Knitting, My New Friend, & Yarnology

This past week has once again has gone by much too fast. I have a new friend, it's name is White Vinegar. I read about it on mskims blog. I don't have much time to spend cleaning my house, let alone shop for a variety of expensive cleaners that irritate my skin, lungs and anything else it comes in contact with. Ms Kim recommended white vinegar and baking soda. I went to the market not knowing I was purchasing my new friend. I went to town cleaning my kitchen. WOW!! It was fast and squeaky clean. I moved to my bathroom and I fell in love with yes, white vinegar and baking soda. Who knew? I love it! I hear you can add essential oils too. That will be my next experiment. On to knitting..I finished Talia last night. It's fabulous if I do say so myself. I 'll block it this weekend. Sew on some buttons and since we are having a heat wave, put it away until weather permits.

I started Baby Surprise Jacket the other night. My sister just found out she's having a girl. I'm using Zitron Lifestyle in a funky purple, orange colorway. Thankfully, my sister isn't into traditional baby colors.

Cory brought in some beautiful roses from her garden, they in are in the pic. Yes, I'm still at the shop. Too much yarn left to close . Help me get out of here!! I sold the first mannequin yesterday. It was like one of my kids was moving away. It made me sad. The fixtures are now up for sale. So if you need any bookcases come on in.

Live Artfully

Wow! I just got my copy of Live Artfully Magazine. I'm so excited! My name is on page 5 and again on page 18. Jenny let me write an article on Laurie and Ruth (owners of Posies) for the spring issue. I can't believe I have an article in a magazine. If you haven't picked up a copy, what are you waiting for? Well as for Yarnology, I'm still here. It now looks like part of the shop won't be going to Fresno and that I'll be here until the end of April. That's ok. God has a plan. I've almost finished Ubernatural. I just have to sew the buttons on. I'm actually wearing it today.

Isn't she beautiful? Yes, I'm learning more and more about blogging. I'm still working on Talia. I forgot to take home my fourth hank of manos to complete it so looks like she'll get done this week or over the weekend. I love this pattern. It has enough of a pattern to keep it interesting.

I'm much further than the picture shows.

I'm still working on another crocheted slipper pattern. I'll post some pictures sometime this week. If you haven't taken the poll yet, please do. I'm working on an article for the summer issue of Live Artfully Magazine on knitting. I would love your feedback. Have a great week and thanks for reading. We're still meeting here at the shop for knitting group on Thursday.

Another Week Gone By

This week has flown by. A new yarn shop is coming to Fresno and part of Yarnology may be moving to the valley. YEAH!! Thanks to Minnette for forwarding my email. It's been a great week!
I frogged Nob Hill. It was too big and we decided there was no hope for it. I finished my crocheted slipper pattern and have a rough draft typed up, so be on the look out for the Revelation Slipper pattern. I haven't taken any pics yet. They are fabulous! I started designing my next pair the other night. I have so many ideas and only 2 hands. What's up with the poll? you might ask. I'm gathering information for the article on knitting I've been asked to write for Live Artfully Magazine, so please participate. I haven't started any new knitting projects this week. Time just flew by. I plan on starting the Shalom Cardigan this weekend if time permits. I love to cook and haven't had much time the past few years to do so other than the quick and easy "we have to eat" meals. I'm proud to say, I'm back in the kitchen again. I made one of my favorites, Eggplant Parmesan. I used to bread and fry the eggplant, saute mushrooms, throw in some ricotta, marinara sauce, and mozzarella and then bake it. But now that TJ's has the eggplant cutlets all ready to go, it's no longer a three hour ordeal. Thanks TJ's. Have a great weekend!!