Knitting Dragonflies

I had a request from a girlfriends little girl to make a 70's hat and purse for her American Girl Doll. This is what I came up with.. Of course any baby doll's I have at my house are not in the American Girl league, but hopefully this will work (and fit). That's what's happening here.

OK, Marie from KnittedGems.com , this one is for you! Thanks, for getting me interested in spinning again. What is best with coffee in the morning? Well spinning of course! Technorati Tags: spinning , KnittedGems.com

Spin to knit by Shannon Okey is a wonderful book. I think this book has all of the info a beginning spinner needs in one book. It is very detailed; I am interested in spinning yet know little about it. It starts out with an introduction into equipment, swift, ball winder, wpi gauge , niddy -noddy, yarn meter, McMorran Balance , and Nostepinne . Chapter one : It then gives a good fiber introduction. Breeds, Fiber formats, and Carding. Chapter two : Covers Spindles. Chapter three : Wheels. Chapter four : Getting started, there is detailed info on how to start with your fiber before you spin. How to spin with a spindle, she takes it step by step, with photos. Then the same with a wheel. Yarn Twists and Plying. Chapter five : Handspun yarn. Chapter six : Color and Embellishments. Chapter seven : What to do with all of your yarn. A nice selection of patterns, my favorites are the socks ( Pippi socks from Symeon North, check out this Knitty article and her blog ), A felted Mammot

Check out this link for a look at the new Summer Knitty 2008   This time, beyond the patterns and articles, there's one extra thing you'll want to read about: the Knitty Calendar Contest! You'll find all the information here Have you knit something from a Knitty pattern? Yahoo! You're eligible to enter!   Have FUN!! Enter, or just enjoy! Technorati Tags: Knitty 2008 summer link , Knitty 08 calender contest link

We are all pretty excited here. My husband got one of his sculptures installed in the University where he works. Check out this article. Technorati Tags: Damn Right I've got the Blues , Iron sculpture Guitar Man

I recently bought the book Stephanie Pearl-McPhee Casts Off: The Yarn Harlot's Guide to the Land of Knitting . It is a great book. The part that really got my attention was when she was talking about a product knitter vs a process knitter. I had never thought about this before. Over the years, I have done all kinds of needle work, sewing, crochet, rug hooking, weaving, etc... I have enjoyed all of it, but wondered how I could spend hours and hours, weeks, months even and then when I was done. Taaa Daaa, toss the item aside after admiring it. This always worried me a little bit, until I read her book. Then I realized, "I am a process knitter (or fill in craft of your choice)". This is why I give it away, sell at craft fairs, and Etsy. After I'm done most of it doesn't interest me much. Of course there are a few pieces that I do keep and wear, but they are the basic, timeless pieces. Traditional quilt patterns, Cardigans, scarves, etc... I think the one

Twelve inches of rain, and the county was underwater, check out this link. You just have to see their pictures and stories. more here . Here is one reporters blog.         Technorati Tags: Fiber Arts Festival Flood