tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-117979302024-03-07T19:18:23.126-05:00Sleepy Eyes Knitting<i>The life of an avid reader, vintage book collector and creative soul who knits and designs knitwear in her spare time.</i>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.comBlogger396125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-20631012363274269382015-10-16T10:53:00.002-04:002015-10-16T10:56:05.135-04:00Snow Baby Leg Warmers!My dear knitting friends! Happy Autumn!<br />
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Me and my boys!!! (<b>Tim</b>, 22 and <b>Benji</b>, 12)</div>
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Holy crap, it's been over a year since I wrote to you last. How is that possible?? <i>(so many hugs)</i></div>
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But, first, how are you? How has your year been so far? What project are you knitting on right now? What have you finished since I talked to you last?</div>
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I'm thrilled to say that I'm finally starting to knit for my own enjoyment...and not for "work" or because I have to "finish this for so-and-so". Does anyone else ever feel this way? Maybe this may lead to "starteritis" or even buying some new yarn (eek!), but...hell...it's <b>WORTH</b> it to be happy with needles and lovely yarn in your hands knitting something you absolutely love, right?? :D</div>
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And speaking of knitting something you absolutely love...</div>
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I'm even more thrilled <i>(and honored!)</i> to announce that I have a design in the brand new book, <a href="http://www.storey.com/prebook_detail.php?isbn=9781612124803&cat=PreRelease" target="_blank">"<b>One Skein Wonders for Babies</b>"</a> by the amazing editor, Judith Durant. <i>Woo-hoo! </i><br />
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The cutest knitting patterns ever!</div>
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My design is the <b>Snow Baby Leg Warmers </b><i>(page 189)</i>...and I have to say...they are one of my <i>most </i>favorite new patterns. The leg warmers are super quick to knit, very cute, practical AND, for a limited time, I'm offering any one <u>Sleepy Eyes Knits</u> pattern on Ravelry <i>(including books!)</i> for <b>FREE </b>when you purchase the <b>Snow Baby Leg Warmers & Hat</b> pattern! Yay! <i>(It's also a sweet and thoughtful gift to knit for a baby shower and/or new baby.) </i></div>
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For the <b>free pattern coupon code</b>, check out my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits" target="_blank">Sleepy Eyes Knits Facebook page</a>!<br />
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This book is <i>SO</i> cute, you'll want to hug it for hours...all of the adorable and super sweet photos of knitted clothes and accessories will make your heart melt...ahhhhh!!!! :D<br />
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I've loved all of the <b>One Skein Wonder</b> books and this one is no different...maybe even my favorite. <br />
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Here are my 10 favorite patterns:<br />
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1. <b>Full of Love Sleep Sack</b> <i>(page 261)</i><br />
2. <b>Fat Kitty</b> <i>(page 248)</i><br />
3. <b>Tuck Me In</b> <i>(page 202)</i><br />
4. <b>The Perfect Baby Bib</b> <i>(page 199)</i><br />
5. <b>Poseidon Mitts</b> <i>(page 182)</i><br />
6. <b> Little Ballerina Slippers</b> <i>(page 179)</i><br />
7. <b>Easy Baby Bootees</b> <i>(page 175)</i><br />
8. <b> Faux Seams Toque</b> <i>(page 145)</i><br />
9. <b>Playtime Sweater</b> <i>(page 75)</i><br />
10. <b>Trellis Lace Sweater and Hat</b> <i>(page 33)</i><br />
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The layout is clear, easy to read and the font <i>(both size and type, which I think is important when reading a pattern)</i> is perfect. I wish I had all the time in the world to knit everything in this book. My suggestion is: pick 3 things <i>(mine included...lol)</i> and knit like the wind! Keep these sweet items in a special place until you have the opportunity to gift them <i>(because you know you will!)</i>. Then, wrap the items in lovely tissue paper, tie with raffia and add a hand written card. All set!<br />
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Did I also mention that I'm giving away free stuff??? (I bet <b>THAT</b> got your attention!)<br />
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(Huge thanks to Jessica/Zarzuela & friend for the gift goodies!)</div>
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Here's how to win this awesome gift stash:<br />
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1. Read this blog post.<br />
2. Comment on this blog post <i>(or Facebook contest post)</i> with an answer to this question:<br />
<i>"Do you wear the things you knit?"</i><br />
3. Like my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits" target="_blank">Sleepy Eyes Knits Facebook page</a><i>.</i><br />
4. Like the contest post.<br />
5. <i>(optional)</i> Grab the coupon code to get your <b>FREE</b> Sleepy Eyes Knits pattern on Ravelry <i>(when you purchase the Snow Baby Legwarmers & Hat pattern).</i><br />
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<i>(Contest ends and winner chosen on <b>November 1st, 2015</b>)</i><br />
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Well, what are you waiting for? Go now! <i>lol</i><br />
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So many hugs and wishes of knitting joy :D<br />
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Love, Gina<br />
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Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-41529677460737001252014-06-07T21:05:00.001-04:002014-06-07T21:05:10.685-04:00Oooh...Website Makeover!<i>Hello! </i> How is early summer treating you so far? Have you been keeping up with your knitting projects or have you put them aside for trips to the beach and bike rides? <br />
