tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44590450495623720292024-03-06T13:02:40.085-07:00Knit - R - DoneRedneck by marriage; crafter from birth.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.comBlogger306125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-29776358806282756382010-04-17T21:37:00.003-06:002010-04-17T21:40:08.724-06:00I've MovedI'm not going to divide my life into Art and Craft anymore. <br /><br />You can catch up with me at <a href="http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com/">http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com</a><br /><br />I'll leave this blog around for the free knitting and crochet patterns.<br /><br />I hope you'll join me at my other blog. You guys are great!Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-67214527423923349832010-04-10T20:54:00.001-06:002010-04-10T20:54:44.591-06:00Odes to Common Things<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4503699025/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4016/4503699025_6b2977fa6d.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4503699025/">pin cushion</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/15177141@N06/">alexcateye</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> A friend sent me a book of Neruda poetry for Valentine's Day this year and it got me thinking. I had not read his work for years, but I was always taken with his Odes to Common Things. <br /><br />So much of my journey in life has been a celebration of the everyday. I'm a housewife and a mother. The ordinary objects that I touch as part of my daily life need to be exhaulted.<br /><br />This is my Ode to a Pin Cushion.</p>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-14281971546566302262010-04-08T17:29:00.001-06:002010-04-08T17:29:53.353-06:00I hate girls who write like this.<style type="text/css">.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; }</style><div class="flickr-frame"> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4490311405/" title="photo sharing"><img src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2724/4490311405_d8dd1f085b.jpg" class="flickr-photo" alt="" /></a><br /> <span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4490311405/">I hate girls who write like this.</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/15177141@N06/">alexcateye</a>.</span></div> <p class="flickr-yourcomment"> They eat whatever they want and never gain weight.<br /><br />I would have died for girly handwriting and a girly name when I was in junior high. <br /><br />I am Alex and write like a boy. I'm happy to be who I am.</p>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-3447416905972840782010-04-07T14:57:00.004-06:002010-04-07T15:07:56.055-06:00New Sweater for Isabel<div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbl-iro4r67nXwqRbS7TuQN2hjSXpfrMB6kSRJcv3NugKzuWoLU4bpR8ETCdlpJRsvqpIIudjd7euuM23NAy_0K0YASaqkCInRL70nlIpd58Bmdktv9TdT69j_HaVATP_N3RAt3NCM2uUF/s1600/isabel+002.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457504602236987714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbl-iro4r67nXwqRbS7TuQN2hjSXpfrMB6kSRJcv3NugKzuWoLU4bpR8ETCdlpJRsvqpIIudjd7euuM23NAy_0K0YASaqkCInRL70nlIpd58Bmdktv9TdT69j_HaVATP_N3RAt3NCM2uUF/s400/isabel+002.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>This was supposed to be a February Baby Sweater, from the old Knitter's Almanac. However, I forgot to bring the book with me while I was working on it and improvised the lace. (I've knit gull wing lace so many times, I was sure I had it memorized.) I guess I was off by one stitch on each repeat and ended up with this lace pattern.</div><div></div><br /><div>It doesn't matter. She loves the sweater! Now I just need some buttons.</div><br /><div></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oto2HiZTWZXWQS8LgJladMBK-dJqw4giGuDG_seWgsxgZM_2vT04z6l633hwMtGIafVnriNgcnj2397AVV2QlmoMlUjL37zcT9HW8igBdERDJLEbwF_SAYUh7xuZ-NmukJDzpPzURQBK/s1600/isabel+012.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457504613566722210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oto2HiZTWZXWQS8LgJladMBK-dJqw4giGuDG_seWgsxgZM_2vT04z6l633hwMtGIafVnriNgcnj2397AVV2QlmoMlUjL37zcT9HW8igBdERDJLEbwF_SAYUh7xuZ-NmukJDzpPzURQBK/s400/isabel+012.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>The yarn is Vintage Wool from Berocco. It washes well, but I thought it was slippery and splitty. The metal needles I was using weren't working for me, so I switched to the acrylic needles from <a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/">www.knitpicks.com</a> and I had a much easier time.</div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEiNGe2mtSULbkqpnITqkL6KqBDWH8YHnah3YQqtUPB1b3gALPTsUCisQ7DA7enX6xRxo5yUBHwzEwV1m3EaUJSl8lIhk1eqbgwolNHgzAnFCqzJ05q2YzFJpSyzabSPTe_rLHQUBBnZB/s1600/isabel+007.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5457504618854566690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQEiNGe2mtSULbkqpnITqkL6KqBDWH8YHnah3YQqtUPB1b3gALPTsUCisQ7DA7enX6xRxo5yUBHwzEwV1m3EaUJSl8lIhk1eqbgwolNHgzAnFCqzJ05q2YzFJpSyzabSPTe_rLHQUBBnZB/s400/isabel+007.JPG" /></a></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-31650881500515747352010-03-28T10:19:00.004-06:002010-03-28T10:46:31.043-06:00Tinker<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8FnMW2SUhVnIJOLcJX8Z6vTdf0rTGrdD0JThtohx4-ouQBR23gq6ziJuyvzCoDBOMPx6vNO0mOhRFtSDH0hcjDFcJu1BlfWE-lg7TvsboJ96uwpidDFohBlrRC7iOr5CYKRHQImOcCyp/s1600/tinker+009.