I am half done on my first knitted clog. I am so excited. The girls in our Machine knitting class that have knitted them are helping us that haven't done it yet. I am knitting mine out of "Sophie". The yarn I hand spun from one of my sheep. It is really bulky and felts really well. I found it easier than I thought it would be. I know all that sock knitting has help a lot. The short rowing was not as hard since I have done so much of it knitting socks for Christmas.
I got a new camera yesterday. A digital so I can put pictures on my blog. Of course I don't know how to do it yet, but when I learn I will really have fun putting pictures on. It has all kinds of gadgets and I need to practise first. It came with all the stuff to download to the computer and to the printer. Can't wait to really master this.
I am spinning some roving I got from my roving club "Spunky Eclectic" you can find it at www.spunkyhats.com. I really like their stuff and I get a new fiber to play with every month. This month is Icelandic Wool, which I have never spun before. It is grey over died with blue and green splotches. I think it is something I could do with some of my roving from Sophie. I'll see how it spins and then decide. I really have been wanting to die some of my roving, but it is too cold and damp right now. It would never dry. Maybe as it gets warmer I can try some. I also think I will keep on spinning and then dye some yarn. We'll see.
We have been trying different fibers in spinning class and that has been very interesting. Some things you think would be easy and not and things I was afraid to try have been easy. Who knows??? It's fun to try.
Spin on...........................Sheena
Monday, January 28, 2008
Friday, January 25, 2008
What a week!
This week has been something else. With Butch being sick it is medicine and spray and lots of TLC all day long. He had a fox tail in his ear so after they took that out, he seems to be on the mend. It still has been fussy. We had to keep a sweatshirt on him to keep him from licking and ofcourse it rained so he kept getting it wet. I am so glad it is finally starting to get easier.
My father-in-law has had a fracture in his back and has been in pain for sometime. He had two different MRIs this week and and today they did a proceedure to releave the pain. They called on Thursday to get him ready for Friday for this procedure. I'm really glad they were able to do this now, but it was rush, rush to get everything ready. All went well and they didn't even keep him over night. We were glad because he was not happy about staying in the hospital. He's home now and resting so he should start feeling a lot better soon.
Took Paige to get her driver's lisence on Thursday, while DH took his Dad for the MRI. She didn't pass, and we have to try again. I felt so bad for her, but it will be ok. We fussed a bit and then ate ice cream. I'm back at WW so that probably didn't help my cause any. I have to keep on truckin' this weight is out of control. I have such a hard time. I know it is my age too, but MAN I hate to give up. Anyway we both felt better and now we are ready to hit it hard and heavy getting back on track. We will practise more the next two weeks, then she will try again.
I made a bunch of hats for one of my children's families that just moved to Kansas. I talked to them yesterday and it was -2 and they were freezing. I better get these in the mail!! They really need them. Moving from Southern California to Kasas is quite a change. I really feel for them.
I am working on a lace scarf made from my handspun for myself. I am also knitting a scarf for DIL to match a hat I made for her. Need to get busy with that so better sign off......
spin on...............................Sheena
My father-in-law has had a fracture in his back and has been in pain for sometime. He had two different MRIs this week and and today they did a proceedure to releave the pain. They called on Thursday to get him ready for Friday for this procedure. I'm really glad they were able to do this now, but it was rush, rush to get everything ready. All went well and they didn't even keep him over night. We were glad because he was not happy about staying in the hospital. He's home now and resting so he should start feeling a lot better soon.
Took Paige to get her driver's lisence on Thursday, while DH took his Dad for the MRI. She didn't pass, and we have to try again. I felt so bad for her, but it will be ok. We fussed a bit and then ate ice cream. I'm back at WW so that probably didn't help my cause any. I have to keep on truckin' this weight is out of control. I have such a hard time. I know it is my age too, but MAN I hate to give up. Anyway we both felt better and now we are ready to hit it hard and heavy getting back on track. We will practise more the next two weeks, then she will try again.
I made a bunch of hats for one of my children's families that just moved to Kansas. I talked to them yesterday and it was -2 and they were freezing. I better get these in the mail!! They really need them. Moving from Southern California to Kasas is quite a change. I really feel for them.
