tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-33974262011-04-21T11:35:57.971-07:00Stitches of NaiMy blog of crafts, craft links, and Especially my knitting projects!!!!Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comBlogger561100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-1116418214843438772005-05-18T05:07:00.000-07:002005-05-18T05:10:14.850-07:00Trying to be more frequent.Been spending much of my spare time as a SCAdian... That's being a member of the Society for Creative Anachronism for you non knowledgable types...I'm a member of the Columbus shire -- The shire of Cuil Cholium to be exact.... Will post a link later.Looking up stuff on medieval toys for the girls. Makenzie is HIGHLY into the whole medieval thing... I have Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-1116190504608835352005-05-15T13:52:00.000-07:002005-05-15T13:55:04.613-07:00It is unfortunately only periodically that i remember that this blog exists.*rolls brown eyes*So it's been almost a year.I've been busy with the following:Mayfaire (or more precisely I am now a full time member of the local SCA group. Shire of Cuil Cholium to be exact)Church -- single's group and Sunday SchoolWork -- nannying is very funI have been working on a 12th Century outfit, including Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-1086694738959403342004-06-08T04:35:00.000-07:002004-06-08T04:38:58.960-07:00*sings* Dumbarton's drums they sound sae bonny...
:D
I have been spending time doing EVERYTHING save updating my blog. Which is kind of pathetic if we even care to think about it. I'm not sure of course that anyone is even reading this thing.
Been spending my time at my nanny job. I take care of two girls, ages 5 and five months. It's an adventure. Not to mention I have an incredible tan Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-1069186088925029402003-11-18T12:08:00.000-08:002003-11-18T12:08:32.920-08:00Suddenly I realize BOOM, it's been eons and eons since I updated... So I had probably better do just that.
1. I'm still working at the same ol place. I am currently job hunting though.
2. I was in a car accident in July. I messed up my back, broke my hand and have the most incredible scar on my elbow. My best friend broke three vertabrae, but she is walking again.
3. There is a new doggie Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-861348852002-12-16T15:22:00.000-08:002002-12-16T15:22:09.640-08:00*sigh*
My day off and I spend it doing all sorts of stuff and STILL don't have the angel costumes for church done (in very small sizes)... Mom's cutting table is out of comission at the moment due to other issues and we don't have a table inside and well, it's a very long story except suffice to say my little desk (where I have my sewing machine) just isn't big enough to do this and the floor Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-858149592002-12-10T18:27:00.000-08:002002-12-10T18:27:30.283-08:00Two days down with the flu and what do I do?
Make up a pattern for you all!
The Two Needle Underemployed Hat
(This toboggan is designed partially due to my own need for a simple hat and partially due to my father's suggestion to knit everyone toboggans for Christmas... Underemployed is because my hours at work got cut and this uses whatever type of yarn you have on hand!)
Materials/Tools:
(Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-855677282002-12-05T17:33:00.000-08:002002-12-05T17:33:26.743-08:00Brown County got hit the worst in terms of snow. But we still didnt' get snowed in?
Darn oh darn, what a pill.
Nothing else right now.
:)Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-855163452002-12-04T18:59:00.000-08:002002-12-04T18:59:33.153-08:00First off:
One wedding, one funeral, four days. Too much, esp when the funeral was for a lady from our church. Linda Lowry, a wonderful lady with a smile that lit up everyone around her. She was only 50 years old and killed in a car accident. She fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into a truck. (The trucker tried everything he could to avoid her. He is not to blame) She left behind two Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-847602582002-11-19T05:09:00.000-08:002002-11-19T05:09:01.580-08:00Have done so far:
1. The Bubbles are all tagged saying "Tabby and Matt 11-23-2002"
2. The ring bearer pillow, a Michael's special now has ribbon roses around the edge.
3. The flower girl basket, has pretty buds and ribbons on it.
4. The rose barrette for the flower girl
5. The VEIL!!!
AAK!!! I've gotten much done. Now am working on getting some bath salts and lip balms as attendents gifts.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-847348642002-11-18T16:54:00.000-08:002002-11-18T16:54:06.520-08:00*sigh*
My happy knitting life has been a bit interrupted.