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453721235833270626" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjz8FnMW2SUhVnIJOLcJX8Z6vTdf0rTGrdD0JThtohx4-ouQBR23gq6ziJuyvzCoDBOMPx6vNO0mOhRFtSDH0hcjDFcJu1BlfWE-lg7TvsboJ96uwpidDFohBlrRC7iOr5CYKRHQImOcCyp/s400/tinker+009.JPG" /></a><br />In an effort to connect with Oklahoma, I decided to join a <a href="http://www.deluxeok.net/stitchalong">stitchalong</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu_lrzSTww2yCRRuLZFbW-bb3r22zo9SE6Z6m38nI5o-ezsYgnoQRJ3Eibcy6-OPm9_p2TaIiH_99Icp4-w2u23JD5t0xQ927NIDdTtqMxupUgSG-GwQmi3_BxkrsL0LF5a0ufQ6KX4t6/s1600/tinker+010.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453721221805445730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnu_lrzSTww2yCRRuLZFbW-bb3r22zo9SE6Z6m38nI5o-ezsYgnoQRJ3Eibcy6-OPm9_p2TaIiH_99Icp4-w2u23JD5t0xQ927NIDdTtqMxupUgSG-GwQmi3_BxkrsL0LF5a0ufQ6KX4t6/s400/tinker+010.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYhG8NO10XtJpkk9vq7z64gJui0VO5FFDkKOB1alK9eg6ItFSilv6mxhBuT5clQqCEAcIn_hzXAVvUZ6hbsw6FxelKVVIU5ecwtKhxcSebs3XB809V-63cAk7buaC87PZyTxRAQMkMa8m/s1600/tinker+008.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453721215600671234" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYhG8NO10XtJpkk9vq7z64gJui0VO5FFDkKOB1alK9eg6ItFSilv6mxhBuT5clQqCEAcIn_hzXAVvUZ6hbsw6FxelKVVIU5ecwtKhxcSebs3XB809V-63cAk7buaC87PZyTxRAQMkMa8m/s400/tinker+008.JPG" /></a><br />The Air Force Base where my husband is currently stationed is named for Clarence Tinker. I started studying him because I was pissed off that we were sent here instead of England and I wanted to know more about the man behind the name. Tinker was actually fairly interesting and admirable. He was the first Native American Major General in the United States Army. You can read more about him <a href="http://www.talkingproud.us/HistoryTinkerClarence.html">here</a> if you like. <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjERyGG6UxBK1i5zY3x0MfYTs5Afzx0vYzxO13opCDNbr2ieI9QQWGUKnK6nTKXu_sf6iQzDI-w3Zcrwq_x141bAK6ry1BYwWMwH-8m35XxvKpnm460U6IdQXWBAAFg2KPibfP9fZZi6n/s1600/tinker+007.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453721207272572914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjERyGG6UxBK1i5zY3x0MfYTs5Afzx0vYzxO13opCDNbr2ieI9QQWGUKnK6nTKXu_sf6iQzDI-w3Zcrwq_x141bAK6ry1BYwWMwH-8m35XxvKpnm460U6IdQXWBAAFg2KPibfP9fZZi6n/s400/tinker+007.JPG" /></a><br />I tried to use a variety of stitches in the less detailed parts of the portrait to add texture and interest. My new favorite stitch is the bullion stitch I used for the shirt button.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZrvJuWyARUimbJGmoFs_5yz5c2sbiIlR55msvhxVcDxjp5gC-x_SolR9x54b6Oo7ER15pVwwDMgMKuw6UgRSgb9jmbDyZv-n8FODBk3Zj7X3F8tu0Lq3kRx7NCD_184XkvT3zTphixRR/s1600/tinker+006.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453721192026762146" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwZrvJuWyARUimbJGmoFs_5yz5c2sbiIlR55msvhxVcDxjp5gC-x_SolR9x54b6Oo7ER15pVwwDMgMKuw6UgRSgb9jmbDyZv-n8FODBk3Zj7X3F8tu0Lq3kRx7NCD_184XkvT3zTphixRR/s400/tinker+006.JPG" /></a> The blue-gray areas are more bullion stitch. <a href="http://inaminuteago.com/stitchdict/stitch/Bullion.html">Tutorial here.</a> </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwKxg1cPYX4LoktPWHk1OTdGVrfF86twuK1VYuSYk2PEiBqSX0aMS_SNxKG0LGqramZwAgsSEdLukuv7D_5uvI25HTWXX6wc1671mnS6fmB-sNDVsqCHZfhqXBoArhDwCWQD8xNl8xbHR/s1600/tinker+005.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453720594791713026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYwKxg1cPYX4LoktPWHk1OTdGVrfF86twuK1VYuSYk2PEiBqSX0aMS_SNxKG0LGqramZwAgsSEdLukuv7D_5uvI25HTWXX6wc1671mnS6fmB-sNDVsqCHZfhqXBoArhDwCWQD8xNl8xbHR/s400/tinker+005.JPG" /></a><br />In case you can't tell by all of the photographs, I am really proud of this. </div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WQPTAuXjf85toZAC6ywjkLEeQENkKVYm4pV1ZHh7mjjG74uiyLxQBOojzYv2Rfl10HCiA27h-BTpI41AUu40pW0dA15dm9xLRweXUrpRmCHtpfXOohAnthM6yzCDA6xmgUpRAvGTAP68/s1600/tinker+001.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 365px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453720558091988706" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5WQPTAuXjf85toZAC6ywjkLEeQENkKVYm4pV1ZHh7mjjG74uiyLxQBOojzYv2Rfl10HCiA27h-BTpI41AUu40pW0dA15dm9xLRweXUrpRmCHtpfXOohAnthM6yzCDA6xmgUpRAvGTAP68/s400/tinker+001.JPG" /></a><br />After all, I am a sucker for a man in uniform.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqpsVtw9_MvFt9S-LI6BBHERj7amSSYCy7WrFsQebAcPu_zCuhymQ5Q3b4rTKeTSAIF7Fjefwn4A9ucyUJTB4u_T1TcRBdfokrSvwIr-TS0K2OZKxhpl0rVR6Ajr6bp58Q-4HPwJnjdCK/s1600/tinker+004.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453720588227768210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqpsVtw9_MvFt9S-LI6BBHERj7amSSYCy7WrFsQebAcPu_zCuhymQ5Q3b4rTKeTSAIF7Fjefwn4A9ucyUJTB4u_T1TcRBdfokrSvwIr-TS0K2OZKxhpl0rVR6Ajr6bp58Q-4HPwJnjdCK/s400/tinker+004.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCzlYMUf8MiKmoyaJazSvhR050xwPBNAVNWKFy6hp4Mr8Fvf4yKejh9tjzMs3ITEj1wBakUfvr1_ZKAc_U2d6SD6REYV5BqCUWUzvQ6BA1cPHh8jONJ_VeyKgPG7Km9QPrF3cwrVowKI1/s1600/tinker+003.