Monthly Archives: November 2012

Knitting on the road

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I’ve been sewing so much lately, I’ve been going into knitting withdrawals. So I’ve been looking forward to our Thanksgiving trip for a little knitting project! I chose the Zombie Killer Slouch by Luciana Young, and Lion Brand Tweed Stripes in Caribbean for the yarn. I’m pleased, and looking forward to seeing it all done!

I wanted to share a little trick for knitting away from home. When I print the pattern, I read over it and scan not only for tools I need to bring, but also for measurements I will need. If the measurements are smaller than my paper, I draw them in the margins. See the 10″ mark on the right margin of my paper, there? I’m supposed to knit that far before beginning decreases, and now I don’t even have to dig out my tape measure. I don’t claim to be the first to think of this, but there you go.

I hope everyone had a happy and peaceful holiday, and find yourself inspired to get on to the busy days ahead!

And don’t forget, 10% off patterns, Black Friday through Cyber Monday!

New patterns!

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Have you ever had an idea that had to wait… and wait… and wait?  And it feels like it’s gonna burn a hole in your head and your heart until you get it out?  This is one of those.

Even though the “jars” patterns and bags and the embroidered pendants came first, this is the idea that really started the new Etsy shop.  This little bag.  I originally designed it to hold the 7yo’s Leapster Explorer, with all its games and accessories.  (It’s curved at the top to accommodate headphones, and padded to help keep electronics safe.)  But then, I thought, with just the change of a pocket, it could hold the 15yo’s DSi… or a box of crayons… or my sock yarn… or an apple…  it was just such a perfect little size for so many things!  This little bag needed to be a pattern.

And then, I thought, it needs hair and eyes to go with its zipper “mouth”!  Cleaning up is fun when a monster eats your stuff, right?  😉

And now, here it is, out of my head and into the real world!  Finally!  And just in time for your Christmas gift sewing!

There’s also a pattern for the 4-jar Jars to Go bag – I can just see this one used for picnics, or potlucks, or just breakfast and lunch for a long day at work.

And there’s the Jars to Go Single.  Very useful to carry just one jar for a quick lunch.  It would also make a nice gift wrap for your canned goods, I think?

So, three new patterns for your sewing pleasure!  And of course, there’s bundles at a bit of a discount, if you need more than one.  Enjoy!

Just a note about the headphones:  Before I get any concerned comments, these headphones are specifically designed for children.  They do not get loud enough to damage sensitive little ears.  If you choose to allow your child (or yourself) to use earphones or ear buds, please use caution!  Loud music may seem cool, but hearing loss is not!!

Vote!

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My girls have worn this shirt to the polls for many years, first the 15yo, and now the 7yo. They like it because they can put their own little messages on it; I like to see their enthusiasm. We always bring them along when we vote, and make an event of it. I am thankful we live in a country where they will have the right to vote when they are old enough. And because they are already forming opinions of their own, I know that they will. But they can’t, as irate as that makes them. Not yet.

But I’ll bet YOU can. So do it!