I am working on a lace scarf made from my handspun for myself. I am also knitting a scarf for DIL to match a hat I made for her. Need to get busy with that so better sign off......
spin on...............................Sheena
Thursday, January 17, 2008
A lot done this week!! Knit Spin Basket classes
I have had a great week. Got a lot done and made it to all my classes. In machine knitting we learned to knit an ear flap hat for adults. I have knitted a baby one, but we have never really perfected an adult one. I haven't tried it yet, but will tomorrow.
At spinning class we got some luscious alpaca roving to try. It is so yummy, soft and puffy. I can't wait to try it. I have spun some Llama before and they are similar. This is a creamy beige color. Maybe I will use it in a hat for my self. I love to knit hats. Almost as much as socks. I have been making hats to send to the new Kansas transplants. They need them, they are very cold.
At Basket class we finished the first of a three basket set we are making. It is so wonderful. It stands about 10 or 11 inches high and has a big handle. Two more smaller baskets sit inside and it will be a great knitting/yarn basket (what else).
I can't wait to finish the others and use them. This is a fun class, and I wish I could take the class in the spring. We will begin working at the races before it is over. Oh well, there is always next fall.
Our precious Butch has been sick. He is a beautiful Golden Retriever and the first dog I actually raised from a puppy. He has a horrible rash called Hot spots and is very uncomfortable. It isn't deadly, but really miserable. We took him to the vet and have lots of medicine to give him for a time. He is on the mend and we are really glad. My DH was so worried. He is his buddy. They work together on all kinds of projects.
It's really cold tonight so we have a fire going. I think it will freeze tonight. I am going to go curl up and knit on my scarf. It is my television knitting. I am making it out of some of my hand spun. It is Dorset/mohair blend and very creamy off white and very fine. I sometimes wish I would have started a shawl with it, but there's more where that came from.
Spin on................................Sheena
At spinning class we got some luscious alpaca roving to try. It is so yummy, soft and puffy. I can't wait to try it. I have spun some Llama before and they are similar. This is a creamy beige color. Maybe I will use it in a hat for my self. I love to knit hats. Almost as much as socks. I have been making hats to send to the new Kansas transplants. They need them, they are very cold.
At Basket class we finished the first of a three basket set we are making. It is so wonderful. It stands about 10 or 11 inches high and has a big handle. Two more smaller baskets sit inside and it will be a great knitting/yarn basket (what else).
I can't wait to finish the others and use them. This is a fun class, and I wish I could take the class in the spring. We will begin working at the races before it is over. Oh well, there is always next fall.
Our precious Butch has been sick. He is a beautiful Golden Retriever and the first dog I actually raised from a puppy. He has a horrible rash called Hot spots and is very uncomfortable. It isn't deadly, but really miserable. We took him to the vet and have lots of medicine to give him for a time. He is on the mend and we are really glad. My DH was so worried. He is his buddy. They work together on all kinds of projects.
It's really cold tonight so we have a fire going. I think it will freeze tonight. I am going to go curl up and knit on my scarf. It is my television knitting. I am making it out of some of my hand spun. It is Dorset/mohair blend and very creamy off white and very fine. I sometimes wish I would have started a shawl with it, but there's more where that came from.
Spin on................................Sheena
Saturday, January 5, 2008
New Years Resolutions??? I guess I needed to think about it.
I really have been thinking about making a New Years Resolution. This year though I decided to make one that will make me feel great instead of guilty. It is kind of selfish too. But, lately I am feeling kind of selfish. So this is what I have come up with:
1. I will spend more time doing the things that make me happy. Take classes, learn new things, make things, spend time with friends, cook for my husband, and anything else I can think of that I enjoy.
2. I get to be the one to decide what makes me happy.
That pretty much covers it. Looks like a good year coming up. I think I like the sound of 2008.
Spin on.........................Sheena
1. I will spend more time doing the things that make me happy. Take classes, learn new things, make things, spend time with friends, cook for my husband, and anything else I can think of that I enjoy.
2. I get to be the one to decide what makes me happy.
That pretty much covers it. Looks like a good year coming up. I think I like the sound of 2008.
Spin on.........................Sheena
Friday, January 4, 2008
Spinning and Knitting waiting for Rain.
