Having fun again

Update on New Prague! I'm having so much fun meeting new knitters, wannabe knitters and experienced knitters in and around NP. There seem to be alot of travelers right now from all around Minnesota. There should be more in the Fall because Schumacher Inn is reopening. YEA!

NP is so convenient, I have the Post office and UPS right across the street, a Office Supply store, Lau's Bakery, the Chameleon Coffee Shop (highly recommend her scones), several boutiques like the Mosaic Alley, so I don't have to go far to find a gift anymore, everything at my fingertips (or down the block).

Sept. 11, 12 and 13th is "Steamboat Days" in Carver. I will be in the park with a booth for the three days and all the shops will be open - if you can come on out for the fun. www.carver.com

I'm working in Sept. 17 and 18th at the "Junk Bonanza" at Canterbury Downs. I'll be in the Coral at the Register. Should be very fun -looking forward to finding some great stuff! All the "Shabby Chic", Antiques new and old people will be there. Don't miss it! http://www.junkbonanza.com/

Finally, I'll be in NP for Sat. the 18th for Dozinky Festival - Czech fall festival - the whole town comes out, street are closed to traffic, vendors line the streets, Czech Beer Garden and food. I can hardly wait! www.newprague.com/dozinky

Lots to look forward to this month. This month is your chance to try weaving on a SOARI LOOM. I have a couple classes scheduled this month in NP - first one next Tuesday - check out the class schedule on my website: http://www.creativefibers.com/

I am working on several projects right now, The Swirl Sweater on the cover of Vogue Spring Summer. I have a scarf started in Elsbeth Lavold's wool/silk and, of course, the afghan and a new pair of socks from a yarn which includes Possum. So soft and will feel great on your toes.

New Prague

The Knitting Lounge in New Prague - isn't that the cutest setee? Mary borrowed it to me for the shop. Most of the furniture I'm using for display is also for sale. We will continue to add pieces as they sell. Great Idea from these talented women that run the Mosaic Alley.

I have had great response in NP so far. Have a great schedule laid out but it seems most people just want to learn how to knit so far. This has peaked some interest - designer felted balls!

The weather has turned in our favor. Great knitting weather is upon us, plus the state fair. Another bit of good news is Schumacher Inn in NP is reopening. A little more casual but great food, plus he will have 5 rooms available if you want to stay in town. More on this later.

I am working on a mobius wrap. If you've never tried this before I think you should. It's not that difficult and very fun and fast to knit. Kat Bordhi has a tutorial cast-on on youtube. www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVnTda7F2V4. Makes it very simple and once you're on the needles you just fly. The one pattern I'm working on is Harmonia's Rings Cowl by Sivia Harding. http://www.siviaharding.com/ I have them for sale if you are interested in purchasing. Another one on Ravelry is the Easy Mobius Capelet by Haley Waxberg, it's free. Drops Design has a very sexy looking one is Alpaca that is also free on their website. Moebius Shawl in Alpaca and Vivaldi. It's also free.

Have fun and let me know if you finish one, I'll post some photos on the website.

I'm also working up a scarf in Elsbeth Lavold's wool silk which is a quick knit, light weight scarf. Photo when I get a little more done.

If I only had six hands I could get alot more knitting done. This time of year, I go crazy trying to decide what samples I want for the shop, what I want to knit for the Grandchildren, etc.
Speaking of which, I babysat last night. We had such a great time, riding bikes, drawing on the easel, eating snacks and watching "Dora" before bed. Everyone got a bath, and were put happily into their little beds.

Suddenly, I get this feeling. It feels like a urinary problem, if you know what I mean. I called Nicole to come home because I know this malady progresses quickly and Urgent Care closes at 10 pm. They got home at 9:45 - the URgent Care was just at St. Francis so I ran in there and this wonderful woman rushed me thru so I could make it into UC before they closed. She also was surprised at the big number I had entered under AGE! She even took a double take. What a compliment if I wasn't in such duress.

So, I finally got the results about 11 pm, now where do I get the prescription filled because this is what I really came for. Well, it's one of those machines in the Lobby. Yes, thank you. Feeling a little better today.

out to enjoy the outdoors!

A new way to use Fiber...

First, Happy 4th Birthday, Ellie! A swimming time was had by all the wee ones.

A NEW USE FOR FIBER! I was busy in the other room and walked in to find these two with roving wrapped around their bodies. She was a bumble bee with a stinger and Josh had some kind of armor on his body. I thought it was very clever, who knew???

My sister was here and we had the two children overnight for the first time. Ellie slept upstairs with Tia and Josh slept in my bed until the first storm of the year hit! Dontcha know!

