Spring Events

Someone said to me last week that she always wanted to learn how to knit but just didn't have time, she couldn't sit still that long. There was always something to do, dust, dishes, make food, make beds, etc.

I think being a knitter or crafter person, this has always taken precedence over my housekeeping. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy a clean house but I can live with disarray for a few days before I have to vacuum up the dust. I'm so glad I can sit and knit and create pieces of art.

It certainly makes my world better and brighter. I'm not the best knitter, weaver, spinner or felter but I enjoy the process.

I rarely knit a pattern the way it is supposed to be knit. This is mostly by mistake, my daughter calls it ADD but it doesn't really matter to me "why". Now if you are a perfectionist, this would probably drive you crazy but I can live with a few mistakes. I Enjoy the process, I learn something with every mistake.



EVENTS:



I have notice of several events coming up alread: Woolen Meadow Farm shearing is April 3rd, in Delano. www.woolenmeadowfarm.com for more information

Yarn Over is April 17 - Saturday only at the Hopkins High School - Vendors, classes, Cat Bordhi is the speaker and also offers classes. Not to be missed. www.minnesotaknittersguild.com

Shepherd's Harvest, Mother's day weekend May 8 and 9th (they have angora bunnies, if they have babies I may have to have one). I'm hoping to have a booth this year with felted jackets, purses, etc. plus some handdyed fleece. www.shepherdsharvest.com

All of these are great events for knitters, spinners, weavers and felters.

Happy Valentine's Day

This looks like two snow people (with out heads) watching the traffic go by.

Happy Valentine's Day. A little something pink for the Baby. Finished the circular baby blanket - so soft and cuddly.

The Frosted Pane just got these great tiles in their shop. I couldn't resist putting them on my blog. You can hang them any where, use as a valence, wall decor, etc. This is the only one I took a photo of but there are many more.

Zimmerman's Tomten jacket - finished. I have other colorways available if you'd like a kit for this - check out my website at http://www.creativefibers.com/

It's a gorgeous day today. Trying to stay focused on the house. Had a great massage yesterday, good day in New Prague and had the grandchildren for the evening. So fun and so busy. I gave them new little notebooks and the two older ones wrote stories. Josh's was about a monster, of course cuz he's all about scarey, and Ellies was a picture of each family member with their own personal mug. It was actually quite clever and cute for a four year old, Logan drew a picture of me (lots of circles).

Of to enjoy the day!

Models

Logan's finished hoodie! I finally got him to try it on. Doesn't he look like a little gnome!



Modeling my felted jackets!!

This cute little model was in the shop on a Sat. with her mom and consented to model my felted jackets. They look so much cuter on a model. I wanted to spin her hair!!! (just kidding)

Well, to prevent breaking my neck, I shuffle to and from my garage every morning and evening. I need cleats on my boots this year.

Mary was in the shop and I asked her to model the Karabella sweaters! She's the perfect model for these sweaters. Doesn't she look fabulous.

I just ordered a classy scarf pattern from ILGA LEJA, called "Norway scarf". I already have the yarn and I will try to get a photo up here from her website if I can. She has fabulous patterns.

http://www.ilgaleja.com/

I'm nearly finished with the fluffy pink blanket and will show it to you this weekend. It's so cuddly. I have a class on Sat in New Prague for a top down baby sweater class using sock yarn. Just show up on Sat. and I'll get you going.

I'm working on a felting project. Felting shoe laces, I think the first ones are too thick, so back to the drawing board. I may have to spin this first, we'll see.

Went shopping with my son to get some essentials for his new condo. We got some really good deals on Fiberware cookware, non-coated, and new dishes and silverware. He wanted to get the mini coffee maker, like mine. It makes one cup at a time. It's a Kurig. I love it. You can also make tea and hot cocoa. We found some clearance drapes at Target and found a bookcase for his room. Unfortunately, I have been saving all this furniture for him and now, of course, he has changed his mind. Somebody will want it, right?

I am nearly finished with knitting the baby sweater from Elizabeth Zimmerman's book, the Tomten. I just have a few inches left on the sleeve.

Happy super bowl!

It is a beautiful winter day Feb. 2nd. The snow coming down last night was amazing - it was shiny/sparkly and light fluffy stuff. Loved it. The groundhog has decided we have 6 more weeks, however.



Stopped at Dunn Bros on the way home last night and found one lonely knitter waiting for me. We didn't stay long due to the weather and my tired eyes but we had a nice visit.



I'm doing a beginning baby sweater class on Wed/Sat in New Prague. We're using sock yarn for a small baby. I'm making one for a new baby in the family. Join us, if you can, it's not too late.



My newest experiment is making shoe laces out of roving, either twisting it or spinning it first, and then felting it. I'll post some photos once I get a chance to try it. Thought it would be a fun class for kids this summer.



I started a vest for Ellie out of Karabella. It's got 3 cables on it and is a knock off from an adult version, sort of. It's one she picked so hopefully she'll wear it. If it works, I'll write it up.



I've been busy working and being in New Prague wed/sat. Hopefully, come spring we can do some evening classes. I'm also considering some space in Carver to host classes in the Carver Antique building. Would be a great space to knit/spin or weave. I'm hoping to get the attention of more spinners and start a group once a month on Sundays down there.



Went to see "UP IN THE AIR" last weekend. It was good. A movie for todays audiences.

Interesting twist on the male/female relationship. I sure hope this isn't what is going on out there.



Have a great day - sit and knit somewhere!