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You may not know this about me, but I'm not an outdoors type of person. My sister, Kim, always asked me to go outside with her to play basketball or ride bikes, but I almost never said yes. Poor Kim. A comfy chair, a book and a quiet space inside was my favorite thing to do. And it still is. <i>(See below for pics)</i> *grin*<br />
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But, <i>sometimes</i>, I sit by the pool when it's not too hot or buggy :)<br />
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So far this summer, I've been...<br />
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- Updating <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net">my website</a> layout <i>(My hubby, Ian, figured out how to substitute the old layout with the new - yay!)</i><br />
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- Trying to find a distributor for <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SleepyEyes">my knitwear design books</a> <i>(I finally found one - Small Press United!)</i><br />
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- Creating and updating new patterns <i>(Crossing my fingers for my current lace shawl design to be accepted. This is some of the yummy Plucky Knitter yarn I'm using...)</i><br />
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- Helping my oldest son get an internship for the summer <i>(He finally got a job at DEKA Research...woo!)</i> Here is a pic of us together on his 21st birthday in May:<br />
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- Cleaning out my closet <i>(Omg...the horror! I finally created a little nook for myself where I can knit and read. Yes, in my closet! lol)</i><br />
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The hallway in my bedroom opens up to the closet area/bathroom, so I can use half my closet for yarn/clothes storage and half for books and knitting nook. <br />
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- Knitting daily on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/my-year-in-temperatures--scarf-">Year in Temperatures Scarf</a> <i>(I look forward to it every day...so much fun to add to my routine.)</i><br />
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- Thanks to the awesomeness of Ravelry, I found out that I was the <b>91st Raveler</b> to join! <i>(super cool)</i><br />
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- And, on May 23rd, I turned 41 <i>(horrors again!)</i>, but now hubby Ian and I are BOTH 41. <i>(At least I have that 5 or so extra months of feeling young...lol.)</i><br />
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So, I think that's about all that's new and interesting in my life since April. Hmmm...mostly, doing a million things at once and stressing out over things I probably shouldn't. <i>(Calgon, take me away!)</i><br />
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I've also been inspired by my dear friends, Jessica and Heather, to get back into a daily yoga routine. And, truly, that's helped with some of my health issues AND with clearing my mind <i>(and helping me to relax)</i>. Yay for amazing, helpful friends!!<br />
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You can get hear more about what I'm up to <i>(and see some interesting knitting links that I share)</i> on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Sleepy Eyes Knits Facebook page</a>. <br />
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I'd love to hear what you've been up to and what you're knitting on now. Share away in the comments below :D<br />
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Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-92079333726130774722014-04-02T13:04:00.002-04:002014-06-07T21:18:51.502-04:00Spring Update!Happy Spring, knitting friends!<br />
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It's so wonderful to finally see some sunshine and above freezing temperatures here in New Hampshire. The sweet tweets and cheery chirps of the birds always cheers me up. I <i>(finally)</i> took down my outdoor Christmas lights <i>(whoops!)</i> and gave my "Gnome Garden" a cleaning. I hung a pretty twig/flower (fake...d'oh) wreath on my door and cleared the cobwebs from my chimes <i>(eeew)</i>. Though the grass is still brown and there is still a small covering of snow on my lawn, I feel spring in the air and I smile every morning :)<br />
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I haven't blogged in over 3 months <i>(shame on me!)</i> and so I have A LOT of lovely things to share with you. As you know, I love lists <i>(he he)</i> -<br />
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1. <b>Phoebe Mouse</b> and her lovely dress...<i>with</i> her very own <b>Amanda Hat</b>!<br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> Berroco Ultra Alpaca <i>(mouse)</i>, Knit Picks Wool of the Andes <i>(dress, ears, face, tail)</i> and Morehouse Merino 3ply <i>(hat)</i><br />
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I had SO much fun knitting this adorable doll! I love all of <b>Joanna Johnson<a href="http://www.slatefallspressbooks.com"></a></b>'s designs, but this was the very first book that I purchased and it made me super happy to be able to knit Phoebe Mouse. I smile every time I look at her. I want to make a different color dress for every day of the week! As you can see in the pic above, I had a <i>bit</i> too much fun giving Phoebe accessories...lol! <i>(I'm working on her sweater, now...)</i><br />
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You can find the pattern and details for the hat <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/the-amanda-hat-17">HERE</a> on Ravelry :)<br />
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2. <b>Stitch Block Cowl</b> by Purl Soho/Purl Bee <i>(my favorite knitting blog!)</i><br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> Morehouse Merino 3ply <i>(baby blue, cornflower, royal blue)</i><br />
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This cowl came out sooo lovely and soft...I actually wish it was a blanket instead of just a cowl. I want to curl up in it and snuggle all day! The stitch patterns were interesting and challenging to knit...it was never boring. It's amazing that this pattern was free because I would have paid at least $5 for it. Great pattern...beautiful design.<br />
