Marie at Sel & Poivre! Congratulations! She has won the "Find a Cure" knitting needles and the beaded stitch markers for one of her entries into the "Pink Clallenge".
The winner was chosen the old fashioned way...I wrote each entry on a piece of paper, folded each one, put them into a container, shook them all around, hubby closed his eyes, and pulled out a winner.
Most of the entries were for getting mammograms. Only two were for pink projects. You can see them HERE and HERE. There is a picture of each project, info, and a link to each of their blogs, "Sel & Poivre" and "Facts From Fact Woman".
Thanks, to everyone who entered. It was great hearing from all of you (I love getting your comments) and it was fun seeing your pink projects. And, most importantly, how great that so many of you are taking charge of your health and getting your regular mammogram screenings! :-)
Sunday, November 1, 2009
Friday, October 30, 2009
The Magic of Blocking
A couple of months ago, I bought a beautiful hank of "Aslan Trends Class" and envisioned knitting something lacey with it. Soon after, I found a pattern on Ravelry that seemed like the perfect match. It's called "Cream of Spinach"...a funny name...but a great little pattern. I quickly renamed my project, "Rasberry Cream". It's simple, but gave me more practice and confidence as I tip-toe slowly into the world of "lace" knitting. I liked it as I was knitting but I was hoping that blocking would make it better. But, I guess I really had no idea what blocking could do to this. Here's the before...
And, check out the after...
I'm stunned and amazed! I can't believe the transformation. It's incredible. I love the end result...lacey, pretty, soft...it's going to make a great gift. However, I don't plan on buying this yarn again as it's splitty and snags verrrry easily. The scarf has some snags on it that I just can't get back into place. It's so pretty though that I'm hoping the recipient won't care or notice.
I don't really understand how this works...why it stays this way after blocking but...I'm so glad I made this project and invested in a set of blocking wires. Because, now, I can't wait to try something else lacey and watch another transformation!
And, check out the after...
I'm stunned and amazed! I can't believe the transformation. It's incredible. I love the end result...lacey, pretty, soft...it's going to make a great gift. However, I don't plan on buying this yarn again as it's splitty and snags verrrry easily. The scarf has some snags on it that I just can't get back into place. It's so pretty though that I'm hoping the recipient won't care or notice.
I don't really understand how this works...why it stays this way after blocking but...I'm so glad I made this project and invested in a set of blocking wires. Because, now, I can't wait to try something else lacey and watch another transformation!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
More Pink...
Here's another entry for the "Pink Challenge"... pretty, pink slippers made by Margaret from the "Facts From Fact Woman" blog...
Aren't they cute?! She made them for her daughter and she says she'll be posting a pattern for them very soon. I love the little button closures and black accents. Very cute! Thanks, Margaret, for entering.
There are only two more days to enter. For details, click HERE and HERE.
Aren't they cute?! She made them for her daughter and she says she'll be posting a pattern for them very soon. I love the little button closures and black accents. Very cute! Thanks, Margaret, for entering.
There are only two more days to enter. For details, click HERE and HERE.
Three More Days...
...to get your entries in for the "Pink Challenge"!
I've received several entries so far of readers who have had their mammograms. Awesome job, taking charge of your health! Here's the first entry of something crafted in pink. It's a beautiful pink scarf made by Marie at Sel & Poivre...
She has made a tradition of knitting a pink scarf every October and donating them to be given to someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. What a great way to let someone know they are being thought of. I think it could feel like a hug to that person. We all need those...especially, in that situation. You can see more pictures of this pretty scarf and read all the details about it in her BLOG POST. She will receive two entries for her scarf, one for making it and one for donating it. Thanks, Marie, for entering. :-)
Be sure to get your entries in. I'll be drawing the winner on Sunday, November first for the beautiful "Find a Cure" knitting needles and the pretty, beaded stitch markers.
I've received several entries so far of readers who have had their mammograms. Awesome job, taking charge of your health! Here's the first entry of something crafted in pink. It's a beautiful pink scarf made by Marie at Sel & Poivre...