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 312px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453720579408612050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCzlYMUf8MiKmoyaJazSvhR050xwPBNAVNWKFy6hp4Mr8Fvf4yKejh9tjzMs3ITEj1wBakUfvr1_ZKAc_U2d6SD6REYV5BqCUWUzvQ6BA1cPHh8jONJ_VeyKgPG7Km9QPrF3cwrVowKI1/s400/tinker+003.JPG" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UcW2JdJLD3E4ihlZ_JzkEgCYiWu3O-bklV-HwM8EvG6JmBZgAe_iGdDlPdi2pGsjU3GXDxPnggIr7iD0M_-gUkg2T3TgVG7TpRPvd66_pCVubRdp5byzVXmNidZC1h12tWCGG3Fcyxcw/s1600/tinker+002.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5453720568141725682" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6UcW2JdJLD3E4ihlZ_JzkEgCYiWu3O-bklV-HwM8EvG6JmBZgAe_iGdDlPdi2pGsjU3GXDxPnggIr7iD0M_-gUkg2T3TgVG7TpRPvd66_pCVubRdp5byzVXmNidZC1h12tWCGG3Fcyxcw/s400/tinker+002.JPG" /></a> </div></div></div></div></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-42591114811953296012010-03-26T18:17:00.002-06:002010-03-26T18:19:34.849-06:00Caw! Caw!<div class="flickr-frame"><a title="photo sharing" href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4465288255/"><img class="flickr-photo" alt="" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2692/4465288255_d7f30e48c0.jpg" /></a><br /><span class="flickr-caption"><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/15177141@N06/4465288255/">Caw! Caw!</a>, originally uploaded by <a href="http://www.flickr.com/people/15177141@N06/">alexcateye</a>.</span></div><p class="flickr-yourcomment">I know that I've been told not to use the term "gay for" as a perjorative on this blog before, but I won't be censored. I support the rights of gay people to serve in the military. Really, aren't we all just gay for eagles?<br /><br />(What I mean is that military service is an expression of love and devotion to a country, personal love relationships have no bearing.)<br /><br />You can see more pictures at my other blog: meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com.</p>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-35749382053113236472010-03-17T14:22:00.001-06:002010-03-17T14:22:59.955-06:00Godzilla Quillta<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP8Xi0V6ni-YMLxa3nlIBu5jb52uoq22sHU7D12GE-CF1IvgevrFA5_O8_HLtpi7s2QZXhwY6z4UhPDHOqa6kDJaxOB93IASDu8Rj5LVlXmCAzsh2Gm6Or71xhuF2PZ9YEstUlQWGyIzO/s1600-h/0317001520-779956.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnP8Xi0V6ni-YMLxa3nlIBu5jb52uoq22sHU7D12GE-CF1IvgevrFA5_O8_HLtpi7s2QZXhwY6z4UhPDHOqa6kDJaxOB93IASDu8Rj5LVlXmCAzsh2Gm6Or71xhuF2PZ9YEstUlQWGyIzO/s320/0317001520-779956.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449700951690194978" /></a></p>Green varigated quilting thread on a green wholecloth quilt makes Godzilla skin. So cuddly!<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-21833907362505439162010-03-15T19:48:00.006-06:002010-03-15T20:21:14.773-06:005 and 5 and 5 again<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNdLQ8NvuChkwqBNYB0sUrA2_26KF2MYCmdEQs8f20XU-ld4MhyphenhyphenO_0DmwlHaBvrvBNCyBnttxmbBDqwxI7xJ4t-PYCTgOYTTXggakngOfdz1nIBfvGlQQDfyKQTucZxf2z-FZzvpqSuiL/s1600-h/blog+022.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449046516449597106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiNdLQ8NvuChkwqBNYB0sUrA2_26KF2MYCmdEQs8f20XU-ld4MhyphenhyphenO_0DmwlHaBvrvBNCyBnttxmbBDqwxI7xJ4t-PYCTgOYTTXggakngOfdz1nIBfvGlQQDfyKQTucZxf2z-FZzvpqSuiL/s400/blog+022.JPG" /></a><br /><div><em>Steffi likes everything I sew.</em><br /><div><div><br /><div><div><div><div>It's been a long time. </div><div> </div><div>David went on a mission for the USAF for 5 weeks and I was left with the kids, a full time job, and chronic depression to deal with on my own. I was stuck in Oklahoma, where I don't know a soul, and I didn't handle it well. I've gained 40 (!!!) pounds since we moved here in September. I'm lonely every day. </div><div> </div><div>I need my art back. I know that very few people still read this blog any more. I don't focus on knitting as much as I did originally. I also quit updating for almost 5 months. For those of you still with me, thank you. I plan on sharing again. I need it.</div><div></div><div>I've been sewing a lot. I got a new Brother machine for my wedding anniversary and I've been honeymooning with it for months now. I had forgotten how much I loved sewing with a machine. I sit at the sewing table for hours. I spend all morning in my pajamas. I hold my bladder for hours. My coffee gets cold before I drink it. The hours fly by and I realize that I didn't plan anything for dinner yet. </div><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMVA8vslIlum131Oi4n-cSBNsJI0eNaDkGzn37xaIQccirweCn3QW1wWUUU47e0xUAIZxC2OOZ4OzRcohbmcxxuHOUBRwpej-qp5M09Dxj9R7c0AhxK8-sd0aGXyqfLkfAUD-ltuNHAzC/s1600-h/blog+001.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 294px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449046483179495282" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwMVA8vslIlum131Oi4n-cSBNsJI0eNaDkGzn37xaIQccirweCn3QW1wWUUU47e0xUAIZxC2OOZ4OzRcohbmcxxuHOUBRwpej-qp5M09Dxj9R7c0AhxK8-sd0aGXyqfLkfAUD-ltuNHAzC/s400/blog+001.JPG" /></a></div><div>The first quilt is a spontaneous number I did for my best friend. I just cut rectangles and attached them at random. Some pieces are larger than a fat quarter and some are as small as a credit card. I don't really know how I ended up with a queen sized quilt, it just happened.