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3. <b>Archery Target Hat</b> by Yours Truly<br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> Knit Picks Wool of the Andes, Cascade 220, Lion Brand Fun Fur <i>(shiver)</i><br />
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An archery friend of mine, Siobhan <i>(who I call "Cinnamon Bun")</i>, saw a hat like this in the crowd while we were at Nationals this year. She asked if I could make her a hat like this one and, of course, I was like "Sure!". After I got home, I realized that I only caught a quick glimpse of it and I had a hard time remembering what it actually looked like. So...I grabbed one of my own targets for reference and added some fun fur. She really liked it and I might write up the pattern that I created for it. <i>(Though, I will probably ditch the fun fur...it was hell to knit with...blargh.)</i> <br />
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On a side note, this was the very first time that I attended archery Nationals <i>(45th Anniversary year!)</i> and it was a daunting, but exhilarating experience. I don't know what I would have done without Siobhan guiding me every step of the way...where to have my bow checked or where to stand or where to sign up, etc. OMG...Crazytown Central! But, everyone was soo nice, encouraging and helpful. I've only been an archer for a little under 2 years and I had set a goal of 700/1200 for the weekend <i>(only SUPER talented archers get over 1000)</i>. Surprisingly, I reached 752 with (7) 10s over the weekend and I was satisfied with that for my first time. I was nervous that I would be the very last in my category (Olympic Women's Senior Recurve) for the nation...but...I am only 6th from last! <i>lol!</i> Next year, I will get a MUCH better score...I know it :) Here is a pic of Siobhan and I <i>(wearing our team shirts)</i> at Nationals...<br />
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<i>Our Team</i> - <a href="http://www.archeryinmotion.com">Archery in Motion</a> (AIM) <br />
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<i>(Can you see how much shorter I am compared to the teen girls?? Oh, goodness!)</i><br />
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<i>Nationals shooting area</i> - <br />
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4. <b>Follow Your Arrow Shawl</b> by Ysolda<br />
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<b>Yarn:</b> Wild Hare Fibers Galaxy Laceweight <i>(Baltic colorway...with beautiful silver sparkle!)</i><br />
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The design that I chose was BABBA...and I couldn't be more thrilled with it. Not only was the pattern extremely well written <i>(a signature of Ysolda's incredible designs)</i>, but the yarn was scrumptious! Gorgeous blue, silver sparkle, super soft merino...what else could you ask for?? I was able to knit this shawl AND a pair of my Veronica Earrings and I <i>still</i> had lots of yarn left over. I'm not sure what I'll do with the leftovers yet <i>(besides rubbing it on my cheek</i>)...any ideas?<br />
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5. <b>My Year in Temperature Scarf</b> <br />
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<b>Yarn: </b> Knit Picks Wool of the Andes <i>(many colorways)</i><br />
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This is an ongoing <i>(obviously)</i> knitting project that my friend, Lora, came up with at our annual <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/manchvegasknitters/">ManchVegas Knitting</a> weekend. We all modified a design that was on Ravelry for this scarf and created our own temperature charts/colors. At our annual knitting weekend at the end of this year, we're going to bring our scarves and take pictures of them...and admire all the unique styles. I can't wait! It's actually something I look forward to every single day. I check my weather app, note the time and temperature <i>(and any other notes I wish)</i> in my journal and then knit the section for the day. You can find more details about my personal scarf/directions <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/my-year-in-temperatures--scarf-">HERE</a> on Ravelry.<br />
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6. <b>The REST of the Projects</b><br />
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<b>Links:</b> I might as well share pics of the rest of the projects that I've finished since the last time I blogged, right? :D<br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/adelaide-yoke-pullover">Adelaide Yoke Pullover</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/moxie-and-roxy-the-red-forest-foxes-crochet-hat-pattern-in-pdf-2">Roxy Fox Hat</a> <i>(pink version)</i><br />
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<i>(The ones below aren't publicly shared from Ravelry because I couldn't get the link to work...darn it.)</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/bunny">Bunny</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/moxie-and-roxy-the-red-forest-foxes-crochet-hat-pattern-in-pdf">Roxy Fox Hat</a> <i>(original version)</i><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/the-amanda-hat-16">Amanda Hat with Pom Pom</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/felted-clogs-ac33">Felted Clogs</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/bearded-beanie">Bearded Beanie</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/missoni-inspired-chevron-blanket">Chevron Missoni Blanket</a><br />
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What are YOU working on right now? Are you loving it? Hating it? Do you have starteritis or knitter's gloom?<br />
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7. <b>Adventures with Barnes & Noble</b> <br />