Well, they keep saying we are getting a lot of rain. So far none. I guess tonight for sure. I am ready. I brought in a bunch of wood for the fire and have lots of yarn to keep me company. I will knit and spin and watch movies. My three favorite things.
I finished plying the royal blue that I was working on. It is drying by the fire. I can't wait to put it in something, like a felted bag. I have one almost ready to felt. Just a few more things and it will be ready. I put an eye cord trim at the top to give it body and so now I am putting the same trim on both sides of the handle. I hope it works out, if not I will have learned something anyway.
Next Monday classes start again. I kind of miss them, but at the same time enjoy the freedom to do nothing. I get more done though when I have to. Oh well, I guess we need both. Down time and structured time.
I' going to start some hats tomorrow. I want to make Barbara and Brian warm hats for the snow. Also Katherine and Peyton and Grace need warm hats too. Maybe some mittens too. They had about 4-6 inches of snow when they got there. Brrrrrrr It makes me cold just to think about it. I am toasty in my little house.
Spin on..........................Sheena
I finished plying the royal blue that I was working on. It is drying by the fire. I can't wait to put it in something, like a felted bag. I have one almost ready to felt. Just a few more things and it will be ready. I put an eye cord trim at the top to give it body and so now I am putting the same trim on both sides of the handle. I hope it works out, if not I will have learned something anyway.
Next Monday classes start again. I kind of miss them, but at the same time enjoy the freedom to do nothing. I get more done though when I have to. Oh well, I guess we need both. Down time and structured time.
I' going to start some hats tomorrow. I want to make Barbara and Brian warm hats for the snow. Also Katherine and Peyton and Grace need warm hats too. Maybe some mittens too. They had about 4-6 inches of snow when they got there. Brrrrrrr It makes me cold just to think about it. I am toasty in my little house.
Spin on..........................Sheena
Thursday, January 3, 2008
They made it.....Praise God!
I talked to Ron at about 10:00 their time last night and it was so great. They had arrived at Lansing, Kansas at about 8:00. I am so relieved. They were having problems with one of Brian's cars and I was really afraid they would have to do something else. Like get the car fixed or buy a new car, or rent a u-haul and tow his car. Anyway, they made it and Praise God. The weather held and all is well.
They picked the keys to the new house and Ron says it is a Mansion!! I know it will be wonderful for the kids in the long run, but they are upset now. Missing friends and worried about a new school. I know it is hard, but they will work it out and be OK. Plus, Brian won't be gone anymore, so that will help a lot.
I got a lot done yesterday, so I am loafing today. I know I have to get some of my knitting and spinning done so I can go back to classes next week with a clean slate! Ha ha. I will go back to classes anyway, but I do want to get some of these UFO'S done so I can move on. I want to make some hats for Barb and the kids. They will need them now. Ron said there was 4-6 inches of snow on the ground. Brrrrr I'm cold just thinking about it. The high today is suppose to be 39. I don't believe that is a high. Sounds more like a low to me. I know we are spoiled here, but it's all what you get used to.
I finished spinning my royal blue wool, and will ply it tonight. I am finishing up a bag I knitted and still need to felt it. I have yarn all wound to make me a sweater (for Christmas). I guess it will do for next year. I hope to get some of this done today!!! Better get busy.
Spin on.............................Sheena
They picked the keys to the new house and Ron says it is a Mansion!! I know it will be wonderful for the kids in the long run, but they are upset now. Missing friends and worried about a new school. I know it is hard, but they will work it out and be OK. Plus, Brian won't be gone anymore, so that will help a lot.
I got a lot done yesterday, so I am loafing today. I know I have to get some of my knitting and spinning done so I can go back to classes next week with a clean slate! Ha ha. I will go back to classes anyway, but I do want to get some of these UFO'S done so I can move on. I want to make some hats for Barb and the kids. They will need them now. Ron said there was 4-6 inches of snow on the ground. Brrrrr I'm cold just thinking about it. The high today is suppose to be 39. I don't believe that is a high. Sounds more like a low to me. I know we are spoiled here, but it's all what you get used to.
I finished spinning my royal blue wool, and will ply it tonight. I am finishing up a bag I knitted and still need to felt it. I have yarn all wound to make me a sweater (for Christmas). I guess it will do for next year. I hope to get some of this done today!!! Better get busy.
