tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76346231135847908542024-03-05T13:15:22.218-05:00jsins knitsjsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.comBlogger80125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-81932449490735376572009-02-02T15:18:00.003-05:002009-02-02T15:20:26.722-05:00Welcome to Sixburgh!!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CTw9sN4schha0Bw_L4r_hPj5HGoR9gpMt0ZANmtItM67xDSO5khwu7OxB3TepHlSUzO5M1cPVxG2oXxCo6D5xIXx1gI2sgCPtcT_eTilcw847ejVXHOXIhr4i8boe_6IVvnY6Rg9KtM3/s1600-h/superbowl.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5298297272156238786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 214px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CTw9sN4schha0Bw_L4r_hPj5HGoR9gpMt0ZANmtItM67xDSO5khwu7OxB3TepHlSUzO5M1cPVxG2oXxCo6D5xIXx1gI2sgCPtcT_eTilcw847ejVXHOXIhr4i8boe_6IVvnY6Rg9KtM3/s320/superbowl.jpg" border="0" /></a> Photo Credits: Jo Ellen - Superbowl Party MVP!<br /><br />Way to go Steelers!!!!!!!jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-39844680360525914012009-01-19T16:37:00.002-05:002009-01-19T16:38:20.726-05:00Pittsburgh's goin' to the Super Bowl! Here we go!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZwkJ9AjKwvfppZyyQnIgjemokoaaqVMJ112aGNheDmiGsY3V2aHNfb_QpTpOCGEibjLdZ0ak3bYYPtkiS0vr1SKUjntmKdyPHg00wtweX9NoUW7BTdXotvZsMxeKpQ4Iby-1PegEyHO8/s1600-h/steelerslogo.gif"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5293122349084820914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJZwkJ9AjKwvfppZyyQnIgjemokoaaqVMJ112aGNheDmiGsY3V2aHNfb_QpTpOCGEibjLdZ0ak3bYYPtkiS0vr1SKUjntmKdyPHg00wtweX9NoUW7BTdXotvZsMxeKpQ4Iby-1PegEyHO8/s320/steelerslogo.gif" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-82715433096894200222009-01-16T10:06:00.005-05:002009-01-16T10:13:05.771-05:004 posts in one week! A blog record for jsins.I think this is the first time since I started the blog that I have actually posted 4 times in one week. Hopefully, this is a habit that I will continue through 2009.<br /><br />I finally have a place to sit and knit in my new apartment. My new couch was delivered yesterday and is super comfortable. I can foresee many hours spent knitting away on it.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3OCCnaFp8yvpkgJ53lrHhKYiGST0eE1DzFyHSXeRD0wrs1LMsLQBvCN64kURSdRZXsi6glVDIPbcCLbzKxxDnQif5OYI7a-N8Q1AEj2UGBjOR5M_jrH-wuJZvjnIJtOzOLa55By6f0dO/s1600-h/couch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291908515453529634" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ3OCCnaFp8yvpkgJ53lrHhKYiGST0eE1DzFyHSXeRD0wrs1LMsLQBvCN64kURSdRZXsi6glVDIPbcCLbzKxxDnQif5OYI7a-N8Q1AEj2UGBjOR5M_jrH-wuJZvjnIJtOzOLa55By6f0dO/s320/couch.jpg" border="0" /></a> And what will I be knitting away on? I've cast on a pair of cuff-down socks with some Noro Kureyon Sock yarn from my stash. I've never knit with Noro and I'm finding the color changes to be very exciting. I'm never quite sure how it's all going to come together until the next color pops up. The yarn is a bit crunchy but not in a bad way. The knitted fabric feels much softer than the yarn itself does as you knit with it.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeybv-6gLEaHvy6TsB8nC8yc6wZdUgPN0E2c9VPtgrvk0XJ1G_AsEA7zlQt7_w2TQAujavyAzVD7DT3MlkH10ZOIt2fJHgvFETf0T2ds43h-grh_VNGqYAYvXjUhHMnvr46kLd2Z248Twx/s1600-h/noro+socks+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291908516206311490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 243px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeybv-6gLEaHvy6TsB8nC8yc6wZdUgPN0E2c9VPtgrvk0XJ1G_AsEA7zlQt7_w2TQAujavyAzVD7DT3MlkH10ZOIt2fJHgvFETf0T2ds43h-grh_VNGqYAYvXjUhHMnvr46kLd2Z248Twx/s320/noro+socks+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Happy Friday! Go Steelers!!!!<br /><br /><div></div></div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-3327259589559304632009-01-15T10:36:00.003-05:002009-01-15T10:49:48.386-05:00Keeping my Buddy WarmMeet Buddy. He does not like to be cold. The blanket he is covered in was on the back of the couch but he pulled it onto himself. He always likes to be under the covers unless it is extremely hot outside. It is very difficult to get him to go out when it is cold outside. Being the crafty aunt that I am, I decided it was time for my Budman to have a nice cozy jacket.<br /><br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT2FYvmGZpBFRg05Fcl619_nErWxC5pxgmEF4q4Flz8b5PGDfxjA6mOtx_3x8Jt2V4llbCYOdr05iS8dyCqmRIGaMRT5LkcD4v_rAYUspauc8EfUoRedvF-oM72_hSOsPZuBhyphenhyphenMhZpjZn/s1600-h/buddy+couch+blanket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291545154404535410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 170px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimT2FYvmGZpBFRg05Fcl619_nErWxC5pxgmEF4q4Flz8b5PGDfxjA6mOtx_3x8Jt2V4llbCYOdr05iS8dyCqmRIGaMRT5LkcD4v_rAYUspauc8EfUoRedvF-oM72_hSOsPZuBhyphenhyphenMhZpjZn/s320/buddy+couch+blanket.jpg" border="0" /></a> Trekking to Joann Fabric, I found McCall 4684 and purchased some nice warm fleece that was on sale for $2 a yard, extra wide binding tape and some velcro to whip up a dog jacket in an afternoon.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291545166220325442" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgrS4IX6KrepkZnfucxZ93ZO_M2tCCNv_RCQaW5YSgK7fnySwvJGZca_G6oBE0-PyUvPAcsAbj3vWmzNiD0lYy9a09NExw9yG-2YnApyS1zWS7q8ctAKJIXObg-BKIA3gUMucJxiK7_jYa/s320/M4686.jpg" border="0" /><br />After about 3 hours of cutting, ironing and sewing, Buddy was the proud owner of a new jacket. We weren't sure if he would like it as he as been generally averse to any kind of doggie clothing but, given its blanket-like nature, he was quite pleased with the result and did not like having it taken off for modifications. </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291545168245806226" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 266px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir1N6xEFxBvEg_X0xp3ZX1WMWgbtpR4ZwvXiY3nFmM7uBDz9H7608SdhFWaBumh4OIdzyM__Bm8-H74H4pjQx4g8dna344x-BrKYVALQTsj7jd8pZMwtU9dhGvHr9Un5mQNtwkm2JUocrN/s320/buddy+jacket.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I will warn anyone thinking about making this pattern that you will have to heavily modify it to fit your dog. Although I measured Buddy and determined him to be a medium, it was extremely large in certain areas (too long, the straps hung below his waste) and too small in others (everytime he moves, the neck velcro comes undone.) If you are going to make this jacket, either do it in cheap fleece to try it or do a muslin before investing in more expensive fabric. I also would recommend skipping the binding and sewing the lining and outer garment together wrong sides together and turning it right side out to finish. Two layers of polar fleece combined with the binding tape were extremely difficult to sew and the binding did not add much to the garment.<br /><div> </div></div></div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-87258644364237692042009-01-14T11:39:00.005-05:002009-01-14T11:57:03.660-05:00Sew Much FunIf you are interested in sewing, I highly recommend that you check out <a href="http://www.filminthefridge.com/">Film in the Fridge</a>. In addition to making beautiful and inspiring quilts, she offers a great <a href="http://www.filminthefridge.com/2008/11/19/make-your-table-pretty-a-reversible-rick-rack-napkin-tutorial/">tutorial</a> on how to made reversible rick-rack napkins. I sewed these two sets for Christmas presents. They are a quick, fun project. I have the fabric picked out for three more gift sets and then will need to get cranking some of these babies out for myself. I really enjoyed picking out the coordinating fabrics and sewing these napkins. As someone who is fairly new to sewing, I learned alot about turning corners and could see my skills improve with each napkin.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291192031715416514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 230px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQDOSERajtjTKBFS4Vyne0yRvlJVuJLc4OlgPdGoZS9hyphenhyphenQDRmx4DCelm0Nj0cvpAO5M9VrR8ycPtnVJNstV4jdwN-Sge4RVEXuAp2glCy_mZVOq40xXGTXGIY3_eQEdadY9cYMJ4WI7ps/s320/meena+napkins+2.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291192026571005330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 213px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhC6A9tNMgI-Q99acRnMrHyBVylEtitk5SAQ5-HhWYMYZDn3t36W2vUzw4Y7FRiHtRNzYhRaqncGOCoenAH7pB35etNIT3Az2C_jnfYbOwJyKri42a8wAWyL5rtNH8VPh9RFVXaSYIZYBiw/s320/meena+napkin+1.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291191998986142450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 254px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCIcGcrSp7nNiYH7geaLPQij0Vsq_tENJx24VsfehWN4b_tx4bf3VFXSeGdYTZT4ijEmlNuwl9wbf5uCTKbj6JY_zbzrLAbmIx0umCsLnEDHs3aA8WHMkYxlJs2Zo-c_R2IRLwJFYq4IXB/s320/margaret+napkins+1.jpg" border="0" />Reversible Rick-Rack Napkins</p><p>Pattern: <a href="http://www.filminthefridge.com/2008/11/19/make-your-table-pretty-a-reversible-rick-rack-napkin-tutorial/">Film in the Fridge's Reversible Rick Rack Napkin Tutorial</a></p><p>Fabric: 100% cotton 1 yard each print from the quilting fabric section purchased at Joann Fabric</p><p>Notions: Medium Rick Rack (4 packages are needed to make 6 napkins) purchased at Joann Fabric</p><p>Notes: One yard of each coordinating print is enough to make 6 napkins measuring 13.5" x 13.5"</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-68304237634258353362009-01-13T11:25:00.004-05:002009-01-13T11:49:04.574-05:00Here we go Steelers! Here we go! Pittsburgh's goin' to the...<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290817951928423250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZXMnr_bP6XaFHUl8UU3het4svGYB5qCHQrMHo96rafwnouK_G0X_OE0ynrefgi6X9GKpbmDhXFs5et6tUOTRKvFx-Bo5wsyqM4DCrfA6N4w-50OlBKDexi4qlzmRqnHblr0Y9olueTZU/s320/ballband+web+heinz.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br />One game left before I can publish the rest of that thought without fear of retribution by the football gods. C'mon Stillers!!!!