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I am still in the process of finding a distributor or wholesaler so that I can sell my <a href="http://ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Wonderlace.html">Wonderlace</a> book at Barnes & Noble. It may not happen, but I'm going to give it a little while longer. Primarily, the main reason for the delay is this - if you have self-published a book, it is much more difficult to find a company that will agree to be the "middle man" to sell your book to the "big boys" <i>(aka Barnes & Noble, etc)</i>. So, even though Barnes & Noble WANTS to buy at least 20 copies of Wonderlace, I can't sell to them directly <i>(though I still don't know why this is so)</i>. It's all incredibly confusing and no one seems very interested in helping you along or writing things out clearly. I'm an educated person, but some of these websites are <b>CRAZZZZY</b>! Also, opening up an account with a distributor costs many hundreds of dollars AND the companies take a large percentage of your wholesale profit...which, in the end <i>(according to my calculations)</i>, might mean that I would earn approximately $1 off each Wonderlace book. It's very frustrating. <i>Le sigh.</i> <br />
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If all fails, I have the option of becoming a vendor and selling my book online through B&N. At least that's something. Despite all of this, I am optimistic. Wish me luck! <i>lol</i><br />
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In case you were wondering <i>(which I know you were...he he)</i>, here are some of places where you can purchase my Wonderlace <i>(and possibly <a href="http://ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Dreamscape.html">Dreamscape</a>)</i> books. My book - with a lovely skein of yarn - would make a fantastic Mother's Day gift...or birthday gift, etc. I am always happy to sign and/or personalize a book, too :)<br />
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<a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sleepy-Eyes-Knits-Gina-House/dp/0578128616/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1396449247&sr=8-1&keywords=wonderlace">Amazon.com</a> <i>(book only)</i><br />
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<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SleepyEyes">Etsy</a> <i>(book, pdf or sets)</i><br />
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sleepyeyes/id505866100?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4">My App</a> <i>(pdf only)</i><br />
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<a href="http://ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Pattern_Downloads.html">My Website</a> <i>(pdf only)</i><br />
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<b>Yarn Stores</b>*: Patternworks, Elegant Ewe, The Spotted Sheep Shoppe, Twill, The Knitting Studio, Knitting Knook, The Yarn Sellar <i>(book only)</i><br />
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*If you would like to see my books at your LYS, please send them my information and have them request a wholesale account for Wonderlace & Dreamscape...there is <b>free shipping</b> on orders over $100*<br />
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As always, I would <b>LOVE LOVE</b> to hear from you <i>(via comments, emails, etc)</i> and please send your email to me (gina@ginahouse.net) if you would like to sign up for my <b>Sleepy Eyes Knits Newsletter</b>...which I'm just starting up. <br />
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Don't forget to join my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Sleepy Eyes Knits Facebook</a> page and my <a href="https://twitter.com/SleepyEyes">Twitter</a> account, too! (I only need a couple more followers to make <b>100</b>!) I share almost daily updates, projects, designs, contents, gift giveaways and inspiring knitting ideas. How can you go wrong? <i>lol</i> <br />
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Hope you're having a wonderful day and many hugs to you!!! xoxoxo<br />
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Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-38658114478903697662013-12-03T13:27:00.001-05:002013-12-03T13:27:19.926-05:00Barnes & Noble Loves ME!Hellooooo my lovely knitters!<br />
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After much frustration over my website blog <i>(no one could leave comments! whaaaa?)</i>, I decided that I would just go back to my old friend, Blogger. <br />
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So...<b>WELCOME</b>!!!<br />
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There is so much that I would like to share with you. As you know, I <b>LOVE</b> lists, so I will start with that :D<br />
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1. I have almost finished all of my Kickstarter gift knitting <i>(for those who donated to my Kickstarter project)</i>. I only have one more item to knit. Last week or so, I finished the "Ridgeway Pullover #302" by Cabin Fever for my friend, Chip. I loved using the <b>Knit Picks</b> Wool of the Andes Bulky yarn for this sweater <i>(great color and nice to knit with)</i>. I really hope it fits him nicely.<br />
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2. I <i>(if "I" means my hubby, Ian - lol)</i> updated my <b>SleepyEyes</b> app (FREE on iTunes!) - so you can now purchase and download both the <a href="http://ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Wonderlace.html">Wonderlace</a> and <a href="http://ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Dreamscape.html">Dreamscape</a> books, as well as 4 other patterns <i>(Mari Lace Cowl, Lisha Lace Scarf, Bobbi's Birthday Scarf, Lotus Heart Socks)</i>...plus at least 15 free patterns, too :D<br />
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3. I've also started creating individual patterns from the Wonderlace book - the first being, <b>The Loralee Cowl</b>. It's available on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/sleepyeyes">ETSY SHOP</a>...yay!<br />
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4. I love Sparkle. Sparkle makes me very happy. With that in mind, I designed a very cute <i>(and girly)</i> scarf pattern called the "<b>Princess Sparkle Scarf</b>". I'm hoping to finish up the pattern tonight so I can add it to Ravelry :) You may not be able to tell how wonderfully sparkly it is from these pics, but it's soo great.<br />
