tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2575219912023457212024-03-05T11:41:06.287-05:00Holly Marie KnitsHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.comBlogger310125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-28039509372878700032017-01-20T16:48:00.001-05:002018-03-16T09:28:50.757-04:00Quiet Cafe Knitting.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDynKpcPcNdj4BtH08Aq1nZrTkgy3ZQwy3uUdoAZSpP6zy6n5Jmbn3c1R_FNDHh8iCHmQO9NpV8PPinkOnYueoOR_ZGctwp2E93jJc_FkhyVs7kusNEXPlnfiPGhw_oWuZBPomsseI4CM/s1600/IMG_20161230_110726.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmDynKpcPcNdj4BtH08Aq1nZrTkgy3ZQwy3uUdoAZSpP6zy6n5Jmbn3c1R_FNDHh8iCHmQO9NpV8PPinkOnYueoOR_ZGctwp2E93jJc_FkhyVs7kusNEXPlnfiPGhw_oWuZBPomsseI4CM/s640/IMG_20161230_110726.jpg"> </a> </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-86336516647290806252016-12-30T10:10:00.001-05:002016-12-30T10:12:26.245-05:00Good Vibes Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdPv0DxCi_kDlaz1xCOv685Dd51gB76oDk5Oiv1dxQlW6SEAxcLkuakCv1d_vJrgW_xQs61L2e0YGRorlbQWh7H5RCOjuZL6Sh3fqZiGuM5xOwV683QHjRHqZtA86QiCDS7GcM6h-ug3X/s1600/IMG_20161230_094008.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsdPv0DxCi_kDlaz1xCOv685Dd51gB76oDk5Oiv1dxQlW6SEAxcLkuakCv1d_vJrgW_xQs61L2e0YGRorlbQWh7H5RCOjuZL6Sh3fqZiGuM5xOwV683QHjRHqZtA86QiCDS7GcM6h-ug3X/s640/IMG_20161230_094008.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today, December 30th, is Good Vibes Day. It is also Annie Schmidt's 22nd birthday. Her last message to the world was, "Fill your life with good vibes". So today let's take a moment to step outside of our comfort zone & make a difference in someone's life. Smile at strangers, give someone an encouraging word, call a friend or relative, take a treat to someone who is housebound, write a letter, say thank-you, help someone carry their groceries, pay for someone's coffee, give genuine compliments, ..the sky is the limit. Just Do. #honoringannieschmidt #fillyourlifewithgoodvibes #goodvibesday #goodvibes<br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-85244662026859597242016-12-29T16:28:00.001-05:002016-12-29T16:29:49.265-05:00Slow Stitching <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLbASpnxK_nnnOcUVQpDldfgt1T3PvqRPw269IWN-rcR6gMz-QUrz-K0eOWQOTAFZ6se6xe6s5dnqu_dS0bzU3huYyGrt-EEQdwcXB_a9aQXC4wLexAs3Iw9JwlaG0eyoaNBxN0wB0Qod/s1600/IMG_20161229_162547.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifLbASpnxK_nnnOcUVQpDldfgt1T3PvqRPw269IWN-rcR6gMz-QUrz-K0eOWQOTAFZ6se6xe6s5dnqu_dS0bzU3huYyGrt-EEQdwcXB_a9aQXC4wLexAs3Iw9JwlaG0eyoaNBxN0wB0Qod/s640/IMG_20161229_162547.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Slow stitching by the tree, coffee in hand, and snow falling softly outside. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lately I find when it comes to quilts I have become more of a process quilter then ever before. This is my first whole cloth quilt & I feel like I am breaking out of any quilting rules I ever had. Simply going for it and stitching is a freeing thing. I love this quilt, and I could not part from it to anyone but its intended recipient, my darling Mother. This beautiful piece of stitchery has traveled all over the place with me. I have stitched on it while solving life's problems with friends, hidden away at my own mini quilt retreat in a friend's guestroom for the weekend, watching sappy Christmas movies with my sister-in-law & loving every moment, and in quiet moments by myself. #slowstitching #slowliving #handquilting #handquilted #wholecloth #wholeclothquilt #turquoiseowlssewingjournal</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-24023713994285930242016-12-27T19:20:00.001-05:002016-12-27T19:54:39.492-05:00Briochevron Blanket Progress<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJkMigVGjC3MD9K2hN1yqI2N53Cor9bmbV7uWLfZdheOdBN0Aqmm3ZcBO0cRZxO2gR0D22XhS0VZWDy4xzdSI7OVyVciCmWXkhjTc2MO_V4iNcsMps829egNS4Hbiwr-7Pw94GLQD_V3i/s1600/IMG_20161025_183327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxJkMigVGjC3MD9K2hN1yqI2N53Cor9bmbV7uWLfZdheOdBN0Aqmm3ZcBO0cRZxO2gR0D22XhS0VZWDy4xzdSI7OVyVciCmWXkhjTc2MO_V4iNcsMps829egNS4Hbiwr-7Pw94GLQD_V3i/s640/IMG_20161025_183327.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIWEVMVH6AwxcgCYylYzkC4iLeo34cAyzksjz0xZxkb-biE2QCvytjQcWAR4CKXyblel3N4LZQ6y6i3JbzfL4kUqtyznstMCP84yNYEOumfL_AbT14-2BE0UAg39q-YQRlxgZaNXvvuUo/s1600/IMG_20161111_141426.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikIWEVMVH6AwxcgCYylYzkC4iLeo34cAyzksjz0xZxkb-biE2QCvytjQcWAR4CKXyblel3N4LZQ6y6i3JbzfL4kUqtyznstMCP84yNYEOumfL_AbT14-2BE0UAg39q-YQRlxgZaNXvvuUo/s640/IMG_20161111_141426.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif;">This is the beginning of my blanket that I have been working towards all summer. I knew the yarn was not going to make it the whole distance so meanwhile I have still been doing some spinning on the side to add in as I go. I definitely needed some lights to brighten things up. I've paused for awhile as I finish up a couple of skeins. I don't want to completely run out of my first batch of yarn and swap to a completely new batch, so old and new will be intermingled. Most of this yarn was spun in the course of the last year and ranges from DK weight to heavy worsted so the blanket has some slight variations that give it added depth and character. Even though it is just a small lap blanket the amount of yarn it takes is staggering and sometimes I look at it and have a momentary panic of wondering if this is the right project for all of my beautiful handspun skeins or if I have completely lost my mind. But then when I look at each skein individually and the blanket as a whole, I see that there could not be any project for them but this. A handspun briochevron will be amazing, and I look forward to the day that it is finished. Meanwhile, I sit at my desk and bundle up in shawls & sweaters. </span><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-21728066401830242822016-07-27T06:31:00.001-04:002016-10-27T11:42:41.367-04:00Tour De Fleece 2016<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHXE43p2s6TzkinBZ3gjaRxzWHxmBuX2OJ6P_-GNEPFAt1pYPvlV3w8Y20tHuiu-DC4gYujFrrKl7Y-C4s7LO6bCIgGWohNJ6ptA2kcHV417nVR9woGsv9fuGYvIwTMWjBdSl_5a7u-1H/s1600/IMG_20160724_204455.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEHXE43p2s6TzkinBZ3gjaRxzWHxmBuX2OJ6P_-GNEPFAt1pYPvlV3w8Y20tHuiu-DC4gYujFrrKl7Y-C4s7LO6bCIgGWohNJ6ptA2kcHV417nVR9woGsv9fuGYvIwTMWjBdSl_5a7u-1H/s640/IMG_20160724_204455.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfJQ0rW25N1Y65GGUSp86IJzYlqIiIHwQ-Ncvzgw4QOWmOj-EcCbIG0KN9PVagdBZBvCn6CtSxHewMwnCSXUzkXMkfYUbHJ5_3Tp0hblZej7iKNW2N8fdGTkLs-nWf-fs67LuRSPuwdVZ/s1600/IMG_20160721_115937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLfJQ0rW25N1Y65GGUSp86IJzYlqIiIHwQ-Ncvzgw4QOWmOj-EcCbIG0KN9PVagdBZBvCn6CtSxHewMwnCSXUzkXMkfYUbHJ5_3Tp0hblZej7iKNW2N8fdGTkLs-nWf-fs67LuRSPuwdVZ/s640/IMG_20160721_115937.