Knitting storage

I had a great square basket that I kept on a stool next to the couch. Now I have an even greater basket on the stool next to the couch! (: I used a plastic zippered bag (like linens come in and you can never throw them out) to make this knitting storage bag.

If you want to make one, lay out on the bag the things you want easy access to -- things like pencil, needles, measuring tape, post-its, etc. Use a Sharpie to mark the compartments on the plastic. You need to be sure to make the compartments larger than the object otherwise they won't fit. Use a sewing machine to sew the lines you drew. Some of the pockets will be shut, so use sharp scissor to cut open the pockets. Use clips or clothes pins to fasten the bag on your basket. Love it!

Socks -- I love to knit them

As many of you know, I use Yankee Knitter Classic Socks for the Family pattern #29. It has sizes for infant through mens, fingering weight through worsted. I bought the pattern at my local yarn shop, made several copies of it, and used my copies to mark and highlight the size I am making. The socks above are knit with Plymouth Jelli Beenz yarn. The sock below is also Jelli Beenz but it is made with a different heel (inserted). I love knitting the infant socks and especially the striped ones below. It takes no time at all, and no yarn.
ps--Angus is the dog, and Sam is the cat. (:

My Girls

My girls at the orchard Christmas party. (:

Felt ornaments

I had fun at the Fiber Festival in White River Junction (November). I adapted the 3D felting workshop I went to and started felting ornaments. They adorned our "Christmas tree" and I gave them as little gifts. They came out very cute.

Tick-tock

Wow. Time goes by so quickly. I have been too busy to blog. I hope to catch up over winder break. (: I have been knitting, felting, making buttons, and reading for work. To be continued....

Lovin the heat

So happy we have finally gotten some summer weather. But so sad -- school starts soon. I love when school starts. It will be hectic but so full of promice and great stuff happening for kids.

Birds of a feather

What started out 3 years ago as a bridal shower has turned into an annual event that celebrates the women in my family. Unfortunately everyone could not be there but we had a wonderful gathering of 8.

Taylor is the organizer and she enlists Morgan and me to help. We enjoyed cream cheese/goat cheese and cucumber sandwiches, wonderful cookies, tea, and sangria. But most of all we enjoyed the company. Love you guys! xoxo