In keeping with my 101 list, I'm trying to shoot a roll of film each month. That's actual film, negatives, not digital. I have a very basic SLR that I adore, but I am still learning how to use it properly. The fun part is seeing what pictures I actually get among all the others… Continue reading Dogs on Thursday
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Bless your little Irish heart and ever other Irish part! My little leprechaun:
Particular
Ever notice how people are particular about certain foods? Not just which foods a person likes, or how much garlic is used (in my opinion, more is always better!), but foods that are handed down within a family. Like many people, my family roots are in Ireland. Frequently my mom makes Irish Bread. It's really… Continue reading Particular
Come out come out wherever you are!
There has been an influx of yarns lately. After the "learn to spin" class on Tuesday, I bought several things because on Monday Lorelai and I left the SnB early. So, Regia bamboo, and panda silk, welcome to your new home. Today the wee one and I went to "Madison Wool" to spend the gift… Continue reading Come out come out wherever you are!
Peep treat
Peep treat Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter I saw somewhere online (I think) that said you could use "Peeps" in hot chocolate - after all they are just marshmallows! Why didn't I think of that? Now I have a legitimate reason for buying them - I can have a marshmallow in my hot chocolate (with Reddi-Whip)… Continue reading Peep treat
Yarns!
Last night I went to a "Learn to Spin" class. Seeing it done in person makes something *click* - I even got it to work a little bit:Way more practice is needed, but a little bit each day will be good I think. And here's a look at the yarn from New Zealand, the Fibre… Continue reading Yarns!
Something so deep…
Right. Originally uploaded by nutmegknitter I had the baby on my lap this morning, sortof sitting up on her own and got some great shots. This is one of my favorites and I can't quite put my finger on it to explain why. That face, only 14 weeks old is already so expressive. I can… Continue reading Something so deep…
Malabrigo, again.
It is MalabrigoMarch, according to Ravelry! I decided to give the "Amanda Hat" a try using the Emerald yarn I had left over from my Tudora. I posted to the Tudora rav boards to see if it could be done and I had a positive reply that yes it could. So I went at it… Continue reading Malabrigo, again.
More malabrigo & FO
Today I gave my Tudora a real-world wear - successful! It was just right to block the gap between my jacket and neck from the wind. So so so warm! Yay for wearing handknits! I have decided to try and milk my malabrigo that was leftover from Tudora to make an "Amanda Hat" - and… Continue reading More malabrigo & FO
Dress your family in Malabrigo
(apologies to David Sedaris, I will read "Dress your family in corduroy and denim"!)In honor of on Ravelry I cast on and finished Tudora. "Emerald" Malabrigo, size 7 needles, and two days (though if I had put all my time / energy into it, it could have been a one night project, but I did… Continue reading Dress your family in Malabrigo