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Etsy Wish List

Ice storm here last night, and I’m sitting here with my coffee, and list of things to get done. Before I start, I’ll share some great Etsy items that I found, enjoy! This is so cute! A knitted cocoon for the baby from 4aSong’sShop This knitted tea cozy full of mice is adorable from PeriwinkleParksShop From BitsyBlossoms a knitted head warmer , I especially like the two buttons for size adjustment.   These personalized yarn labels are great, from MountainStreetArts And for those  needles you get for Christmas try this knitting needle organizer for interchangeable needles from SarahKincheloe’sshop Enjoy your shopping!

Blizzard, spinning and knitting

The snow is blowing and the schools are already closing. I have been spinning, almost totally done now with my dark brown BFL, and I have been eyeing the stash to see what I want to spin next. I’m fully committed to my sweater now, Iced from Knitty . I’m knitting it with Colinette Point Five, I have located a number of people on Ravelry that have some to sell in case I run out. It is a top down sweater, knitted in the round, (well technically from side to side), I’ve just gotten to below the arms. Had to go outside and play with the dogs in the snow, Penny rolled and had fun. Syd is the speed demon! I couldn’t get a clear photo. Keep warm this week!

Iris and Morning Glories and spun wool too!

  This sketch is the beginnings of my next painting. Next I add shadows. If you build each color onto the next, (instead of mixing them on your palate) the result will be a translucent painting with a glow about it. Well that is what I’m attempting anyway, thanks to Theresa at Blueberries, Art and Life , my watercolor mentor! 3 skeins of wool spun, and I still have more fiber to spin! I have high hopes of having enough for a sweater. Cold here and I’m ready to get the sweaters out! I also have a simple Iris and bamboo painting. In the Sumi-e style. Done in marker. I have to get back to my paints soon. In addition to some morning glories, done in marker and crayons. Go create!