Potter sock swap pal’s sock soon. I have the yarn ordered all the way from Brightdyes in England. Have a look!! It is Ravenclaw film colors. Am I your pal? Is this your sock yarn?

Projects- House work or knitting?

2007-04-24T09:53:00.000-07:00

Well I look around the room this morning after getting the girls to school. I wanted to do a couple of things. So I started with the yarn stash cleanup. Putting the yarn in groups of projects was my goal. As I was digging around I found some sock yarn I had forgotten about. So of course I had to have a sit and start a new sock. The total of sock on the needles is three. One pair half done and then the two starts. I will be okay.

So after a while I took a break to do some actual housework; dishes and laundry. Maybe later some vacuuming will get done. I need to keep up some of these things.

I have also been searching for my Harry Potter Ravenclaw house sock swap mates pattern. I have the yarn ordered and on it's way soon. Being a fairly new sock knitter I need to make a careful choice. I do not what to pressure myself and since this is my first ever swap I want it to be fun and received happily.

Some people have gone so far to design their own, these are people like my SockPixie friend that are true artist to the fiber world.

I have never received a pair of handmade socks. So whomever my sock mate is and what they knit up is going to be treasured as my first pair of handmade socks for me! I am truly excited.

Well off to do something; vacuum, knit, more laundry, dust, knit, or sort out small clothes from the girls, or did I mention maybe knit?

Cheers

Breaks!!! What Breaks?

2007-04-23T13:06:00.000-07:00

When life gets going sometimes it goes faster than you recall. First going to dance classes for the girls on Monday. Then horse lesson for the eldest on Tuesday. Then school basketball meet in which Victoria team won both of them. Getting all the packing and notes for a conference in Burbank, California. Things seemed very crowded. And it is not normally like this. So I am happy to say that this week is going smoother.

The conference that I went to was Cal-Ed/Impact They provide assistance to the educators and parents for deaf and hard of hearing children, all the way up through College. In starting my non-profit I felt this would be a great resource location for the group. Coming back my mind is filled with so many more ideas, and I have a bigger drive, passion if you will about starting this group. Deaf education even for the hearing child has such an overall effect that they also become better scholars. ALL tools are used. Visual, tactical, and beyond.

While in Burbank I went to a local store called Unwind. A very cute shop. Locals invited me for cake and champagne. I was tempted, but had friends with me that are not knitters. I got a hold of some sock yarn Lorna Laces and a skein of Jitterbug. While there I also passed along the FREE pattern for the mini sock project. They were quite excited about helping.

As for knitting…..I started a sock last Sunday and finish the first from a pattern ___________ I have one sock done and working on its mate. I have two other patterns in queue for my next projects. Still looking for my Harry Potter swap mate’s pattern to work up her socks. Any ideas? She is from the Ravenclaw house.

I will have pictures soon. The battery is on the charger.

More Soon

2007-04-19T21:05:00.000-07:00

I will be back to posting Sunday night. Going to Burbank for a conference. It is all about parents groups for deaf and hard of hearing kids. I am planning on stopping at the Unwind yarn shop. Hope to bring back some sock yarn.

I have photos to post. Updates to tell you about. It is all good.

Weekend Adventures

2007-04-16T08:42:00.000-07:00

Dear husband Ken and youngest daughter went to the in laws; aka: Grandparent’s to take care of the animals while they were at “Weekend to Remember” in Tahoe. So that left Victoria and I home alone for the weekend. Looking at all the things we could do at home to get it tidy before school started today we decided to set off on an adventure Saturday morning away from the home.

I joined a knitting group in Petaluma called yayayarndivas. They meet every Saturday from 12:30 until 3pm. I was impressed with the quaint coffee shop and the different gatherings they offer. We got a up of hot chocolate. While there I told them about my non-profit sock project. When they found out that Sockpixie was helping they were eagered. So I passed out what patterns I had and then directed the others to Sockpixie and my blog sites.

L to R: Carla, Kathie, Victoria, myself(Kathleen), Ruth, Keener, Roxanna and Madeline

After a while working on my sock Victoria and I went to the Knitterly to see what they had to offer. Quite a big store! All in all we found a project for Victoria to work on. She is going to make a “rockstar” purse.

