Poor Bug… He’s been waiting so patiently for me to knit his sweater. I started this sweater for him waaaaay back in June 2008. He picked out the colors himself - blue and green are his favorites. He wanted that hoodie with stripes and a zipper up to his nose.
I knit and I knit and [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2009’
Fighting Deliberate Ignorance
Take a moment and read the latest at the Fashion Incubator. I’ve linked directly to Kathleen Fasanella’s measured response to Representative Schakowsky’s histrionic letter in which the Congresswoman lambastes Ms. Fasanella for her opposition to the CPSIA.
Representative Schakowsky’s arguments reflect the circular logic and frantic reasoning that many supporters of the CPSIA use. It is [...]
Open Letter
To the wonderful gentlemen who danced the Dark Morris Dance for Terry Pratchett one lonely night in Chicago:
Thank you.
Resisting the urge to give this a song title
Over the weekend we went on a whirlwind trip up to Georgia to visit with Mister Man’s family. We managed to make the trip in twelve hours this time - and that included stops at Hanks, Bass Pro Shop, and countless rest stops, gas stations, and fast food restaurants.
I know that every family has its [...]
Blink and you miss it
Remember the “Oh noes! Ice in Florida!” post from last week? Yeah… Winter’s over: today was 75+ and humid. o_O
It was so humid today that nothing would dry out - good thing my new lace yarns were already dry!
I’ll give you three guesses to what I was listening to while dyeing [...]
Yarn Love
I want to sing to the heavens: I’m in love… I’m in love… I’m in loooove!
Last night, after the day from hell, I got home to see that beautiful skein waiting at the door for me. Isn’t it gorgeous? It’s Navajo plied hand spun from the insanely talented jeninmaine.
My love affair with Jen’s yarns started [...]
Turtle Cove on Phat Fiber
Once again I am behind by a few days…
Jessie, the wonder woman behind the Phat Fiber Sample Box, wrote a fabulous review of Ice Flower on her blog last week. Ice Flower was my submission for January’s box, and is still available in the shop!
I’ve sent the cutest little samples of Naked Goat Soap for [...]
New Erratics!
New worsted weight 100% merino yarns at Turtle Cove Farm:
Baby, It’s Cold Outside!
As much as I hate to remind you of those earworm Bailey’s commercials, the title is fitting. Florida is cold!
It didn’t actually get cold enough to freeze at our house (those ocean breezes make a huge difference!) It did get darned cold, however.
Do you want in on a little secret? I hate [...]
Yarn Dash
Have you heard of the Yarn Dash yet? It’s a fun way to see new online yarn shops, browse through their wares, and win prizes! Did I mention that it’s free?
During the Yarn Dash, you visit the participating online shops, searching for the hidden Yarn Dash graphics. Once you’ve clicked on all of the “Found” [...]
