Secret Pal ...I am not dead !!!!!!!!!
been dealing with life ya'll.
so I have not been blogging ...or knitting much ......I have to get my SecretPal some knitty stuff and I am getting back on track with my knitting and spinning life! Been almost 2 weeks ....
Yes, I got my Schacht spinning Wheel !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
and I am not good at it.
But I love the potential, the possibility of production.
I am grateful for the layaway plan in which i can still use my wheel while paying for her...She will remain at the restaurant where the owner, who is my knitting turned spinning mentor will keep it safe in a hidden room...
I have given my wheel a gender...it's a girl...named Myrrh-Maid ;there is a cute little story behind the name.....
She is sitting in a lovely room overlooking a beautiful lake. The room is called the Mermaid room for obvious reasons..When i sit in the room it's like i am in the middle of the water, spinning away..So nice. There are books all around me and the walls are painted like the ocean in which there are 3 life-size mermaids painted on the wall...So technically we are under the ocean ..lol.....Very intriguing and kinda spooky too. Cool spooky.
But this is the small , interesting room in which I will be spinning on my Myrrh-Maid for the next few weeks....BLISS ...pure and simple ....
Wednesday, August 29, 2007
Thursday, August 16, 2007
Crafty Crochet Chick
Tonight is the Knottie Hottie meeting..Can't wait to see my fiber crafting buddies !!!!!
My spinning wheel is here ! I have a great deal where i can keep it where i bought it , use it all while i pay for it !!! Can't beat that !
I am very very excited ...This will be a means of keeping my hands busy,decrease my smoking habit and keep me out of the LYS..
I want to spin hemp , soy and silk....but will mostly spin wool and hemp ..
I can't wait !! I can see my hand spun now , different weights and colors ...
It is a good feel to know I'll be that much in tune with my craft ! That much in tune with the earth; with nature.. with crafting hands and hearts who came before me ...
So my car has been down and off the road since Monday ! I grew up using the bus systems though so I don't mind and you meet so many interesting individuals on the bus....I always get a lot of comments on my knitting and get a lot of rows complete ....
So yesterday when I was waiting for the bus at the terminal, I debated walking the rest of the way home or just chilling and sitting my impatient butt down and waiting ...
So as I turn out the door to get my walk on , I was distracted by a beautiful young lady crocheting ...WOW.. what a sight to see ...I was floored and if you know me, you know I walked right up to her, introduce my self , invited her to the Knottie Hotties meetings,then sat and knit with her while we waited for the bus ,which it turns out, my bus was the same bus she was waiting for, we live a few blocks from each other ....and she will come to the meetings ..
how very exciting is that ????
My spinning wheel is here ! I have a great deal where i can keep it where i bought it , use it all while i pay for it !!! Can't beat that !
I am very very excited ...This will be a means of keeping my hands busy,decrease my smoking habit and keep me out of the LYS..
I want to spin hemp , soy and silk....but will mostly spin wool and hemp ..
I can't wait !! I can see my hand spun now , different weights and colors ...
It is a good feel to know I'll be that much in tune with my craft ! That much in tune with the earth; with nature.. with crafting hands and hearts who came before me ...
So my car has been down and off the road since Monday ! I grew up using the bus systems though so I don't mind and you meet so many interesting individuals on the bus....I always get a lot of comments on my knitting and get a lot of rows complete ....
So yesterday when I was waiting for the bus at the terminal, I debated walking the rest of the way home or just chilling and sitting my impatient butt down and waiting ...
So as I turn out the door to get my walk on , I was distracted by a beautiful young lady crocheting ...WOW.. what a sight to see ...I was floored and if you know me, you know I walked right up to her, introduce my self , invited her to the Knottie Hotties meetings,then sat and knit with her while we waited for the bus ,which it turns out, my bus was the same bus she was waiting for, we live a few blocks from each other ....and she will come to the meetings ..
how very exciting is that ????
Monday, August 13, 2007
Monday ....is far from Friday ..... sigh!
I made progress on my current project. I had no choice considering my car broke down on the way to the job, furthering my corrective action and I had to walk up the hill to the plantation..I mean work place. So instead of being all pissed with the world I grabbed my 2" worth of knitting and trekked my sweaty way to my j.o.b..... I continued to knit during the slow paced tech calls and by late evening I was feeling pretty darn good ...and began my search for a sexy, not too fussy hair do.. so far no luck there...Still searching , hence the BRAIDS book....
Shall we toast to my project that is just the right gauge and by the looks of it so far, may actually fit? ...We have a winner ....
Plum Wine any one?
In more manly affairs: the ramp is near completion... take a peak:
Mid -kid will be surprised to sheer madness when he sees the "toy" his dad built upon his arrival back from camp....
It will be a while before i try it though, believe dat !
Sunday, August 12, 2007
What i learned this weekend...