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9U_J226WyGKemx_OThE19NesTFRJzQZhdqyW2LxxCaKPd4M5AaocJOhLp3ROw2tIDn9w8kuGbSHleScBBO9qEOVpBL3PBH2HFy4t5qws5kREtp1nNjyWS8jblwvP3Ez980xf-hGvNKcd/s1600/IMG_20160722_215737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9U_J226WyGKemx_OThE19NesTFRJzQZhdqyW2LxxCaKPd4M5AaocJOhLp3ROw2tIDn9w8kuGbSHleScBBO9qEOVpBL3PBH2HFy4t5qws5kREtp1nNjyWS8jblwvP3Ez980xf-hGvNKcd/s640/IMG_20160722_215737.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQz_oBp-VmZyD5ZfXH19qSFgjz69bksnvL7Bnecwo0Fgs4_mwKUpwwjN1rq6-aLCho2fCDKQd_T3E0Isrl5Q0PGHoS7H-TfuKgy4yqU5e-oVwTioiJf-fwq4nm8q_hWR1v3nM6X9CmWKBa/s1600/IMG_20160708_121412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQz_oBp-VmZyD5ZfXH19qSFgjz69bksnvL7Bnecwo0Fgs4_mwKUpwwjN1rq6-aLCho2fCDKQd_T3E0Isrl5Q0PGHoS7H-TfuKgy4yqU5e-oVwTioiJf-fwq4nm8q_hWR1v3nM6X9CmWKBa/s640/IMG_20160708_121412.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aMZiZksubkWg_nGLjG4YxAm9fWzsLogufUHl1wb8e1q0yqbMV3sy1tnJLfKajSPIkeggFMlkHs3XLa4HjoGJ5c_3Iz9FflUc9IuaYHCXKYdW0vSl4rbL-2XPNi-Qipp_y5nP82lNggMj/s1600/IMG_20160704_212317.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aMZiZksubkWg_nGLjG4YxAm9fWzsLogufUHl1wb8e1q0yqbMV3sy1tnJLfKajSPIkeggFMlkHs3XLa4HjoGJ5c_3Iz9FflUc9IuaYHCXKYdW0vSl4rbL-2XPNi-Qipp_y5nP82lNggMj/s640/IMG_20160704_212317.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So, let's talk Tour De Fleece! I honestly don't know how many grams or pounds or yards or anything! BUT, I did spin every day of the Tour for at least 15 minutes, if not more, and with the July I had I felt like it was an incredible accomplishment. My poor wrists are a bit tired, and a break is necessary after so much spinning. But it was all worth it. The majority of this was spindle spin and plied, a little was wheel spun previous to the Tour and then plied on my spindles during the Tour. Most will end up in my Briochevron blanket that I'm making for fall & winter warmth at my desk. Stay tuned for more spinning & knitting!</div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-71340055340845861962016-03-25T21:48:00.001-04:002016-03-25T23:07:33.519-04:00From where I stand: Briochevron Blanket Beginnings <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGmkci5knBqdzJ6AMxdXZKxAguOgSev9WJWMZ1QiFm1c335ExK3fP_5jRj1BYi78cseqWYizjMoFxrWm73ID4eX_LnOIEpBp3Ic2amQqkzKwE_kAUjK-rOKF9Am6frwvEZI-F887S6276/s1600/20160325_185637-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGmkci5knBqdzJ6AMxdXZKxAguOgSev9WJWMZ1QiFm1c335ExK3fP_5jRj1BYi78cseqWYizjMoFxrWm73ID4eX_LnOIEpBp3Ic2amQqkzKwE_kAUjK-rOKF9Am6frwvEZI-F887S6276/s640/20160325_185637-1.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This weekend I've been spinning on this beautiful fiber from Fiber Addiction. It's all softness and sparkle and I'm pretty sure that Emily keeps a herd of Unicorns in her backyard to shear for this gorgeous fiber! <span style="font-family: sans-serif;">I have a weakness for sparkle, and silver angelina is no exception.</span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KG7ApbIUqwizT9s4hVX4t-3z7cLmvtucV_IAfb1Kh1QRvHMqnfiQlFIKo1_CQ_aPK-tK2Es8HtdieDsz8dEzsj-zbX7443FugeyOIo0o-vS_5Zya0MrcfAXF357t6ZUclIY8w34OoB5V/s1600/20160325_185620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5KG7ApbIUqwizT9s4hVX4t-3z7cLmvtucV_IAfb1Kh1QRvHMqnfiQlFIKo1_CQ_aPK-tK2Es8HtdieDsz8dEzsj-zbX7443FugeyOIo0o-vS_5Zya0MrcfAXF357t6ZUclIY8w34OoB5V/s640/20160325_185620.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other day I saw the Briochevron Blanket by West Knits and I can not get it out of my head. I've been looking for the perfect blanket to make into a lap blanket for work. At my computer it can be a bit brisk in the winter and a little handspun blanket would not go amiss. I feel like if I go with a woolen fluffy spin it will be warmest, but basically I plan to use whatever pretty handspun strikes my fancy. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumoxa5yfWZBQnnEUQcDZxfwpGBgmFa48Grq-pp7Mb6xLHEWgziGlXQSuUeQQ4dGALayP-cSocfQlBRxxMeTltK15-_RM-YcOuvtrEgaTRuOY6fq_Bofh9DujXwPdgmO6Tcf-rPE0vcASx/s1600/IMG_20160325_204543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhumoxa5yfWZBQnnEUQcDZxfwpGBgmFa48Grq-pp7Mb6xLHEWgziGlXQSuUeQQ4dGALayP-cSocfQlBRxxMeTltK15-_RM-YcOuvtrEgaTRuOY6fq_Bofh9DujXwPdgmO6Tcf-rPE0vcASx/s640/IMG_20160325_204543.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It will probably take me all summer to spin yarn for the blanket, and then knit it up. But it will all be worth it come the bitter winds of November. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-13711188459631972252016-03-24T23:55:00.001-04:002016-03-25T22:49:59.454-04:00Happy Mail Day<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBwdNC-4hq3vaPjC3jSWExVdtekmb3UzxvJSN_-K-45-hmxnBhPX4ZUFaI2vpd6P7Piz3AfIh_YCxOgId93ONkCAJG-s9unYwv2LIjR5FazLLl-Ij5NdnSAGfxXbw5bbjdzLT5HUoYRJr/s1600/IMG_20160322_221537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJBwdNC-4hq3vaPjC3jSWExVdtekmb3UzxvJSN_-K-45-hmxnBhPX4ZUFaI2vpd6P7Piz3AfIh_YCxOgId93ONkCAJG-s9unYwv2LIjR5FazLLl-Ij5NdnSAGfxXbw5bbjdzLT5HUoYRJr/s640/IMG_20160322_221537.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is always a wonderful mail day when fiber arrives! Added to it, these perfectly printed turquoise owls on flannel showed up as well. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The fiber was won in a giveaway & I've already split it up and I'm turning it into punis. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life is good.</div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-61610227182939775122016-03-19T14:46:00.001-04:002016-03-19T15:28:49.619-04:00March Happenings.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHPvbcnoQ3kSzfcbXay6d0NXoAQFMJHzvj-WjKXs2utr8Ny8ht9jCl_gIgw7c673Z4ZwudXIDdjn9_KAYOC8Kw96PxC56jkW0_8g3lDsPAAeW0YKe-faHIiHiKeRXx0MjccHMfA6DOxRk/s1600/IMG_20160319_135215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNHPvbcnoQ3kSzfcbXay6d0NXoAQFMJHzvj-WjKXs2utr8Ny8ht9jCl_gIgw7c673Z4ZwudXIDdjn9_KAYOC8Kw96PxC56jkW0_8g3lDsPAAeW0YKe-faHIiHiKeRXx0MjccHMfA6DOxRk/s640/IMG_20160319_135215.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today has been a cozy, at-home-day watching British Murder mysteries, eating chocolate, and spinning. There was a scheduling snaffle at work and I ended up having today off which delights me to no end. Where I work I often find myself chilled to the bone while sitting at my desk so I determined that next year I will have a handspun & handknit lap blanket to ward off the chill. I'm thinking a lofty, woolen spun yarn should be ideal for creating a very warm blanket. All my odds and end skeins are destined to be in the run-up for the lap blanket.