Victoria working away on her Rockstar Purse

Off to the bookstore to have a look at what reading would capture me. Victoria had a suggested book-list which always helps. So quickly she found not one but two books. Me over at the crafty book section looking for ideas and such I came across the Yarn Harlot’s book. Yep the new one-Cast off. So that is now part of my reading.

By this time we were getting hungry. In ~n~Out burger was our choice for junk food. Delish it was!

I have not even gotten to Saturday evening let alone to Sunday...back later

Pattern for Sock Project

2007-04-11T15:18:00.000-07:00

Materials: left over sock yarn, circular of dpts size1 Gauge: 9 stitches/inch

Cast on 20 stitches, and divide stitches over your needles। Join the round. Knit for 1/2 inch in K1P1rib, continue in stockinette stitch until the leg including the rib section is 1 1/2 inch long.

Heel flap: Work back and forth in stockinette stitch on 10 stitches only, while slipping the first stitch of every row as if to purl. Continue until heel flapis 1/2 inch long.

Heel Turn: R1: slip 1 as if to purl knit 5, ssk, k1, turnR2: Slip 1 as if to purl, purl 4, p2tog, p1 turnR3: slip 1 as if to purl, knit 4, ssk, turnR4: Slip 1 as if to purl, purl till last 2 stitches, p2tog, turn

Knit one row.

Pick up and knit 1 stitch in every slipped stitchalong heel flap, pick up 1 stitch at the intersection of the heel flap and the instep, knit the instep stitches pick up 1 stitch at the intersection of the instep and heel flap, pick up and knit one stitch per slipped stitch along the heel flap, knit the 1/2 of the heel stitches. Your sock should be in profile, with either half of the stitches of each circular needle, or split over three dpts, and the beginning of the round should be at the center of the heel flap.

Shaping the gusset with circulars:Place markers to separate the 10 gusset stitches (knit till 5 sts are left on needle one, PM On needle2, knit 5, PM, knit to end.)
R1: knit to 3 stitches of the marker, K2tog, k1, slip marker, knit to end of needle, go to second needle,knit to the marker, slip marker, K1, SSK, knit to the end of the needle.

R2:Knit

Repeat R1, and R2 until you are back to your original number of stitches which is 20.

Shaping the gusset for dpts: Do the above decreases at the end of needle one, and at the beginning of needle 3, alternating decrease round and even round.

Foot: Continue to knit in stockinette stitch without decreasing until the foot of the sock is 1 3/4 inch.

Toe decreases for circulars: R1: knit to 3 stitches of the marker, k2tog, k1, slipmarker, k1, ssk, knit to the end of the needle, repeat the same decreases on the second needle.

R2: knit.

Repeat row 1 and 2 until 4 stitches are left on each needle. Break yarn and with a darning needle gather the remaining stitches.

Toe decreases for dpts:Rename needles: With instep stitches on needle 1, 5 sole stitches on needle 2, and 5 sole stitches on needle 3.

R1:needle 1: K1, ssk, knit to last three, k2tog, k1Needle 2: K1, ssk, knit to endNeedle 3: knit to last 3 sts, k2tog, k1।

R2: Knit

Proceed as for circular needles.

Weave in ends.

Connections

2007-04-11T15:17:00.000-07:00

It never ceases to amaze me…LIFE! The way each and everyone person has a connection. A connection with an object, a person, or even a place. And when these connections are formed and then built upon most often good things come from these connections.

One is such in a friend whom is helping me with a mini-sock design. This will help raise money to build my non-profit. To benefit the deaf and hard of hearing children in my area. Please visit her blog to read her entry about the subject. www.sockpixie.blogspot.com

It is my hope that this project will grow nationwide. And that our connection to yarn and help will have an abundance of mini-sock’s on the doorstep of Caroline or me.

I will soon show you the finished card and have a button for you to show your support.

Thanks again

Hogwarts Sock Questions

2007-04-10T13:04:00.000-07:00

Hogwarts Sock Swap Questionnaire

1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? I have been sorted into the very amazing Hufflepuffs!!!!!!!

