Monthly Archives: May 2007

The Plan

About once or twice a year, I get into a frenzy. The Skeptic hates this, because it pretty much means I stomp around the house saying things like: “I can’t believe we live like this!” “How can this house be … Continue reading

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Monster Mash

If you’re like me, you can’t bear to throw out any scrap of yarn. Even the little 6 inch leftover scraps I trim off after weaving in ends…I keep them all. This is not just me being a little over … Continue reading

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Goodies!!

Oh my, Maggie, my coffee swap partner, has totally blown me away with a wonderful package!!! I was so, so thrilled! Roving from High Prairie Fibers. I wish my picture did it justice; the flecks of color throughout are just … Continue reading

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Contests and a Meme

Contest Number One: Ali has a fun contest: Name your summer knitting goals: I’m going to try to keep mine simple. 1.  “Cannes” in cotton braid from Rowan Beach Cool. 2. Nothing but a T-Shirt  3. Swallowtail shawl 4. Six … Continue reading

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Oh O-Mop, Part Two

The reply: “We’re really sorry about this, and thank you for your candid an honest feedback.   The omop is our first attempt at a major cleaning tool, and unfortunately you have a defective mop. Fortunately we’ve sold thousands of … Continue reading

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Shepherd’s Harvest

We’re in the midst of our little teething crisis. Two have poked through on top, and the bottom two aren’t all that swollen yet. I’m really hoping to get my needle rolls sewn tonight. Yes, I’m that behind. Never fear … Continue reading

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Teething

I have approximately 3.5 minutes before Knittybaby will wake up again for the 80th time this evening. Therefore, there will be no long incredibly detailed post on my wonderful day at Shepherd’s Harvest. If you want a sneak peak, check … Continue reading

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My new plan….

I’m training them already. Not only will they be doing the dishes for me, but mopping and folding laundry too.  I’ll sit on the sofa drinking coffee and knitting socks. Seriously, it’s really going to work. Look how hard they’re … Continue reading

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Joy

We made it to the May Day Fesitval on Sunday. We missed the parade, which was sad as it is really one of my favorite events all summer. Take some time to check out the link; fabulous puppets and constumes. … Continue reading

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Oh, O-Mop!!

Okay, so I was pretty exccited about the concept of Method’s O-mop. I’d never bought a product like this before as I didn’t wan’t to be throwing all those sheets in the trash. But compostable? Heck yeah! I was thrilled … Continue reading

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