Monthly Archives: August 2007

Flood Relief Contest

  I’m sure most of you have heard about the devastating floods that have taken place in Southeastern Minnesota and Southwestern Wisconsin by now. There has been terrible loss of life and property, but one group that has been hit … Continue reading

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So lately I’ve been enjoying Dottycookie, a fun blog of all sorts of crafty goodness over in the UK. She was sweet enough to nominate me for an award, or actually my choice of three of them. I received the … Continue reading

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Poor Skeptic

Oh dear, I hope I didn’t paint my poor Skeptic in too negative of a light. He really is a sweetheart and his skepticisms are always said kindly; he just can’t help himself. He comes from a community of Central … Continue reading

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Randomness

Loved all your comments on the knitter conversation. I’m still trying to decide which one of you is right. I’m betting that she has an acrylic garter stitch scarf full of holes in her knitting bag and she was afraid … Continue reading

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I’m a Knitting Stalker

So Little Man was at day camp last week. Its at the same place he has pre-school, but his usual crowd wasn’t there, it was all new kids. This of course means new moms. There was a very friendly mom … Continue reading

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Progress

So I’m finally on the toe of the Embossed Leaves sock. I’m happy to report that I actually had three nights in a row to knit, three nights!!!! Amazing that all kids were asleep without a fuss by 8pm. Life … Continue reading

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WIP Update

No pictures, as nothing is that exciting to look at quite yet but…. -the silk lace scarf just needs fringe and blocking, can’t wait to show it off!! -the boring but practical anklets are only needing one more toe. -the … Continue reading

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All OK

Just a quick pop in to say that we are all okay here after the terrible I35W bridge collapse. I had a brief moment of panic when I heard the news, as the Skeptic was still wrapping up his work … Continue reading

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