<br /><br />I've been awol for a while but alot has been going on in jsinsland. I've moved into a new apartment that I love. I will post pics as soon as things start to come together in a photo-friendly way. I have lots of household-oriented sewing projects planned. There are lots of curtains to be made to say the least. I have a new couch coming this week so I will have some prime knitting space and the guest bedroom will serve a dual purpose as my sewing room!!! I am so excited to be in my own place. The roomates that I've had over the last few years are great friends and I enjoyed living with them but it is time to branch out on my own! I also have plenty of storage space (5 closets to be exact) in which to keep the stash from cluttering up the entire space.<br /><br />I have been knitting and sewing over the past several months. I've been catching up on taking pictures of everthing and will break the updates into several posts throughout the week. Today's post will highlight my Steelers-related FOs.<br /><br />The first are my new tried and tested Steelers socks. I debuted these puppies during the final regular season game against the Cleveland Browns to ensure that they were winners before wearing them for the playoffs. They are now 2-0 and, therefore, a very successful knit.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290817959956058738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 295px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUQv3mNSHATlGMtHFpq8VSFoKU2TWmjsZDNpzTd9GlEdxq9gbXx1pL5pBqgvqOlfErUXZu85IkkwE2N4xH5kZE3kvkDLsmnCJeUl_ydJRmCD9ZMiXk4T78piZUqNAcMyF0666Dbc99BMm8/s320/stillers+socks+1+blog.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>Here We Go Stillers Socks! </p><p>Yarn: Claudia Handpaints Steelers Colorway 2 skeins</p><p>Pattern: Judy's Magic Cast-On and Wendy's Generic Toe-Up Sock Pattern</p><p>Needles: Size 2 32" Knitpicks fixed circular for sock, Size 10 1/2 Knitpicks Option for binding off</p><p>Notes: These socks were knit one at a time using Magic Loop. The knit up quickly when I focused on them. I jumped to a 10 1/2 needle for the bind-off having not gone large enough on my Gryffindor socks, which are manageable but a bit difficult to get on and off.</p><p> </p><p>The second project is a pair of ballband dishcloths that I made for my new apartment called The Steelers are doing my dishes! and The Steelers are doing my dishes Part Deux!</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290817961634280450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 242px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu6OzmOfk4d5BgVBZsc5GvVFQvq4RJXW3oTFs8-TiHbxb0Gn4Sf0_j2HVerHBJQdPBs3u2gQhZ9TcZDLhKMhLOcv1dLbLenqOOwCHQ9sXDF-G5L-9ztPYrSpv6vFIm3VuufF7-FDYgjhca/s320/ballband+gold+black+blog.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5290817956680444978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 238px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3Tr3wWrBbO9muU5e5cxph-ODwonBzUBeOg-edJ9lRHkGCKUA7P5vJhMdAp1XMAbG8XcbyllY5gxorghSQemZyDT1EYORcGlZ2rSKcBFjvszeoduL8NuwD4UG9Wd8BV9uB2rYmh_ix53O/s320/ballband+black+gold+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>The Steelers are Doing My Dishes!</p><p>Yarn: Peaches and Creme Solids 1 skein Yellow and 1 skein Black.</p><p>Pattern: Ballband Dishcloth by Peaches and Creme as featured in Mason-Dixon Knitting</p><p>Needles: Size 7 straight needles, plastic from my great grandmother's stash</p><p>Notes: These knitted up quickly. I was able to get two coordinating ballband dishcloths out of the 2 skeins of Peaches and Creme with a little bit left over. I am using the leftovers to make a striped garter stitch dishcloth. My Steelers earrings are the embellishments in the dishcloth pics, one is a Steelers home helmet and the other is Troy Polamalu.</p><p> </p><p>I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday and wish you a great 2009!</p><p>jsins</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-46671729458315025712008-11-04T13:53:00.001-05:002008-11-04T13:54:57.792-05:00She's got Bette Davis eyes. (P.S. Rock the Vote today!!!)<p><em>Your result for Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz...</em></p><h4>You Are a Bette!</h4><p><img src="http://vintagegriffin.com/images/uploads/mm.bette_.jpg" alt="mm.bette_.jpg" /><br /><br /></p><br /> <div><p><span style="font-size:medium;"><strong>You are a Bette -- "I must be strong"</strong></span></p><br /><p><span style="font-size:small;">Bettes are direct, self-reliant, self-confident, and protective.</span></p><br /><p> </p><br /><strong>How to Get Along with Me</strong> <br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Stand up for yourself... and me. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Be confident, strong, and direct. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Don't gossip about me or betray my trust. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Be vulnerable and share your feelings. See and acknowledge my tender, vulnerable side. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Give me space to be alone. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* Acknowledge the contributions I make, but don't flatter me. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* I often speak in an assertive way. Don't automatically assume it's a personal attack. </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* When I scream, curse, and stomp around, try to remember that's just the way I am.</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><strong>What I Like About Being a Bette </strong> <br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* being independent and self-reliant </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* being able to take charge and meet challenges head on </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* being courageous, straightforward, and honest </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* getting all the enjoyment I can out of life </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* supporting, empowering, and protecting those close to me </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* upholding just causes</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><strong>What's Hard About Being a Bette </strong> <br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* overwhelming people with my bluntness; scaring them away when I don't intend to </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* being restless and impatient with others' incompetence </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* sticking my neck out for people and receiving no appreciation for it </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* never forgetting injuries or injustices </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* putting too much pressure on myself </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* getting high blood pressure when people don't obey the rules or when things don't go right</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><strong>Bettes as Children Often </strong> <br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* are independent; have an inner strength and a fighting spirit </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* are sometimes loners </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* seize control so they won't be controlled </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* figure out others' weaknesses </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* attack verbally or physically when provoked </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* take charge in the family because they perceive themselves as the strongest, or grow up in difficult or abusive surroundings</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p><br /><p> </p><br /><strong>Bettes as Parents </strong> <br /><ul><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* are often loyal, caring, involved, and devoted </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* are sometimes overprotective </span></li><br /><li><span style="font-size:small;">* can be demanding, controlling, and rigid</span></li><br /></ul><br /><p> </p></div><p><a href="http://www.helloquizzy.com/tests/are-you-a-jackie-or-a-marilyn-or-someone-else-mad-menera-female-icon-quiz">Take Are You a Jackie or a Marilyn? Or Someone Else? Mad Men-era Female Icon Quiz</a> at <a href="http://www.helloquizzy.com/"><b style="color:#131313"><span style="color:#ac000c">H</span>ello<span style="color:#ac000c">Q</span>uizzy</b></a></p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-74963210417120670622008-10-23T11:00:00.005-04:002008-10-23T11:23:13.544-04:00Gettin' Halloweeny with it!In honor of the Halloween season, I decided to strike a campy pose for the debut of my Ms. Marigold at Night. I've spent the past few weekends going to <a href="http://www.phantomfrightnights.com/">Fright Nights at Kennywood Park</a> and hitting the haunted house circuit in honor of the season. Having gone to Fright Nights on Saturday, Oct. 11, I would have to say that we hit the busiest night of the season. In 5 hours at the park, we were able to ride only 4 rides and didn't get to visit any of the haunted houses. Last weekend, we rectified this a bit by going to the <a href="http://www.scarehouse.com/">Scare House</a> and <a href="http://www.hundredacresmanor.com/2008/index.shtml">One Hundred Acres Manor</a>. Both haunted houses were a lot of fun. If you choose to go to the Scare House, purchase your tickets online before you go. There are 2 lines, one for advanced ticketholders and one for people who need to buy tickets. Having been in the need to buy ticket line took probably 3 times as long to get into the haunted house as those who had bought their tickets in advance. If you are going to go to one haunted house in the Pittsburgh area, I would recommend going to One Hundred Acres Manor in South Park. It takes about an hour to get through the extensive series of buildings connected through outdoor trails/haunted parkways. So using the inspiration of the haunted houses, I am pleased to bring you Ms. Marigold at Night.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5260364524874609698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYrAfgY7l3OfLFj5GjwoNLAZt-unsAlaROHG-Nq_JFgiRGuo5Rlb_rE_8-VK1KwksYtiK66UlzwZhLWt-YwNC3tvBoMVJJpT5_VnBpdTlIzTzSDlPvJUmGwsIXi4N4QwCkzU_FMGwmp-mA/s320/marigold+blog.jpg" border="0" />Pattern: <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item.cfm/2367447/2803300">Ms. Marigold by Zephyr Style</a><br />Yarn: Knitp<a href="http://www.knitpicks.com/Elegance%20Yarn_YD5420111.html">icks Elegance in Coal</a> 70% baby alpaca, 30% silk<br />Needles: Knitpicks Options size 5 and Knitpicks fixed circular size 3<br />Notes: I did the modification of finishing the armholes by picking up stitches and knitting 5 rows of k2p2 ribbing rather than the ruffle. All in all, I am extremely pleased with this vest. I love the feel and sheen of the Knitpicks Elegance and believe that this knit will become a wardrobe staple.