</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVXILbxCnfPAFfcGR8TY_6rLDm6wu0BlKO0E8GjRjE66x_7aefZnE7n5L21xBPh0uy9NEHglSsEhZExaQiAbj2rBQROY6QzHMoQY_Z-zNiCWc1WLM7fVZncWYAH-pqEOnmoMV8750B2hm/s1600-h/blog+005.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449045064784138450" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZVXILbxCnfPAFfcGR8TY_6rLDm6wu0BlKO0E8GjRjE66x_7aefZnE7n5L21xBPh0uy9NEHglSsEhZExaQiAbj2rBQROY6QzHMoQY_Z-zNiCWc1WLM7fVZncWYAH-pqEOnmoMV8750B2hm/s400/blog+005.JPG" /></a><br /><div>The second quilt is on my bed. It's a giant log cabin square made from 5" flannel strips. (I got all of the fabric from JoAnn's when flannel was $1.99 a yard.) The back is an old sheet with a few leftover 5" strips thrown in here and there. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyMnKUO92SHZyrpPx_aug5FgkCae0Jt3SS75lPF6tYnhEZV_zxfwo6ZXDh4srY_Fn38xOGpXgZQp5jkT8oEWcfkgbcjLw6VeKV919Ry-A7LrxC87k83tysAYzBvO9cx6rn_1-DUvdLGQMU/s1600-h/blog+017.JPG"></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZRmc9Q1Lsrr28AbGcjRLO7kaTjpWTwPb6oSPnttU1B39dXqR-C8dNTtMs7v-RUZoYQ3TnF1nW91hl9qDtYE_o12jqfIVM_NblKke2Y8MSYbwue1NglZRN6WYMrsG6T1FgoN8VPWyX5HX/s1600-h/blog+016.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449045049579086914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyZRmc9Q1Lsrr28AbGcjRLO7kaTjpWTwPb6oSPnttU1B39dXqR-C8dNTtMs7v-RUZoYQ3TnF1nW91hl9qDtYE_o12jqfIVM_NblKke2Y8MSYbwue1NglZRN6WYMrsG6T1FgoN8VPWyX5HX/s400/blog+016.JPG" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEE_nQ7cnCmmcOkJlmOFw4TH8of2XlmTHUfJXTyiNXYDyvwAhsM7NT2jWz4rU4T80O_gvI0VvgcBkNEVs7ZzrWKPseADCn0BAHhp6MkFR3KsiNQh4ae2oswt0Motpj3oYRZ-wHTJGIM0X/s1600-h/blog+019.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5449046501035652722" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheEE_nQ7cnCmmcOkJlmOFw4TH8of2XlmTHUfJXTyiNXYDyvwAhsM7NT2jWz4rU4T80O_gvI0VvgcBkNEVs7ZzrWKPseADCn0BAHhp6MkFR3KsiNQh4ae2oswt0Motpj3oYRZ-wHTJGIM0X/s400/blog+019.JPG" /></a><br /><div> </div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-51803516110809035762010-02-21T18:02:00.001-07:002010-02-21T18:02:17.831-07:00Using my mad binding skilz<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gFXjrJ8d7XKvH9zLhvesmE_1sqzEeuOEAOi8PlXgOF6In6X6VUeOf8U5jnq8w6l9S5UMKYybR1VP098-5Wwj16PN7PrIMvHgQv667nSlZLTUGgGIFY_C2Vzqkbhj-67kjy7OrBRwSDWM/s1600-h/0221001854-737832.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2gFXjrJ8d7XKvH9zLhvesmE_1sqzEeuOEAOi8PlXgOF6In6X6VUeOf8U5jnq8w6l9S5UMKYybR1VP098-5Wwj16PN7PrIMvHgQv667nSlZLTUGgGIFY_C2Vzqkbhj-67kjy7OrBRwSDWM/s320/0221001854-737832.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440866878866247538" /></a></p>We have tons of old towels, but never enough washcloths. I decided to practice mitered corners by cutting squares from frayed towels and binding them with bias tape. I'm not bothering to blind stitch them by hand--just machine stitching all of the edges. I love having piles of "new" face cloths ready and waiting.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-88093887900122774762010-02-03T21:30:00.001-07:002010-02-03T21:30:16.877-07:00Finished!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj94-s43sdWiDDTZaq69ClL4F1nZ4WSjpAqqInavksd9G5I1dtUfc9NrVV9EAvj15dFSe083tTv1gQiUkzz60SC507vVazFbtjRUvgvK4tHQqom3ZL1kdc0LRRo12-76GsiRschNhTlmURp/s1600-h/downsized_0201001542b-716878.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj94-s43sdWiDDTZaq69ClL4F1nZ4WSjpAqqInavksd9G5I1dtUfc9NrVV9EAvj15dFSe083tTv1gQiUkzz60SC507vVazFbtjRUvgvK4tHQqom3ZL1kdc0LRRo12-76GsiRschNhTlmURp/s320/downsized_0201001542b-716878.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434240944331087394" /></a></p>More humping deer hats. These were commissioned. It took me 4 months to finish these hats and the guilt has been overwhelming. Now that I'm done I have time to work on some new stuff. <p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-44422212755667290392009-12-24T16:53:00.001-07:002009-12-24T16:53:55.822-07:00The power is out due to the storm but we are all doing well.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1uCiFJJwWVqHiSapGa4qiSCFkef6ErBhR85jbY5xlnKuKFuyF0FrKk5SOgapU-9N4inC-cYxqEWC8LSS0nBwB7BWxvifMOWYdvSLanTNCNz3kGtOmrdGevO3s2FVuiLwDkr7PTb2QRKh/s1600-h/1224091750-735823.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU1uCiFJJwWVqHiSapGa4qiSCFkef6ErBhR85jbY5xlnKuKFuyF0FrKk5SOgapU-9N4inC-cYxqEWC8LSS0nBwB7BWxvifMOWYdvSLanTNCNz3kGtOmrdGevO3s2FVuiLwDkr7PTb2QRKh/s320/1224091750-735823.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5418955235018510722" /></a></p>Merry Christmas from Hell Frozen Over.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-63437625614183795642009-12-21T13:07:00.001-07:002009-12-21T13:07:55.488-07:00Stitching Along<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2wEXV6ErHRtML5aL1_64_0w0Ti2uIx7Ou8pDMstybU-owhZjrCTSjEpHJkMDxWCjEBwBr8cKuzGZwkTuVk899crBjv2oc5HujD1s1CRY_jpu3qWG55MyyTU3Mm4PhQXOFh46siJZF7Dc/s1600-h/1221091404-775489.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT2wEXV6ErHRtML5aL1_64_0w0Ti2uIx7Ou8pDMstybU-owhZjrCTSjEpHJkMDxWCjEBwBr8cKuzGZwkTuVk899crBjv2oc5HujD1s1CRY_jpu3qWG55MyyTU3Mm4PhQXOFh46siJZF7Dc/s320/1221091404-775489.