My brother's girlfriend got the "dump him or move out" speech last Wednesday. So she did what any other Red Blooded American Girl would do.
She moved out and moved in with us.
So, next Saturday, I'll be gaining a sister in law and we are stressfully planning a wedding!!!
All I can say is Martha ROCKS. Her stuff is cute and simple Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-842564412002-11-08T16:51:00.000-08:002002-11-08T16:51:10.486-08:00I made a total of six hats then decided to move on to something else. Namely my first sweater! I am working the 3X Chic fromKnitty.
Meanwhile, on other news, we have a new mastiff. Her name is Paddy (named after an officer at Radar School). She is quite friendly, even if she does try to nibble at my knitting needles. Diesel is still around too, much less obnoxious after nuetering. You Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-840930882002-11-05T18:34:00.000-08:002002-11-05T18:34:11.786-08:00Five H20 hats done now. Can we say Nai is addicted???? I've also been playing with all the fun of the embellishments such as putting on tassels or even making up a rose for the side of the last one... The green went over the best with one of the girls at church wanting to buy it from my head!!!!
I'm going to buy Nicky Epstein's Knitted Embellishments soon. Very cool looking book.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-839349122002-11-02T15:21:00.000-08:002002-11-02T15:21:25.320-08:00The H2O Hat does work up brilliantly. There's a problem though. It doesn't go down nearly low enough on my head. So I am modifying the pattern a bit and making me one. The black/cream/purple went to Matt's girlfriend Tabitha. (She's getting a fun fur scarf for Christmas)
Had another death at work today, that's five in a row with one completely unexpected. The lady that passed away today Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-839004562002-11-01T17:35:00.000-08:002002-11-01T17:35:11.786-08:00While the fab Bonnie Marie is on a scarf kick, I've started on a hat kick!!!! Something about the small portable projects that combat the stress of medicare/medicaid cuts is just terrific. I started the H2O Hat today and it's working up brilliantly... Quite nicely actually.
Meanwhile the weather is getting colder and Nashville less crowded. Hopefully things settle down soon.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-838712352002-11-01T04:49:00.000-08:002002-11-01T04:49:29.543-08:00It's impossible to compete with a "Booby Trap" when going for the costume contest at work. Seriously, a booby trap!!! She was in her scrubs and bummed several bras up and down the hall and wrapped them all over her. It was creative, admittedly... Second place went to "Oprah Winfrey" and third went to a pirate. I came in a distant fourth and probably dressed the most residents overall...
Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-837951962002-10-30T15:47:00.000-08:002002-10-30T15:47:45.196-08:00The yellow hat is still making EVERYONE at work smile. In fact, it makes me smile every time I wear it.
It's really bad when one is so busy they realize that a key part of their halloween costume was left undone. In fact, so key that I had to ditch the whole idea.
Redo:
My Sacque Back gown, corset and shift, with simple shoes on... I was going as Marie Antoinette then realized the Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-837647982002-10-30T03:14:00.000-08:002002-10-30T03:14:57.663-08:00After having eons of trouble with my old template, I switched. Suddenly, I can publish again!!!
The Major's hat was done, and it did end up being too short, so I'm redoing it shortly... I did finish Joel's hat though. And it is ADORABLE. Everyone is going nuts over it at work and church, I only hope my sister does the same. Joel's getting dedicated Sunday so I'll get to see my nephew again.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-823595352002-10-01T04:33:00.000-07:002002-10-01T04:33:02.183-07:00Sometimes the oddest things can haunt you, bring tears to your eyes. I watched Seventh Heaven with Mom and Dad last night (yes I adore that show, it's a good family show) and watched the scene where Simon brought the baby (not his, a friend's) to the hospital to drop off. They actually had a new baby for that show, it looked similar to my nephew... Mom and I almost cried.
Meanwhile work is Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-821410132002-09-26T04:52:00.000-07:002002-09-26T04:52:21.310-07:00Ladies and any gentlemen that may read this, your attention please!!!!
It's a BOY!!!!
