New felted jackets....

Watching Joshua play socccer and trying to keep warm!

New felted jackets:

It's been a while between posts because I wanted to get some photos on here but something is wrong with my camera and my computer - they don't like each other. Sorry no photos of new projects this time. Finally got the photos -



Last Sat was Art in the Park in Carver and I sold two jackets right off the batt. I had four new ones ready for the show and one of those sold. It was a jacket Nancy had embroidered a fishing frog onto the lower edge, I added a pocket, buttons and some needle felted cattails. It was very cute and I hope to get the photo up soon even though it sold. It was a beautiful day even though the streets were torn up in Carver.
Sold this one at 10 am sharp.


Lots of interest in the Knit shop from customers around this area. Hopefully, they will meet with us on Monday nights at Dunn Bros. in Chaska. This group is growing, up to six people so far. The one thing I love about doing these shows is the people you meet and get to visit with.



I met Edie from a Dry goods shop in Hudson. Drove out there on Monday and had a great time looking at her fabulous fabrics. She also has antiques, some linens and gift items. Next door is a fudge shop so we had to stop in there for my chocolate fix. Great destination. I recommend it highly.


Mary found some great wool coats that I'm going to try felting on for adult women. I am repeatedly asked for this, so hopefully they will sell when I get them finished.



Just wanted to give you a brief update and will add more later , too late and too tired.

Okay, I think

The shop is going very well and changes every week. Above is my version of yarn cupcakes!

Okay, I think the months have switched themselves around. It feels like August but it's getting dark earlier every day so it must be September, hmmmm?

Vivian is selling these fantastic felted purses in the shop!

Working on the Knitter's loom - not sure what this will be yet, but it sure is fun and fast.

I worked the Junk Bonanza for two days and found a couple great buys. A cool black/red checked wool jacket for $20, a herringbone vintage swing coat (reversible) for $20. Lots of great ideas and fun people.

Then I had a busy saturday in New Prague with Dozinky Days. Lots of knitters and a few weavers came by, a few old friends and lots of new ones. I had two groups of teens and pre-teens. They came into the shop to sit on my sofas and take a rest, so I got them knitting. We had a great time. I overheard in the conversations, "My Mom doesn't even know how to do this, wait til she finds out I'm at the Knit Shop" and "This is great, now I'll have something to do after school so I won't be so bored". Great group of students!

Today a group of prayer shawl knitters came out to NP to visit the shop. We visited quite a long time, they shopped and then it was time to end. Hopefully, they will visit again.

Tonight I'm sewing little dresses and finishing the felted jackets Nancy embroidered (photos when they are done) I will sell these in the Park in Carver this saturday. I have a booth. Lots of Antique Dealers in the City Hall for the once a year Antique Show and of course, the Shops in Carver will be open with all their vintage ware. Bungee group is coming out for the afternoon and a lunch at Harveys.

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Circular sweater from Vogue Knitting spring/summer - Botanica Medallion sweater. Believe it or not the circular part is the easy part. I'm having difficulty getting the right number of stitches on the flat part or straight part, whatever!

This little white sweater for summer, heh heh, will be for next summer but it's a knit along that you don't have to think about, so I can take it anywhere.

This is a fun little pattern using Elsbeth Lavold wool silk that I had left over. It should feel great and I love the open weave.

I'm also felting new sweaters for the Art in the Park even in Carver of Sept. 26th. I believe I blogged about this earlier and thought it was during Steamboat days, but it is separate along with an huge Antique Sale in town. Steamboat Days is a celebration in town with a parade, food vendors, etc. Sorry if I confused you - I come by it naturally!

Spending alot of time in New Prague. It's been fun meeting all the knitters and Crocheters. Crocheters are huge in New Prague. I'll have to beef up on my skills for this group.

Went to Josh's soccer game last night. What fun! 5 and 6 year olds. I was impressed, they actually knew what direction to go and could kick the ball. Have a great Holiday weekend everyone!