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417783740413074866" /></a></p>Major General Clarence Tinker is my subject for the Okie Stitchalong. I was afraid to do a portrait, but I like it so far.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-68440408466654069002009-12-16T20:15:00.004-07:002009-12-16T20:29:48.975-07:00Quilt<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4MIrVoqlvJ4zBjuve1UsBT5jbVTGWQNEw0D_DYzV0XxqEvpo7rihwI-5na4XpGBkN6tQ9pcSUlmWJmXksw2EPxNwlvkmJmniF6YgmOYus1S63g2irPBc9Gi94GGoQBxQ9caSzbc5LKlu/s1600-h/misc+015.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 300px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416039266518801970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4MIrVoqlvJ4zBjuve1UsBT5jbVTGWQNEw0D_DYzV0XxqEvpo7rihwI-5na4XpGBkN6tQ9pcSUlmWJmXksw2EPxNwlvkmJmniF6YgmOYus1S63g2irPBc9Gi94GGoQBxQ9caSzbc5LKlu/s400/misc+015.JPG" /></a><br /><div>I'm required to wear plain scrubs these days. There was a time when I dressed like a Hospital Weird Al. The prints are horrible and unflattering and I actually agree that solid colors look more professional. I can't believe I wore these scrubs in public. Ouch. I am a crafter, though, and I couldn't throw away 30 lbs of fabric without trying to rescue it first.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PVl4gbb6nFII2KaFFhyphenhyphend6wvzqO-TKGUwNcwdiSkbVdA1EUY9GQzD4kddhWpEWOs33qULn18NPLKQTbyf2iYIJ3nNu2zveGKCEbRfiVFGfgyyndMsKA4zqd1BY0KkCZBtzEBzJHvEbdFw/s1600-h/misc+016.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416039276841048210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PVl4gbb6nFII2KaFFhyphenhyphend6wvzqO-TKGUwNcwdiSkbVdA1EUY9GQzD4kddhWpEWOs33qULn18NPLKQTbyf2iYIJ3nNu2zveGKCEbRfiVFGfgyyndMsKA4zqd1BY0KkCZBtzEBzJHvEbdFw/s400/misc+016.JPG" /></a></div><div>There are a lot of memories (not to mention blood borne pathogens) lurking in this mess. (Just kidding about the diseases. I've washed and ironed any and all forms of hepatitis to death.)<br /></div><div>I cut the tops into 5 inch squares and did a simple 9 patch. The backing is an old sheet. I am really proud of myself for recycling so well. My dog likes it.<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDobic_oDjaKlqX9FEArAvAQ3iqRwYykf2L9agv4hijJPuZrPuvfm3KfjMtwOGWuSoZzbfhIv0cKLl6AupVq6dBkEcFt5su4PBSzw-54fhOOzPLazfccjeaokP_AWHixBiUVqr7WPlLFI/s1600-h/misc+017.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5416039285059347714" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDobic_oDjaKlqX9FEArAvAQ3iqRwYykf2L9agv4hijJPuZrPuvfm3KfjMtwOGWuSoZzbfhIv0cKLl6AupVq6dBkEcFt5su4PBSzw-54fhOOzPLazfccjeaokP_AWHixBiUVqr7WPlLFI/s400/misc+017.JPG" /></a></div><div>I probably have enough 5 inch squares left to make another twin sized quilt. I also have at least 20 lbs of scrubs that haven't been cut. I have a lot of sewing to do.</div></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-48653137879672692302009-12-02T12:57:00.001-07:002009-12-02T12:57:30.690-07:00Apple candy blanket<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtoqLgJOjMhOaa_VbB5CSeqLn99ypINTqNTZgGKVQNfbCqb8DvbbIuRLrx-vgKBPVSYmuELt52mhrvA93mk4cVz4Gv-fJ1e7e8pgMRwEPPWuvjvQa4zj6vkoZRY0XnRU_pnYgiyjJ9o1p/s1600-h/1202091354-750691.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKtoqLgJOjMhOaa_VbB5CSeqLn99ypINTqNTZgGKVQNfbCqb8DvbbIuRLrx-vgKBPVSYmuELt52mhrvA93mk4cVz4Gv-fJ1e7e8pgMRwEPPWuvjvQa4zj6vkoZRY0XnRU_pnYgiyjJ9o1p/s320/1202091354-750691.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5410730436366546306" /></a></p>A simple blanket for Isabel--thermal knit bound with satin blanket binding.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-46937923891645984632009-11-29T22:22:00.001-07:002009-11-29T22:22:54.263-07:00Toy soldier<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQGR49yKJ20lXn5k9P7J8ZdpKKqchxKWlV_JDS6HGOD2iooPOpHVl4qPSwvXFenIASNAP2HNEHaYzNud6j_Bzi8PDXeakFF4qF-Dzc_UxqGnA-ZNa-wjBzj9_wRTgRX7G7C1NUomERPVT/s1600/1129092321-774264.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaQGR49yKJ20lXn5k9P7J8ZdpKKqchxKWlV_JDS6HGOD2iooPOpHVl4qPSwvXFenIASNAP2HNEHaYzNud6j_Bzi8PDXeakFF4qF-Dzc_UxqGnA-ZNa-wjBzj9_wRTgRX7G7C1NUomERPVT/s320/1129092321-774264.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409762886743091266" /></a></p>Toy soldier embroidery with handspun wool.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-58288513938435953922009-11-29T16:57:00.001-07:002009-11-29T16:57:47.943-07:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a3kf9DlmYlz5WSWY3PT2DRFs2W4WBcqBWe7ZvnQ4a8fwZpBOQ2nEE99OJ1ea8_6yh9wxpnWx51Tm1_z9ZbMmCM0acWuMB66wIy-EHbsKYW599PYf6SMk571cTL3NP1xf9fkVTBFj3CV-/s1600/downsized_1129091755-767945.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_a3kf9DlmYlz5WSWY3PT2DRFs2W4WBcqBWe7ZvnQ4a8fwZpBOQ2nEE99OJ1ea8_6yh9wxpnWx51Tm1_z9ZbMmCM0acWuMB66wIy-EHbsKYW599PYf6SMk571cTL3NP1xf9fkVTBFj3CV-/s320/downsized_1129091755-767945.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5409679104822062466" /></a></p>I made a flannel rag quilt for my bed this week. I'm in love with it.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-81300935538390495352009-11-15T18:54:00.001-07:002009-11-15T18:54:33.279-07:00Dollface<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_Qo7pX2-z49Gq4y4Wpz5SdIh8WvpKnXp6tmcbTUbWkvOKUqLFgTehg1xUjcN2U4PN_Bo9aFYMX07dRPvcgmUZI5CgWNP5L8f_UzF6Q7_Gx91kuq87BDF7q8z2vhoO4mWz5MCx_ezRBcR/s1600-h/1115091953-773280.