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvYONZrM9vcznlzc9jyrpjpW1ovSez9pHf-dW4T97c8Lwi3aHNn51b9UoMZ43_ljwmDRBeKjD1gL8kw3lX-et_vX2F4NL7eSvJ5SjblK1SM7TKV5-tytspqUz_DKCJ3cLApIHfKNrt7h7/s1600/IMG_20160319_112904.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsvYONZrM9vcznlzc9jyrpjpW1ovSez9pHf-dW4T97c8Lwi3aHNn51b9UoMZ43_ljwmDRBeKjD1gL8kw3lX-et_vX2F4NL7eSvJ5SjblK1SM7TKV5-tytspqUz_DKCJ3cLApIHfKNrt7h7/s640/IMG_20160319_112904.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Winter has relaxed it grip and we have warmer temperatures with the promise of Spring in the air. The little bit of snow we did have is gone, and small plants are popping out of the ground everywhere. We've also had quite a few rainy days already. The first portion of this year has flown by, so when I am home and it's raining I'm actually thankful. Then I have time to still hunker down and do some winter-type knitting. Comfortable, by the fire, with tea.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtd0TSrLhyphenhyphenf9QDMYlM9BAb6EG_E3dyCzNt4EQlPXemg1K6jhOtuKkXm8JwTreGO_xMESrUARA5PxZQghilhzeU3E77BCyq2Qmtz9nKPjtLxvGceWrRahwO9pJpQBo2vhVmJFNXXJyB7GF0/s1600/IMG_20160317_154710.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtd0TSrLhyphenhyphenf9QDMYlM9BAb6EG_E3dyCzNt4EQlPXemg1K6jhOtuKkXm8JwTreGO_xMESrUARA5PxZQghilhzeU3E77BCyq2Qmtz9nKPjtLxvGceWrRahwO9pJpQBo2vhVmJFNXXJyB7GF0/s640/IMG_20160317_154710.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I recently picked up my 2nd pair of Terpander socks that have been languishing on the needles for a good year. I have no excuse other then that I lost my copied out pattern with notes and don't know where I am in the design. Yesterday I looked at the pattern in the actual book and I am torn between completing it per the instructions, or just throwing on a few inches of ribbing to change things up and calling it good. I'd like to wear these before the warmth of summer has arrived. As you can see in the above photo, I had two different dye lots of yarn and never bothered to switch them between rows. So now I have a dual-colored sock going on. I don't mind, it's unique, if a little odd.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8U0jEzAGKLDGwSIlwBzG85jx01S00FY5KwZ_ujbwErMrEEM5QeQAVpqTDx8Rdw8p8UsPEk0QTAvsV0i0BENWO_bMVoo6FCGHn6tZf3JvySR8H3lCKMmV3mpa7ddIBxSZIwkDp5gAn1Uz9/s1600/IMG_20160304_201416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8U0jEzAGKLDGwSIlwBzG85jx01S00FY5KwZ_ujbwErMrEEM5QeQAVpqTDx8Rdw8p8UsPEk0QTAvsV0i0BENWO_bMVoo6FCGHn6tZf3JvySR8H3lCKMmV3mpa7ddIBxSZIwkDp5gAn1Uz9/s640/IMG_20160304_201416.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q319ZJxUReL3FVXvh2s_zr7eCx2Eg7r0XV6fYHLpH0kTQI7h9oufqEhOZC1Xk3BUNBC4zFtXy7QuMjBOYiJCM3l99ghDctU_FyPjj_3Y5zCWCGAv_4AZYzrHPol8hshvYr_Sa7abywcG/s1600/IMG_20160304_185636.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3q319ZJxUReL3FVXvh2s_zr7eCx2Eg7r0XV6fYHLpH0kTQI7h9oufqEhOZC1Xk3BUNBC4zFtXy7QuMjBOYiJCM3l99ghDctU_FyPjj_3Y5zCWCGAv_4AZYzrHPol8hshvYr_Sa7abywcG/s640/IMG_20160304_185636.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A few weeks ago before the snow had melted I stayed the weekend with a friend and we did some sewing. First up, I helped her make a duvet cover for her bed. It was my first time making a duvet cover and I was pleased with how it came out. We ended up closing it off with twill tape ties and all & all it looks great. Between runs to the fabric store for things we forgot (twill tape), I also picked up flannel to make myself a pillowcase, and then these little squares in the Strawberry Field's Revisited line. I'm not sure what they will end up becoming, but they were too darling to pass up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Our visit included a marathon of Downton Abbey, and some pleasant winter walks. Also too much coffee, breakfast in bed, and lots of toddler giggles. It was a good weekend. </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-36955215047042530732016-01-01T21:45:00.001-05:002016-01-01T22:03:24.196-05:00Happy New Year<p dir="ltr">I never make New Year's resolutions anymore, but I do try to overview my previous year and think about where I can make changes, and what I can improve, as well as plan for the coming year. Today I've been thinking about what projects I'd like to make. And while I don't have anything definite nailed down yet (except I DO know I must make a <i>Vulpix</i> shawl) I have decided to slowly work through my Ravelry favorites, picking one I love, purchasing the materials, and knitting it up. </p>
<p dir="ltr">My first new project for 2016 is going to be a shawl designed by the lovely Alana Dakos. I've signed up to participate in her first ever MKAL and as its also my first time participating in one I'm pretty excited. Madeleinetosh Tosh Vintage in the <i>Mill Pond </i>colorway is what I've selected as my yarn and its the most vivid shade of green imaginable. (Think rich mossy carpets on a forest floor.)</p>
<p dir="ltr">But that won't be happening until January 8th. For now, feel free to enjoy this collage of my most popular projects in 2015. Let's hope 2016 is as colorful and productive. Happy New Year!</p>
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I write a blog post and then before I know it a month or more has already flown by.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Life has been busy, early summer is in full swing. The activities and work pile up and before I know it the calender is booked to the gills. Is that even a thing? Probably not. But booked full it is. This coming week I have a dentist appointment, a wedding to play for, & an open house to attend, and then I get a little breather for a bit.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But in the midst of all the craziness there has been plenty of time for enjoying the beauty of summer and making memories with friends and family. We've already made half a dozen trips to the beach this season. The first time we went everything was frozen over and grey-brown. The lack of waves made for an eerily quiet, but beautiful, beach front. Now though, life at the beach is green and golden with plenty of hot breezes and water that is quickly warming up. We've had some days where it was all hoodies, cool air, snacks, and knitting. Other days were hot sunshine, wild winds, and a little bit of painting. And the last time we visited the rain fell steadily while we took refuge under the spreading branches of a tree and read for an hour or two. Each time is different, and each time is lovely.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've found a nest with a clutch of eggs along the side path at our favorite haunt. At this point they're unidentified, but I hope to keep an eye on them and perhaps get a glimpse of them or their momma. I'll keep you all posted if that actually happens...