Look what I can do!

I’m knitting with four needles!!! In the round!!!
 ”Why,” you ask? Good question!

I made a crown!
It was super easy, super fun and I will definately do it again.

A Virtual SBQ

Today’s SBQ is:
When you stitch a pattern that you have downloaded do you print out the pattern or do you stitch directly from your computer screen?
 Well, I have collected one or two online patterns over the years. Mostly because I am cheap and there is no end of freebies one can get. And I have, on [...]

A Photo Meme

A quick update on Minuit before I get into the meme – I stitched all I a can stitch and I can stitch no more… until I get more floss. I am out of both sparklies I need to finish and am waiting for an order to come in so I can complete her. I picked up Always last night to [...]

Itchy Stitchy Finger

I have been working on Minuit pretty much exclusively and the end is near! I am starting to envision the framing possibilities.

Isn’t she pretty? Sigh.
 —xxx—
And I wanted to share someone almost as pretty as Minuit (I am sure my sister appreciates that comment! Haha!)
My sweet little neice, Mariah – she got baptized on Easter. Quite [...]

Why I love Michael Ondaatje

I mentioned I was reading In the Skin of a Lion by Michael Ondaatje in my last post.
I love reading his books and poetry, they leave the reader feeling what ever he wants you to feel. And I had to smile at a segment in the book I am reading now:
“Only the best art can [...]

Stolen from Suz and Annette
Look at the list of (100) books below. Bold the ones you’ve read.
Italicize the ones you want to read. Leave blank the ones that you aren’t
interested in. (Movies don’t count.)
1. The Da Vinci Code (Dan Brown)
2. Pride and Prejudice (Jane Austen)
3. To Kill A Mockingbird (Harper Lee)
4. Gone With The Wind [...]

Help!

Time to release your inner designer, my friends! I have a connundrum.
I have been working on curtains for the windows that are without in our new place and I am having problems figuring out how to design my front window covering. There are three major restrictions on this window:
a) I am not covering the top [...]

Mmm…. cookies…

I originally stole this from Jenna:

You are a gingersnap!
You’re sweet and kind, but never dull. Your flavorful personality and snappy style make a memorable first impression. Some people don’t appreciate your spicy sense of humor, but your friends can’t get enough of those witty wisecracks. You’re smart, fresh, and totally tasty. Everyone wants a bite [...]

C’mon Spring!

In eager anticipation of spring, I thought I would choose a bright meme today.
 

What A Lily Says About You

You are playful, flirty, and friendly.You can easily light up a room… or someone’s heart.
Your unique personality attracts a lot of attention!

What Do The Flowers You Pick Say About You?

While I don’t think I am that much [...]

Further to the shoe fettish

You Are Cowboy Boots

This doesn’t mean you’re country, just funky.You’ve got a ton of attitude and confidence.You’re unique, expressive, and even a little bit wacky.
You wear whatever you feel like – and you have your own sense of style.
You are straight shooting and honest. You tell people how it is.
Low maintenance and free wheeling, you’re [...]