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5. Keep checking back here and on my <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Sleepy Eyes Knits Facebook</a> page in the next week or so for a new <b>CONTEST</b>! I'm trying to get more reviews on Amazon.com for my Wonderlace book <i>(and Dreamscape)</i> and I will be giving away a super awesome prize for the winner of the contest. <b>PRIZE</b> - a gift certificate to an online yarn store and PDF copy of both <b>Wonderlace</b> & <b>Dreamscape</b> <i>(for you or for a friend)</i>. <br />
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6. I want to <b>thank all of my supportive and loving friends</b> for keeping me company at my trunk shows/book signings. Although it's incredibly wonderful to be in a yarn store all day to sell my book <i>(especially when they store owners are friendly and helpful)</i>, it does get lonely and sad sometimes. There are issues of <i>"When can I leave the table to go to the bathroom?"</i>, <i>"Why does that lady look so irritated over my patterns?"</i>, <i>"I wish someone would bring me lunch."</i>, <i>"Should I ask this person if they want to buy a book or not pressure her/him?"</i> and, always, <i>"Why does this person have to say that they dislike lace knitting (and give a million excuses why they don't want my book) while they are browsing through my book???"</i>. <br />
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When a friend comes to visit me, there's MUCH less of that and I have someone to talk to when the people working in the shop are busy. Usually, I stay all day at the shop, so even company for an hour or so means a lot to me. (PLUS, it gives the impression that my trunk show is awesome...lol) I want to thank <b>Melissa W.</b>, <b>Lora K</b>., <b>Heather H</b>., <b>Sarah S.</b>, <b>Jessica L.W</b>., <b>Kerry P</b>., <b>Jackie W.</b>, <b>Julie R.</b>, <b>Patti V.</b>, <b>Trudy</b> & friends and <b>Edith H.</b> for visiting me, giving hugs and keeping me company. <i>(I hope I didn't forget anyone!) </i> <b>You are wonderful friends!</b> <br />
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When knitters come to yarn stores just to see ME and my book, it is <b>AWESOME</b>! I can't express how it makes me feel that someone cares about me and my work. It usually only happens once or less per trunk show but, when it does, my day is made. Seriously. It's like a huge hug - on the inside :D<br />
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7. I want to thank the incredibly talented <i>(and super sweet)</i> <b>Joanna Johnson</b> of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SlateFallsPress">Slate Falls Pres</a>s for the <a href="http://www.slatefallspressbooks.com/2013/11/an-interview-with-gina-house-author-of.html">interview on her blog</a> last month - not only was it lots of fun, but it was such a thoughtful and helpful thing to do. I have all of her design books and I love them all. If only I had more time to knit every single thing from all of her books. I received my copy of the new "<b><a href="http://www.slatefallspressbooks.com">Green Gables Knits</a></b>" and the book is really beautiful. I hope to do an interview of her on MY blog soon! <br />
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8. Last, but not least, I finally heard back from <b>Barnes & Noble Bookstores</b> and they are going to carry my Wonderlace book!!! <b>I am THRILLED!!!</b> Beyond the moon. After the rejection of my first book, I was discouraged, but my friends encouraged me to try one more time...and I'm very, very glad that I listened to them! Woo-hoo!<br />
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With love and many hugs,<br />
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Gina <br />
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P.S. My Wonderlace book is available on my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SleepyEyes">Etsy Shop</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sleepy-Eyes-Knits-Gina-House/dp/0578128616/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1386092440&sr=8-1&keywords=wonderlace">Amazon.com</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/gina-house-designs">Ravelry.com</a> and <a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/sleepyeyes">Artfire.com</a>...and, soon, Barnes & Noble! Yay!! Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-86239786668988916832013-06-23T15:48:00.002-04:002013-06-23T15:54:22.138-04:00Support me! Wonderlace Kickstarter Project :D<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p0mTVhXExn2B8jCK2Kidu23HsZzIQn8cSkcu9jtzITs9ZDLObuZ2QzV3tOIdTKj1NSkUOWlQ_XTMvszSKTSgRkX__LSCSuOWjoAMEDqf-PnwcKwuS4P34Ys351RSS_8lV3tSLQ/s1600/WonderlaceCover.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6p0mTVhXExn2B8jCK2Kidu23HsZzIQn8cSkcu9jtzITs9ZDLObuZ2QzV3tOIdTKj1NSkUOWlQ_XTMvszSKTSgRkX__LSCSuOWjoAMEDqf-PnwcKwuS4P34Ys351RSS_8lV3tSLQ/s400/WonderlaceCover.png" /></a></div>
<b>Hello Knitters!</b> Long time, no see :D
I don't use this blog address anymore, but I wanted to post another link to my <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Blog/Blog.html">NEW blog</a> <i>(even though I haven't posted in a while)</i> and also to tell you about my <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/139559509/sleepy-eyes-knits-wonderlace">Kickstarter Project</a>, in case you haven't been able to check out the <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Welcome.html">new website</a>.
Since you probably haven't been keeping up with what's been going on with <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Knitting.html">Sleepy Eyes Knits</a>, I'm happy to tell you that my new book, <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Wonderlace.html">Wonderlace</a>, is almost finished and due to hit the printers in <b>August 2013</b>! Woo-hoo!
The <a href="http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/139559509/sleepy-eyes-knits-wonderlace">Kickstarter project</a> is to raise funds for the printing of the book - watch the video on the page to see pictures and hear more about what the project is about.