<br /><br />Happy Haunting!<br />jsinsjsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-59043009026318113222008-10-04T17:08:00.004-04:002008-10-04T18:06:13.517-04:00Score!I stopped in at Joann Fabric today to check out the patterns and found a Butterick pattern that was exactly what I was looking for to make a purse for my mom. When I went to the register to purchase Butterick 5054 (for view E), I found out that the Butterick patterns were on sale for $1.99. Not one to pass up a good deal, I went back to peruse through the book more thoroughly and ended up with 4 more patterns! <div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420448939344914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSund9rY-A5SqD7ADsEkQn5QCd50ENtAxLXW6VVry9UTAM4aIqxLu83-06xUtICEg9wa5PyuVPQkPcs9xh4EFqPdVjQsvi_2vzs7KH2cfGY9JEDYiCyK23oS3QgOrjQdzfLuvFe8F7qNHL/s320/backpack.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I thought 5145 was fairly cute and could either be used for a casual coat or something a bit more dressy.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420448385602866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXtGScNmKhVQnTvAmTC16PmSFxdJZopYY-qoZWsTIcuOwnGPGYw0TxRwa-u9UJxLHWdn_Dfsib_I2YK3mInpFQRljpkeIFks41IR0RazWG-PwB3K0uiOCSvOwVC2jB5vlF_WXTVbnIJ9Z2/s320/coats.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I loved view B of 5089 for a cute cropped jacket to wear in the fall. I think this would look nice with either jeans or a skirt.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420449274896786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiQ6qPGxbxppkks0cin52LwsjkUcI6LxS6_sYAhWNbPS9yfMpEa_Op6sL2SQje_dlGi5-1jnCG8I68QtLriChaNyV66L3o1Fu0MV4pNwtgFMHH9p_bVPkoWqL9HSsk9syDgRJoGHYCuewh/s320/cropped+jacket.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I've been seeing a lot about wide legged pants this season so I grabbed 4861.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420451233039490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbs4XE51qnS2SklnjLgW3rW88gTVIKT0TFXx9C1HBDbEEzu1AoSjv3zl4KvWFnoVCDqQaKqecufYTNlT7ULpUjFCiH8B0MymrHizIlU_1XwoNGiDy7cOuhtG-7HZ7mQ01zcM3S9I03ONkW/s320/wide+leg+pants.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I've always been a fan of vests and liked each of these four patterns in 4815.<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420454300848450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYkPpGv51E7RuCEJsTfmLjhAWNq-dey227hmr2wyq9Fv0M_4bFjD15GG7grF0ElX7VlfunZkkaKs8F117BhRHrMDHRnzGChjQbFvC3Y5NTnSgacjYeQ1XH7lXNcZiOJZn8Vm7q11ghParX/s320/vests.jpg" border="0" /></div><div>I am about to embark on a marathon knitting project. I have had the pattern book for the Great American Aran for a while and have not yet had the courage to start it. In some great news, my brother is getting married next spring and I am going to knit this afghan for his wedding present. I ordered Cascade 220 Superwash in cream that is supposed to arrive Monday and hope that I have the perseverence to finish the GAAA in time.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5253420545726361058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNaT_gJrsBJ1E8YU1FxGU60Di1p6bfEmUmqScXQQTiLIhObBYcaNBv0L151OzNLd6FcrDcavkRgLXN-_-aC9xaQcd8m5LBtA3BUAbA5XWgPVRyungQnWJmNcXIpn85BzvHXyXzPXjiLhBP/s320/great+american+aran.jpg" border="0" /></div><br />Happy knitting and sewing everyone! Soon, I should begin posting cabled square after cabled square to the blog.jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-76256243000373098512008-08-11T11:29:00.003-04:002008-08-11T11:42:01.519-04:00And the band played on...Long time, no blog. Well, my knitting seems to be getting back on track. I've had a few fos of late and will be taking pictures and attempting to blog about them and to get my ravelry projects updated throughout the week.<br /><br />First up, we have <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item/2367447/1810966.htm">Tube Toporini</a>, which made its debut this Saturday evening at the New American Music Union Festival here in Pittsburgh. Tube Toporini was knit in Knitpicks Main Line in the dusty lavendar colorway. This is a fairly quick knit and spent a bit of time languishing while I procrastinated on crocheting the straps and sewing them onto the top.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zKBICwk-lLZEHHLMZPKCbq6AtIRCL3kAkTBUqyEYlTPa_OLN_CFeUsd_2VpXdzijWRCtLw_2tboD8_hPAJB8DLaoQETuUZuMQuI3WGd7MKem92FESrLlf6JhvYlRJO9kR9gB0x2EIgaO/s1600-h/tube+toporini+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233282914767421954" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1zKBICwk-lLZEHHLMZPKCbq6AtIRCL3kAkTBUqyEYlTPa_OLN_CFeUsd_2VpXdzijWRCtLw_2tboD8_hPAJB8DLaoQETuUZuMQuI3WGd7MKem92FESrLlf6JhvYlRJO9kR9gB0x2EIgaO/s320/tube+toporini+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Next up is the Baby Bib o' Love from Mason Dixon Knitting. I knit this for a co-worker who had his first baby this summer. It was a fairly quick project but I have to admit that I got more than a little bored with it and put it aside for a while. All in all, it probably took 2-3 hours to knit but I have never had the strongest attention span.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7kn_ail5g6dk9aW61SbvwJDPS4GddntVqs3C6pbhH5uaB9bl1JjSvDOtshd50RdL6be0EXIA6pm1biNYSRdy946JfC-6ZvwC8qeVXfjE7HN2rr403fyvcTZvWoG7yQ0OgOwsQAUywfGM/s1600-h/bib+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233282922163513410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE7kn_ail5g6dk9aW61SbvwJDPS4GddntVqs3C6pbhH5uaB9bl1JjSvDOtshd50RdL6be0EXIA6pm1biNYSRdy946JfC-6ZvwC8qeVXfjE7HN2rr403fyvcTZvWoG7yQ0OgOwsQAUywfGM/s320/bib+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> I only have time for quick post today but want to leave you with a little puppy love! It's great to be back and to be feelin' the knittin' mojo again.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBliDgjNWv1GIpJkOQ-j2onA6xGiR4XalwgnCdMbvcfSIUjMunlV_YTgP9q7O_PrJhoiIX6Gf1-nEaTdvBnZS0elqgCy_otfrqxcmNgFQyYrPtsLmWYWOspj88SVSv8-D3Mz86fWgGp-H0/s1600-h/buddy+smooch.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5233282928594895458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBliDgjNWv1GIpJkOQ-j2onA6xGiR4XalwgnCdMbvcfSIUjMunlV_YTgP9q7O_PrJhoiIX6Gf1-nEaTdvBnZS0elqgCy_otfrqxcmNgFQyYrPtsLmWYWOspj88SVSv8-D3Mz86fWgGp-H0/s320/buddy+smooch.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-16770709045995318992008-06-20T13:31:00.006-04:002008-06-20T13:53:40.294-04:00It's alive!It may appear that I have fallen off the face of the earth due to the length of time it has been since my last post. It has been a hectic few months! I've moved. Dealt with family illnesses. Worked my butt off at work and... have not accomplished much on the crafting front. Things are starting to return to some semblance of normalcy and I have been knitting and have a few sewing projects planned. Heck, I even got a chance to take some pictures last night for today's post.<br /><br />My Gryffindor Toe-Ups are moving along nicely. I finished both heel turns recently and have reached the mindless part of knitting the leg. I'm hoping to wrap these up soon so that I can move on to one of the gazillion other sock projects for which I have yarn.<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmXN-YfUL4Iw2SdrzO0KgiLa7-yMUzYOJNVkJPvCYQDafH2PGJ_DRfrRIJG1bJ7AVQTgoLfzonjYUJjmvguJsjYnCWuMtbCSS5ccNpvo8AFNQKGqHkliDK_Cy58JjY2u-FXpMJCMtj6-i/s1600-h/gryffindor+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214017916928079170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWmXN-YfUL4Iw2SdrzO0KgiLa7-yMUzYOJNVkJPvCYQDafH2PGJ_DRfrRIJG1bJ7AVQTgoLfzonjYUJjmvguJsjYnCWuMtbCSS5ccNpvo8AFNQKGqHkliDK_Cy58JjY2u-FXpMJCMtj6-i/s320/gryffindor+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />I have also been plugging away on Tube Toporini. I think I may have 4 or 5 cable repeats to go before this officially becomes an FO. I'm looking forward to wearing this top over the summer and have a pretty serious queue full of other warm weather knits that I am itching to cast on.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIulLxGLbTP0E5KD2nMVlo_nMJpvuXK5qSmT5Q35KMVRrMNWPPGogj5FKeZDG0Fk8L9vlg0duoKwKETNcu2xehs1l4Qo3H3dVZXJ8jLi9YhqTrEg7oOO3UZVuc-9wYfGFJLPfwqO_hOCkZ/s1600-h/tube+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214017921304756978" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIulLxGLbTP0E5KD2nMVlo_nMJpvuXK5qSmT5Q35KMVRrMNWPPGogj5FKeZDG0Fk8L9vlg0duoKwKETNcu2xehs1l4Qo3H3dVZXJ8jLi9YhqTrEg7oOO3UZVuc-9wYfGFJLPfwqO_hOCkZ/s320/tube+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>I also have a few sewing projects planned. I was at Joanne Fabrics last weekend and noticed that Butterick patterns were on sale for $1.99. As most of my summer work clothes are starting to look a little worn, I thought I would attempt to make a summer top. The pattern is Butterick 4549 and I am going to make the sleeveless version pictured.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214018656602277298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNQcXGAwUPse4ySHqbrvei8Vguxnm319xfSXbx6rdkjMjyVWNKTATd5DJCmwXgvyrxj0XmqJxyS198xaptZZOJHb3xTpQKGcrTJ7-aJeCm_kdPqtJpW4jFvEmRNaFvYTdsZ4K2EglV97XX/s320/summer+top+B4549.jpg" border="0" />I picked up this shirting fabric that was also on sale to make the sleeveless top. I think it will look nice with khakis.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEic0DsPf4ZKp9r60Gk1PXbm7snhtDentDPADz7QZWXh2g6-rRLFjsm0OtnajGMTwiOu7CZ5G4C8zyzeU6zSW2bBWuhI2QFqAhyphenhyphend1lcFxo9zreL9B5fhY35w5VqoxB16Uv7dEoz9BNi2d/s1600-h/shirt+fab.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214017921013802786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEic0DsPf4ZKp9r60Gk1PXbm7snhtDentDPADz7QZWXh2g6-rRLFjsm0OtnajGMTwiOu7CZ5G4C8zyzeU6zSW2bBWuhI2QFqAhyphenhyphend1lcFxo9zreL9B5fhY35w5VqoxB16Uv7dEoz9BNi2d/s320/shirt+fab.jpg" border="0" /></a> </p><p>I also picked up New Look 6843. I am going to make the A-line skirt shown in black and white. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214018657067590498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJfcEhtdGCgIXVbEc0cgusry8aG94_nCSqr8hjaWk4aFktZ6MQth0RMxaYCbtpbexMIlgLh33R7WnlL9TQK9PKZxQob8sLFS_ejto6vJ29Y_zjb7TT5lHW713lMb9TyoXkkxbJ58qFYJYc/s320/new+look+6843.bmp" border="0" />I found this brown floral print fabric for the skirt.