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-20451954202673428522015-05-20T23:31:00.001-04:002015-05-20T23:31:32.499-04:00Spring for joy!<p dir="ltr">We have leaves on the trees, the grass is green & cool underfoot, everywhere there is the promise of new life, and the lilacs and apple blossoms are in bloom. Folks, it's official, Spring has arrived....and it is beautiful. </p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMG65czXDgt47I3Y-bqedsuQs0rJeRNEIUotFwZneVOTBT-Pi5VjJaoCg8qAAs2Wdud6FOlpEGQcu1-bMEdXvOzg2GmYxRF5uar-yuJpim9E7tYHICnfPJgKPw4z5So0BLqirKwFJ7OdE/s1600/IMG_20150518_184327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkMG65czXDgt47I3Y-bqedsuQs0rJeRNEIUotFwZneVOTBT-Pi5VjJaoCg8qAAs2Wdud6FOlpEGQcu1-bMEdXvOzg2GmYxRF5uar-yuJpim9E7tYHICnfPJgKPw4z5So0BLqirKwFJ7OdE/s640/IMG_20150518_184327.jpg"> </a> </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-48666596857185565492015-03-05T22:18:00.001-05:002015-03-05T22:41:39.531-05:00Mitten Making<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEpHsEE4OwhOlxUi_nauoKK84tCcgzaQBhUFueHgtdMrc-q8KgQeFMVxfRAT8px6PNjFejmN847H78MpLawkMAXl-XNe-AvJ6CmCKzBMgA0NhrlrkJd83KHswYAbIYsfFQjwRCFfDmKxo/s1600/IMG_20150217_104923.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcEpHsEE4OwhOlxUi_nauoKK84tCcgzaQBhUFueHgtdMrc-q8KgQeFMVxfRAT8px6PNjFejmN847H78MpLawkMAXl-XNe-AvJ6CmCKzBMgA0NhrlrkJd83KHswYAbIYsfFQjwRCFfDmKxo/s640/IMG_20150217_104923.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Lately I have been on a slight mitten kick. I live where it's cold, and mittens are a must. But until this year I didn't even own a pair. Setting about to remedy that was easy; there's always lone skeins of handspun waiting for the perfect project. I finished up the pair of Winter Sky Slipstich Mittens out of the Spin Off Summer 2009 issue. They are a quick project, but two year ago I knit like a house afire, finished one mitten, started the next and did not notice a glaring mistake in the colorwork pattern until almost at the end of said mitten. I ruthlessly tore the mitten out and then it sat in the drawer for almost two years, a lone snarled mess next to its mate. At Thanksgiving last (2014) I finally finished that poor mitten. Now I don't know how I managed without! With bone-chilling temps that have dropped as low as -27 this winter, these mittens have been a blessing. Just recently though I decided to give them a wash. Oh, were they ever grubby. As it often happens, as soon as I couldn't use them, then I really needed them. Being outdoors sledding with the niece and trying to take pictures with frozen fingers finally convinced me that a second pair of mittens was necessary. Enter the Waiting For Winter mittens by Susan Anderson. Quick, simple, and easy to adapt, they whip up in a day or two. While I miss the double layer offered by two-stranded knitting in my other pair, I love having another pair of mittens to grab as I run out the door. And they are so sparkly! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I continue to want to make mittens. I've started one pair that I'll probably gift to family or a friend. And Spring is right around the corner so even if I make more mittens I will have to lay them aside until next winter. But for now I'll keep knitting, and perhaps get back to my designing and sock knitting another day....</div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-40633351906379667472014-11-26T18:23:00.001-05:002014-11-26T18:31:02.771-05:00Turquoise Owl Fibers is having a "Thankfulness" Sale (& giveaway)!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1tDhN6bX_QxjWK1oKKtiJOpVwsSLjLON_tQlKXJ1JQ0sF-kSTInkibfVPV2rogFGammG37mDRQR_9yhxY_kkONNwJzlxav1o-iU0_3sxw5DQ4-5cEwU7GUj3kGv9h_pIqmuW4GDGB0pt/s1600/IMG_20141126_181807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1tDhN6bX_QxjWK1oKKtiJOpVwsSLjLON_tQlKXJ1JQ0sF-kSTInkibfVPV2rogFGammG37mDRQR_9yhxY_kkONNwJzlxav1o-iU0_3sxw5DQ4-5cEwU7GUj3kGv9h_pIqmuW4GDGB0pt/s640/IMG_20141126_181807.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Turquoise Owl Fibers is having a Thankfulness sale! Starting right now, Wednesday the 26th and going through Cyber Monday (Dec. 1st) you can use the coupon code THANKFUL15 to receive a 15% discount off your entire purchase. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Or if you are a USA resident and spend over $100 in the shop you can choose the code: USFREESHIPPING100 and your order will be shipped for free. The choice is up to you! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Anyone who makes a purchase from the shop between Wednesday the 26th and December 1st will be automatically entered in a giveaway for a skein of my handspun yarn & a quilted mug rug! Also, each item purchased equals an entry in the giveaway. Have fun shopping! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-16898770740414580232014-11-08T22:55:00.001-05:002014-11-08T23:11:52.868-05:00Project Portfolio: Fluff-to-Socks Sal/Kal<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5U-mUXPvvarl_WGaTroZUPKUofeN1WU6UjkiZrs4AHK3g0HT8gjRzQY6066NrwsMa_C0Kk7z0epy0Pb8bY7pQ0WW1JOK9JkTH6IgxW34IuwRYqyuUzXFnktLlnq9XgQrt5_JCWyg42ax/s1600/June%2525202014%252520-%25252015.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP5U-mUXPvvarl_WGaTroZUPKUofeN1WU6UjkiZrs4AHK3g0HT8gjRzQY6066NrwsMa_C0Kk7z0epy0Pb8bY7pQ0WW1JOK9JkTH6IgxW34IuwRYqyuUzXFnktLlnq9XgQrt5_JCWyg42ax/s640/June%2525202014%252520-%25252015.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Remember when I blogged about the Fluff-to-socks Spin-along, Knit-along that I was participating in? We had the month of May to spin the yarn and the month of June to knit the socks. Initially I was confused and thought that we could use any pattern we wished. Then a friend kindly let me know that the sal/kal was supposed to be done using the Effervesce sock pattern. As you can see there is a great deal of cabling in these socks but with the cabling-without-a-needle method they fairly flew of the needles. I was also pleased with how closely the striping lined up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I stated previously, there isn't an outfit in my wardrobe thay such wild socks will work with, but they will be warm and they were such a fun project from start to finish. </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-1615403415918561982014-11-08T21:12:00.001-05:002014-11-08T21:39:22.137-05:00From Where I stand: Spring, Summer & early Autumn<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFz0VjZhCJbhyphenhyphen6zMVtCcWp7ZAfIB3zVxolWApDsYagfIQlwwd8Dn_KIG0Rz0fLDcspjMNgoB-tsVvNpZ-gTWpw649HL0inFG11KYiovsC-YDfDRZ3EtFI1Zn3XYAc_X_AB9cwtd0Wke0BA/s1600/Holiday%2525202014%252520-%25252075.