There are a number of pledge levels and most of them come with great prizes...including copies of the Wonderlace book...and even the <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net/Gina_House/Dreamscape.html">Dreamscape</a> book!
Any help you can give towards my project would mean <i>so</i> much to me! Even if you can't afford a pledge of $5 or more, <b>sharing this post or the link on your Facebook page or email</b> would be wonderful.
Thanking you in advance...knitters are <b>AWESOME</b>!
Love, Gina :)
P.S. You can find me here, as well:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Facebook</a>
<a href="https://twitter.com/SleepyEyes">Twitter</a>
<a href="http://pinterest.com/ginahouse/">Pinterest</a>
<a href="http://instagram.com/ginahouse">Instagram</a>
<a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SleepyEyes">Etsy</a>
<a href="http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/sleepyeyes">Artfire</a> <i>(to be updated soon!)</i>
<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes">Ravelry</a>
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/user/SleepyEyesKnits">YouTube</a>
and my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sleepyheads">Ravelry group</a> page.
Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-25561854998998167762011-10-18T15:15:00.013-04:002011-10-26T10:11:26.370-04:00I MOVED!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrm7xQr4xsU0JUzRMGqOueh06mnhybUMYzrPedu7ZWhdp4BF-vOWB2t-Azou4rVrcwZ5Oo4BuWdcY7O8VezBq7GM15NtXZ-U182_pyt94xWmiB-Xb6bx1l8m8oZniQn1ZcUm0gzg/s1600/website.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrm7xQr4xsU0JUzRMGqOueh06mnhybUMYzrPedu7ZWhdp4BF-vOWB2t-Azou4rVrcwZ5Oo4BuWdcY7O8VezBq7GM15NtXZ-U182_pyt94xWmiB-Xb6bx1l8m8oZniQn1ZcUm0gzg/s400/website.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664925602231912658" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Hey knitters!!!</span><br /><br />I'm really excited to tell you that I've moved my blog <span style="font-style:italic;">(and podcast...and website!)</span> over to a new location! Please join me at <a href="http://www.ginahouse.net">http://www.GinaHouse.net</a> :) I'm most likely going to keep this blog here, but everything that's here <span style="font-style:italic;">(except old blog posts)</span> will be at the new website: <span style="font-style:italic;">podcasts, free patterns, patterns to purchase, etc.</span> I think you're really going to like it - it's very much more like me and like my personality. It took me a lot less time than I thought it would to create it - thanks to the amazing <span style="font-weight:bold;">iWEB</span> program on my iMac! <span style="font-weight:bold;">Yipppeeee!</span><br /><br /><b>New Features</b> on the new website:<br /><br />1. <b>Better and brighter layouts</b><br />2. <b>New</b> <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1CP7w38Ess">Amanda Hat Tutorial </a> <b>movie</b><br />3. <b>Podcast, blog and pattern downloads available in one handy website!</b><br />4. <b>At least 5 photo albums </b><i>(hooping, designs, knitting projects, family, trunk shows etc) </i> to check out<br />5. <b>New <span style="font-style:italic;">(upcoming)</span> podcast and blog post!</b> <i>(very similar to this, lol!)</i><br /><br />That's just the things I can think about right now...<br /><br />I would <b>LOVE</b> for you to head over to the new place right now...subscribe to the blog and podcast...even to new photo albums!<br /><br />I'd love to hear what you think and see you soon!<br /><br /><b>Love, Gina</b>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-51470979773132167412011-10-10T14:04:00.023-04:002011-10-10T18:01:34.693-04:00New Designs are Creeping Along...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvDyC8zYj2VQ46sTuuj8F6aL0x3kmfAZSMukx61XOoDqjzfzFB9Ar9Nr1McM18_bXOU5a-BuoH0a6NKJ19dMJBD1fi3ilbnQ3a0af3iiyLoJd92P9nW5PWhUzij91vZTC_ldMkw/s1600/BThrownShawl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdvDyC8zYj2VQ46sTuuj8F6aL0x3kmfAZSMukx61XOoDqjzfzFB9Ar9Nr1McM18_bXOU5a-BuoH0a6NKJ19dMJBD1fi3ilbnQ3a0af3iiyLoJd92P9nW5PWhUzij91vZTC_ldMkw/s400/BThrownShawl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661980680727595826" /></a><br /><br />My new book is <span style="font-style:italic;">slowly</span> coming together...if I'd only be able to focus on it <span style="font-style:italic;">(and not be distracted by my hundreds of other hobbies)</span>, I think I'd be further along. Seeing the lovely <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kelly</span> from <a href="http://www.elegantewe.com">The Elegant Ewe</a> at <span style="font-weight:bold;">SOAR</span> this past weekend really motivated me to work on my book more. She <span style="font-style:italic;">(and the amazing owners of the Elegant Ewe)</span> has been super supportive of me and my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/sleepyeyes">Dreamscape</a> books. And, of course, my knitting group...especially <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sarah</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jackie</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Judy</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hilary</span>. <br /><br />In the past couple of months, I've completed <span style="font-weight:bold;">2 lace shawl designs</span> (<span style="font-weight:bold;">The Beauty Shawl</span> is shown at the top.)and <span style="font-weight:bold;">1 cowl design</span>. I'm sketching out and making plans for 7 more designs. The way things are going right now, I think the book is going to be geared towards lace. (<span style="font-weight:bold;">Don't moan!