Spin on.............................Sheena
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
New Year.......2008 can you believe it?
Well, it is now 2008. Where did the year go? I can't believe how fast that one went. Seems like only yesterday I was trying to remember to write 2007 on my checks. I'll never get it right.
I am making black eyed peas and ham for New Years dinner. I think I will make some cornbread too. My In laws really like cornbread. Ron is gone for about 10 days to two weeks. He is driving cross country (half way any way) to Kansas with Brian. Brian's back was so bad when he got back that he could hardly walk. So Ron is driving one of his cars, Barbara is driving the other one and Brian is reclining in the passenger seat. He is still miserable.
They have been having car trouble with one of the cars. The one Ron is driving. The Explorer is having transmission trouble. They are crippling along, so I hope today goes well. The problem is Brian has a time limit. He has to report in on Friday. His Classes start on Tuesday of the following week. They also need to get there to sign Escrow Papers for their new house. Oh well, once they get there all will be well.
When I talked to Ron today he was freezing. It was 20 degrees and the wind was blowing. Suppose to warm up to 60 today where they will be driving. I thought 60 was a low, not a high. It is about 73 here although the Santa Ana winds are blowing and they are kind of cool. I didn't even need to build a fire this morning. Ron was so worried about me being without fire wood because his saw wouldn't work. He ordered some from some guy and they delivered it yesterday. I'm all set, and he is freezing!
I have been cooking all day. I made some egg salad for lunch, and of course the black eyed peas. I also made some vegetable soup. I plan to start back to ww next week. I think I have to stay on some kind of eating program or I just gain weight.
I am working on a felted bag I started in Alabama. It is Noro yarn and knitted in mitered squares. I love it. I am working on the handle right now and then I will felt it. I can't wait to finish it. I was going to give it for a Christmas present, but that didn't happen. Maybe someones birthday. I will work on some royal blue roving tonight. I started in class before Christmas, and worked on it some at Loraine's last Friday night.
With Ron gone I am doing all the animals and really enjoying it. I use to feed all the animals until he retired and then he took over. I kind of miss it, but I can go out there any time and visit the animals. So we are getting reacquainted.
Spin on........................Sheena
I am making black eyed peas and ham for New Years dinner. I think I will make some cornbread too. My In laws really like cornbread. Ron is gone for about 10 days to two weeks. He is driving cross country (half way any way) to Kansas with Brian. Brian's back was so bad when he got back that he could hardly walk. So Ron is driving one of his cars, Barbara is driving the other one and Brian is reclining in the passenger seat. He is still miserable.
They have been having car trouble with one of the cars. The one Ron is driving. The Explorer is having transmission trouble. They are crippling along, so I hope today goes well. The problem is Brian has a time limit. He has to report in on Friday. His Classes start on Tuesday of the following week. They also need to get there to sign Escrow Papers for their new house. Oh well, once they get there all will be well.
When I talked to Ron today he was freezing. It was 20 degrees and the wind was blowing. Suppose to warm up to 60 today where they will be driving. I thought 60 was a low, not a high. It is about 73 here although the Santa Ana winds are blowing and they are kind of cool. I didn't even need to build a fire this morning. Ron was so worried about me being without fire wood because his saw wouldn't work. He ordered some from some guy and they delivered it yesterday. I'm all set, and he is freezing!
I have been cooking all day. I made some egg salad for lunch, and of course the black eyed peas. I also made some vegetable soup. I plan to start back to ww next week. I think I have to stay on some kind of eating program or I just gain weight.
I am working on a felted bag I started in Alabama. It is Noro yarn and knitted in mitered squares. I love it. I am working on the handle right now and then I will felt it. I can't wait to finish it. I was going to give it for a Christmas present, but that didn't happen. Maybe someones birthday. I will work on some royal blue roving tonight. I started in class before Christmas, and worked on it some at Loraine's last Friday night.
With Ron gone I am doing all the animals and really enjoying it. I use to feed all the animals until he retired and then he took over. I kind of miss it, but I can go out there any time and visit the animals. So we are getting reacquainted.
Spin on........................Sheena
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