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFz0VjZhCJbhyphenhyphen6zMVtCcWp7ZAfIB3zVxolWApDsYagfIQlwwd8Dn_KIG0Rz0fLDcspjMNgoB-tsVvNpZ-gTWpw649HL0inFG11KYiovsC-YDfDRZ3EtFI1Zn3XYAc_X_AB9cwtd0Wke0BA/s640/Holiday%2525202014%252520-%25252075.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">For some odd reason that I can't quite place I like to document where I stand by taking a foot photo. Perhaps it comes from not liking to take the proverbial "selfie" and plaster it all over the internet. And perhaps it's just the fact that foot photos can make interesting compostions, depending on where you are standing & what you are doing at the time. Each one of these photos brings with it a special memory. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sinking toes in a mossy carpet on the bluff, a late evening walk down the pebble strewn beach, an afternoon of climbing on sun-warmed rocks, fishing off the dock, a sunny afternoon reading & spinning in the sand....and then there is the various bounties of the summer...dill for drying, mulberries to turn into jam, mint for tea, and sassafras leaves to dry for making filé. Lastly, the glories of autumn which came and went so quickly this year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> What about you? Are some of these scenes familiar ones? Or would your series of "where I stand" photos look quite different?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-4770173329761460232014-11-04T21:55:00.001-05:002014-11-07T00:15:53.518-05:00Project Portfolio: Quaker Yarn Stretcher<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMsD3Njj7a8swJx4Aby_wcfCdIqvf0oIRAXi01cJzMfKYZ6Efo44hyphenhyphene52afiUrorCy_TayLw37xWCE1LwUJkvJjf0U655ddZliPJ3nECa98K5nOmjISRPys8qzoonw_b5O9-CfIBNPmJqu/s1600/IMG_20140904_121958.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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When it comes to practical use, it isn't my first choice of shawl. The wierd slanting shape doesn't lay right nor wrap in a proper manner around your shoulders. But it is intended to be a kerchief I believe, and as such it would probably work fine. I had a good deal of handspun yarn in the stash so I clubbed it all together and just knit until I ran out! In the end it made a delightful, if somewhat odd, shawl. I meant to do a mini photo shoot and model all my newest knits down in the orchard this autumn. But the time flew, the leaves fell, and now everything is sodden and grey down under the apple trees. Maybe I will still get a photo or two in before the snows come. But don't hold your breath; winter looks to be just as busy as summer and fall were. If I can just blog every once in awhile I shall feel quite accomplished indeed! Meanwhile, be on the lookout for new puni sets in the shop. I've managed to squeeze some carding sessions in between work hours and on my days off. An update will be happening soon! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-18163865612511961492014-06-24T23:33:00.001-04:002014-11-08T22:48:52.065-05:00Looking back & ahead: Holiday snapshots<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIaUCCtC5zmkB6HwBdXPydHthMcpK3PALY_F_Q_jdrabKQsHif8ZIct1U4AFkD3hCE2YJ7xZUslmXWOBQ2XR6_DTB0CP7N54yZHgBk1CpSEUqRSBluphAsTZKdD5U6XgVIIhv3aUNU2f_P/s1600/IMG_20140531_174036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIaUCCtC5zmkB6HwBdXPydHthMcpK3PALY_F_Q_jdrabKQsHif8ZIct1U4AFkD3hCE2YJ7xZUslmXWOBQ2XR6_DTB0CP7N54yZHgBk1CpSEUqRSBluphAsTZKdD5U6XgVIIhv3aUNU2f_P/s640/IMG_20140531_174036.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It is sort of tradition to go there on Holidays and for a blissful week we are off the grid and living electricity and gadget free. It feels so good to unplug and not worry about anything or anyone. No obligations, no place to go, no phones ringing.....just nature and family, making memories and treasuring our time together. And time does truly slow to a crawl as the pace of life becomes less busy. We have time just to sit and read or be read to. Or time to sinply do nothing at all if we wish! We poke about looking for driftwood, or knit quietly while looking across the gently rippling water.</div><div class="separator" style="font-family: sans-serif; clear: both;">We beach comb a lot, looking for rocks that strike our fancy, sometimes strolling slowly down the beach, other times sitting right in the piles of rocks and sifting throught them for hours at a time. We clamber over breakers, clinging with our toes and finding spots to sit on sun-warmed boulders. We poke feet in frigid water and wade out too far in the hunt for the elusive "perfect" rock. And then there are the huge driftwood bonfires on dark nights. Lying on our backs in the cool, almost cold sand, we gaze at the countless stars twinkling in a blue-black sky. Sometimes ghost stories are told around the fire, & then with a healthy thrill of delight & terror shivering down our spines we scurry back through the dark, over the dunes & bluff to the cabin. The haunting call of the loon & eagle float across the waters and at night the wind whips up with a lonely moan in the tops of the pine trees. Cozy around the table, under the light of the lamp we read, knit, play games, sip tea, until dark sets in and we retire early to bed. Morning comes, sometimes foggy & still as glass, other times sunny & marvelous. A walk down the shore at 6am with coffee in hand is a glorious thing indeed. </div><div class="separator" style="font-family: sans-serif; clear: both;">As we slowly swing towards the winter months it cheers my heart to look back over these Holiday photos and reminisce about that lovely week. More then once over the summer I have longed to be back there. And so we shall be again, if the Lord wills it. But for now I will dream of mist, rocks, sand, and moss, and of wind murmuring in the pines, as I eagerly await the return of spring. </div></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-52668912955743335792014-06-22T22:56:00.001-04:002014-06-23T00:10:35.116-04:00I am back! Plus, Fluff-to-Socks news.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU-ALy0GgbvRJGHGQw8WJgUkICS9gQOOK0NghbyPo6WWyb4e6xI4ppImcS4PXA1QzgF7WYaPATyI_pp9EeXoI8-QYFMUDs4eZabgyURalT3lZy3oJDuXpoJecREjvwEYwCJuIUakJAnQA/s1600/IMG_20140602_155200.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKU-ALy0GgbvRJGHGQw8WJgUkICS9gQOOK0NghbyPo6WWyb4e6xI4ppImcS4PXA1QzgF7WYaPATyI_pp9EeXoI8-QYFMUDs4eZabgyURalT3lZy3oJDuXpoJecREjvwEYwCJuIUakJAnQA/s640/IMG_20140602_155200.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4T40KLOLg1o7NgjrlNw7e1PESB1aqULdniRr6ABKSXau5cbhZPa-9oG1HFF_Sd5gPJPhkA7BfkMLTQh9w9wwp-2wFZ57NivGT9CEghAkWM35EDJDcUc-BpEEZGNQfHVgEWt29k0dMOeR8/s1600/IMG_20140604_205833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4T40KLOLg1o7NgjrlNw7e1PESB1aqULdniRr6ABKSXau5cbhZPa-9oG1HFF_Sd5gPJPhkA7BfkMLTQh9w9wwp-2wFZ57NivGT9CEghAkWM35EDJDcUc-BpEEZGNQfHVgEWt29k0dMOeR8/s640/IMG_20140604_205833.