</span>) It will be lace projects that are accessible, fun to knit and for all ages. I have a project for almost every age bracket. I'm shooting towards getting this book done for <span style="font-weight:bold;">early spring 2012</span>. <br /><br />My intention was to have the book done by the end of December 2011, but I was freaking out with stress over Tim going into college, trying to refinance our mortgage and working on getting my <a href="http://www.hoopnotica.com">Hoopnotica Teacher Training</a> <span style="font-style:italic;">(to start my hooping/hoopdance classes this fall)</span> that I just said, "Okay...you're your own boss. Just put it aside and get back to it when you're more happy and calm." I can just imagine the projects I'd be putting together for the book if I was stressed out and upset...like the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Knitted Noose</span> and the <span style="font-weight:bold;">I-Cord Strangler</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(which is not to be confused with the Crochet Chain Choker)</span>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCx9quQY6YKJ6kmzoGJIcq0tbpQSKdqllxn-f_BOtGyvVeZKH03PWZ5QqrI6XJrZlo4IcKZNo4l6nRVdftsyVkjJg8ApPXCe5svWhu9kk0-QPjmqBOnE48MxP3HLDQdW40SavbKw/s1600/IMG_0295.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCx9quQY6YKJ6kmzoGJIcq0tbpQSKdqllxn-f_BOtGyvVeZKH03PWZ5QqrI6XJrZlo4IcKZNo4l6nRVdftsyVkjJg8ApPXCe5svWhu9kk0-QPjmqBOnE48MxP3HLDQdW40SavbKw/s320/IMG_0295.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5661981468571209426" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(pic of me with my Hoopnotica Teacher Training group for Level 2)</span><br /><br />Anyway, I'd also planned on blogging much more than I have been, but it seems like I'm somewhat addicted to Facebook and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">my knitting page</a> on there. I keep forgetting about my poor blog :( It's so much easier to add daily updates, pics and new albums of photos on there...know what I mean?<br /><br />So, while I work steadily <span style="font-style:italic;">(and knit faithfully)</span> on my new designs, I'd love to hear from you about <span style="font-weight:bold;">what aspects of a knitting pattern book that you like best</span>. If I'm able to incorporate those aspects into my new book, I will. So far, I know I'll be including:<br /><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Spiral Binding</span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">No-glare paper</span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Paperback </span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Lace charts on its pattern page</span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Wraps per inch for yarns</span> <br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Specific yarn information and suggested type of yarn for projects</span><br />- <span style="font-style:italic;">Full color photographs (with close ups, as well)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Anything I might be missing?</span><br /><br />Thanks again for all of your support of me and my designs. I wouldn't be able to do it without you!!! <br /><br />Gina<br />xoxoxo<br /><br />Just in case you don't already know, here are other places you will find me (more often than here on the blog):<br /><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Sleepy Eyes Knits on Facebook</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/sleepyeyes">SleepyEyes on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/people/SleepyEyes">SleepyEyes on Ravelry</a><br /><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sleepyheads">SleepyHeads Group on Ravelry</a><br /><br /><br />and, of course, my website stuff:<br /><br /><a href="http://www.YogaGardenNH.com">Yoga Garden</a><br /><a href="http://twitter.com/#!/HoopGlow">HoopGlow on Twitter</a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/yogagardenhoopglow">Yoga Garden/Hoop Glow on Facebook</a>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-74206868187098769352011-08-04T11:35:00.008-04:002011-08-04T11:51:04.266-04:00Contest Winner!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdptw_DSlfUAnlqoOyxOUis5S0zhxHd_5UEFwOBBpncObF5BCt8E58nEzWKZku4PiqcWYOReg2AOlSq-NZyUXf3xee5lQ7WpN45dZukjtZqwWyezAilQ6GzV5twZNA-nigMkUiBg/s1600/blockingshawl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdptw_DSlfUAnlqoOyxOUis5S0zhxHd_5UEFwOBBpncObF5BCt8E58nEzWKZku4PiqcWYOReg2AOlSq-NZyUXf3xee5lQ7WpN45dZukjtZqwWyezAilQ6GzV5twZNA-nigMkUiBg/s400/blockingshawl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637028329110531282" /></a><br /><br />I'm <span style="font-weight:bold;">VERY</span> happy to announce the <span style="font-weight:bold;">winner</span> of the Design Naming Contest.....<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Norma H</span> of Columbus, Ohio!!!! <br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(NHoran on Ravelry)</span><br /><br />Out of the 30+ truly fantastic suggestions that I received (via <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">Sleepy Eyes Knits on Facebook</a>, on <a href="http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com">the blog</a>, and on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/sleepyheads">SleepyHeads Ravelry group</a>), 3/4 of my favorites were suggested by Norma. <br /><br />I've decided to go with....