Joel Calvin was born yesterday at 3:12 PM. He's a big boy, weighing in at 8 lbs 3 oz. Mom and nephew doing fine. He has got black hair (very little) blue eyes and big feet. (bro in law claims it's from mommy's side of family)
He's adorable and I'm pleased as punch.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-814351782002-09-10T19:42:00.001-07:002002-09-10T19:42:52.040-07:00Dad's famous words to my Mom last September upon hearing of the attacks, "Iron my uniforms."
Having been a reserve brat for all of the 23 years of my life, I should be used to the irony and the eeriness of some words coming back. This was especially true this evening as I was spraying and starching Dad's BDU's. (Battle Dress Uniforms)
Dad is not being sent overseas, at least not that I know Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-814351742002-09-10T19:42:00.000-07:002002-09-10T19:42:48.230-07:00Dad's famous words to my Mom last September upon hearing of the attacks, "Iron my uniforms."
Having been a reserve brat for all of the 23 years of my life, I should be used to the irony and the eeriness of some words coming back. This was especially true this evening as I was spraying and starching Dad's BDU's. (Battle Dress Uniforms)
Dad is not being sent overseas, at least not that I know Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-808371182002-08-28T12:54:00.000-07:002002-08-29T04:26:19.000-07:00Camille, that is Sister Nomie's scarf. But hey the little one did look super cute trying to wrap the still on needles fun fur scarf around her little neck. I think I'm going to find out what color Cammie's coat is this winter (she's four) and make her one. She was also asking if my knitting needles were needles and then trying to stitch through it. I kept having to take my needles from her.
Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-808370132002-08-28T12:51:00.000-07:002002-08-28T12:51:15.596-07:00So Mom, I don't tell how much you spend on fabric and you don't tell how much I spend on yarn... LOL
I discovered Elann today and bought the yarn for my friend Jenny's scarf and one of my own. Mom and I also hit Morgantown today and she hit Ady's Attic (quilting store) and I hit Sheep Street (LYS) where I bought one skein of Berroco Parparazzi for the hat contest on Red Lipstick.
Rant of the Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-807913872002-08-27T13:42:00.000-07:002002-08-27T13:42:58.273-07:00"Naomi, you have allergies."
If anyone else were to say that, I would fight the urge to smack them in sarcastic laughter, but as it is, my jaw was swollen and I had the unable to get rid of headache and went in for a sinus infection. Nope, not an infection, I caught it before. By now, not only am I familiar with the symptoms, but so are my parents, my sibs, and half the workforce... *laughsNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-807008462002-08-25T14:33:00.000-07:002002-08-25T14:33:02.406-07:00No Pennsic for me. It's a very long story, but it's ok. I was getting a bit stressed out over it anyway.
Anyway, I got the new Interweave Knits last night. As usual, the ladies there have done a fantastic job of finding cute yet classic sweaters that are in a wide range of sizes. My Mom was even oohing and ahhing over them. They are quite nice.
Of note:
Retro-Prep Pullover and Cardigan (Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-784138362002-07-01T04:33:00.000-07:002002-07-01T04:33:06.643-07:00Procrastination has got me to such a point that my smock is only partially zig zagged.
Must do it. Must do it.
Have only forty days left before Pennsic.
Pennsic.netNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-782648022002-06-27T04:42:00.000-07:002002-06-27T04:42:26.356-07:00Ladies, I have to tell everyone some sad news. Remember the pics of the English Mastiff? We had to put her down last week. She wasn't even six months old. Dumb breeders breeding animals with problems. She had a liver shunt and by the time we found out what was going on she was basically too weak for surgery! She was having seizures and snapping at Diesel. So Katie's gone and the house Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-781734822002-06-25T04:56:00.000-07:002002-06-25T04:56:08.553-07:00I have sent everyone to a soon to be dufunct link.
The new Elizabethan costuming page is here. Update your links.
I got my patterns!!!!! And yes, they rock. Big time. All the information necessary for everything all put in a pretty little package and now in a pretty green binder. They have a version of the Effigy Corset and I'm debating making it. I was planning on using my eighteenth Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-779320932002-06-19T06:06:00.000-07:002002-06-19T06:06:44.926-07:00Buttons, thread, embroidery silk, tapestry wool, bright parasols and Elizabethan Middle class.
