Welcome to My Blog
Here is a masonry blog layout with no sidebarHappy Mother's Day
Hello everyone!Hope you all had a great Mom's day. Mine was awesome - I had a great day with my kids and Kyle's family. It was truly a fun day. I need to get a good night's sleep because I start a new job tomorrow!!!! Plus, I am teaching the Wobbly Circles Tote from...
7×7 Meme
I saw this interesting thing on the blog of a knitter that interested me (here is her weblog http://iwasknittogetherinmymotherswomb.typepad.com/i_was_knit_together_in_my/)So, without further ado, here you go!7 Things to do before I die:Go to Edinburgh with KyleRead...
Sunday Night
Hello Everyone,What a weekend - went to a Derby Party and it was so much fun. GREAT food - just amazing food! Michelle made the most awesome Mint Julips, mmmmm - mmmmmmmmmmm - good! I got my hat finished while helping out at Linda's shop - La Petite Boutique. It...
TGIF
Hello everyone! Friday has finally arrived - thank heaven! I had 2 interviews this week - and have a second interview next week. I hope there is a job looming on the horizon, but I am not holding my breath. A local employer has just laid off 600 more people (they laid...
SP8 Questionnaire
Hello Everyone! I have joined my first Secret Pal Exchangehttp://secretpal8.blogspot.com/! I am excited to begin this adventure!!Here are my questionnaire answers:1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I love to...
Monday, Monday
Welcome to Monday and another week! I am still trying to determine if this is a good thing or not. I am working on housework - YUCK and getting ready for my knitting classes that I am teaching next week. I am listening to Its a Purlman's podcast...
Is it Friday yet?
Holy Cats, is it Friday yet? This has been the week from HELL. I had an interview today at a local dress shop - boy was that depressing! She told me that I did not have the qualifications to work in a retail shop! Hmmm, I have written loans at a bank for hundreds of...
Finally – it's Friday
Hello Everyone - was this a long week, or what! Maybe it is the post-Easter let down, maybe it is still no job and 30 days unemployed is looming, maybe it is "last child confirmed syndrome". Take your pick, it has been a LONG week. I have finished several (4) bags on...
A New Job?
Hello everyone! I had a meeting yesterday with the owner of the "Thistle Gallery" in Douglas - she wants to put my knitting in her shop! I am so excited! I will have 4 felted bags done for her opening on Thursday - and more for her "Grand Opening" in June. I am...
Knitting Contest
Hello Everyone, I love a good contest and so here it is the 5 places I have knit that is not at home or a knitting shop. You can read more at http://kat-knits.blogspot.com/1. American Airline flight to San Juan.2. Hotel Dougherty bar in Clare Michigan3. Dr....
Good Friday Thoughts
Hello everyone, A nice day here in my household. I had the second interview this morning - I am not sure it is going to work. The person was ten minutes late to the interview. The office was not even open when I arrived! It did not set a very good tone. Kyle made it...
Stitch and Bitch
Hello! It is knitting day at Lizzie Ann's!! Two whole hours of knitting time with some great women! Knitting AND conversation - wow! Hmmm, one would hope that I find a job and SOON, huh? I wanted to show you all the completed camellia from Noni - www.nonibags.com. I...
Smile and say cheese!
Well, here is my version of the Wobbly Circles Tote from IK. It was my first try at intarsia! I used Lamb's Pride Bulky - Persian Peacock, Pistachio, Wild Violet, Rust, and Kiwi. I wish I would have known about the KAL - but I know where to look for them now! I am...
Wet Wednesday
Hello everyone! It is a good day to sit and knit - no garden work for me today it this wet weather. It was 78 out yesterday, but alas - today it is a mere 54. Still, spring is working on springing here - as Easter approaches we are supposed to climb back into the...
Happy Monday All! Kids are back from Spring Break…
Happy Monday All! Kids are back from Spring Break with their dad - life is back to normal! I finished my intarsia bag! It is all felted and looks so cute. I discovered Noni bags this weekend! Check them out at www.nonibags.com They are so awesome - I am currently...
Hello there! I saw today some great pics of a Nor…
Hello there! I saw today some great pics of a Noro Shrug - hmmmm, my next project! What a nice thing to have when in the a/c during the summer! It looks quite lovely. I worked today on my intarsia bag - almost ready to sew it together and felt it! Pics will be...
Monday, Monday! Hello Knitsters! I had a nice lo…
Monday, Monday! Hello Knitsters! I had a nice long weekend - worked on an intarsia bag that will be felted. I also finished a small felted clutch today - it is felted and drying. Got together with L & R in Clare at the Doherty for some toddy's and good...
Hello Everyone, Welcome to Knitting Nirvana! I am…
Hello Everyone, Welcome to Knitting Nirvana! I am a fairly new knitter, having only been knitting for about a year and a half - but I have the bug! This is an attempt to move into the internet age to keep up with my teenage children! Having lost my job recently, I am...