A pleasant weekend indeed . I think I finally figured out how to ignore people who make me maddddd ! Really~ it has taken a long, long time to get my mind to wrap around the notion of saying"no" and not allowing anyone to push my buttons and how to be mature enough to know when I feel the vibes and will need to actively ignore comments and behavior that would normally have me telling some one 'bout their mama! Ultimately, messing up my day....
Sometimes you got to ignore even loved ones~ children, husband, parents included, because at the end of the day life goes on and every body will still be alive !!!!! This great knowledge has come at good time when my son is going through the "big change!" He is about to be 12 but you'd think he was about to be 48 ;the amount of "stuff" he carries around on his mind..He is very touchy and emotional when he is not running round acting like a 5 year old and goofing with his bros....I can't believe that in a few short years he will be dating and driving and going off to college....
Until then I have to grin and bear adolescence all over again ....
to be a good parent ....is to remember that you were once a child .....I must I must I must remember that ! Especially when dealing with cranky preteens!
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Knitting Stuff :
Thumping through my S&B book I remember how i wanted to make this ...so I cast on in purple cotton ...
One day she'll look like this :
Sometimes you got to ignore even loved ones~ children, husband, parents included, because at the end of the day life goes on and every body will still be alive !!!!! This great knowledge has come at good time when my son is going through the "big change!" He is about to be 12 but you'd think he was about to be 48 ;the amount of "stuff" he carries around on his mind..He is very touchy and emotional when he is not running round acting like a 5 year old and goofing with his bros....I can't believe that in a few short years he will be dating and driving and going off to college....
Until then I have to grin and bear adolescence all over again ....
to be a good parent ....is to remember that you were once a child .....I must I must I must remember that ! Especially when dealing with cranky preteens!
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Knitting Stuff :
Thumping through my S&B book I remember how i wanted to make this ...so I cast on in purple cotton ...
One day she'll look like this :
Why the knew project?
Well, (mercy me)
~when I tried on my current UFO , I realized that my gauge , knitting and/ or yarn was all off I frogged it... It sagged from my frame ! eh-eh ! " HATED IT "
not happy !
not happy !But you know what :
waah, waah, waah, I cried me a river , built me a bridge and GOT OVER IT !!!!
(hubby taught me that one ...tooo funny )
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In sexier , more muscular news :
My DIY guy (Hubby ) does it again! He is busy building the kids a ramp for their skate boarding and bike endeavours... Yeah totally inspirational ..Bob the Builder watch yo ass !
PEACE
Tuesday, August 7, 2007
From secr't pal 2 secr't pal
The Questionnaire : Answered !
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? I don't have a favorite yarn as yet.I do however like natural fibers, especially hemp.What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I LOVE NATURAL fibers with the exception of cotton. I don't mind acyclic blends, but hate, hate, variegated yarns !
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store my needles in a beautiful tall glass vase
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?Learned thru knit meet-ups , 70+ year old bad ass knitting mentor ( she is a real bad ass knitter, The Original Knitting Gangsta, I like to call her, books and the net. Thank GOD for google. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting for 3 years now. I am a seasoned but still need a few tricks to consider myself intermediate.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? nah
5. What's your favorite scent? girlie and musky. strong but not deadly..... Smell My ...knits.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? JUST SAY NO !
17. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? I journal daily , write poetry and stories. Do you spin? I spin on spindle and will soon own my own wheel.
18. What kind of music do you like? Reggae , hip hop, easy listening elevator and hold music , no really Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? yes , she can. (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
9. What's your favorite color(s)? I have a love for RED,GOLD,GREEN. Rasta colors .Any colors you just can't stand? I have no real color hate ...pastels and Hot Pinks turn me on some times..
10. What is your family situation? 1husband, 3 sons ages 12,10,8 Do you have any pets? Two quiet frogs and fish.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? ponchos,scarves,hats haven't had the luxury of wearing hand made mittens yet.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? something ( just a tad complex)to lose my self in, something to watch television and talk with, or tote to work.
13. What are you knitting right now? a scarf with leaves, stems ,flowers
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? circular , my Denise needles suit me , bamboos are nice too.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? not yet , lol , soon as it's in the budget
17. How old is your oldest UFO? a few months,
18. What is your favorite holiday? Holidays :) I have two: Thanksgiving & Kwanzaa
19. Is there anything that you collect? I collect cans for recycling and cash ( DIY chick)nice pens, Lucite bracelets and funky costume jewelry and clear lipglosses.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I could use the latest issue of KNIT1 or Vogue , I don't have a subscription ...okay, okay I didn't pay for all those subscriptions..
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Spinning on a wheel ( will start at the end of Aug, wheel on layaway )
22. Are you a sock knitter? I can knit a sock up tot he heel ,then it all gets fuzzy from there! Will try again , not until the winter hits and I build more heel tackling confidence. What are your foot measurements? save 8.5 women
23. When is your birthday? 11-30-78
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Rava-who ?
Dearest Pal,
Welcome to my humble knitting adobe.
I am pleased to greet you !