She has made a tradition of knitting a pink scarf every October and donating them to be given to someone who has been diagnosed with breast cancer. What a great way to let someone know they are being thought of. I think it could feel like a hug to that person. We all need those...especially, in that situation. You can see more pictures of this pretty scarf and read all the details about it in her BLOG POST. She will receive two entries for her scarf, one for making it and one for donating it. Thanks, Marie, for entering. :-)
Be sure to get your entries in. I'll be drawing the winner on Sunday, November first for the beautiful "Find a Cure" knitting needles and the pretty, beaded stitch markers.
Sunday, October 25, 2009
Hairy Halloween
Today was the annual "Night of the Living Airedale Party", a local Halloween party for Airedales and their owners. It's an event we look forward to every year that is graciously hosted by the wonderful people that own Liebe Aire Acres. We've been going for years and always have a great time...in rain, heat, and...today's weather...wind!...
Things kept blowing off the tables, costumes were blowing in the wind, and food was even blowing off our plates. But, we still managed to have a good time. This year, Salsa was a "SaloonDale". We spent a lot of time this week crafting her costume...complete with a ruffles, a bustle, bow, criss-cross ribbons to look like a corset, a feathered headpiece, and fishnet stockings (that got a lot of laughs and pictures), and the red fabric has little black paw prints on it. Here she is dancing around in her costume...
A close-up of our little sweetie...
Part of the annual event is picture taking time with each family and their 'dale(s). Here's me and Salsa...
We didn't win any prizes this year for Salsa's costume but the competition was fierce! I took a lot of pictures but the wind had the dogs dancing around so much that it was hard to get good shots of them. But, I did my best. Here are some of the good ones... Meet "Carmen MiranDale", the winner for "Best Costume"...
Isn't she adorable?! Her 'mom' did an awesome job of making her costume. I love the headpiece!!! And, look at this colorful dress...
Here she is with her whole costume, posing for pictures...
The prize for "Best Theme" went to the "Wicked Witch and Her Flying Monkeys" (2 'dales in monkey costumes with wings and the owner dressed like a wicked witch). Unfortantely, I didn't get a picture of them. But, I got a picture of the winner for "Funniest Costume"..."Bernie Madoff"...
The winner for "Scarriest Costume" was one of Salsa's old buddies, Norman. He was a pirate!...
There were around 30 airedales at the party and lots of great costumes. Here are some more cute ones...an "Aire Mail Carrier"...
What a cutie!
There were "ChippenDales"...Notice the one on the right bracing himself for the next wind gust and the ear blowing on the dale on the left...
These two dales were ready for a day on the water...complete with floatation vests and sunglasses...
They eventually ditched their water vests but this one kept her shades on throughout the whole party!...
What would a party be without a super hero?! Meet "Super Dale"...
We enjoyed many of the things we do every year at this party, including: costumes and a parade; a raffle to benefit Airedale Rescue (they made almost $400 this year); a pot luck and barbeque; a treat table for the doggies; and a generous gift bag that was given to each family. Here's all the goodies we brought home today from the raffle and our party bag...a calendar, cookbook, toys, treats, coupons, a frisbee...
Unfortantely, because of the wind, the doggy dancing (Salsa's good at that) and the "Grueling Games" (games and contests with our dogs) were cancelled. But, we all had such a great time visiting with the other Airedales and their owners and we look forward to getting together again next year.
Happy Halloween! :-D
Things kept blowing off the tables, costumes were blowing in the wind, and food was even blowing off our plates. But, we still managed to have a good time. This year, Salsa was a "SaloonDale". We spent a lot of time this week crafting her costume...complete with a ruffles, a bustle, bow, criss-cross ribbons to look like a corset, a feathered headpiece, and fishnet stockings (that got a lot of laughs and pictures), and the red fabric has little black paw prints on it. Here she is dancing around in her costume...
A close-up of our little sweetie...
Part of the annual event is picture taking time with each family and their 'dale(s). Here's me and Salsa...
We didn't win any prizes this year for Salsa's costume but the competition was fierce! I took a lot of pictures but the wind had the dogs dancing around so much that it was hard to get good shots of them. But, I did my best. Here are some of the good ones... Meet "Carmen MiranDale", the winner for "Best Costume"...
Isn't she adorable?! Her 'mom' did an awesome job of making her costume. I love the headpiece!!! And, look at this colorful dress...
Here she is with her whole costume, posing for pictures...