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-vwSLJFORfTJ9oazThvFQc9DbGrx40tqOlIDHsRGfHe4H5hJnX_CstNFxcQjutX6iPh3YdKN74zEpR3Bn1HcQvXCp-ptWVCfIAeDsVgQq9_0MLwiH9rF7cKfB-SmgvOvABKEbjTjczFq/s1600/IMG_20140619_133844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL-vwSLJFORfTJ9oazThvFQc9DbGrx40tqOlIDHsRGfHe4H5hJnX_CstNFxcQjutX6iPh3YdKN74zEpR3Bn1HcQvXCp-ptWVCfIAeDsVgQq9_0MLwiH9rF7cKfB-SmgvOvABKEbjTjczFq/s640/IMG_20140619_133844.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a long hiatus from blogland I have finally returned. Spring was ever so busy and all of the sudden here we are in Summer already! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pace of life quickens during the warmer months; we scurry and flurry our way through a myriad of things, be it get-togethers, gardening, or holidays. The calendar is dotted with parties, weddings, family functions, birthdays, church functions, showers... Last year was an exceptionally busy year and I wasn't able to take the time for some things that I needed to. My shop, for one, didn't get the attention it should have. And I felt frazzled and worn out by the time autumn rolled around. This year, however, I have been working on managing my time & obligations better and, while busy, so far I am not running myself ragged and into the ground. Which has been a huge blessing and relief. I love summer and it is nice to be able to just enjoy it and take time to reflect on the goodness of God.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But onward to the brightly colored socks and yarn in this post! Remember the Fluff-to-Socks spin-along and knit-along I told you about in a previous post? Well, the above socks are my "entry" for said sal/kal. Those of us who participated in the sal/kal were given 3 months to spin the yarn, and 1 month to knit the socks. June being the designated month for knitting, I am picking these up whenever I can and squeezing in a row or two. They are quite vibrant, and will add a splash of cheer to grey and cold winter days. They probably won't go with a single garment I possess but no matter. They will be warm, and that's what matters.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-41875252228580725412014-05-02T10:23:00.001-04:002014-11-04T22:01:09.830-05:00A look back in photos: April. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI60ECi1aTG5boIXw-mXZKWfm8yg-LYRX1ffCqZOE9wx0cJHyDO76t4TPik9PnWuHNLyWf-tajiHh3xJ7fR5LXCbF-K9FmPrruCXkAGyDTNCfZc4gJK_gVwsiab-tQK6p_px4vq81qYQ-/s1600/IMG_20140315_191707.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdI60ECi1aTG5boIXw-mXZKWfm8yg-LYRX1ffCqZOE9wx0cJHyDO76t4TPik9PnWuHNLyWf-tajiHh3xJ7fR5LXCbF-K9FmPrruCXkAGyDTNCfZc4gJK_gVwsiab-tQK6p_px4vq81qYQ-/s640/IMG_20140315_191707.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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We've had mud, ice, bare ground, hail, and snow....all within a two week period. But Spring is here at last, and it is here to stay. Resurrection Sunday was gloriously sunny, and so warm. We had all the relatives over after the morning service and we spent a beautiful day of fun, laughter, good food, and memories. Those seem to be the common themes that run through all our get-togethers. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had an al fresco lunch out in the fresh air (the first outdoor dining of the season) which seemed to heighten our appetites as fresh air often does. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now we are back to wind, and slightly chillier forecasts, with a few spurts of rain to look forward to. I don't mind too much though. If it were any warmer I would have wanted to be outside this week and since I was sick with a vicuous stray bug of some sort, gardening was quite out of the question. But I am just about better and now I am trying to squeeze more plans then is humanly possible into Friday & Saturday to make up for lost time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've started rambling now so this is as good a time as any to sign off and save the rest for another day. Cheerio my friends! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-24073912219131205842014-03-12T23:11:00.001-04:002014-04-05T00:48:17.650-04:00Socks to Fluff (and other spinning news).<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO04kA1VWpL8VARvMVeDKSQraSa_pdsHULpl4Vp7WD0IntmnFezwU5Zz9vzER4vcOS3Kk1UHPTkn4JgyfMN6VVYXAyCkw4x2GbmprGwZob87ds1M-eMJ_JjQ7q_L-wGKVfZhadshJ9v9p/s1600/IMG_20140306_182613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieO04kA1VWpL8VARvMVeDKSQraSa_pdsHULpl4Vp7WD0IntmnFezwU5Zz9vzER4vcOS3Kk1UHPTkn4JgyfMN6VVYXAyCkw4x2GbmprGwZob87ds1M-eMJ_JjQ7q_L-wGKVfZhadshJ9v9p/s640/IMG_20140306_182613.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaiVHybp0LJd99tsSzo6bf7nOtNdtZ2q0xHiZG6-Jj8jm8CJVvFVx0p2AwphaslGd9iflZ2eNuAqlWxn5rXeyJxqa9d0kEXb7QngkS1klURAtrGxZnkHsdT9iQ6YQTuicsVxU5E59q08q/s1600/IMG_20140308_212321.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidaiVHybp0LJd99tsSzo6bf7nOtNdtZ2q0xHiZG6-Jj8jm8CJVvFVx0p2AwphaslGd9iflZ2eNuAqlWxn5rXeyJxqa9d0kEXb7QngkS1klURAtrGxZnkHsdT9iQ6YQTuicsVxU5E59q08q/s640/IMG_20140308_212321.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LAurERHlY8It9o1CFYMrdrf8WwNoxc00sqeo-Qj3lASD_f3y25eg_k_lr0FHpsq2GTkCmBNBHdyajqu2V0asdr5MRNT7xN9NNpWcsaxzV4XqrtgppBb9mPrAxxxJdNiQumHCrCLU9fpy/s1600/IMG_20140311_134613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7LAurERHlY8It9o1CFYMrdrf8WwNoxc00sqeo-Qj3lASD_f3y25eg_k_lr0FHpsq2GTkCmBNBHdyajqu2V0asdr5MRNT7xN9NNpWcsaxzV4XqrtgppBb9mPrAxxxJdNiQumHCrCLU9fpy/s640/IMG_20140311_134613.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILHSaHnvxs-ESDaC-5Ahqh5p-Ejvn7W8L2zEqyTZOyFcsZNVZNad3_yYmUVOtak1JWyPNLN0v-jFFhyzSfs3fNhaHbkc5JldBULYXVSQ8si67Wdcej2iR4feVvSKKEfrJLVxuN-yGfY5E/s1600/IMG_20140306_184319.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiILHSaHnvxs-ESDaC-5Ahqh5p-Ejvn7W8L2zEqyTZOyFcsZNVZNad3_yYmUVOtak1JWyPNLN0v-jFFhyzSfs3fNhaHbkc5JldBULYXVSQ8si67Wdcej2iR4feVvSKKEfrJLVxuN-yGfY5E/s640/IMG_20140306_184319.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNPrm8YEqChgzKN0n5-6nhOB0WtKlICPftWJFdI_QdOOqq-eQVflEq2k2kP8ydQe2-CXkydd3eU9jtXeEFo1FcN7N2PbA1OO7fMuboXD3B3bmLCDrP3ushrjlNGYsjmhZxqfBPIH30u6a/s1600/IMG_20140307_171421.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigNPrm8YEqChgzKN0n5-6nhOB0WtKlICPftWJFdI_QdOOqq-eQVflEq2k2kP8ydQe2-CXkydd3eU9jtXeEFo1FcN7N2PbA1OO7fMuboXD3B3bmLCDrP3ushrjlNGYsjmhZxqfBPIH30u6a/s640/IMG_20140307_171421.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrzxHfRk-8K62JkmgjOYnND18vpNX_5gmDUxfElScOpiLNKNgbbkk80B7gTBYpSqkj4mArg-2Mhk9wX3JIGvskSdPjSs8ClDuERsNaEI-n8G2nd61JphKD3WbjfiJYYxGyJGZanDH9vGp/s1600/IMG_20140309_102311.