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh_Qo7pX2-z49Gq4y4Wpz5SdIh8WvpKnXp6tmcbTUbWkvOKUqLFgTehg1xUjcN2U4PN_Bo9aFYMX07dRPvcgmUZI5CgWNP5L8f_UzF6Q7_Gx91kuq87BDF7q8z2vhoO4mWz5MCx_ezRBcR/s320/1115091953-773280.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404514000944444402" /></a></p>I took an embroidery class today. I don't have to be so serious all the time.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-41205807071124019772009-11-14T18:14:00.004-07:002009-11-14T18:30:14.409-07:00Laundry Magic<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SoxTN9UOWv1VX69S9_qn5VL5ajnVl5CAtzWicZjfcwOMA5JmJ_YRcb_GuMxiEj7n7j-2q4ciTWFV1T1vhnOH44bcd1vG2RaTHdq2LrtbHh_N200XUBgtGv4eCrYN2rr_BOO6EapXMOW1/s1600-h/laundry+magic+002.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404134027273661442" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_SoxTN9UOWv1VX69S9_qn5VL5ajnVl5CAtzWicZjfcwOMA5JmJ_YRcb_GuMxiEj7n7j-2q4ciTWFV1T1vhnOH44bcd1vG2RaTHdq2LrtbHh_N200XUBgtGv4eCrYN2rr_BOO6EapXMOW1/s400/laundry+magic+002.JPG" /></a><br /><div><div><div><div> I'm working on many projects at once right now. I've started working crazy hours and I don't have as much time to do things as I used to. <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntNH7kbJ41ne195lyV_x2N1hyphenhyphenLSy0gT_ktq6FK-o7KPNXoNVFeeAPvU0Vz1rL39a947ac_YDrR7KP4FApW_ANTLPibsxHiO2Cgr5i2Sy1r-ZLYVXrxV_6Gp2wPBO_6TJyUv4CYjW08DCU/s1600-h/laundry+magic+010.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404133797469596914" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjntNH7kbJ41ne195lyV_x2N1hyphenhyphenLSy0gT_ktq6FK-o7KPNXoNVFeeAPvU0Vz1rL39a947ac_YDrR7KP4FApW_ANTLPibsxHiO2Cgr5i2Sy1r-ZLYVXrxV_6Gp2wPBO_6TJyUv4CYjW08DCU/s400/laundry+magic+010.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Instant gratification projects are really making me happy. I felted a pair of slippers for my <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">BFF</span>. I make her the same pattern in a different color every year. These little clogs are quick and easy. Since the original pattern isn't available online anymore, I might write up my modifications someday. I've made at least 5 pairs of these, but never a pair for myself. I can add that to my list of things to do.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghnACRwz0v1aXyvUPy0N1u7E6FwPV8g15BasjawQS4UuvwsfIlptMZGPwvrLP_h9tNFkOYpprqJ1o1b2P5thHBAZzBlMrOc8uWaQg560v_CcnbLpZ89agU47PW1ZGMLRY2Q0rZy-vH2ne4/s1600-h/laundry+magic+009.JPG"></a> </div><div>Once these clogs are dry, I'm going to give them a haircut to get all of the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">fuzzies</span> off. </div><div>I also made a really fun baby blanket. The technique is all over the <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">internet</span>, so I won't bore you with the details. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9S9Sret1iOuEI0ucZRXMwzMGeJDpnvrCFr4Bib-o5cq6e5NXE1apVFjI0Mij__tgP9RQhE4BXCLlfuy_peOAn2BphAmeVzaeXJD-gkfoeV3yF4Pkcj28vvNIP7Vwo73p9tr7Z5EBR2KOP/s1600-h/laundry+magic+001.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404134033819469954" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9S9Sret1iOuEI0ucZRXMwzMGeJDpnvrCFr4Bib-o5cq6e5NXE1apVFjI0Mij__tgP9RQhE4BXCLlfuy_peOAn2BphAmeVzaeXJD-gkfoeV3yF4Pkcj28vvNIP7Vwo73p9tr7Z5EBR2KOP/s400/laundry+magic+001.JPG" /></a></div><div>(You stack some flannel, sew on the bias, slice the top layers, then launder.)</div><div>The coolest thing was throwing the sewn and cut flannel into the washer and pulling chenille out of the dryer. I am so easily amused. I'd recommend a flannel <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">ragg</span> or flannel chenille baby blanket to anyone who is interested in starting a basic quilt. A crooked seam won't matter much and the end effect is really fun.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbAWhTM6gdfFsdaVkA0FC6JXkhhtNmoT_cBN8HJbazlS7TY9OyrChN8kn3TBfz942sciyyVjog-RiLI0vxJZhzpiEsIiBdn9J8QpnAhE0XNE3bcmT8Ce-hc1kPKCjc18_qAE6V38w4T4G/s1600-h/laundry+magic+005.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404133818714109490" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMbAWhTM6gdfFsdaVkA0FC6JXkhhtNmoT_cBN8HJbazlS7TY9OyrChN8kn3TBfz942sciyyVjog-RiLI0vxJZhzpiEsIiBdn9J8QpnAhE0XNE3bcmT8Ce-hc1kPKCjc18_qAE6V38w4T4G/s400/laundry+magic+005.JPG" /></a></div><div>I've already bought more flannel to make a larger blanket for my daughter. The only thing I'll do differently this time is to sew the bias lines closer together. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2acQCf4jDzWYUHjV7aTpNhdt5uyDHmYC1vxvYoSDMCN8xwjt9OI1U-nRp_0aul6vXE2sMiOWCU7w2XZ8FYI4JoYzH2vWG0odyg8o2DYLRwsyOCza5mjPXQv3p275DymirP3jQF7yDxd_6/s1600-h/laundry+magic+008.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5404133815987415826" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2acQCf4jDzWYUHjV7aTpNhdt5uyDHmYC1vxvYoSDMCN8xwjt9OI1U-nRp_0aul6vXE2sMiOWCU7w2XZ8FYI4JoYzH2vWG0odyg8o2DYLRwsyOCza5mjPXQv3p275DymirP3jQF7yDxd_6/s400/laundry+magic+008.JPG" /></a></div><div>In other news, I've decided not to beat myself up for crappy pictures anymore. If I waited for perfect pictures, I'd never blog. I won't apologize for it anymore, either. I'm not a photographer. I do my best with what I have. Perfection is for crazy people.