Those are what make up the story of my life at the moment. Nothing else really.
*sigh*
I'm waiting on my pattern now and am sketching out designs for gowns in my head. So much pretty stuff to do, so little time. :(
In the meantime, here are two sites to keep Elizabethan fashion buffs on their Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-775846262002-06-10T16:03:00.000-07:002002-06-10T16:03:28.806-07:00
Which Royalty Are You? Find out! By Nishi.
I am still waiting on an invoice from GranndGarb. I think she must've been at an event this weekend. Dang it I want the pattern!!!!!!!
Also Mini Rant Ahead.
I finally budgeted the cash to have my sewing machine fixed and wouldn't ya know THAT was the week the tech HAD to go on vacation... I'm sooo peeved. I know, he had to have a vacation, butNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-773278002002-06-04T05:21:00.000-07:002002-06-04T05:21:02.816-07:00HOORAY HOORAY HOORAY!!!!
or in SCA Terms
HUZZAH HUZZAH HUZZAH!!!!
Fabrics-store.com now takes paypal! Which means that lil ol me can get her fabric fix faster!!!! The linens are over half the price they are at the local JoAnn's. And much better selection. Sooo much linen so little time.
My Mom has suggested that I skip buying ten million alter years patterns and skip straight to getting Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-772041412002-05-31T18:32:00.000-07:002002-05-31T18:32:41.780-07:00Oooohhh... Such work induced sleepiness today but had to post.
I GOT THE NEW INTERWEAVE KNITS!!!! And it rocks every bit as much as I've heard. What's the greatest is they've started expanding the sizes to a 50 inch chest! Yay for me. And the grand plan pullover is so mine!
Also have started playing with polymer. That's difficult. And bought macrame cord to play with a bit....
That's allNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-770443142002-05-27T18:32:00.000-07:002002-05-27T18:32:48.380-07:00
Take the What High School
Stereotype Are You? quiz, by Angel.
Ok, now that we all know that!!!
Just got back from the twenty fourth Elmo Scruggs Rendezvous (it's rained 22 years of it) and my father (Da Judge) was the honored guest this year. Which means that Digger (The booshway or head honcho) got to completely roast him with awful puns and a made up story. It was amusing and if I had aNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-768239682002-05-21T19:38:00.000-07:002002-05-21T19:38:14.230-07:00Well, my vacation plans are final. My friend Jenny and myself are going to The Pennsic Wars. These are so much fun and so many projects to complete!
First:
A hand knitted bag. In handspun wool and very fine needles. At least seven stitches to an inch.
Various bodices with removable Sleeves
A hand embroidered Favour, should a knight wish to fight in my honor.
Various Petticoats.
One Tudor Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-766914162002-05-18T04:29:00.000-07:002002-05-18T04:29:20.103-07:00Now there is a new member. Ladies, Margaret Lucille Ferguson!
She's an 18 inch doll that I bought at Michael's for $2 yesterday. I just had to stuff her and stitch her up and tame her wild black hair. I would have a pic up but the camera and I can't get cooperation this morning. She has a sweet face (Similar to Addy in American girls) and eyes that open and shut. I'm going to make her a Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-766551722002-05-17T05:14:00.000-07:002002-05-17T05:14:23.016-07:00Well, between puppy and puppy, life is definitely not boring around here. I typically can't even get on the compy now without a little one sniffing at my foot or kissing my toes... Or putting Diesel on my lap and getting kissed on the face.
THRIFT SCORE! THRIFT SCORE!
Mom and I went to Community Closet (lil ol thrift store in town) in hopes of finding a baby gate (no such luck. need one forNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-764930052002-05-13T05:43:00.000-07:002002-05-13T05:43:23.426-07:00I'm sooo tired. My brother brought home his new baby. His name is Diesel and he's a Rottweiler/Bullmastiff cross. Mom renamed him Achmed the terrorist puppy. He's for now, about half Katie's size. (Katie is 100% English Mastiff and quite cute) and he kept trying to attack her. At first she was shy, then mad (she gets serious about her chewy bone) and THEN she got to feeling better. Seems Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-762448572002-05-06T19:14:00.000-07:002002-05-06T19:14:18.830-07:00Today was actually a productive day craftwise. I completed the following.