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9faSid_X7SbD_DfzS3_eiSopMlw4PnYM6PDAScTU8JWahJpk1NdMupvjm8mFuFgplkCPI81ggc_QSq5UEpqDW-dWMoXJo7BjBgPFgQTXV-OUiir0kbvbKjbxAMXdGaEQJkn7VtrhFd3Wv/s1600-h/skirt+fab.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214017921050055746" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9faSid_X7SbD_DfzS3_eiSopMlw4PnYM6PDAScTU8JWahJpk1NdMupvjm8mFuFgplkCPI81ggc_QSq5UEpqDW-dWMoXJo7BjBgPFgQTXV-OUiir0kbvbKjbxAMXdGaEQJkn7VtrhFd3Wv/s320/skirt+fab.jpg" border="0" /></a> I also bought the entire bolt of the burgundy paisley fabric pictured below. I am going to use the paisley fabric to make curtains for my new place. The curtains will be in a yellow room and the fabric matches a quilt that I have.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L0WXmwtr8RYyA6IhLLR-aJWGUgAMXmW158orhquYgA5gGfXKmiaUiZPtDshDhUS_DeH0v2VcYzcNQTgF-F800p36_VBgRJ5SM78qcjRl06uYtIa8n0hkWwu32QD7tK9qaEvbBtRV9kTQ/s1600-h/curtain+fab.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5214017921750573842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0L0WXmwtr8RYyA6IhLLR-aJWGUgAMXmW158orhquYgA5gGfXKmiaUiZPtDshDhUS_DeH0v2VcYzcNQTgF-F800p36_VBgRJ5SM78qcjRl06uYtIa8n0hkWwu32QD7tK9qaEvbBtRV9kTQ/s320/curtain+fab.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />Have a great weekend everyone!!!<br /></p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-86310401767970585232008-04-09T11:31:00.007-04:002008-04-22T10:20:56.680-04:00The Movie Quote Game - The AnswersI saw this on <a href="http://jeneration-xknitblog.blogspot.com/">Jeneration-X Knit Blog</a> today and thought it was a really fun idea. Here are the rules:<br />Pick 10 of your favorite movies.<br />Go to IMDb and find a quote from each movie.<br />Post them on your blog for everyone to guess.<br />Strike it out when someone guesses correctly, and put who guessed it and the movie. (I'm not sure how to strike out the text so the ones in <span style="color:#33cc00;">Green </span>have been guessed correctly.)<br /><strong>Looking them up is cheating. Please don’t.</strong><br /><br />1. A lot of people enjoy being dead. But they are not dead, really. They're just backing away from life. *Reach* out. Take a *chance*. Get *hurt* even. But play as well as you can. Go team, go! Give me an L. Give me an I. Give me a V. Give me an E. L-I-V-E. LIVE! Otherwise, you got nothing to talk about in the locker room.<br /><strong>Harold and Maude</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">2. I find I'm so excited, I can barely sit still or hold a thought in my head. I think it's the excitement only a free man can feel, a free man at the start of a long journey whose conclusion is uncertain. I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend, and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope. </span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Excellent job <a href="http://shadkitty.blogspot.com/">Shadkitty</a>! This quote is from The Shawshank Redemption.</strong><br /></span><br />3. They're either married or gay. And if they're not gay, they've just broken up with the most wonderful woman in the world, or they've just broken up with a bitch who looks exactly like me. They're in transition from a monogamous relationship and they need more space. Or they're tired of space, but they just can't commit. Or they want to commit, but they're afraid to get close. They want to get close, you don't want to get near them.<br /><strong>The Big Chill<br /></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">4. I realize that when I met you at the turkey curry buffet, I was unforgivably rude, and wearing a reindeer jumper.</span><br /><strong><span style="color:#33cc00;"><a href="http://shadkitty.blogspot.com/">Shadkitty</a> got this one as well. It's Bridget Jones's Diary. </span><br /></strong><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">5. Oh man! How'd you get the beans above the frank?</span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><strong>Way to go </strong><a href="http://knit2blog1.blogspot.com/"><strong>Karen</strong></a><strong>!!! It's There's Something about Mary.</strong></span><br /><br />6. Now if you two don't mind, I'm going to bed before either of you can come up with another clever idea to get us all killed - or worse, expelled.<br /><strong>Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone<br /></strong><br />7. What are you gonna do? Nice college boy, didn't want to get mixed up in the family business. Now you want to gun down a police captain. Why? Because he slapped you in the face a little? What do you think this like the Army where you can shoot 'em from a mile away? No you gotta get up like this and, badda-bing, you blow their brains all over your nice Ivy League suit.<br /><strong>The Godfather</strong><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">8. </span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001691/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Henslowe</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;">: Mr. Fennyman, allow me to explain about the theatre business. The natural condition is one of insurmountable obstacles on the road to imminent disaster.<br /></span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0929489/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Fennyman</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;">: So what do we do?<br /></span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001691/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Henslowe</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;">: Nothing. Strangely enough, it all turns out well.<br /></span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0929489/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Fennyman</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;">: How?<br /></span><a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0001691/"><span style="color:#33cc00;">Henslowe</span></a><span style="color:#33cc00;">: I don't know. It's a mystery. </span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">Way to go, <a href="http://pinkladyknits.blogspot.com/">Courtney</a>!!! It's Shakespeare in Love.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;">9. Maria was married on Saturday. In all important preparations of mind she was complete, being prepared for matrimony by a hatred of home, by the misery of disappointed affection, and contempt of the man she was to marry. The bride was elegantly dressed and the two bridesmaids were duly inferior. Her mother stood with salts, expecting to be agitated, and her aunt tried to cry. Marriage is indeed a maneuvering business.</span><br /><span style="color:#33cc00;"><a href="http://pinkladyknits.blogspot.com/">Courtney</a> got this one as well - Mansfield Park.</span><br /><br />10. You know what? I respect women! I love women! I respect them so much that I completely stay away from them!<br /><strong>40 Year Old Virgin</strong>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-30508860270146001972008-04-07T10:21:00.005-04:002008-04-07T10:47:37.759-04:00Socks, Socks and More SocksMy knitting has fallen a bit behind lately but it is gearing up to full swing again. I've had a birthday since I last posted. (I'm an April Fool's baby, literally.) Between the celebrations surrounding my birthday and taking up spinning, the aerobic kind not the yarny kind, my knitting time has been a little cramped. I've decided that 33 is not only the year for me to get financially fit but that I might as well throw physically fit onto the list as well.<br /><div></div><br /><div>Given all the hub-bub, my March socks are a bit late but I was finally able to finish them this weekend. Without further ado, here are my Embossed Leaves Socks.</div><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186509828725189074" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBSn4J7ehM4D7xT8tysKiOlYUi3VA4_gwQWKckZAZVj8SPJZrSQAL8ZLdOs8lwFYuTN6Tmux782DoKb1uotMq7FGBXJIcgug538q3SBfowDc64eVZCPO6jCu42Cl_VeF03-35x7O2292QT/s320/embossed+blog.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>Project Details</p><p>Pattern: Embossed Leaves Socks by Mona Schmidt available in Interweave Knits, Winter 2005, and the Interweave Knits Favorite Socks book</p><p>Yarn: Miss Babs Superwash Sock in the Grasshopper colorway</p><p>Needles: Addi Lace size 1</p><p>Start Date: February 24, 2008</p><p>Completion Date: April 6, 2008</p><p>Project Notes: I loved this pattern. It was very fun to knit and very intuitive. I knit the pattern backwards as it was my first time knitting from a chart and I read it from left-to-right like I would a book. It threw the star toe a bit off but overall I am pleased with how the socks turned out. I would have finished these socks much more quickly if I hadn't put them aside for a little while. I would also highly recommend trying out Miss Babs Superwash Sock. It has an almost velvety texture to it and the Grasshopper colorway had just the right amount of semi-solidness to it. The only thing that worries me about the yarn is that it had a tendency to pill while knitting with it so I will have to wait to see how it wears. It might be better suited to scarves or other items than get less wear and tear than socks due to the pilling but only time and wear will tell.</p><p></p><p>Upon completion of the Embossed Leaves Socks, I got out my instructions for Judy's Magic Cast-on and am embarking upon my first toe-up socks. I am using Vancalcar Acres Flock Sock in the Something for Gryffindor colorway and will knit these in stockinette. I am also using Wendy's Basic Toe-Up Sock Pattern to complete these socks. I hope that they will go fairly quickly and put me back on schedule for my sock a month goal. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186509833020156386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC95nZ_vpkjq1H5GYtXhwbFPggriIxi-yq7Qlr6SbMED5189HgR3IRsAjVyz_RsNc21I3FQhDRIsIuwCp_oXgc187dzmuIyJM3KuyMtCKkTFTvr_1jWf7brZY8u08kzMFUz3xPBt1Fh-RR/s320/toe-up+blog.