2. Shoe size? Size 8 here in US of A for me.

3. Foot Length? Heal to toe tip is 9” inches

4. Foot Circumference? The widest part of my foot would be 9” inches

5. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length.
a। Clover size 1 (7 inches)

b। Addi’s 2 set Circlular size 1 (16 inch)

c. Addi’s 2 set Cirlcular size 3 (16 inch)

6. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? Just getting into socks and learning so much. Willing to try anything that has been tested true for you.

7. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the film or the book? Do you have a strong preference? N/A

8. Are you willing to have an international Hogwarts Sock Pal? Since I have family and friends from several places around the world I would welcome this for sure!

Harry Potter Sock Swap

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I'm
a Hufflepuff!

I am looking forword to doing my first swap. I have been placed. Soon I will have the offical invite and questions to answer. Stay tuned.

Good Friday Indeed!

2007-04-06T08:37:00.000-07:00

Waking up this morning...Coffee....Get the girls up for school...Breakfast.....Clothed and then into the car for delivery. Returning home in silence as my car hummed along I had a chance to reflect on the day I had yesterday. So I am happy for today! Why? You ask. The reason is because today is another day to work on my non-profit and to knit for my non-profit, Thanks to Sock Pixie for her idea.

I suppose you are a bit curious as to what my non-profit is and for? I hope you are anyway. A little background......

Hubby and I have two beautiful girls. Victoria whom will be 12 in May and Gabriella nearly 8 in July. Because there is a family inheritance of hearing loss on my side. Both of my daughters were tested at birth for hearing loss. Victoria came out fine. She has what I call "selective hearing" loss. (being a tween) Gabriella test failed. So from birth she had a profound to severe hearing problem. Over the years I have had to work hard to find resources and avenues to benefit her socially and medically. I am happy to say with hearing aids and WORK on her part she is a happy second grader in a mainstream school.

Being in the mainstream school like many hearing impaired kids they get scattered. Then there is no opportunities for them to get together for playdays and shared activities. Girls Scouts, Boy Scouts, soccer, softball. All these activities that may seem simple would be great for these Deaf and Hard of Hearing kids. Along with these things we would provide services to family members. What there rights are as a parent with a deaf child. Getting ASL (American Sign Language) classes, getting help with going to the dentist, doctors office and many other services. Raising a hearing child is VERY different from a child who is deaf or hard of hearing. I know from experience.

So the first fundraiser is going to be.......well let me tell you this. It will help you as well as help me. The extra stash of sock yarn will disappear and the knitting you do will be cute and fun. When I have all the details, the fundraiser button, and pattern I will let you in on all the information. Stay tune.

Here is some Lorna's Laces Shepheard Sock in Glenwood. I found a pattern that requires DPN'S. So I am going to give it a go and try my luck on these. I learned on two circlers.

I am a "knit-wit"

2007-04-03T21:29:00.000-07:00

I am working on trying to get this blog site. Trying to learn to add links, "buttons", and other goodies as I find them to my site. I sure hope to get some time and read the "how-to's". Better for me would to fine a local blogger to walk me through the steps.

With that said be please be patient with me as my site remain SIMPLE for the time being.

The adorable tank top with ruffle is nearly done. I hope to have photos up soon to show you all.

Another project that I am working on is socks. I am doing a ribbed sock using yarn hand-made from a friend. This friend was my youngest daughter's kindy teacher. I got her started with knitting and she took it to the next step and learned to make and dye her own fibers. This one is a wool with "bubblegum" blue colors. This is going to be the first pair of socks by myself with out my sock teacher who has moved to Boston. Her blog site is www.sockpixie.blogspot.com She is a wonderful writer.

Well until next write......

New to this!

2007-04-01T17:21:00.000-07:00

Wow is this an April Fool's joke? Or am I really doing my first post? What can I say......I love to work on knitting projects and family projects. I have quit a few of these going at the moment. I will need to come back to posting later for Sunday is busy. Got to get the dinner, baths and bedtime done quickly enough so that I can work on finishing my latest knitting project. A cute ruffled tank top from the Knitty