Knitting Dragonflies

My hubby talked me into taking a break and hiking a bit. The turtles are out and about. Of course I had to pack a ditty bag to work on. Still trying to simplify here. Until then, enjoy the pics.... Remember to get out and enjoy nature.

I have learned after going though enough clutter, the more I go through the more I can get rid of. I have donated, 4 truck loads of stuff, Oh the unlucky people that find the UFO's that I have recently amputated. The books I checked out are helpful. I did learn that Christopher Lowell is helpful, I thought his would be the most fu-fu. But it turns out he must be a clutterholic, be still my heart. I started reading his book with new zest. The 1000 best organizing tips, is just that, 1000, tips thrown at you willy, nilly, not much help. I feel like 50 different people are yelling tips at me, with no relation to where I am. Uncluttering your space has actually been helpful, Ann T. Sullivan, takes you by the hand and leads you through the process of purging. I guess we have already binged, since we are reading this book. I did have a friend give me Sink Reflections by Marla Cilly , this is an interesting book, accompanied by a Yahoo group , and a website, they call themselves Flybabie

OK, it is getting better, I let myself go to Lowe's to look at rugs, paint etc...just to cheer myself up. Still at it. And for those of you that are wondering, no (thank goodness) the rest of my house does not look like this. This had become where all of the flotsam and jetsam ended up. Oh yeah the parrot is ecstatic!!

After a mass emptying of all drawers, closets, bags, etc.. of my sewing, Internet, yoga room, I have a big, big mess, after a overwhelming panic attack, I set off to the library, (need to save my money for more stash, paint, and I suspect maybe a few beers). Here is the books I choose: Unclutter your Home, Unclutter Your life by Christopher Lowell Looks pretty and he promises that there are Seven Layers of Organization. Hummmmm, only 7? OK   1000 Best quick and easy organizing secrets by Jamie Novak I like this, promises to be quick and easy. LOL   The complete Idiot's Guide to Decluttering We will see....   Uncluttering Your Space by Ann T. Sullivan Nice neat pictures on the front.   So if you are organizationally challenged like me, come along on a scary trip, I will try and let you know if any of these books helped me. Or I just "closed the door".   Hopefully I will transform this to a calm oasis of creativity and peace.... OMMMMM Techno

I have been trying to reorganize and declutter my sewing knitting room. I have made a few crochet bowls, that I am using as potted plant cozies. And of course a few more ditty bags. Here is one with a Southwestern look. I added the stitches afterward, it looked a little plain to me. Here is a small one for my camping husband. Anyone that has any declutter, organizational tips, websites, etc..pass them on to me. I have gotten everything out of where it was, and now am in the middle of a mess. HELP.. This is just a small part of my "project" LOL

Give the award to up to 10 people whose blogs bring you happiness and inspiration and make you feel so happy about Blogland! Let them know by posting a comment on their blog so that they can pass it on. Thanks to Jo at Blissed out Knitting for giving me this!! How cool. I'm going to pass it along to: 1.Marie at Knitted Gems I think you have gotten this before, your great. Now don't let your head swell up, you won't be able to wear your knitted hats. 2 & 3. Lynn and her Mum at Colorjoy , two great gals. Check out her patterns, she has a new purse pattern I am drooling over. (The ZigBag) 4. The Knitting blog by Mr. Puffy the Dog I fell in love with Mr. Puffy and the knitting blog is great. 5. Paul at The Quilter she knits also. Lovely quilts, and use of color. Plus I want to live in her house. 6. Robbyn at The Yarnpath , check her blog out, I love her patterns, and she has a on line knitting chatter on Sat nights! 7. Joyful abode , Yummy stuff, organization, all kind

Here is a blurry pic of the progress of my Hoodie. It's my TV knitting, thus the slow progress. Here is one of my little bags, this is turning out to be fast to knit. From The Yarnpath blog . pattern The Doggie bag. I am planning on lining it with fabric, making little pockets all of the way around. Hopefully it will work as a little pretty makeup bag on my vanity. Much nicer than the plastic basket I use now. I have gotten on a little bag kick. This is one with a southwestern flair, I am going to line this one also. Remains to be seen where it will end up. I think I could even use one of these in my backpack to put my toothbrush, sunscreen, and any other little girly hiking needs. Keep on Knitting....