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186509837315123698" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkNjjqRpP9Fctm5c3tGNkx2hJA3W_vG0zCQZtwtOq81JJ2nxUzPEvzHYUgcvZVXzWt_xGZb5HafezNSIDsgy7Rh7JIwLRRJbum0ww9tttv0H3FGx7ATIQUUObv4UoODBEywFv5Ul5qOJE4/s320/toe+up+close+up+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p></p><p>In keeping with the socks theme of this post, I grabbed a model shot of my Evening Stockings for a Young Lady since I had finally dug out my tripod to take better photos of my projects. These photos aren't very exciting as it's my first foray into using the tripod but I am hoping that a little practice will lead to better project pics.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5186509837315123714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRKX9Vf6NgZavxW9Y0ruB3u7UREvujzrBUJSpEgxITex_YlfCLkttsVWW5LfzQjwqwviEP2RhiC5RkS-KJVTegWIKfI4upJieLODrm9UU6KJs9Q3lg-ZgQwkkTxBLZj0ZlufsYK2U5q7TC/s320/evening+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Have a great Monday!</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-60338476068071535442008-03-19T12:16:00.002-04:002008-03-19T12:31:44.865-04:00My first sewing FO of 2008!Hi Everyone!<br /><div>Let me introduce the double duty bag from Sew Baby Pattern F868. This pattern is great for a sewing beginner as it is very simple and has step by step directions. I've found in a number of patterns that the manufacturer expects you to know what to do until you reach a certain step and then explains the intricacies of that one step. That is not the case with this pattern. Each step is carefully and completely explained leaving minimal guess work for the beginner. I chose this project as I thought it would make an excellent knitting bag as it is reversible and includes 6 pockets around the middle for yarn and notions.</div><div>The following shot is what I will use as the exterior of the bag as I made a few mistakes on the pocket side that make it better suited to serve as the lining.</div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179487929100646402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbw0oQ10P9LH4E57H3jh8DYbQ4ok4gerJWLdiHwVn-Ac8oLl6AqekJFN0OawD8_PCbQj9OfnaV1OTCKQ3j2aA9CkYK5q7Jzb64o-xmvT21Dc6rdUFmNOZtaWkKrYuNbT3nsR3DqwKxFm3Z/s320/bag+exterior.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p>The interior includes 6 pockets that go the entire way around the bag. I think these will be useful not only for notions but also for putting different colored balls of yarn in while doing color work.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179487937690581010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYfrRmVLHmh252wC3RguQxsvEnCKyLUrxY57nTvZwfQNi37lD7QLxaKFdIM7ce-pQgo4zEIEcZehMdALTNxYcXpeRA9NgCLcvcllMRBq5uzSz5tbURVINSolQBEq8In9a7rT94BgefVSR1/s320/bag+interior.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>I bought both the pattern and the fabric at JoAnn's Fabric with a gift certificate my brother got me for Christmas. (Thanks John!!!) I started working on this project Saturday afternoon, March 15 and finished by Sunday, March 16.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179487941985548322" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmQ6F332AtQKtbZ_7AmxtLDm-etbrZc_Ju8xfgVTTXiw5549L_BMgwUniiColWeu9j3cu3wvSjxeU9NsjxkhONl30K0et47NG5IkFdCbmetwRZQyu6zaOcrZTe61ysLOMCcI5CMz3yT2wY/s320/pattern+f868.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>I had put my March socks, the Embossed Leaves Socks from Interweave Knits aside to focus on my sewing and to read a book, The Boleyn Inheritance by Philippa Gregory, but have made it a bit further along than these pictures indicate. I am through the heel and gusset on one sock and now have the heel and gusset on the other sock to complete before they are both back on the needles. I am hoping to work on them this week and to finish them up by the end of the month so that I can stay on track for my sock a month goals.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179487941985548338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRDdR-ILuy27JQULDWL2hyX6DIN9ITM_rJiZ6Phw8n0OvTKJQdRBuNg4cNa6H3CnVQOrVWYPOLX0xmNUWAxTVXUWnJKvUXeK3mFKoBeSSV7XGLp69CrD0N1vXkrPrNklxZLrgwj0neW226/s320/embossed+blog.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179487946280515650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXPc5CuO3hcSwHbuJiTTOfTOpgmEKY8ABkY8sQKdU02RwDx3TIF0b-qfjOTrWv_TL4Xvd3oMQtzm-3Akb5XMprsY635X2NyogM3jT_WCM7XyJ5SNLpfMXKQaFlvP73r-dg2TIDwCOsOogL/s320/embossed+detail+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p>I am quite pleased with how the pattern looks in this yarn, Miss Babs Superwash Sock in the Grasshopper colorway. This is my first time knitting from a chart and I have realized that I have been reading the chart backwards. Fortunately, it has not messed up the pattern, just reversed the direction of it. I guess you do learn something new with each project.jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-48685602674346178522008-02-25T14:00:00.004-05:002008-02-25T14:10:51.535-05:00And another one bites the dust...I was able to finish my February socks this weekend!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPYCKFNte8dhVQipKLyXlwyf6NxngHQfbddJCjTWvzbHmZ74zznReQKiU-SIF6jhyM5hfBxWKHgAXMDlaD6LnPFO2iqf7awOVx59RaS-iPqz_Y9ZKkiXuEA8N3AEPOhztpnMpBnT9Mr8T/s1600-h/evening+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170994962560413858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPYCKFNte8dhVQipKLyXlwyf6NxngHQfbddJCjTWvzbHmZ74zznReQKiU-SIF6jhyM5hfBxWKHgAXMDlaD6LnPFO2iqf7awOVx59RaS-iPqz_Y9ZKkiXuEA8N3AEPOhztpnMpBnT9Mr8T/s320/evening+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a>Project Specs<br />Pattern: Evening Stockings for a Young Lady from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush<br />Yarn: Kraemer Sterling in the original white<br />Needles: Addi Lace size 1<br />Date Started: January 18, 2008<br />Date Completed: February 23, 2008<br />Modifications: Cast on 60 stitches to knit regular socks, instead of knee-highs. Shortened the ribbing and knit 9 pattern repeats before starting the heel. Knit a slipped stitch heel rather than the ribbed heel called for in the pattern.<br /><br />I will be knitting the Embossed Leaves Socks from Interweave Knits using Miss Babs Superwash Sock in the Grasshopper colorway from my stash. I have successfully avoided buying any new yarn this month, although it was very hard due to some tempting sales that I, utilizing what little willpower I have, successfully avoided.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEMufwvAdcL2ZMS7yUuWM00bxPg5QIHo6LTkz0VYelY3ygjaLhCE58SesSvyp_VaAthi9tJF-bp6PGpb1KmLSd8VLWdq-fei0i7XV9fIiHlYmNsCWdDYprr4ihLQ0P4kqENT24aBj9-nc/s1600-h/embossed+leaves.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170994966855381170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpEMufwvAdcL2ZMS7yUuWM00bxPg5QIHo6LTkz0VYelY3ygjaLhCE58SesSvyp_VaAthi9tJF-bp6PGpb1KmLSd8VLWdq-fei0i7XV9fIiHlYmNsCWdDYprr4ihLQ0P4kqENT24aBj9-nc/s320/embossed+leaves.jpg" border="0" /></a> As I showed off my new color last week, here is the debut of my new cut! When all is said and done, I am a short-haired kind of gal. I try to grow it out but it really isn't me. It feels great to have a new short do!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBmY9pzfFwm06RfvoF0g_fjQEAR3Cs9LcbDvtwRk5o5bi96fiXqjxEsn_IjA8hl9eOxKctohq4AsQ63RBd4CgnOjEWFfAHq8nSmKdQo1XG3t6G787dfNbxtf9tQDbaQfoe6sVxGBhn5FL/s1600-h/haircut+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170994966855381186" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTBmY9pzfFwm06RfvoF0g_fjQEAR3Cs9LcbDvtwRk5o5bi96fiXqjxEsn_IjA8hl9eOxKctohq4AsQ63RBd4CgnOjEWFfAHq8nSmKdQo1XG3t6G787dfNbxtf9tQDbaQfoe6sVxGBhn5FL/s320/haircut+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoFMj6ihVybrfOQ1qkSlBPq93Nq7KjoCjlvz9xKL0pD6H_UO4CIeZJEjA2Z3Wmnvs6x2Jm3ZHThSZXPFN7ql3I1di3NtvJJt2tO27dWbwLIDSyCGsawpFpb6rq2HiDmKoWTfb61eAjJN6/s1600-h/haircut+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5170994971150348498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKoFMj6ihVybrfOQ1qkSlBPq93Nq7KjoCjlvz9xKL0pD6H_UO4CIeZJEjA2Z3Wmnvs6x2Jm3ZHThSZXPFN7ql3I1di3NtvJJt2tO27dWbwLIDSyCGsawpFpb6rq2HiDmKoWTfb61eAjJN6/s320/haircut+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> Happy Monday!jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-70116049951182846822008-02-18T10:33:00.005-05:002008-02-18T10:58:49.511-05:00Presto ChangoI felt the need to spice things up a bit and banish the winter blahs this weekend. Unfortunately, I also momentarily lost the ability to take a good mirror shot (not that I am sure that I ever had the ability to take a good mirror shot but that is beside the point) so the photos are a bit blurry. I was feeling a bit bored with my natural hair color so I decided to opt for something a bit more dramatic. Here is the before pic:<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1e8l8mTlFuRRPDQp00JAaU_S3chchrYG0JbD2CCmfMAJSh_hYn7RvJX_wzBK7ubV-IVt8AgJ7LTOIe9uWtENm4PTzvl1LtgBH1V2YUtD-PdXTeQO5QFKFp8RTPqeoGlL5u9iYsedleK78/s1600-h/before.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344052910747618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1e8l8mTlFuRRPDQp00JAaU_S3chchrYG0JbD2CCmfMAJSh_hYn7RvJX_wzBK7ubV-IVt8AgJ7LTOIe9uWtENm4PTzvl1LtgBH1V2YUtD-PdXTeQO5QFKFp8RTPqeoGlL5u9iYsedleK78/s320/before.jpg" border="0" /></a> On a jaunt to the store and some time spent perusing the hair color options, I selected Feria #45, French Roast "a deep bronzed brown." Although it's a bit fuzzy, here is a picture taken post-dye job. The color is actually a little bit redder than it looks in the photos. I will also be getting it cut on Wednesday as it has grown out of any bit of style it originally had. Then, the transformation will be complete.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFq7FLhG-6njsxfG1HtyCarWMYhQ9lf24zI4nJVYWpJ9HERLmzNNQ0EEQhYMIyJJ3-8z6PfMkKGVT_1obZUyaG3-FwOGKcieQqEeT42L4cCKVDxd0x65acyCKeCxl9GkL4RUv9HIUueEJ/s1600-h/after+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344057205714930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSFq7FLhG-6njsxfG1HtyCarWMYhQ9lf24zI4nJVYWpJ9HERLmzNNQ0EEQhYMIyJJ3-8z6PfMkKGVT_1obZUyaG3-FwOGKcieQqEeT42L4cCKVDxd0x65acyCKeCxl9GkL4RUv9HIUueEJ/s320/after+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />In my switch things up a bit mood, I cast on for a new project, Violette by French Girl. This is a super quick and easy project. Knit with Rowan Big Wool, this project was cast on and cast off in 2 hours. I don't think that I am going to add the ribbon because it turned out a bit small. I am still mulling it over and will wear it a few times before I decide.