Ellie woke up wanting her mom so Tia brought her down to me. I had already crawled into bed with Josh cuz he's scared of storms so I gave up my couch position and crawled into my bed with him. He sleeps like a log.

Ellie crawled in between us and of course starts talking. She said, "Tia woke me up from snoring too loud" Tia said, "She kept rolling around and hitting me in the head and then her hand would get caught in my hair and she'd pull my hair when she yanked her hand out." I'm not going to be the referee here, but it seems to me those two cannot be put together again.

So, I finally fell back to sleep and Josh woke up at 6:30 exclaiming, "Time to get up, Nanna". "Say", he says, "We can all sleep in one bed". Yea, isn't that perfect! Until next time!!!

That morning was Ellie's Birthday so we had pancakes and canned peaches. We had a great day!

Monday, We had lunch with Shirley at Salut on 50th. Great Food! Took Sandy to the airport, then drove home and ran out to New Prague for a quick delivery. Tuesday, Noelle helped me move a bunch of stuff out to New Prague and Tomorrow we will get set up for the weekend. Hooray! I can hardly wait! There are some great coffee shops in NP and a new Wine Bar is going into the old Schumacher Inn. Wine and Yarn do mix in case you're wondering!

Fairies

Check this out - so cute! Flitter Fairies! I can hardly wait to show the grandchildren. They are a little delicate for 2-5 year olds so I'll keep it at my house. (haha).

So far the only place you can get them iS Carver Flowers - These are so much fun - there is a little thread attached to her and you attach the other end to yourself with a hair clip and flip the switch and she flutters around you. She also has a magic wand for special tricks. as well as a parking station, mine is on the mirror. It came off in the middle of the night and scared the heck out of me. Didn't know what fell! (my heart) and each fairy has a book. There are four different ones. Call Annette at Carver Flowers to order one - better hurry they are going fast.

This is the afghan knit along project. I've started the next square in green. This so easy - it's a take along project so far until it gets too big. It's out of Lamb's Pride Cotton Fleece. It will be wonderful to curl up with this winter.

Got word the new sign will be up in one week in New Prague. Sister is coming tomorrow so I won't move much over to New Prague until next Tuesday.

LAWN MOWER IS BROKE and my grass is ankle length around the perameter of the house. I found 4 hornets nests last night and got all of 'em. I noticed a few more so I'll have to pick up a can before my Sister gets here.

Finished sewing Ellie's dresses but still no photo of her in it. Will get that later.
Happy knitting outside in this great summer we're having.

Inspired by the garden

Inspired by the garden - I just did this in the dyepot and walked outside and looked at the garden and there it was. It's in your head even when you don't know it. Your eye sees it!

I'll be selling this roving in New Prague so I'm really into dyeing fiber right now. I just got a call yesterday that the three bags of wool I sent to "Wooly Knob" is being shipped back all clean and carded. Can hardly wait.

In the Dye Pot as we speak!

These are the first red tomatoes - I love these little cherry tomatoes - they don't last long in my garden, but I have the promise of some Romas and Big Boys on their way.


These are clematis that I believe have lost their petals but look at the little spire they leave behind. Fascinating!

I'm working up a sample of the Knit One Below scarf for a class I'll do in New Prague. It is really fun and feels almost "naughty" like I'm making a mistake every time I knit in the stitch below. I've made a few mistakes and had to pull out because it's difficult to get your stitches back on correctly with this pattern. There is a four row repeat and you have to watch carefully that you do each one in sequence. Well, you know I have trouble with lace, so this is equal to that for me. It's not difficult but you have to pay attention. My ADD kicks in when I have to pay attention.!

Ordered more yarn yesterday to stock New Prague. I can hardly wait to get all set up.

Just the way I like it

This weather is incredible. I love this weather - I can knit every day in comfort. Actually, I've been doing alot of sewing. I made this little sundresses for Ellie this week. I do have a pattern made for the pillow case dress for a size 4 if anybody would like one - email me.

I'll get a photo with her wearing it. So cute and so easy.

Well, lots has been happening this week. I have decided to expand in New Prague in the back of Mosaic Alley. I will add Creative Fibers at the bottom of this sign so you can easily find me. It's a great space and affordable so I can have classes. Working up a class schedule as we speak so if anyone is interested in teaching some kind of fiber arts, watercolor, needleart, just let me know. I'd love to share this space with a quilter - we would compliment each other nicely. I will have the class schedule up next week on the website.

Meanwhile, I'm working up new projects and ideas - it's very energizing. No jobs out there right now so why not try this. I love New Prague! Cute little town with some good restaurants that don't break the bank but have great food. Come for a visit and sit and knit on Tuesdays, anytime during the day. There is a cute little courtyard in the back....