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TiLt Creations is a creative gal with 2 Etsy shops and check out her blogs, here and here . She is a stay at home mom of a 14 and 4 year old boy. She sews and creates whenever possible. Her creations are all made by hand. Please take your time and browse around. Visit her Tilt Too shop here on etsy for some supply destash. Of course, knitter that I am, my theory is you can’t have too many bags. I really like her bags of all sizes, whether you knit or just need a bag to carry back and forth to work she has a large variety at reasonable prices. My favorites include: Wristlet Pouch in Patchy Print $25.00 usd I think this would be good to store my knitting necessities, it is small enough to carry with me, so I don’t get stuck at work, crafting a paper clip into a yarn sewing needle. (which does work in an emergency) Wristlet with Bracelet in Olive Mock Reptile $20.00 usd A bangle wristlet, good for holding just what you need to dash out somewhere, dressy enough to

Lace patterns that make me go ahhhh

Here are some free face patterns from fabulous knitters. Woman Knitting by Martin Driscoll Aeolian Shawl pattern from Knitty From Subversive Knitting, her pattern Aunt Phebe’s Comfort Shawl I like the Column of Leaves lace scarf pattern from Brooke, see her on Ravelry Sticks and Circuits has this beautiful Raindrop Shawl At Elann.com by Shui Kuen Kozinski this Lacewing Shawl, elegant. From Knitty the Laminaria shawl by Elizabeth Freeman All beautiful Enjoy some lace knitting while we wait for spring Technorati Tags: free knitted lace shawl pattern links , knit , knitting , lace knitting

Winter dream vacation

From this….. If you could take some time off, now, and go anywhere, where would that be? I think this time of year Jan-Feb is when I want to escape and find some warm sunny spot to enjoy. We have moderate winter temps (in the 30-40’s most of the time). Which is nice, but also means rain, clouds and mud. Rare are the days that we see sun, and then sometimes just 15 min or so. I am seriously thinking about investing in a light therapy box. (on a side note, anyone have one of these? recommendations? thoughts?) If we could take off, I would plan a trip, just long enough, 10 days to really unwind. We love to camp and connect with the outdoors, so I think camping. Location?  Believe it or not, we are on a  Somewhere sunny and warmer, hummmm….. Got it! Big Sur, California ! Their winter camping is  one of Big Surs' best kept secrets. The weather is perfect for hiking, not too hot or cold. I love brisk nights. California Condors are flying overhead throughout Big Sur. Humpback a