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeYzBZgypuis4Gva-iicu5HA_TSK15KKcpHjBPhyphenhypheniXHlHuTFcdtf26AmoEAb43FmLKpH1tpH2Hn77SM1ThROIO5tXboAUsJQlKkus66giAu5cf9swwnKp0UFVI0OJW8bRZayEmrOkA7Iq/s1600-h/violette+1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344065795649538" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYeYzBZgypuis4Gva-iicu5HA_TSK15KKcpHjBPhyphenhypheniXHlHuTFcdtf26AmoEAb43FmLKpH1tpH2Hn77SM1ThROIO5tXboAUsJQlKkus66giAu5cf9swwnKp0UFVI0OJW8bRZayEmrOkA7Iq/s320/violette+1.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2gHLvLAGC_-b9c_fOBVD57JUvPnmVHkQXjwQyt0X-O-2P80DcUSii0PDtW8k1EpT0cMBxiNWjmL2Ah6aSl7yFurI9GnsdcHZO5cVv0r8AFsvEizraFfI0Zee6Ut-A1hmFzLr0xZhXAF5/s1600-h/violette+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344070090616850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn2gHLvLAGC_-b9c_fOBVD57JUvPnmVHkQXjwQyt0X-O-2P80DcUSii0PDtW8k1EpT0cMBxiNWjmL2Ah6aSl7yFurI9GnsdcHZO5cVv0r8AFsvEizraFfI0Zee6Ut-A1hmFzLr0xZhXAF5/s320/violette+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Although I do have one FO to show for the weekend, it is neither of the ones that I thought it would be. I was more in a bounce around to different projects mood this weekend than in the mood to concentrate on one project and finish it. I did do a few more lace rounds on my Evening Stockings but they pretty much look the same as the last picture I showed of them. I think I have 3 or 4 lace rounds to go before I start the toe. I should be able to finish them before the end of the month to make the deadlines for both the Socks from Stash Club and Sock a Month 5. </p><p> </p><p>I resurrected 2 other UFOs this weekend to work on. I am now at the point of doing the increases for the puffed sleeves in the puffed sleeve feminine cardigan from Fitted Knits by Stephanie Japel. I still have quite a ways to go before separating the sleeves but it is nice to have a sweater progressing. There is nothing quite like donning your new sweater and wearing it out for the first time.<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzK6iOPvA2YqBHvgUUuh7WYEy3EeBFXY9WMFVCkVAi7wr_pd_kk3zlDpWifaj9sZwcEPz1LkPzYQMLy1PrFHoaBxTHmjx3UQkLxGj6j7r0smGEzcP3SIgddeGNLamU4q5cKacL5Gu1lwE3/s1600-h/puffed+cardi+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344074385584162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzK6iOPvA2YqBHvgUUuh7WYEy3EeBFXY9WMFVCkVAi7wr_pd_kk3zlDpWifaj9sZwcEPz1LkPzYQMLy1PrFHoaBxTHmjx3UQkLxGj6j7r0smGEzcP3SIgddeGNLamU4q5cKacL5Gu1lwE3/s320/puffed+cardi+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />I also picked up the Not So Montego Bay Scarf and worked on it a bit this weekend. This is one project that will probably take me forever as I tend to get bored with knitting scarfs.<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5168344220414472242" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOD761QvCyf3R1NedMTnR82z2Wq20jhfkQM_JlKbYCx-xwOAM9hovOnLuseh9-bjYjXCSp4OrSy4MzbSm3Z5pf_k4fDAQMufukFGZgjWBDD8KZDIRMa1_GB9Sj2mOui1q9tcAqnesGbMtU/s320/montego+blog.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p></p><p>In other exciting news, I start my sewing class on Tuesday!!! I can't wait to be able to whip up a few sewing FOs.</p><p> </p><p>I also did a few non-craft-related fun things this weekend as well. On Friday, I went to see a cabaret singer sing Edith Piaf songs, which was alot of fun. I love Edith Piaf's music. It's so passionate and soulful even though I don't speak French. I do have to say that I do not understand the French's love for mimes and clowns. There was a "dramatic fool" performing as well and I just couldn't see the entertainment in it. I guess to each their own. I also went to the movies to see Atonement. The movie was extremely well done and beautifully acted. I loved the period clothes and the cinematography. If you are looking for a melancholy love story, I highly recommend it.</p><p> </p><p>Have a great Monday!</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-54765240426494007642008-02-13T16:22:00.004-05:002008-02-13T16:39:59.068-05:00Knitting in a Winter WonderlandThere's something about inclement weather that is so conducive to knitting. I left work a bit early and, after working for a while at home to make up for leaving early, the knitting was on. I popped <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0445922/">Across the Universe</a> into the dvd player and picked up the sticks.<br /><br /><br /><br />First, I got to work on my Evening Stockings for a Young Lady. I had made it through one heel and the gusset on Saturday and had get the second sock caught up so that I could get them both back on the needle and enter the home stretch with them. I'm hoping to put these puppies to bed by the end of this weekend. Then, I will be diving into the sock yarn stash for a yarn for my March socks. I love what I am learning about shaping by knitting socks. I think doing a pair of socks a month this year will greatly improve the look of my other knitted garments as well. I did a slipped stitch heel on these socks instead of the ribbed one called for in the pattern.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166579353928036146" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1WJkQSyZBiDtPZjTfLH6hBkvALyC2f6x7KGwlaBXHwrDQtVNOJObf7u-XL5DivBNA5e0jSIq-BWmhMWHnoOAGKCcL7UelRbl76kJzaogJoYdD0X0dQEL8gKU_NTp3zpWNz0KJ2WF4trZC/s320/evening+blog.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>Feeling like I needed a change of pace, I moved on to the heartbreakingly cute baby kimono. I have started the increases for the sleeves. I am also hoping to finish this by the end of the weekend. I think this is doable as it is tiny and all garter stitch. </p><p> </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166579353928036162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHDyobujTj9O9QXceh0q-vRqW3pm4SAp6yIHpR3dnMgjgsvxfdSfQ94X0xNunvsLuRLknyqF3Lz1XJDa-MMqi5Kj5eU6-AipphFc8NycGsxyKAnRnDskGAUcHjtrerCF4SiyjNmqa2Zj8c/s320/kimono+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>In gift knitting, I finished two more dishcloths. These will go into my gift pile. </p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166579358223003474" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB3PLw5PB_CyU9Rc_T5MqhzL5cFrtHIOLo9F_LC2SED2e8UTK0EcAddKRoEgUMTEHCOYD34cbypB_Lr4tRQqfwoEMUonCbDCt7wl_ezG3BJLbc0EwmObCkjXxcz1nrljygHs2r4sQok9Ld/s320/dishrag+2+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Enjoy your Wednesday!</p><p></p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-62996948595804037632008-02-12T12:04:00.000-05:002008-02-12T14:26:38.269-05:00Snow Daze<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7Ed6dXXZXs1bV_inVub2lQP2hcqFUaW3EhitpCJpxdFtqqO_hR3HC6L4-GqdDf7Y7Y_5b_bg_1Lj4_n_lQrfnQ9SGIJN4s8XVaJmDZFkoftcJ0cQuPSJ2bu_WAQEyOGqoXll8BcIYsJc/s1600-h/snow+001.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5166176808118218530" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhg7Ed6dXXZXs1bV_inVub2lQP2hcqFUaW3EhitpCJpxdFtqqO_hR3HC6L4-GqdDf7Y7Y_5b_bg_1Lj4_n_lQrfnQ9SGIJN4s8XVaJmDZFkoftcJ0cQuPSJ2bu_WAQEyOGqoXll8BcIYsJc/s320/snow+001.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Does anyone know what happened to the Interweave Knits KAL? I've noticed lately that the page isn't coming up and it has been removed from my blogger dashboard? </div><br /><br /><div>In knitting news, I'm plugging away on the Evening Stockings for a Young Lady. I have finished the first heel and gusset and am now working on the second sock. Once the heel and gusset are finished on that sock, I will put the second sock back on the needles and should be able to finish these fairly quickly. I'm hoping to have them completed by the end of next weekend. I'm starting to get more intuitive about knitting socks and modifying a pattern to suit my personal taste. I've made the legs much less high on these than I did on the previous socks I've made to be more in line with the type of socks that I prefer. None of the socks that I wear on a regular basis are as high as most sock patterns call for. The only time I wear higher socks is when I am wearing boots and I don't think I'll be wearing any of my handknit socks hidden under boots anytime soon.</div><br /><br /><div>I am also knitting away on the Heartbreakingly Cute Baby Kimono. As this should be a fairly quick knit, I think it will be my February sweater because I haven't made much progress on the puffed sleeve cardi. </div><br /><br /><div></div><div>We've gotten a heck of alot of snow here in the 'burgh. It's supposed to turn into freezing rain later so I am probably going to head out of work early today.</div><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-64529740930682471372008-02-08T17:05:00.000-05:002008-02-08T17:15:50.934-05:00OMG! It's finally the weekend!I am looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend of knitting and chilling out.<br /><br />I cast on for the Heartbreakingly Cute Baby Kimono from Mason-Dixon Knitting last night. I am about an inch into it and think that this will be a quick fun knit. I am going to use some ducky buttons instead of ribbons for the closure. I am knitting this project for the February KAL in a KAL at <a href="http://stashalong.blogspot.com/">Stashalong 2008</a>.<br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5164734339953987778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLTuslXm5DIMeKrIqF6Ei1ezK1i9bDgSTXS2n87aU7B9TrEg0RMvQK_xyDeq4BR-7p_hyz7XnIu9bn6fN13N3cJFfxMgqM4IYrNFEHoD_5i_WG3rfldr1dak-Kjs_py1sI_5psIDU1cNXX/s320/kimono+blog.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><p>My other weekend knitting plans include working on my Evening Stockings for a Young Lady. I have knit 3 more lace repeats and have probably 3 more to go before I start the heels on the Evening Stockings. think I am also going to frog the Puffed Sleeve Cardigan and recast on as I am not pleased with the existing cast on.</p><p> </p><p>My Stashalong 2008 goals are as follows:</p><p> </p><p>1. I will allow myself one free day a month. If I do not use my free day in the month, I will give myself 1 point. If I get 6 points, I can consider going to Stitches East. If I don't get at least 6 points, Stitches East is out.</p><p> </p><p>2. I will not buy any sock yarn and only used stashed sock yarns for both this KAL and the <a href="http://stashsockclub.blogspot.com/">Socks from Stash Club</a>.</p><p> </p><p>3. I will knit at least 5 sweaters from stash before I can purchase the yarn for a sweater that I do not have the yarn in my stash to knit.