One fingerwoven bag sash for my turtle pouch. I hadn't done finger weaving in quite some time, but it is rather satisfying. Mom picked me up a turtle mirror from Wooded Hamlet so I could add that on as well. I also made some olive green leggings. I'm working on an 18th Century Miami Indian outfit -- my French Widow Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-761808682002-05-05T04:04:00.000-07:002002-05-05T04:04:34.836-07:00Ok, it's tragic. I feel in love on Friday while at the mall. He was cute and tiny and friendly and he gave cute little kisses all over the hands and face.
Here's the tragedy: He was the most expensive baby at Pass Pets. Yeah. A puppy. $1,000 for a rather adorable not to mention friendly Bichon Frise. These are the animals winning lots of AKC Best In Shows lately and I've fallen in love Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-760642402002-05-01T19:54:00.000-07:002002-05-02T04:43:55.000-07:00I am excited. Got my bedazzler today!!!!! I got in on ebay for half the price! HALF!!!!! I put studs all over the back of my overall jumper. It's cute cute cute. I love it!
I'm going to have an overnighter this summer with the girls at our church. Mostly making crafty stuff. A girls night out type of thing. A few want to eventually learn to knit so we'll do that closer to next winter.Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-758703482002-04-26T19:18:00.000-07:002002-04-26T19:23:13.000-07:00Maybe I need to switch from a daily blogger to a weekly one or something... LOL -- I'm just so busy three quarters of the time!
Have done another "Jeans into Skirt" project, inspired partially by other sucesses, partially by the fact that any UPC girl that knows how to sew these days are making those. I've done three, each one better and better! This one is part overalls bought for a project Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-754891882002-04-16T19:49:00.000-07:002002-04-16T19:49:05.026-07:00*sigh*
I should've realized this blog thing is more difficult then I thought.
Martha Stewart Baby is absolutely WONDERFUL! I bought it so I can make crafts, etc for my preganant sissy. There is a whole article about making two hats, a burp cloth and bib out of a t-shirt. Entirely adorable.
I had the most frustrating evening. I made a pattern from a fave skirt, thinking I could make Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-751303292002-04-07T04:52:00.000-07:002002-04-07T04:52:26.060-07:00First off...
Take the Which Powerpuff Girl Are You? Test.
Ok, you all knew already from the fancy Anvil entries that I am a Power Puff Fan! LOL...
Anyway, been quite busy for a few days. Mostly did a yard sale and an estate sale for ebay stuff (user name kitschychick on ebay but have nothing up yet) and actually had better luck at the yard sale including a chalkware salt and pepper Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-113938972002-04-02T16:31:00.000-08:002002-04-02T16:31:23.193-08:00WOOOHOOO!!!! I didn't know I was getting so many reading my blog! Guess I'd better keep further on my toes...
I have to make a correction. The sweater I want to make takes 17 balls of Microspun. Around $70 for it!! Maybe Michaels or Hobby Lobby will have a sale, but I am in doubt. But I can pray.
The idea that cables are unisex indeed, is so comforting. My sister adores Heirloom sewing Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-113735752002-04-02T04:07:00.000-08:002002-04-02T04:07:53.630-08:00Got a number of rows on the baby blanket -- about five more rows or so and then I can start on the decreasing. The pic looked a bit cheesy, but with smaller needles and a Berroco baby yarn, it looked darling! Still does. Oh yeah, the pattern is here.
I got the Family Circle Easy Knitting magazine and it has some cute projects. Including a baby cap that looks like an apple, deemed by my Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-113403252002-04-01T04:34:00.000-08:002002-04-01T04:34:01.496-08:00Sooo cheesy, but oh well!
take the which one of the trading spaces cast are you? quiz!
Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-113134572002-03-31T10:36:00.000-08:002002-03-31T10:36:26.843-08:00
These are the roses that I wore in my hair this morning. They are quite simple to make. Just choose a bunch of small roses with wire stems (Michael's has other flowers) then wire them on to small bobby pins. They look quite nice in any updo and for the readers that want something special for prom this is the answer! The flowers range from $1.49 - $2.99 here. And they are classy. Some Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-112975042002-03-30T19:57:00.000-08:002002-03-30T19:57:42.106-08:00First of all:
Happy Easter from Clan Banta!