</div></div></div></div></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-74195509334124379652009-11-05T14:40:00.002-07:002009-11-05T14:48:13.524-07:00Completed project<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DEBYV4Oje3UcTyI7rDc8pOf7q57mk8SPVmCHcuaVEMoHK15r9C0FiT4F2YoO35jodvDWZm5hCzJHM_daNXjKPUP1hyZQGhj-J8quUW6CNwiwZ2Cocq12Cz6GWxAyawr9WuhBCI0UtvHH/s1600-h/blog+019.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400738073381428658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7DEBYV4Oje3UcTyI7rDc8pOf7q57mk8SPVmCHcuaVEMoHK15r9C0FiT4F2YoO35jodvDWZm5hCzJHM_daNXjKPUP1hyZQGhj-J8quUW6CNwiwZ2Cocq12Cz6GWxAyawr9WuhBCI0UtvHH/s400/blog+019.JPG" /></a> </div><div>I made a <a href="http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEsummer07/PATTwisp.html">Wisp</a>. I used a yarn my best friend gave me for my birthday. It's <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">Schoppel</span>-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">Wolle</span> <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">Zauberball</span>. It's more of a sock yarn than lace, but I wanted something soft around my neck. My 6 year old has adopted this scarf, though. It matches her coat.<br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12uBo3g7C4mbr-Qd1H4kvccqpSnj0Ul8Gxo5gdJ2AbqmhNXCrBWT_UP8-dMFPEhOCXBfqzFt54UwDY5dyOrmg2WiZBc1Lsq3DMAwWQ0bPuQI_UoZua1QVwjLFnuArkNmFdquM7gosHdjc/s1600-h/blog+018.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400738062786241522" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh12uBo3g7C4mbr-Qd1H4kvccqpSnj0Ul8Gxo5gdJ2AbqmhNXCrBWT_UP8-dMFPEhOCXBfqzFt54UwDY5dyOrmg2WiZBc1Lsq3DMAwWQ0bPuQI_UoZua1QVwjLFnuArkNmFdquM7gosHdjc/s400/blog+018.JPG" /></a> </div><div>I've been documenting all of my artsy-<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">fartsy</span> projects at my other blog <a href="http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com/">http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com</a>. Stop by if you're into embroidered weapons and similar nonsense.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAP2jTJFLQ2QTdLE8b0AKGRQaLlchlGytirYDdQXc5H9aeTorYjDp1IHU03nDUzV-LeevQJV4IhS1CjOfKFTMJ2q7izi8TFYWaZdlvSDGZ4aknvxSHg1KKd5XGKs1KZ2FaLfSYCFDyW-j/s1600-h/blog+015.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 310px; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400738074561033010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAP2jTJFLQ2QTdLE8b0AKGRQaLlchlGytirYDdQXc5H9aeTorYjDp1IHU03nDUzV-LeevQJV4IhS1CjOfKFTMJ2q7izi8TFYWaZdlvSDGZ4aknvxSHg1KKd5XGKs1KZ2FaLfSYCFDyW-j/s400/blog+015.JPG" /></a><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">TASER</span>, 2009, wool and cotton 11 by 16</div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-49396648532665023222009-10-22T14:07:00.001-06:002009-10-22T14:07:07.449-06:00Report to Target immediately!<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzqpxRQGC4T1rrp4uqIwoDlwST1uI-43G5sfQ9_HW9X1sxeqwBSwY5siUkKKYn0zT3Z69NdZ2jzMlcBR1UZ8008HgaMoJHZfDN_-z3358cRj7A7pAQDXlBbhvbZMfq2taTVcIG_V90Wj-/s1600-h/1022091504-727450.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFzqpxRQGC4T1rrp4uqIwoDlwST1uI-43G5sfQ9_HW9X1sxeqwBSwY5siUkKKYn0zT3Z69NdZ2jzMlcBR1UZ8008HgaMoJHZfDN_-z3358cRj7A7pAQDXlBbhvbZMfq2taTVcIG_V90Wj-/s320/1022091504-727450.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395518424850792098" /></a></p>I found Cindi Paige's Christmas Eve pajamas. Don't lie, you think they're hilarious.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-68051012700115309402009-10-18T15:29:00.001-06:002009-10-18T15:29:56.661-06:00I'm such a proud mama.<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7IkyQzoP6cEdvnUIXqYAsQLZE7SLc09tNAvPsx2Ou7y3I8z4d7ql_Rs31xheRgGqhSzFy3P05IyOvysM5H_BpfI3A1Mi4jYcO7QpVb8GZSImNt1ZH4sc-KHSUiNm-mguJknHe26DL9vv9/s1600-h/1018091628-796663.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7IkyQzoP6cEdvnUIXqYAsQLZE7SLc09tNAvPsx2Ou7y3I8z4d7ql_Rs31xheRgGqhSzFy3P05IyOvysM5H_BpfI3A1Mi4jYcO7QpVb8GZSImNt1ZH4sc-KHSUiNm-mguJknHe26DL9vv9/s320/1018091628-796663.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5394055424364865474" /></a></p>Isabel's first embroidered masterpiece.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-52138188631567935302009-10-17T15:29:00.001-06:002009-10-17T15:29:58.196-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV-Rdm6Yjt93DmSldNqNE73A0LVzKq9nrqh7sPtSXJYqDtgOWve2ckiWk5063K8VNVuXJ71amKEln3NMn6sgOJl9aPcyLf7d-5Jnw8Fpn6nR8kuXTvJXf3RvRxN8SpD4B0a1t0zAjk9mH/s1600-h/1017091628-798197.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFV-Rdm6Yjt93DmSldNqNE73A0LVzKq9nrqh7sPtSXJYqDtgOWve2ckiWk5063K8VNVuXJ71amKEln3NMn6sgOJl9aPcyLf7d-5Jnw8Fpn6nR8kuXTvJXf3RvRxN8SpD4B0a1t0zAjk9mH/s320/1017091628-798197.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5393684347380871282" /></a></p>Miss Isabel has taken up embroidery.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-8443356362846736272009-10-01T14:35:00.001-06:002009-10-01T14:35:40.350-06:00<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkJkHLMvprjcxaVb_1HBOugFJkoJyoIXtDxcQsGAqSrR4oONDI2WkUaP1TrX8FHsDysFSCL-kOe43B-LgumkCV5ZuDtqBcsmdiCqMlG_7gJuA_4fGl92BQ_DdK3v4Z7X7AiqIy4l9X2MB/s1600-h/1001091533-740352.