</p><p> </p><p>Hopefully, my goals will help me stick with my debt free in 2008 plan as well.</p><p> </p><p>Have a great weekend everyone!</p><p></p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-44647666954452962152008-02-04T17:05:00.001-05:002008-02-04T17:17:06.643-05:00Quick UpdateThings have been fairly quiet in jsinsland lately. I've cast on for the puffed sleeve feminine cardigan from Stephanie Japel's Fitted Knits. I am only on the collar so I do not have a picture to show. I love the red from the version in the book so I am unoriginally knitting it in the exact same yarn in the exact same color. I've used the same yarn that a pattern called for before but I think this is the first time that I am also using the same color. (It's Knitpicks Merino Style in Maple Leaf.)<img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5163249814572896338" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzMeOFiqOkJLpUIgureruagEGgq-CL_166wlTaGSbFVqEk-xTQ4DDYUUhcNQupT8qCtc8Tye-6qvewjncZftnMqvb7ENzwPXgqi5fGyhd_KokASfGPgnSYG32kTMKoTWwUHLhNOOdByypY/s320/puff+sleeve+cardi.jpg" border="0" /><br /><p>I have also knit 2 dishcloths as part of the Year Long Gift-A-Long. If I can keep focused on folding in gift knits with my standard selfish knitting, I may actually have a stress free Christmas this year. </p><p> </p><p>In non-knitting but other crafting news, I have signed up to take a sewing class at the Community College of Allegheny County. I am really looking forward to taking this class. I have a sewing machine and have made curtains and pillows with it but I would like to become more proficient with sewing and tackle some more complicated projects. </p><p>Happy Monday!</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-10927211300879445862008-01-25T10:21:00.000-05:002008-01-25T10:43:24.866-05:00A Wicked Debut - The First Sweater of 2008Don't make me get my flying monkeys as I have one Wicked sweater and I can't find my ruby slippers! I can't believe how quickly this sweater knitted up once I concentrated on it. It was about 35% finished when I picked it up last weekend and now here it is complete before the week had passed.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQOj1oGkcFw06xy5XVTIV0s1gZy6VyYg9_5XVrzmUDhMrE9v_P8VfUE02bP6yXr-ySBBivQW1rqnC1R9TtWpRZ3Jc68Iesyfq21znKWGnZncy77YudRI-b_PKZcDSPICsqyhN1UOwuKIE/s1600-h/wicked+2+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159435080455163906" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilQOj1oGkcFw06xy5XVTIV0s1gZy6VyYg9_5XVrzmUDhMrE9v_P8VfUE02bP6yXr-ySBBivQW1rqnC1R9TtWpRZ3Jc68Iesyfq21znKWGnZncy77YudRI-b_PKZcDSPICsqyhN1UOwuKIE/s320/wicked+2+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXtHCGbjjxJggUn8J-_CGtYyauEOeHL7-i8F3Wss7U1vW7CXZtDI1OBiH3EnF6qb-Mz4hNGJgZp_lr-xvotg8qmgFNfIdifBSIqkH4EmTUpSe_IiDaooZOmR6dZ9HxtWH-4gVVrPm2nIV/s1600-h/wicked+1+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159435084750131218" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiXtHCGbjjxJggUn8J-_CGtYyauEOeHL7-i8F3Wss7U1vW7CXZtDI1OBiH3EnF6qb-Mz4hNGJgZp_lr-xvotg8qmgFNfIdifBSIqkH4EmTUpSe_IiDaooZOmR6dZ9HxtWH-4gVVrPm2nIV/s320/wicked+1+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Wicked Specs<br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.zephyrstyle.com/catalog/item/2367447/3974522.htm">Wicked by Zephyr Style</a><br />Yarn: Cascade 220 Heathers Ocean Heather - 3 skeins (and I have been sweating over whether or not I would have enough yarn since Sunday when I set it aside to ponder the situation and only got the courage to pick it up and finish it last night.)<br />Needles: Size 7 Knitpicks Options<br />Start Date: November 18, 2007<br />Finish Date: January 24, 2008 (This sweater would not have taken so long but it took a vacation from the first weed of December until January 19. All in all, I would estimate that the actual knitting and finishing time to complete this sweater was around 30 hours if that.)<br />Project Notes: I'm not usually a blue person but, when I saw the Cascade 220 Ocean Heather, it called out to me that it would be perfect for this sweater and I am really glad that I headed the call. I didn't really do any mods to this sweater. The directions were very clear and it was a very quick and easy knit. As most of the sweater is stockinette and the crossover pattern is fairly simple, I would recommend this project to beginning knitters looking to tackle their first sweater. The most fiddly part of the project is the pocket and it's not all that fiddly in the grand scheme of things and can be left off if you don't like it or feel like attempting it.<br /><br /><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCnySWA0mMaebLPTDinChT0A7f5wB2nhOEryeuykGezhjxjtIw-stiTF6lygMs01s1c7-FbRb9afBLVUuFsrByUwqox-2hl_Gd_-U-riTgZQDldX1MdQh_QD3ecxlrS6I8Zr0YSYPQzFX/s1600-h/grandmas+favorite.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5159435084750131234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCnySWA0mMaebLPTDinChT0A7f5wB2nhOEryeuykGezhjxjtIw-stiTF6lygMs01s1c7-FbRb9afBLVUuFsrByUwqox-2hl_Gd_-U-riTgZQDldX1MdQh_QD3ecxlrS6I8Zr0YSYPQzFX/s320/grandmas+favorite.jpg" border="0" /></a> In other FO news, I knit <a href="http://www.jimsyldesign.com/dishbout/kpatterns/grfavorite.html">Grandmother's Favorite Dishcloth</a> as part of the <a href="http://www.knitallyear.blogspot.com/">Year Long Gift-A-Long</a>. This will be part of someone's Christmas or birthday present this year. This was knit out of Peaches and Creme cotton on size 7 needles.</p><p>Have a great weekend everyone!<br />jsins</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-15994189864059753212008-01-21T10:34:00.000-05:002008-01-21T11:05:31.191-05:00And what did jsins do all weekend? She knit, knit, knit!<div>Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent my weekend watching West Wing episodes on dvd and knitting like a knitting machine.</div><br /><div>I have an FO from this weekend. Allow me to introduce the cutest little thing that I have ever knit, <a href="http://members.home.nl/tdpj/Patronen/Bootees/Saartjes%20bootees.pdf">Saartje's Booties by Saartje de Bruijn.</a></div><div> </div><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157954837728840706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqNAPh9yY1-1DNWwqEk7pFjYxU3ldWPffzJQhe7Nm-U_3XBOU0WKPVljBntk1A9uTXb1CoXSwcYrOfWkombpnn3FMcKWM6sl9aLwlr92AFhmyUzONpgCR-oLwsHYfKCuAjV0Ar0pCR2o6U/s320/saartje+4+blog.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157954842023808018" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QSfomRq63-W-QYYYk6W7tuJacYLjEafmydNINYgFtC4COxoooPqLCRwHBjNd4QxjFMNGPVEU6SmOyYBNHP9vGHTqmuW-WlcK7EiS-tBnARuRrz4TwK_DiU6DtNKy_3h_VUaAgWPSR-KR/s320/saartje+2+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157954842023808034" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6AhaWCK3rGgB4OsDW-WzxnFfbe79C9OZTnGdFYTKeNLU-MBiMSCEVF0QhHKEwYDSYU4bCJ24UQbZmA8dGdsZX4hYfH0Dr0xcQ3BoMnC59RjjL2iqtXrrqkHl6zzc78oHHCL9GLdwatRn/s320/saartje+3.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Project Description</p><p>Pattern: <a href="http://members.home.nl/tdpj/Patronen/Bootees/Saartjes%20bootees.pdf">Saartje's Booties by Saartje de Bruijn</a></p><p>Yarn: Joan of Arc by Yarn Love in the Fling Colorway (50/50 merino/tencel)</p><p>Needles: Size 2 addi turbo</p><p>Start/Finish Date: January 20, 2008</p><p>Notes: This is a quick knit that is super cute. It's a great way to use up leftover sock yarn. The yarn I used for these booties is the same yarn I used for my Dublin Bay socks. The only downside to this pattern is that for such a small knit, there are alot of ends to weave into not that much knit material. </p><p>I also made a bunch of progress on Wicked this weekend and am hoping to have it finished by next weekend. I'm a bit nervous because I am getting dangerously close to running out of yarn. I think that I should have enough but I didn't buy an extra skein like I usually do for this project. I have never needed the extra skein on any other Zephyr Style patterns so I thought I wouldn't need it on this one. The yarn is Cascade 220 Heathers in Ocean Heather. The color in the close-up of the pocket is the actual shade.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157955228570864722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-Awe-MBxo75kczfNM_nLxLumiGpBoPjvpD_0Y43hYed6oup3spCDP_Ep-gqjz6RydHBqNjIKcW4hqvqxfEcU16G7FAB0Eg95c9L47D1dfdd6UDCL0ph8GNewEMWTNnValGAFdT4Hjv6Kq/s320/wicked+bed+blog.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157954846318775362" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZ09e5YRcHlOPZ0m9IZ90UQIWXy28Z5FThyphenhyphenRnYjN-JQSDPgG1QdgbasLLLv-1Te_eK2te5eztucm00qJClpfNSdrNRSpTmRQcQtuGhrHqrhcON43wIwNvHzYbpsZ4fmZBueYhQuI6yavDu/s320/wicked+mirror+2+blog.jpg" border="0" /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157955228570864738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilEmd9HhnSLNQSwWXf69a5yqfCCbwbMMJksh1MuMcnZXx7qXy-jKiekpTyUs_Wvzj8dHaXlMYjyD7j6MqSJ64SufZADAO_lmlbTDI5jHRabelNksa2DAUVT2hldGIywwftYz4c4Fb21vsK/s320/wicked+pocket.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>I also completed a lace repeat on the Evening Stockings for a Young Lady while I was watching Northanger Abbey on PBS last night. I am a bit worried about the fuzziness of the yarn. It seems like it will pill alot. I enjoyed Northanger Abbey but found it to be extremely abbreviated. The first hour was well done but I felt like everything was rushed in the last half an hour to reach the conclusion. I think it would have been much better if it had been a 2-hour movie rather than an hour and a half.</p><p><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5157955232865832050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEoVCpLVfB901NWl3bl_eRaBeoBma9O5RSCj8EFdWljQXvn40PxREWZKiUgJY5nXazZXbd7I7NYBfLefebKmIdyziJfnOPk16twjIjeyT3FBW1w6tQUNW0jda2bT6sUKOIjvcCdXNIL7gX/s320/evening+blog.jpg" border="0" /></p><p>Have a great week!