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIrzxHfRk-8K62JkmgjOYnND18vpNX_5gmDUxfElScOpiLNKNgbbkk80B7gTBYpSqkj4mArg-2Mhk9wX3JIGvskSdPjSs8ClDuERsNaEI-n8G2nd61JphKD3WbjfiJYYxGyJGZanDH9vGp/s640/IMG_20140309_102311.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the beginning of March I received two delightful fiber packages in the mail. First up is the Panda roving from Atomic Blue Fibers. Rest easy, unlike the name would seems to imply, it is not from a panda. Instead it is a merino/bamboo/nylon blend that is scrumptious to work with. Sayra's fiber is was high quality and worth every penny. Initially when I first started spinning this I had my wheel on the wrong ratio setting but after I corrected that the fiber just flew smoothly through my hands and turned into a gorgeous sock yarn. I still have about two ounces left to spin up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Near the end of March I heard about a sal/kal called 'fluff to socks'. The concept is simple: spin fiber, knit socks. There were, however, time frames and deadlines. To be eligible you must start and finish spinning your sock yarn anywhere between April 1st to May 31st. I was already concentrating on spinning two different sock yarns so to hear about the Socks to Fluff sal/kal and also realize that I started both projects on or after March 1st, well, I was thrilled to jump on board. It is always nice to participate in a spin-a-long. I </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">am looking forward to seeing all the pretty handspun socks the other participants make.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But on to my second mail parcel. I purchased a set of art rolags from the sweet, Lise of TrezLise. Chock full of all different fibers, they were such a fun spin! Currently the yarn is not designated for any particular purpose but I amsure the perfect project with come along soon. </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-58495310183720588802014-03-02T08:58:00.001-05:002014-04-05T00:03:52.074-04:00Looking Back: The first snow of 2013, Thanksgiving day. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0FXvxC8505M8cTHcixVpyHA6AjNv3r4A7DI4l-g4UlLGMsQA1pYoIFFxpYTfoO7XQyWZXCb-u_XyzfDOzVe-lW25FE5gnxoSJMWvyCxtGByWgirltk5xKqLZdV5sWNIEoCkfOID9wpmj/s1600/IMG_20131129_011417.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC0FXvxC8505M8cTHcixVpyHA6AjNv3r4A7DI4l-g4UlLGMsQA1pYoIFFxpYTfoO7XQyWZXCb-u_XyzfDOzVe-lW25FE5gnxoSJMWvyCxtGByWgirltk5xKqLZdV5sWNIEoCkfOID9wpmj/s640/IMG_20131129_011417.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsnQW2R34rTijlQ2Vj0c58O5jG_OH0D5p2T1vM4kDhFDKOaUQWu06qYbfLPkEIm1FXJQqRF5eayGO8jAxDgN46sR7zh7mDFAFhnOFnW9LiUNAVzc4wQe1W2zh6_6ReFfcWh8z4rILYMul/s1600/IMG_20131129_012027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWsnQW2R34rTijlQ2Vj0c58O5jG_OH0D5p2T1vM4kDhFDKOaUQWu06qYbfLPkEIm1FXJQqRF5eayGO8jAxDgN46sR7zh7mDFAFhnOFnW9LiUNAVzc4wQe1W2zh6_6ReFfcWh8z4rILYMul/s640/IMG_20131129_012027.jpg"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFyLlWf2g6wM0yY_Fvg5wrrmuKtm9qYgMCHVrckITJ_ZKzmyn87PKPbJLgHtuDqX2ML_kePaTbAKn0FEfS65d8srAGjzHlcxI6hbTNgdDTZ0l4v-Dj2LQm01nESaoj022AorO8zLcot9f/s1600/IMG_20131129_012802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivFyLlWf2g6wM0yY_Fvg5wrrmuKtm9qYgMCHVrckITJ_ZKzmyn87PKPbJLgHtuDqX2ML_kePaTbAKn0FEfS65d8srAGjzHlcxI6hbTNgdDTZ0l4v-Dj2LQm01nESaoj022AorO8zLcot9f/s640/IMG_20131129_012802.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGaCW-MxRRHU1o8_1B0_F1ObW9S8l-fLfZd_ZPHaX6JMbaH0OzqXY3w_vITgjU0yBKnsU5un03fv49nopbNRPZOtribhk62QO6gLQALPZH3tznmMqaqjkbSwpSQyVnFVWO53g2k9WWNBp/s1600/IMG_20131129_013237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBGaCW-MxRRHU1o8_1B0_F1ObW9S8l-fLfZd_ZPHaX6JMbaH0OzqXY3w_vITgjU0yBKnsU5un03fv49nopbNRPZOtribhk62QO6gLQALPZH3tznmMqaqjkbSwpSQyVnFVWO53g2k9WWNBp/s640/IMG_20131129_013237.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgEOpPo1dNidT6c9bD9s1rpV5Jq95OSvukOBfRnCcSqPoXpY1-wp7U0L3RxwY11_Sqx6edbzU-fRp70uJQsZbuSIEx0z-pDGSTzYEd6lR01Xr574VlwUnfCnpfey-j07K1EnmoTt-LR2S/s1600/IMG_20131129_013557.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMgEOpPo1dNidT6c9bD9s1rpV5Jq95OSvukOBfRnCcSqPoXpY1-wp7U0L3RxwY11_Sqx6edbzU-fRp70uJQsZbuSIEx0z-pDGSTzYEd6lR01Xr574VlwUnfCnpfey-j07K1EnmoTt-LR2S/s640/IMG_20131129_013557.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-3Td1OFwJ6IdIoorQshd70_4KroCpPRswxSpdRZH3fUy1gV0URaREcbUvEDPEKjxKf0cJNuCZv7VGF525u4PzI9Heh33hvFPMLQnfeD-Wydc90oZZgrKOVFeyPY7-hqi9PhZBFlyKK1S/s1600/IMG_20131129_012919.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-3Td1OFwJ6IdIoorQshd70_4KroCpPRswxSpdRZH3fUy1gV0URaREcbUvEDPEKjxKf0cJNuCZv7VGF525u4PzI9Heh33hvFPMLQnfeD-Wydc90oZZgrKOVFeyPY7-hqi9PhZBFlyKK1S/s640/IMG_20131129_012919.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx7d8ra1TL5N0ZrBMk8hgUb9fRukQ05GPWgMC0pv0NI3-8zV44V5TGbDyOfGdpeTPGZhHte3sQumBfxzwruVLZDbfR5FDs14euEowO4Ql7SiTcK1BVs9DsQ-PNQ_1sHmmziPCA2Nfozj4/s1600/IMG_20131129_013446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdx7d8ra1TL5N0ZrBMk8hgUb9fRukQ05GPWgMC0pv0NI3-8zV44V5TGbDyOfGdpeTPGZhHte3sQumBfxzwruVLZDbfR5FDs14euEowO4Ql7SiTcK1BVs9DsQ-PNQ_1sHmmziPCA2Nfozj4/s640/IMG_20131129_013446.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Spring has finally arrived. For a long time it</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">felt as though it would never arrive. We had a beautiful winter, lots of snow and glorious curl-up-inside by the fire moments. But we also had bitter cold temperatures, ice, and astonishing wind chills. And constantly more and more snow. I never tired of it. I love to watch it fall. I love to be ouside in it. And I love to drive in it. But eventually we thought we were going to run out of places to put it before the long-looked for warmth of spring came. However winter is not forever; as long as the earth remains so shall cold, heat, seed time, and harvest. And slowly temperatures began to rise, birds who were migrating came back, and suddenly the snow was melting. Now, instead of snow, we have mud. Slick, greasy, clay mud. Instead of getting snowed in of a Sunday afernoon, we get stuck in the mud and have to wait for the cold night air to firm the ground up. Instead of picking our way across an icy drive, we have a series of boards criss-crossing the soupy mud. But I am grateful. Grateful that the snow has ceased, the promise of Spring is in the air and warm days are just around the corner.</div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-11588714580290830882014-03-01T14:14:00.001-05:002014-03-01T14:33:13.150-05:00Pertaining to socks and yarn.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2avC-qDkDF_ch7JmygRzfpD8uO8oyHOIQoxrQ1kx-pPJswM0BkdeXwUM3oeDqt8T0i__JfjuFnUff3jwFej4lm1iQhp8JNkIpyQDqUcbkCKvoXMgcdikHPa_wsnHyP76Ttz8DF9AO_6t/s1600/20140301_135555_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT2avC-qDkDF_ch7JmygRzfpD8uO8oyHOIQoxrQ1kx-pPJswM0BkdeXwUM3oeDqt8T0i__JfjuFnUff3jwFej4lm1iQhp8JNkIpyQDqUcbkCKvoXMgcdikHPa_wsnHyP76Ttz8DF9AO_6t/s640/20140301_135555_1.