I am so tired now. Went shopping with Mom to get a new blouse to wear with my skirt (that will be hemmed tommorow morning) and some flowers for my hair. I didn't find the hibiscus I wanted, but did find some darling roses with wire stems. I wind them around bobby pins and then when I french roll my hair I stick them in around the curls. It Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-112328972002-03-28T18:24:00.000-08:002002-03-28T18:24:52.406-08:00*sigh*
Realized I haven't posted in too long but there's not been much to post. I've been feeling not so good and haven't been crafting much.
I did finish a French Hood today for my online class via Costume Classroom. I've looked over next weeks assignment, an Elizabethan Ruff and I'm getting nervous already. My coif is in the works too! The first one will be of fustain (linen cotton blend)Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-110825822002-03-24T18:10:00.000-08:002002-03-24T18:10:32.530-08:00Almost nothing done today. Except hanging out with my brother and his girlfriend. (hopefully he keeps this one. She's a blast!!!!!) Oh yeah and taking tons of pics of Katie and Chubby Checkers the Rescue Bun.
Meet Chubby Checkers the Rescue Bun! He's exceptionally happy now, but when we got him he was incredibly thin. His former owner was deliberately starving him and a cagemate (The Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-110533312002-03-23T18:22:00.000-08:002002-03-23T18:22:34.830-08:00Now I'm peeved. :( The so called noble experiment failed. The baby pea seedlings are looking rather sad. Mom said not to give up hope but still!!!! Dang it, after all that babying!!!
Got a felt bag done yesterday and also most of my Easter skirt (a bright pink Hawaiian floral). I just need to add a shirtail hem and it's done. Then just have to find top and shoes. I was looking at some Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-109911522002-03-21T17:58:00.000-08:002002-03-21T17:58:33.583-08:00Suddenly, on the first full day of spring, we get a massive cold front here in Indiana... Sooo cold. I left the peas uncovered -- discussed it with Mom first. She thinks they'll be fine. (I'm biting my nails about my baby plants though...)
Did a few more rows on the Chemo Toque during lunchbreak at work. I showed the pic and yarn to the recipient last night and she thought it was absolutelyNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-109547162002-03-20T19:04:00.000-08:002002-03-20T19:06:48.000-08:00Walked into work today and ran to the employee break room to lock up my purse and there on a chair was a big bag with the word "FREE" written on it. I was thinking someone got a good deal on Goodwill scrubs. (I'm a CNA, we make pitiful cash, but we do love our jobs and know how to find good deals on uniforms they charge a fortune for!) Instead, what I found was a treasure trove. A ton of feltNaomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-109153282002-03-19T18:19:00.000-08:002002-03-19T18:19:13.280-08:00Feeling so stupid to go ahead and write. I've done nothing but sit around and watch TV and act like a sloth and discuss with my lil bro (Aaron's 17 and a compy genius) what he's doing with the computer. Apperantly he wanted to insert my old sound card into here. Then we realized that the Windows 98 CD ROM that we needed had disappeared somewhere into the vast void where old CD ROM's go. Sooo Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-108769912002-03-18T16:31:00.000-08:002002-03-18T16:31:04.396-08:00After my entrance into the "Cablenation", title courtesy Chicknits, I have taken a break. Am looking for so many new patterns! My mom just looks casually, "Another cable pattern?" She asks.
I am extraordinarily blessed to live with a mother who understands crafty impulses. (she does fraktur art and primitive stuff. Very cute and they don't pay her nearly enough. Will post a link to her Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3397426.post-108384472002-03-17T16:04:00.000-08:002002-03-17T16:05:29.000-08:00Started to become completely hopelessly addicted to Cabling today!!!!! I made one from the ChicKnits pattern go towards the bottom.
I made and finished one on Friday then bought more yarn to do another. This time, it was Cashmerino. A joy to work with AND I have more left over for another headband. I'm looking for a bunch more cable designs. Found a few and am designing a short sleeve Naomihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16469461625304733900noreply@blogger.com