It was 5am, I was dressed and ready for work in my newly completed, Brown Green Gable. No one is awake to take a picture. Should I take my camera to work with me, have someone snap a picture there? No. Ok, chest of drawers seems to be the right height, [...]
Archive for August, 2006
5am Proof in the Pudding
Posted in Uncategorized on August 28, 2006 | 7 Comments »
Brown Green Gable Completed
Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2006 | 9 Comments »
All done. There are things I should have done, like alot more decreasing to show more shaping, I’m a bustie, curvy gal, so a bit more definition in the waist area would be good. The cotton stretches alot when wet, so handled more carefully to keep it from stretching to the floor. [...]
We be Jammin’
Posted in Uncategorized on August 27, 2006 | 4 Comments »
Today is a day for jam making. Seven jars of plum jam are done and cooling on the counter. Blackberries are smooshed and waiting in the frig for my dear, darling K to finish making breakfast (he’s the Sunday morning breakfast man here at our house). I think I’ll stop with that [...]
Third time is a charm…Green Gable related
Posted in Uncategorized on August 26, 2006 | 7 Comments »
I have finally finished the first sleeve, for the third time. First sleeve was as pattern directed, frogged that. Second sleeve, after consulting with A on length, was to go above the elbow. Bright idea hits my head and I finish the bottom two inches of said second sleeve with the same [...]
Fresh from the Farm
Posted in Uncategorized on August 22, 2006 | 5 Comments »
What do I love about having a small homestead? Fresh farm eggs. I feel so sorry for the chicken in my henhouse that laid that huge egg today. The small white one is from our dear “Molly”. Molly has been with us forever, having surrogated another chickens egg to raise as [...]
Can we have a show of hands…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2006 | 3 Comments »
if you were aware of the “elann.com” dollars (or credit) that you can earn when you purchase from them? Uh…I didn’t. So, as I went to purchase three more skeins of the brown Sonata to make my sleeves longer on my Brown Green Gable, I decided to go ahead and purchase the yarn [...]
Sew I Knit Project: My Crazy Chickens or Chickens in the Loft…you decide
Posted in Uncategorized on August 20, 2006 | 3 Comments »
Here is my Sew I Knit Project for August-September. I added ribbon to the back to hang it from the loft railing.
This chicken seems to approve.
FruitsFlowers of My Labor
Posted in Uncategorized on August 19, 2006 | 2 Comments »
Pretty in Pink.Yellow is a dandy fellow.I’ve got my “eye” on you.Things to make with the lavender that I have grown.
Knitting News: As for my Brown Green Gable, I’m just two inches away from the ribbing. With the yarn left over I am going to change the course of my sleeves. [...]
Having always wanted those Regia Clear Boots…
Posted in Uncategorized on August 16, 2006 | 5 Comments »
alas, they are not out there, in the world wide web, in adult sizes. Hmmm, how about these instead? For those of you that think I’m nuts, go ahead, laugh, at least I can say I made someone happy today! For those of you that wear work attire with heels or nice leather [...]
Three Bears Weather
Posted in Uncategorized on August 13, 2006 | 5 Comments »
Saturday, here in the Pacific Northwest, was a Three Bears weather day in my book. Not too hot, not too cold…just right. The sun was shining, a soft breeze rustled the trees. Lovely.
Saturday was filled with misc. doings. Four jars of pickles, three jars of applesauce and two jars of dilly [...]