I want you to know that while all the above is true, the bones of it is , I am a simple,self improving, Eco-conscious vegetarian of African-Caribbean decent who has a big family and likes to get my knit on with a passion!
I will be spinning soon and am totally wild on the idea. I will try to entertain you and make you feel at home; forgive me if I am a tad forgetful with my post ,I will try to share with the world what you share with me....All in all , let's have fun and I want to thank you in advance for spoiling me I am forever gracious !!!!
ps: please- please- please- don't bail on me !
love ya and happy happy SP!!
PEACE
1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? I don't have a favorite yarn as yet.I do however like natural fibers, especially hemp.What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? I LOVE NATURAL fibers with the exception of cotton. I don't mind acyclic blends, but hate, hate, variegated yarns !
2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I store my needles in a beautiful tall glass vase
3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn?Learned thru knit meet-ups , 70+ year old bad ass knitting mentor ( she is a real bad ass knitter, The Original Knitting Gangsta, I like to call her, books and the net. Thank GOD for google. Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? I have been knitting for 3 years now. I am a seasoned but still need a few tricks to consider myself intermediate.
4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? nah
5. What's your favorite scent? girlie and musky. strong but not deadly..... Smell My ...knits.
6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? JUST SAY NO !
17. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? I journal daily , write poetry and stories. Do you spin? I spin on spindle and will soon own my own wheel.
18. What kind of music do you like? Reggae , hip hop, easy listening elevator and hold music , no really Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? yes , she can. (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)
9. What's your favorite color(s)? I have a love for RED,GOLD,GREEN. Rasta colors .Any colors you just can't stand? I have no real color hate ...pastels and Hot Pinks turn me on some times..
10. What is your family situation? 1husband, 3 sons ages 12,10,8 Do you have any pets? Two quiet frogs and fish.
11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? ponchos,scarves,hats haven't had the luxury of wearing hand made mittens yet.
12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? something ( just a tad complex)to lose my self in, something to watch television and talk with, or tote to work.
13. What are you knitting right now? a scarf with leaves, stems ,flowers
14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? yes
15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? circular , my Denise needles suit me , bamboos are nice too.
16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? not yet , lol , soon as it's in the budget
17. How old is your oldest UFO? a few months,
18. What is your favorite holiday? Holidays :) I have two: Thanksgiving & Kwanzaa
19. Is there anything that you collect? I collect cans for recycling and cash ( DIY chick)nice pens, Lucite bracelets and funky costume jewelry and clear lipglosses.
20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I could use the latest issue of KNIT1 or Vogue , I don't have a subscription ...okay, okay I didn't pay for all those subscriptions..
21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? Spinning on a wheel ( will start at the end of Aug, wheel on layaway )
22. Are you a sock knitter? I can knit a sock up tot he heel ,then it all gets fuzzy from there! Will try again , not until the winter hits and I build more heel tackling confidence. What are your foot measurements? save 8.5 women
23. When is your birthday? 11-30-78
24. Are you on Ravelry? If so, what's your ID? Rava-who ?
Dearest Pal,
Welcome to my humble knitting adobe.
I am pleased to greet you !
I want you to know that while all the above is true, the bones of it is , I am a simple,self improving, Eco-conscious vegetarian of African-Caribbean decent who has a big family and likes to get my knit on with a passion!
I will be spinning soon and am totally wild on the idea. I will try to entertain you and make you feel at home; forgive me if I am a tad forgetful with my post ,I will try to share with the world what you share with me....All in all , let's have fun and I want to thank you in advance for spoiling me I am forever gracious !!!!
ps: please- please- please- don't bail on me !
love ya and happy happy SP!!
PEACE
Thursday, August 2, 2007
Look what I did ....
A game of Mangala anyone ?
knit girl 1 and knit boy2 sat playing peacefully as we knitting mamas did our thing:
Presenting the knottie hotties! My urban knitting Crew , we meet every Thursday at a local cafe ......It's gotta be hot or knot !
'Tarah knocking out her project
I am knitting up this little # a little faster than i thought ! It is a gorgeous ribbon yarn that looks nice in seed stitch ...... should be down with the 11 inches of the body soon . hope it fits ..gauged it and all...
A (not so cute) tomato sprung from my mother's garden today !!!!
The eyelet (beach bum) baby blanket....in full view .... A finished object !!!!
Dat's all folx !
knit girl 1 and knit boy2 sat playing peacefully as we knitting mamas did our thing:
Presenting the knottie hotties! My urban knitting Crew , we meet every Thursday at a local cafe ......It's gotta be hot or knot !
'Tarah knocking out her project
Lavine's intense knitting
and during Me Time :
I am knitting up this little # a little faster than i thought ! It is a gorgeous ribbon yarn that looks nice in seed stitch ...... should be down with the 11 inches of the body soon . hope it fits ..gauged it and all...
A (not so cute) tomato sprung from my mother's garden today !!!!
The eyelet (beach bum) baby blanket....in full view .... A finished object !!!!Dat's all folx !
happy knitting !
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