Knitting Dragonflies

I think I have been in hibernation this month. My cell phone is broken, we stopped our cable TV and the weather has been dismal.     Thinking back we have accomplished a lot but it doesn't seem like it, big storm clean up and taxes, work is sucking the life out of me. I am planning on planting a garden and some flowers this year. I have picked up my knitting a few times but only to knit several rows. Still working on the felted purse, The Kelly Bag , I'm not happy with the yarn I picked out, but I am trying to get through it. Looking at the photo makes me think I will line this bag and see what I end up with. Actually this pattern is cute and simple. You could complete it in an afternoon. I will leave you with some links of bloggers that are doing something inspirational http://yarnloopie.blogspot.com/ http://spinningspiderjenny.blogspot.com/ http://queerjoe.blogspot.com/ http://www.eunnyjang.com/knit/2006/01/the_steeking_chronicles.html ...

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Texas_Chain_Saw_Massacre This movie made quite an impression on me, I still think of it when I hear chainsaws. The ice storm cleanup is still going on and we hear chainsaws most of the day. Happy memories... The original movie The Texas Chain Saw Massacre came out in 1974 , I was in high school and it scared the poo out of me. It has turned into a classic and even got remade in 2003, if you rent it get the original, oh heck get them both. Getting back to normal. I stopped past the library and checked out some sock books. The ice storm we had brought with it days with no electricity. We came to appreciate our hand knitted sweaters, and socks. The book that I favored is the one I almost didn't pick up. It is Teach Yourself Visually Sock Knitting by Laura Chau The title turned me off and on the front it says "read less-learn more", OK I thought. For some reason this was a big turn off, but I checked it out anyway. I...

After enough days of ice and snow for me, this photo appeals to me and my yarn.. May you needles fly as fast as dragonflies..

I am primarily a knitter, but also do some sewing, crocheting etc.... Now knitters don't need scissors as often as sewers. But come on now. I have bought many, many scissors, but when I need a pair there are none. Is there a scissor black hole in my house? I'm off on a scissor hunt, and ways to prevent this from happening again. I have seen scissor fobs but never was interested in them. Should I be now? How do you keep track of your scissors???? Please help me.... I found some scissor tails here or here . But they look like they might get in the way... Do I need a scissor keeper? http://lynetteandersondesigns.typepad.com/lynette_anderson_designs/2008/09/here-kitty.html Or a scissor leash? http://www.brodys8004balloons.com/product_p/36410a.htm How do you track your scissors? And/or keep them where you need them. May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies...   Technorati Tags: Scissor keeper , lost scissors

It is amazing, after days in a house in the 30's, the furnace comes on and 60 seems hot. Our amazing bodies get use to what they need to. Top things we didn't have for the power outage, but will next time. More candles, you can never have too many and don't forget the dry matches or lighter. Wool socks, yes, I love all of our hand knitted socks, but we really LOVED them this last week. A battery powered radio, that takes no more than 4 C batteries, if this is your sole source of info you would be surprised at how fast it goes dead (I am going to buy one of those crank ones ). They have some that even charge your phone and are solar. Water, we have a well, no power, no water. I have found some 5 gallon boxes to fill up, with a spout, these can be used to manually flush your toilet. We are big campers, so my husband manned the camping stove. This was a life saver, when your house is in the 30's even a cup of tea is a luxury. Happily for my husband, I am in a...