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGkJkHLMvprjcxaVb_1HBOugFJkoJyoIXtDxcQsGAqSrR4oONDI2WkUaP1TrX8FHsDysFSCL-kOe43B-LgumkCV5ZuDtqBcsmdiCqMlG_7gJuA_4fGl92BQ_DdK3v4Z7X7AiqIy4l9X2MB/s320/1001091533-740352.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387732991418935426" /></a></p>Hand carded rolags for spinning floss.<p>This message was sent using the Picture and Video Messaging service from Verizon Wireless!<p>To learn how you can snap pictures and capture videos with your wireless phone visit <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/picture">www.verizonwireless.com/picture</a>.<p>Note: To play video messages sent to email, QuickTime� 6.5 or higher is required.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-66744610122644214202009-09-25T17:43:00.005-06:002009-09-26T10:00:34.402-06:00Spinning Floss<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOxyWD9KLBXGz7ZXU2DNzdE58mY0uiQhQeaK3H5rfx_0mBG1qhtN9sPA2ZalInMybktZT9Zxja8_qdjavYgOlkHwBUIIfRvtLPy18_rC42Dnf5MebeHCfSm6QGQ4_X6Z-dDweZa-GRQNa/s1600-h/blog+foddre+039.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5385555046638089922" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaOxyWD9KLBXGz7ZXU2DNzdE58mY0uiQhQeaK3H5rfx_0mBG1qhtN9sPA2ZalInMybktZT9Zxja8_qdjavYgOlkHwBUIIfRvtLPy18_rC42Dnf5MebeHCfSm6QGQ4_X6Z-dDweZa-GRQNa/s400/blog+foddre+039.JPG" /></a><br />I've been dying and spinning embroidery floss for my latest projects. I've been using a tightly wound single. This allows me to twist the fiber tighter or looser depending on the effect I'm trying to achieve. I've had a lot of fun experimenting with dyes.<br /><br />If you want to see some of my handspun in (embroidery) action, check out my <a href="http://meetmeinthedayroom.wordpress.com/2009/09/24/bang/">Art Therapy blog</a>.Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4459045049562372029.post-52158721489031467582009-09-18T13:58:00.005-06:002009-09-18T14:22:57.454-06:00I knit a bit<div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx3uBq7sabvp2O_tFPt3YaPc9Mai0N2Ud0G6uLpBHMsfZFpDG0fTokp-VpMfTg_BVDsMxGns8lTRPmHEYsWGdoCtKpTXT8vjQpdett3ydJ4zp9cza7ysHo4rmjXRolaaVXvhGlE02vXuR/s1600-h/moving+to+OK+485.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382903814648419650" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMx3uBq7sabvp2O_tFPt3YaPc9Mai0N2Ud0G6uLpBHMsfZFpDG0fTokp-VpMfTg_BVDsMxGns8lTRPmHEYsWGdoCtKpTXT8vjQpdett3ydJ4zp9cza7ysHo4rmjXRolaaVXvhGlE02vXuR/s400/moving+to+OK+485.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div>This was my traveling to OK project. I love entrelac and Noro Kureyon. Together? Forget about it. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNuYu8zvvE4r19ROBuGIWIa5h4_36T6sdLbAlZMQCIE59EaSTEcoBsVz0HH44FsX6Cyy9DuWlT5-RxrWwEq-QbRiW0cpYxljsve7Jx-39Ri-o3q33TYrFzcKw6LWQY3AK99_55YYbJ-sN/s1600-h/moving+to+OK+483.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 306px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382903799058056642" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyNuYu8zvvE4r19ROBuGIWIa5h4_36T6sdLbAlZMQCIE59EaSTEcoBsVz0HH44FsX6Cyy9DuWlT5-RxrWwEq-QbRiW0cpYxljsve7Jx-39Ri-o3q33TYrFzcKw6LWQY3AK99_55YYbJ-sN/s400/moving+to+OK+483.JPG" /></a></div><div></div><div>I was a little disgusted by how many Eucalan washes it took to get this shawl clean.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiycDN_Ee-MJ8fjidi_eU5aXJysEglAniWfGc09QDeKkiA2ukSxCPwDHvQ2OJK2L_ZDTs4YvkY5D-9NKUKcBwpez5xRypU-0fw_-oINclnqC3e6qShuUhIYhSJlBbYiVNpyQgLmJRD1ta6/s1600-h/moving+to+OK+471.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382903767205716994" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiycDN_Ee-MJ8fjidi_eU5aXJysEglAniWfGc09QDeKkiA2ukSxCPwDHvQ2OJK2L_ZDTs4YvkY5D-9NKUKcBwpez5xRypU-0fw_-oINclnqC3e6qShuUhIYhSJlBbYiVNpyQgLmJRD1ta6/s400/moving+to+OK+471.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Here is the first wash. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiwEpt6Wcr5nbPNDfuJHFqx2Da9GR1HR1lMwCOPD5k9DG4B3tUSfANUGDygWUvZLpAjTx13jt9MG7QCnTHBL0DQtuXBRYLaDqu5_rK5ZakX0z5_48WLI2VYA8vu5nYaLKmPOKRoCtmjrm/s1600-h/moving+to+OK+474.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382903780233421986" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghiwEpt6Wcr5nbPNDfuJHFqx2Da9GR1HR1lMwCOPD5k9DG4B3tUSfANUGDygWUvZLpAjTx13jt9MG7QCnTHBL0DQtuXBRYLaDqu5_rK5ZakX0z5_48WLI2VYA8vu5nYaLKmPOKRoCtmjrm/s400/moving+to+OK+474.JPG" /></a></div><div>Here in the 5th wash.</div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEN2QkdAsD6hxEZz_wXPiiZg8BUfDd5L42XpzTzBivWIGFf68jtH5AK3fItADFMq_qK9Eh5UnrApEy3R-2ZKBemClVtw9u1oR_KECBGcWRFNsmXJnyMPRdRXZLkrPJRYggUHaDWNhbWx4/s1600-h/moving+to+OK+477.JPG"><img style="WIDTH: 400px; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5382903788189405090" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiEN2QkdAsD6hxEZz_wXPiiZg8BUfDd5L42XpzTzBivWIGFf68jtH5AK3fItADFMq_qK9Eh5UnrApEy3R-2ZKBemClVtw9u1oR_KECBGcWRFNsmXJnyMPRdRXZLkrPJRYggUHaDWNhbWx4/s400/moving+to+OK+477.JPG" /></a><br /><div>Here is the 10th wash. Ew.</div><div> </div><div>We are getting settled in Oklahoma. I'm going to reserve judgement for a while. I don't actually know if I like it here or not. It's really hard to say yet.</div></div></div></div></div>Knit - R - Donehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04773170643629282797noreply@blogger.com4