During the busy season with lavender it seems the only writing I have a chance to accomplish in a day is a one sentence Tweet or a quick FB update – or a to-do list. Svar gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”)); var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview();Last…
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DetailsI just wanted to show a quick photo of the Haapsalu Spring Stole that I took this morning. It’s about halfway finished. Most of the little errors will massage out when I soak and block it after casting off. Now scroll to the post below for your On A Clear Day contest entry! var…
DetailsContest closed! Winner Announced Later Today! I spent part of last week cleaning more Oklahoma fleece to send the mill and have spun into yarn. Which prompted me to repeat the wooly nursery rhyme in my head over and over. You know the one.. (I’ve always thought of myself as the black sheep of the…
DetailsI want to give a shout out to all the knitters who showed up at the Sand Springs Herbal Affair on Saturday despite the drippy weather! For those who aren’t in the Oklahoma area, the Sand Springs Herbal Affair is the big mama of herb events in our area. It’s been going on for…
DetailsPresenting an intoxicating new color! Wine, when chosen well, is a lovely way to accentuate the flavors of a meal or a dish. We think our color, Bacchus, named for the Roman god of wine, will enhance your lace knitting experience in the same way. This large skein is enough to make you tipsy. Lost…
DetailsI’m a firm believer in using the right tool for the job. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”));var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview(); Now having written such a bold and haughty statement I will add that I’m often too lazy or too impatient to fetch, or wait,…
DetailsYou’ve heard people say “I almost swallowed my tongue” right? It’s usually said with a breathy Southern accent. Maybe it’s just a saying here in Oklahoma, but I swear I almost swallowed my tongue a few minutes ago. Thinking I’d sneak in a quick row on my Haapsalu Spring Stole I grabbed the spectacles and…
DetailsSometimes the best part of the week is remembering what happened last week. var gaJsHost = ((“https:” == document.location.protocol) ? “https://ssl.” : “http://www.”);document.write(unescape(“%3Cscript src=’” + gaJsHost + “google-analytics.com/ga.js’ type=’text/javascript’%3E%3C/script%3E”));var pageTracker = _gat._getTracker(“UA-xxxxxx-x”);pageTracker._trackPageview(); We’ve been living on the farm full time for a year now and as I’ve told several people there are only a…
DetailsHere are a few quick and not great photos of my Haapsalu Spring Stole in-progress. The edge border is complete as is the little bit of faggoting with beads. I’ve begun the center trellis panel which has thirty-six rows in each repeat and have nearly finished the first repeat so you can kind of see…
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