Crazieness!

Crazy that's what I am...just finished all my shopping, wrapped all the packages, cleaned up the kitchen FOR WHAT SEEMS LIKE THE FORTYITH TIME, and finally settled down to knit.

And what am I knitting? Well, it's a surprise. I asked to be a test knitter for Susan at A Few Stitches Short, and I'm really excited because her patterns are so incredibly beautiful. She creates the most lovely shawls and she has a new pattern called Taliesin. She worked her gorgeous sample up in Manos Silk Blend - colorway Abalone (a delicious blend of lavenders and sage greens. I've chosen to dig into my stash and found a wonderful worsted from Dyed in the Wool. The photo doesn't do the yarn justice. The colors are rich purples, turquoise, peaches and greens, and it's working up just fine! I can't wait to find buttons for it...yup there are buttons called for. Very Exciting....I'll keep you posted.

On another note, thank you all for visiting and leaving comments, I read every single one and try to respond as soon as I can. I love reading your comments and look forward to them. If you have an suggestions for buttons I'm open!

Have a wonderful holiday season - however you celebrate - and remember to be kind to yourselves!

A give-a-way at Whispering Creek House

Jump on over to Stephanie's at Whispering Creek. She's having a sweet little give-away. Her blog is full of wonderful things she's refashioned.....hurry.

Say farewell to October...

I knew it had to come but I always dread the day....October 31st...the end of my favorite month. All those beautiful colors, gone for another year.

But somehow I'm encouraged because that end only reminds me that spring is on it's way! I know you all must think I'm nuts but I'm invigorated by the cold winter months and always think of this time as cleansing sort of rebirth (sorry for the metaphysics there).

So in honor of the last few days of October, here is what I have the pleasure to see in my back yard each October day.

Give away at Karen's!

Check out Karen's blog for a great give-away....here's the link

My Favorite Month of the Year!

Ahhhhh, October. How I love you. Crisp clear mornings that creep through the open window bringing the scent of autumn leaves and fresh cut hay. I adore these mornings when I can see my breath and watch the dew evaporate on the spider web as the morning sun warms the air.

I love the sound the trees make as the wind rustles their brittle leaves. I love listening to the acorns falling to the ground as the squirrels gather their fall harvest. And watching those brilliant yellow leaves emerge from my beech and maple filled backyard - it's a treat that takes my breath away every autumn.

I wait for this month all year - and it only lasts 31 days..........

Lit'l Brown Bird

Cute new website for anyone that loves working with Felt!

To my other half on his birthday....

After 39 years you never cease to amaze me...
If I say I need something you are right there with it...
You encourage my knitting expeditions even when they involve overnight travel...
You put up with my silly whistling...
You let me drag you to little theater...
You lovingly tolerate my book and fabric addiction...
You are the best dad a son and daughter could have...
You tell the very best stories...
You love to laugh and entertain as much as I do and
You are generous and good hearted and supportive and I love you.

Happy birthday darlin!

The Shirt Stripe Quilt

Di, of The Cut Cloth fame, made this absolutely beautiful quilt.
Just click on the photo to embiggen it. I love the softly worn faded blues - I can only imagine how warm and snuggly this quilt would be on a cold Ohio winter night. I need to make one of these immediately!