</p>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-64661182196770186492008-01-18T10:49:00.000-05:002008-01-18T11:33:18.269-05:00TGIF - It's time to knit, knit, knit all weekend long!Happy Friday folks!!!!!!! I am so ready for the weekend and some serious knitting, movie watching and chill out time. I cast on for the Evening Socks for a Young Lady from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush on Sunday evening. In the limited knitting time I've been able to squeeze in since then, I've finished the cuffs and completed 2 lace pattern repeats. I am knitting the modified version of the pattern to make regular socks rather than knee highs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr7zMniIAcOWrFkCMemF1IutXd5ATImSD45wwUer2IyhIO3ajNytCmkG7eiS2duy7Z6HRlab3TqbAn_7ufmJvFv96YFA7-Mj_3wX3s0WId-LcQM0DBK4GgEEg-SIs2tRwbvv-I5VpItkG/s1600-h/evening+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156844528553282498" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsr7zMniIAcOWrFkCMemF1IutXd5ATImSD45wwUer2IyhIO3ajNytCmkG7eiS2duy7Z6HRlab3TqbAn_7ufmJvFv96YFA7-Mj_3wX3s0WId-LcQM0DBK4GgEEg-SIs2tRwbvv-I5VpItkG/s320/evening+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here is a close-up of the lace pattern. I am using white Kraemer Sterling to knit these socks. I have to agree with <a href="http://www.knittersreview.com/article_yarn.asp?article=/review/product/070816_a.asp">Clara Parkes's review of the Kraemer Sterling</a>. The silver strands are really cool and give a nice affect. The silk content adds a little sheen and it is an incredibly soft yarn. The nylon halo is a bit strange. If I didn't know any better, I would think that there was either mohair or angora in this yarn due to its fuzziness. The yarn is working really well with this pattern and I am excited to see how the finished socks turn out.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks-BeiOX_sqjdB28nTBg3PJhsJE0hdz9rsxRy7G6Cl4YCG_RYe74ra3QancywTju8-5VccfqXF6Fxjqt2RjGIRS-hTaP4ogz3jXwt79ohGepEiLqpuT9A9yjy3L-I_FvdZZiylSSBgrdP/s1600-h/evening+detail+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156844528553282514" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgks-BeiOX_sqjdB28nTBg3PJhsJE0hdz9rsxRy7G6Cl4YCG_RYe74ra3QancywTju8-5VccfqXF6Fxjqt2RjGIRS-hTaP4ogz3jXwt79ohGepEiLqpuT9A9yjy3L-I_FvdZZiylSSBgrdP/s320/evening+detail+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> Here are some model shots of the Dublin Bay socks. It is incredibly hard to take pictures of your own feet! I am extremely happy with the way these socks fit. I wore them yesterday and they did not slouch.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljQFPcdQU8nPOgqyx6Wuu35jC_yy8tdIOrCtWRRtKfHxPlIJbdzh9YECxRBXXhnYAq9GngUoD3jEcSoHisWYyom5Fa21TMeNNtRtNtfgY0yklb4JTIozjR0kDoBJdgMGcldfiPJg2-Cv5/s1600-h/dublin+bay+two+on.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156844532848249826" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhljQFPcdQU8nPOgqyx6Wuu35jC_yy8tdIOrCtWRRtKfHxPlIJbdzh9YECxRBXXhnYAq9GngUoD3jEcSoHisWYyom5Fa21TMeNNtRtNtfgY0yklb4JTIozjR0kDoBJdgMGcldfiPJg2-Cv5/s320/dublin+bay+two+on.jpg" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0Um1_-RclUyHWYO7nVwISMkkET0uYKPPwz5yG72scR_6asqmKzZYLcBHTTAaodFOh2uqGw5BmhS7X5Oy4D-5I3uKXBeyrhpqaMuL6vkeTE9-twOfG9FReVbHv8F1npL4xoh4aBrvp86M/s1600-h/dublin+bay+one+on.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5156844532848249842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF0Um1_-RclUyHWYO7nVwISMkkET0uYKPPwz5yG72scR_6asqmKzZYLcBHTTAaodFOh2uqGw5BmhS7X5Oy4D-5I3uKXBeyrhpqaMuL6vkeTE9-twOfG9FReVbHv8F1npL4xoh4aBrvp86M/s320/dublin+bay+one+on.jpg" border="0" /></a>My 2008 knitting goals are to complete 12 pairs of socks, 12 sweaters and at least 12 small projects (hats, accessories, baby stuff, toys, etc.) and to knit from stash until I have run out of yarn for one of the previously mentioned project goals. I haven't decided whether I will spend this weekend focusing on the Evening Stockings or on my Wicked. I've been on a bit of a sock kick starting out the year but, as the weather has returned to more seasonably accurate January temps, I could really use a new hand-knit sweater to debut.<br /><br />In other knitting news, I purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Son-Stitch-Bitch-Projects-Crochet/dp/0761146172/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200673278&sr=8-1">Son of a Stitch and Bitch by Deb Stoller</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Knitters-Book-Yarn-Ultimate-Choosing/dp/0307352161/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1200673341&sr=1-1">The Knitters Book of Yarn by Clara Parkes</a> this week. In non-knitting purchases, I also ordered <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-No-Direction-Home/dp/B000A0GP4K/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200673424&sr=8-1">No Direction Home</a>, Martin Scorsese's documentary on Bob Dylan that aired on PBS. If you are a Bob Dylan fan, this documentary is a must see. It has extensive interviews with Bob Dylan now as well as alot of performance footage. As a companion to <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Bob-Dylan-Dont-Look-Deluxe/dp/B000KJU1HI/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1200673584&sr=1-1">Don't Look Back</a>, it is amazing.<br /><br />I also signed up for several new KALs that should hopefully keep me on target with my 2008 goals. They are as follows:<br /><a href="http://stashsockclub.blogspot.com/">Socks from Stash Club</a> (I definitely don't need to worry about running out of stashed sock yarns in the next 12 months.)<br /><a href="http://www.janeaustenkal.blogspot.com/">The Complete Jane Austen KAL</a> (I have been looking forward to watching this series for months!!!! My Sunday evenings are pretty much booked for a while.)<br /><a href="http://www.knitallyear.blogspot.com/">Year Long Gift-A-Long</a> (Knitting gifts all year to avoid panic attacks as the deadlines draw near, what a novel idea.)<br /><a href="http://stashalong.blogspot.com/">Stashalong 2008</a> (Hopefully, this will keep me on the straight and narrow in regards to my knitting from stash goals.)<br /><br />Hmm... why am I so dedicating myself to knitting from stash this year? Well, I am making a valient attempt to become debt free this year (with the exception of my student loans, those will be an ongoing process for the next 10 years or so.) I am also going to try to track my progress in becoming nearly debt free on the blog as well. I just haven't worked out the details of how to do that.<br /><br />I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!!! See you next week!<br />jsinsjsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-32072608297150609842008-01-14T14:27:00.001-05:002008-01-14T14:44:05.276-05:00The first FO of 2008!!!!!Allow me to introduce my first FO of 2008, the <a href="http://www.nwkniterati.com/movabletype/archives/MossyCottage/DublinBay4.pdf">Dublin Bay</a> socks by Ryan Morrissey of Mossy Cottage Knits. They are a bit loud but so am I so I won't hold that against them.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYZ6XyARppFZGbBbWvboLV-kKOZ4zH0mrVthiG4gIJdVNlawGQe01L8P3mSwLE9q63RNroXoVR1VLx4w-EOM4iSO3Ub_uNbYbdpZHftld3OK9JQWMmb2vgFpHOrQ8tzp7qE5JNLWXjK_W/s1600-h/dublin+bay+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5155416271538735986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLYZ6XyARppFZGbBbWvboLV-kKOZ4zH0mrVthiG4gIJdVNlawGQe01L8P3mSwLE9q63RNroXoVR1VLx4w-EOM4iSO3Ub_uNbYbdpZHftld3OK9JQWMmb2vgFpHOrQ8tzp7qE5JNLWXjK_W/s320/dublin+bay+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a> <strong>Project Details:</strong><br />Pattern: <a href="http://www.nwkniterati.com/movabletype/archives/MossyCottage/DublinBay4.pdf">Dublin Bay Socks</a> by Ryan Morrissey of Mossy Cottage Knits<br />Yarn: 1 skein of Yarn Love's Joan of Arc in Flirt. (50% merino/ 50% tencel blend)<br />Start Date: December 22, 2007<br />Completion Date: January 13, 2008<br />Notes: Downsized the pattern from 72 stitches to 64 stitches, which was a wise decision as they fit perfectly. Otherwise followed pattern as written until heel turn and toe decreases, then relied upon Sensational Knitted Socks to get me through rather than do the math myself. (Yes, I am lazy.) I love the Eye of Partridge heel flap. It works perfectly with a multi-colored yarn such as this and I also like the uniform thickness it gives the heel flap in contrast to the slipped-stitch reinforced heel flap. Even though the yarn pooled alot, it still works due to the rainbow nature of the colors. The feel and stitch definition of the merino/tencel yarn is excellent and it has a lovely sheen to it. My kitchener stitch is the best it has been thusfar on the toes. There is still room for improvement but it is nice to see that it's getting better. I also have finally figured out how to knit socks that actually fits my feet on this, my third attempt at making socks for myself. These were knit 2 at a time via Magic Loop. Heel flaps through gussets knitted separately.<br /><br />It feels nice to have my first FO of the year. I am now continuing on Wicked and have cast on to make a modified Evening Stockings for a Young Lady from Knitting Vintage Socks by Nancy Bush using white Kraemer Silk Sterling from my stash.<br /><br />Happy Monday Everyone!jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7634623113584790854.post-52490520949754554492008-01-11T16:03:00.001-05:002008-01-11T16:06:48.957-05:00A Satisfied Customer...And one last 2007 FO... I knit this garter stitch cap for my cousin Jamie for Christmas this year. I'd say the fact that he put the hat on immediately upon receiving it and has not taken it off since makes this my most successful gift project yet. Who'd have thunk that something so simple would have the most impact?<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbqyUWfTem1j5F1hdmIMA39-ABdQRNv_We1Rt0xJomrg2zZLvbfj1FsxnUc7N8hfoYOxxDEg5-LiyOoErv8fhnhIHQ_uOLIhuRMqKwJLxQPP55u_pgpIiI3V_Wl9-3abfe3joHLF-Juss/s1600-h/jamie+hat+blog.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154327802271877970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYbqyUWfTem1j5F1hdmIMA39-ABdQRNv_We1Rt0xJomrg2zZLvbfj1FsxnUc7N8hfoYOxxDEg5-LiyOoErv8fhnhIHQ_uOLIhuRMqKwJLxQPP55u_pgpIiI3V_Wl9-3abfe3joHLF-Juss/s320/jamie+hat+blog.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPe-b3PcDHwfT5HWWWUlRJ9kSetiCyhOo5vAtUirTB4HE4_xVlaIksQ4e20vhqwuePSdJzjypXk67dT4wJH4Ny6orWSMIqeko6PjTz22xY-Ec8BWR9lJyeh2ff90UhWUjf3VMUqMCBSNe/s1600-h/jamie+hat+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5154327802271877986" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivPe-b3PcDHwfT5HWWWUlRJ9kSetiCyhOo5vAtUirTB4HE4_xVlaIksQ4e20vhqwuePSdJzjypXk67dT4wJH4Ny6orWSMIqeko6PjTz22xY-Ec8BWR9lJyeh2ff90UhWUjf3VMUqMCBSNe/s320/jamie+hat+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Have a great weekend everyone!</div>jsinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05051552401201298253noreply@blogger.com0