SP9 Questionaire!

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? Socks that Rocks Sock yarn - Merino Wool
What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? - acrylic fun fur - There ain't nothun fun about it!

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? - I have a tackle bag from Bass Pro

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? I learned in the 4th grade

Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced?

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? YEP - http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/P16U96331JTW


5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.) - Ginger/Orange from Bath & Body store They have the shampoo & Conditioner again - It is to die for!!- or Lemon or Lime or Ginger alone.

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? Dark chocolate covered ginger or Almonds

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Read, listen to my Ipod Do you spin? Yes. I have a Louet Wheel

8. What kind of music do you like? Country Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? Yes (if your buddy wants to make you a CD)

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Hot Pink, Purple, Turquoise Any colors you just can't stand? ORange

10. What is your family situation? Just me & the Hubby Do you have any pets? 7 cats & 2 dogs

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? Mittens & Ponchos

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? Socks

13. What are you knitting right now? Socks, sweater, socks

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? YES

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic?

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? Winder - no swift yet....

17. How old is your oldest UFO? 2 years - about

18. What is your favorite holiday? Christmas/4th of July

19. Is there anything that you collect? Glass bottles - all sizes - from medicine to household goods

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? Patterns for granddaughter - she is almost 4

What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? Spin Off - I would love interweave knits!

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? How to dye yarn for socks - space dye

22. Are you a sock knitter? Yes What are your foot measurements? My foot is 10" long I wear a woman's size 9

23. When is your birthday? (mm/dd) July 6

The end of Summer!

Well, my camera is down......bummer..... As soon as I can I will share my last package from my wonderful SP8 pal. She sent everything I need to knit a lace shawl and some wonderful candles with votives! She is the best pal ever!

I am going to miss summer. So here a couple of my favs to share.


Over the summer Lilee came to visit us for a week and when I took her home we were looking out the window at the cows and she informed me that she didn't want to see cows, she wanted Horses! So when we passed by the pony rides, we stopped! She rode 3 times, and would have rode all day if i had more money.

The funniest part was that she really didnt' want to ride the ponies, she wanted to ride the big horse you can see in the background! Everytime they walked by she pointed to the big horse and told the lady she wanted to ride "THAT HORSE!"
She so charmed the lady that she went to the barn and got out the pink pony's (he's a boy) unicorn horn he wears to birthday parties so that we could take a picture!

Whenever we get to go to the coast and visit, Lilee and her Opa always take a walk on the beach. I get to come along, but I get to stay on the landing and take pictures! This time Lilee told me to stay there, so I wasn't even invited to go! This has become a tradition with them and I look forward to many years of taking their photos.

I have also signed up for SP9 and for the Knitters Tea Swap! So I will be sharing on a more regular basis!

I hope everyone had a great summer!

The days fly by!

Wow! I really didnt' realize I hadn't updated my blog in so long. The summer has flown by and being a Real Estate Agent has sucked up way more of my time than I expected.

Secret Pal 8 is over and I did get one more fabulous package from my pal. She sent me everything I need to knit lace. I have been horribly slow in getting pictures. I will post some soon. She also sent candle and votive holders that I really love.

I have signed up for Secret Pal 9 and I am going to note on my calendar to contact my pal every week. I would like to aspireto be as great of a pal as the one I get.

So summer seems to be over here and I will leave you with some of my favorite photos from this summer!

MY SECRET PAL ROCKS!

I am so totally unworthy of my Secret Pal! She is totally awesome! Look at what I got yesterday when I got home!

Clockwise from left to right: A really great scarf kit, My absolute favorite thing from the Bath & Body Store!! The Ginger Orange Spray and Body Wash!, Chocolate covered graham crackers - yum! 2 skeins of Lorna's laces in my favorite colors! and more dark chocolate and a Burt's Bees lip balm!

Not only was this a great suprise, it was my Birthday on the 6th and so it seemed even more special if that is possible. I love doing this swap thing cause I get to spoil my pal! But I think I could learn to love being spoiled too!

Anyhow, she didnt' send a card or put her name on the box.....so......Thank you and I would love to know who you are so I can read your blog!! THANKS!

I Love Chocolate!

Whooo Hooo! I got my box today from my Candy Swapper Pal - Libby! She is great, her theme was Spring time in Paris! Only my favorite place in the world! She sent yummy truffles and chocolate with hazelnuts! Yum! I havent' tried the one with strawberries & black pepper, but it sounds interesting. This swap is really fun and I want to give lots of Kudos to Libby!

I love the mail!

I got home last night from a stress full week and what did I find? A gift from my Wonderful Secret Pal! It was a perfect gift! I took it to bed with me and read a couple of chapters! It was just as funny and infomative as I had hoped.

I was reading parts to my husband when we got to the part where Stephanie talks about wool not being a fire hazard, because it tends to just smolder and and not really flame up, my hubby was quiet and started laughing for no reason. I asked him what was up and he said he was imagining flaming sheep running across the field..... and that now he knew why you never hear about that, cause they just smolder....... He is a quiet guy, but he is really funny sometimes.

Anyway, Thank you secret pal.......This was great suprise!