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JoAnn Fabrics is nearly completely dead. (That’s a kind of backwards Princess Bride reference, by the way. “He’s only mostly dead!” ) One of my dear friends shopped yesterday and messaged me about some quilt batting that was marked down … Continue reading
Onerva
I found this picture by Googling, by the way. This is the bloody cursed Onerva shawl. I did not make this. I mentioned it in a comment yesterday – I attempted it with lace weight yarn (think thread weight) twice. … Continue reading
Knitting – because I don’t always train dogs!
In September, we became Great Grandparents. According to the Bear, he isn’t old enough but I am. Sorry, Dear, so are you! Shortly after the first was born, we learned that yet another grandchild was expecting, so in April we … Continue reading
It’s just knitting – or is it?
Over the past few days I’ve joined a few groups that have been formed in response to Ravelry’s “no hate speech unless you hate Trump and then it’s okay” policy. I’m sad. I’m sad about the number of people who … Continue reading
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I’m a knitter
And what I knit is normally given away. I like to buy yarn – the craft room closets are stuffed and there are baskets sitting about where Maverick can’t get into them, filled with yarn. My brain is constantly thinking … Continue reading
Just a little post about yarn
Oh darn I have too much yarn I need a barn To store my yarn 🙂 I have way too much yarn.  I can’t resist it, I go into a store, and I see yarn, and before I … Continue reading
sleepy Sunday
I just didn’t want to get out of bed today.  No particular reason, I just could have stayed in bed all day, dreaming dreams and thinking thoughts.   But I got up, and it was a good day.  🙂   … Continue reading
Quilts and scarves and who needs to clean?
Oh, the stress of taking that first stitch! I started. I pulled it out. I started again. I didn’t like it. I think I’m going to change my normal quilting pattern – because I realized that I really don’t enjoy … Continue reading
Wednesday just became Monday
In spite of the reason – Frankenstorm hype – it was so nice to have two days off. I truly wish we could afford for me to stay home every day. Sigh Well, the price we pay for the beautiful … Continue reading
It’s a lahdeee dah sort of day
After a flurry of activity the last couple days, today is surprisingly calm. Only a few things on the to-do list, and all day to accomplish them. I have 5 days off in a row, I am so excited! I’ve … Continue reading