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Kdh0apcrym5C96S3VoYoxo6QjtPe9u3V8nK0ogeM31t_x3flBDinXerqiqsC6b1quUMtnD_XhkDy1qHZio6UYZGuVh3AwvKs1oRdr7Tc4dP1A67cGMCH04FuoS8yoank9uO425HeP9zw/s1600/20140301_140153_1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Kdh0apcrym5C96S3VoYoxo6QjtPe9u3V8nK0ogeM31t_x3flBDinXerqiqsC6b1quUMtnD_XhkDy1qHZio6UYZGuVh3AwvKs1oRdr7Tc4dP1A67cGMCH04FuoS8yoank9uO425HeP9zw/s640/20140301_140153_1-1.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03Qttg-KAOrK6bBJ1sDiQ-zgOKjaD3n2lJYIDfLXJuSn3WMkY-sM7dqupEf_q6EtsbNnGqizFT5Cty5cT1o3jpgDSQ6x2eKvWs3tntm1YsV1ePkB9zDPAxfxEy9V9Xhsq6JSYya8uiNQn/s1600/20140301_140021_1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi03Qttg-KAOrK6bBJ1sDiQ-zgOKjaD3n2lJYIDfLXJuSn3WMkY-sM7dqupEf_q6EtsbNnGqizFT5Cty5cT1o3jpgDSQ6x2eKvWs3tntm1YsV1ePkB9zDPAxfxEy9V9Xhsq6JSYya8uiNQn/s640/20140301_140021_1.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimtA_hGlP85PdF8l3Vgbv04w7TEFWYhjjBdD8MGULny1PIo1w1AAJnPcX68ED9cwScDcvj7Xeg1nvRMAWKdpPmhPF0n3ztMgSlDgOceFYCCmnB74rlVSXnU-wnaspvL4NRXHhQ3UzLy7F/s1600/20140301_135612_1-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhimtA_hGlP85PdF8l3Vgbv04w7TEFWYhjjBdD8MGULny1PIo1w1AAJnPcX68ED9cwScDcvj7Xeg1nvRMAWKdpPmhPF0n3ztMgSlDgOceFYCCmnB74rlVSXnU-wnaspvL4NRXHhQ3UzLy7F/s640/20140301_135612_1-1.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In my last post we talked about winter and the cold. That naturally led to my sock knitting. So here I am today, sharing the beginning of the 2014 sock journey. To start out, I first had to buy yarn. It was with no little shock that I realized did not own a single skein of sock yarn. I have knit an odd pair here or there, but shawls are my real love so most yarn around here turns into a shawl at some point. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I placed an order through Knit Picks for some Stroll Glimmer in the Kestrel colorway. I loved the sparkle of the yarn which, coupled with superwash merino and nylon, seemed a good yarn choice. Selecting a pattern was quick work. I've long admired Anne Hanson's Almondine socks and it just happened to be in the book I received for Christmas. While I do like the look of this yarn knit up, I do not like knitting with it. It splits and frays and snarls until I am quite ready to cry from sheer frustration. This is not a yarn I would recommend or use again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then a couple weeks ago I saw on facebook that the wool mill, Stonehedge, was having a yarn sale. I ordered a few skeins for socks. Sage and Lime were the colors, I believe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My latest sock stash acquisition was the lovely 'Honey Bear' sock yarn from Renee at Spun Right Round on Etsy. I was tempted to cast on right away. But for now I am trudging through the Almondine socks, patiently working heels in yarn that splits, and dreaming about my next sock project.</div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-12012185814447522352014-02-27T20:14:00.001-05:002014-02-27T22:51:58.604-05:00Winter is not forever<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHpafEoMEda0ztqJoZg30VAyCa_UZ9z53xy6IeUpEu6lmJlrp7HE_PHXk_sf2cP60IV51Eoy86pe2KhUWXqCyvXod21tqZqXLUKUkAyDAVeZp1Sa-wKNN0LirXNpwL2Q9PczGZ4XbKUb0/s1600/IMG_20131217_224831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"> <img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTHpafEoMEda0ztqJoZg30VAyCa_UZ9z53xy6IeUpEu6lmJlrp7HE_PHXk_sf2cP60IV51Eoy86pe2KhUWXqCyvXod21tqZqXLUKUkAyDAVeZp1Sa-wKNN0LirXNpwL2Q9PczGZ4XbKUb0/s640/IMG_20131217_224831.jpg"> </a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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It has been staggering at times. More then one Sunday we woke to find that, although there had been no snowfall during the night, the driveway was packed deep with snow from blowing and drifting and we were snowed in until late in the day when we finally had it shoveled it out. It has been one snowstorm after the next and I have loved it! I enjoy snow, it is so beautiful and peaceful. We started out the year by going tobogganing with friends. And there has also been much shoveling, gorgeous sunsets, pink sunrises and crystal clear mornings, frosty photo shoots, and milking out in the barn during sub-zero temos. Which brings me to what I have not enjoyed about this winter: the bitter cold and the extreme windchills. A drafty farmhouse is not the ideal place to ride out a frigid winter. Over the years the house has shifted and settled, and there are new cracks and crevices for the wind to creep in. The house is also made of cinder block, without any insulation, so keeping warm is always an adventure. Thick socks (sometimes doubled) leggings, legwarmers, and multiple shawls are the usual attire on the especially cold days. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It is at times like these when I wonder how it is I only own one pair of handknit socks. Yes, I do have ten shawls as they are my favorite thing to knit, but shawls do not keep one's toes warm. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So this year I have decided to work on socks. I'm joining the other knitters who are participating in Operation Sock Drawer. Unlike many knitters I did not have a sock yarn stash to begin with (yes, I know, sock yarn isn't technically stash...) so I set about to remedy that. Nothing extreme, mind you, just a skein here and a skein there so I can knit several pairs this year. Thus far I have enough yarn on hand for three pairs, with one of those pairs on the needles. I would like to spin yarn for a pair or two as well. I'll keep you all posted on my sock adventures along the way. </div>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11895182739916517102noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-257521991202345721.post-27956493766691862832014-02-27T19:36:00.001-05:002014-02-27T19:36:19.236-05:00Late Autumn Snapshots from 2013: Part Two<p dir="ltr">There are still photos that I never got around to sharing with all of you. Winter arrived and has had us in it's icy grip for so long now. So for a change from winter here is a few late-autumn photos from last fall for you all. Lots of yellow and brown, but, oh so pretty. </p><p dir="ltr">There was a good harvest this past Autumn. Thinking back on it, I feel like it was so far away, yet at the same time, not so far away. Spring is just around the corner and there is a new planting season coming up. I am ddefinitely looking forward to the arrival of warm weather!</p><p dir="ltr"><br></p>
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