The prize for "Best Theme" went to the "Wicked Witch and Her Flying Monkeys" (2 'dales in monkey costumes with wings and the owner dressed like a wicked witch). Unfortantely, I didn't get a picture of them. But, I got a picture of the winner for "Funniest Costume"..."Bernie Madoff"...
The winner for "Scarriest Costume" was one of Salsa's old buddies, Norman. He was a pirate!...
There were around 30 airedales at the party and lots of great costumes. Here are some more cute ones...an "Aire Mail Carrier"...
What a cutie!
There were "ChippenDales"...Notice the one on the right bracing himself for the next wind gust and the ear blowing on the dale on the left...
These two dales were ready for a day on the water...complete with floatation vests and sunglasses...
They eventually ditched their water vests but this one kept her shades on throughout the whole party!...
What would a party be without a super hero?! Meet "Super Dale"...
We enjoyed many of the things we do every year at this party, including: costumes and a parade; a raffle to benefit Airedale Rescue (they made almost $400 this year); a pot luck and barbeque; a treat table for the doggies; and a generous gift bag that was given to each family. Here's all the goodies we brought home today from the raffle and our party bag...a calendar, cookbook, toys, treats, coupons, a frisbee...
Unfortantely, because of the wind, the doggy dancing (Salsa's good at that) and the "Grueling Games" (games and contests with our dogs) were cancelled. But, we all had such a great time visiting with the other Airedales and their owners and we look forward to getting together again next year.
Happy Halloween! :-D
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Cedar Sheep Association
I think this so cool and I bet other fiber enthusiasts will too. Check out the sign above the doors (you can click on the picture to enlarge it)...
This is in Cedar City, Utah. I've never seen anything like this....a sheep association??? How cool is that?! I'm not sure if it's still in operation or if it's just a preserved building being used for something else. Either way, I love it! We've stopped in Cedar City many times over the past few years on our summer vacations to Utah and Colorado. We enjoy poking around their antique stores and going through this old part of town...and I always enjoy seeing this. :-)
I'm hoping to have some crafty, fun stuff to post soon. I'm super busy, in the middle of designing and creating a costume for our Airedale for the upcoming Airedale Halloween party that we go to every year. HERE'S a link about last years party. It's coming up this weekend and, as I often do, I waited until the last minute. So, it looks like a lot of this week will be taken up working on that. I'm having fun with it. Although, I have to say that it's not easy doing a fitting on a very wiggly dog who just wants to bite her costume! lol
Have a great day!
This is in Cedar City, Utah. I've never seen anything like this....a sheep association??? How cool is that?! I'm not sure if it's still in operation or if it's just a preserved building being used for something else. Either way, I love it! We've stopped in Cedar City many times over the past few years on our summer vacations to Utah and Colorado. We enjoy poking around their antique stores and going through this old part of town...and I always enjoy seeing this. :-)
I'm hoping to have some crafty, fun stuff to post soon. I'm super busy, in the middle of designing and creating a costume for our Airedale for the upcoming Airedale Halloween party that we go to every year. HERE'S a link about last years party. It's coming up this weekend and, as I often do, I waited until the last minute. So, it looks like a lot of this week will be taken up working on that. I'm having fun with it. Although, I have to say that it's not easy doing a fitting on a very wiggly dog who just wants to bite her costume! lol
Have a great day!
Monday, October 19, 2009
Monday!
It's that day again! Monday! Often the most challenging day of my week as I plan out what I need to do for the week (the fun and not so fun) and begin to start tackling it all. I've been trying to come up with things that help make this transition into a new week better and more enjoyable. Sometimes I think I've figured it out. Other times...not really. This is feeling like one of those Mondays. Color can brighten a mood...maybe a little colorful eye candy...Some beautiful fall folliage from our recent trip to Colorado...Soooo pretty!...
One of these would be nice too...mmmm...another picture from that trip...yummy coffee...
How are your Mondays? Do you sometimes find it hard to get going on Mondays? Do you have any tips or tricks to getting your week/Monday off to a great start?
One of these would be nice too...mmmm...another picture from that trip...yummy coffee...
How are your Mondays? Do you sometimes find it hard to get going on Mondays? Do you have any tips or tricks to getting your week/Monday off to a great start?
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