<br /><br />"<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tilia</span>" (for lime tree)<br /><br />It's a lovely, simple name and just has the little bit of extra sparkle that I wanted to describe the shawl's character.<br /><br />Norma will be receiving a <span style="font-weight:bold;">gift package</span> of yarn and goodies, will receive a <span style="font-weight:bold;">free copy of this lace pattern</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(or any pattern of her choice)</span> and also be <span style="font-weight:bold;">named on the pattern</span> in the description.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Congratulations, Norma!!!!</span><br /><br />I also want to thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">EVERYONE</span> who gave suggestions for this contest - I really loved reading all of the shawl name ideas! <span style="font-style:italic;">Thank you SO much!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Please stay tuned for next month's contest as well!)</span><br /><br />Before I go, I wanted to leave you with a couple of pictures of the new shawl design, "<span style="font-weight:bold;">Tilia</span>", blocking. I still have some writing, editing, and photography to do on the pattern, so keep a look out for a new post when the pattern is finished and available for purchase.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkaTNAy4R-IdAiELXp_SdXHdm7B_9fcoyIUgIvRFMrXNnRPT-AC5AM2l7ND9PNmJo_9oXsxNP6jENbu9Wyqh85lQoV6ihIfp75DJydwpWb9Nk4IRPb015lOQp3_VoDUMeb5P9h-w/s1600/blockinglace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkaTNAy4R-IdAiELXp_SdXHdm7B_9fcoyIUgIvRFMrXNnRPT-AC5AM2l7ND9PNmJo_9oXsxNP6jENbu9Wyqh85lQoV6ihIfp75DJydwpWb9Nk4IRPb015lOQp3_VoDUMeb5P9h-w/s320/blockinglace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637027955328683106" /></a><br /><br />and <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9ud7M8VqyD5AYUEtUHP0U7jVyclwSj705D60oSvdtm6vrZI1e6-Ux0rBPq_4pPDnS1TcaxmrvhFoq-wuiRX0U425DAcEhazkhBtME5AOKaZMPNVkfohgEDsDKJ7slcjEGPgvag/s1600/blockingmore.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin9ud7M8VqyD5AYUEtUHP0U7jVyclwSj705D60oSvdtm6vrZI1e6-Ux0rBPq_4pPDnS1TcaxmrvhFoq-wuiRX0U425DAcEhazkhBtME5AOKaZMPNVkfohgEDsDKJ7slcjEGPgvag/s320/blockingmore.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5637028188669452258" /></a><br /><br />What do you think???? :DGina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-71831941480938212252011-07-20T16:03:00.008-04:002011-07-20T16:13:00.687-04:00Lace Shawl Design-Naming Contest!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHMa1Yh606ObAYdhMM-MwUyZQ6lVGxNB0n2JaG3ts814fLdhGXkXEAKk9LHwUdAe9z193njXFPtBxgXfXQxzw1a4n8MHpgI-2l_k6s5GKPJkDXxCDXpeMxGf1pCRvRAW5-9Pqdg/s1600/Margharitaville.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMHMa1Yh606ObAYdhMM-MwUyZQ6lVGxNB0n2JaG3ts814fLdhGXkXEAKk9LHwUdAe9z193njXFPtBxgXfXQxzw1a4n8MHpgI-2l_k6s5GKPJkDXxCDXpeMxGf1pCRvRAW5-9Pqdg/s400/Margharitaville.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5631529720934164642" /></a><br /><br />Hey knitters!<br /><br />I’m in the process of designing my <span style="font-style:italic;">very first</span> triangular lace shawl and I need some pattern name suggestions.<br /><br />In order to make this a fun process, I thought I’d have a contest.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">RULES:</span><br /><br />1. From now until <span style="font-weight:bold;">July 31st, 2011</span> comment on this post with suggestions of names for my new lace shawl.<br /><br />2. Suggestions should somehow relate to the shawl in some way <span style="font-style:italic;">(note “images” below)</span> and I’d prefer if the name wasn’t already being used in Ravelry as a pattern, particularly a lace pattern.<br /><br />3. The winner will not only be named <span style="font-weight:bold;">awesome</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">amazing</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(on here, my blog and <a href="http://www.facebook.com/SleepyEyesKnits">facebook</a>)</span>, but also will receive a <span style="font-weight:bold;">FREE</span> copy of the lace pattern <span style="font-style:italic;">(or pattern of his/her choice in my pattern store)</span>. There is also <span style="font-weight:bold;">free yarn</span> involved <span style="font-style:italic;">(that part is a surprise)</span>.<br /><br />4. In the first week of August, the winner will be announced, as well as the unveiling of the new pattern <span style="font-style:italic;">(pics included)</span>…available for purchase on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/gina-house-designs">my Raverly pattern store</a> as well as here on <a href="http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com">my blog.</a><br /><br />The above picture is the yarn I'm using for this design: <a href="http://madcolorfiberarts.com/">Mad Color</a> "Classica" in the <span style="font-style:italic;">Margharitaville</span> colorway.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Can’t wait to read your suggestions!!!</span><br /><br />Hugs, <br />Gina :D<br /><br />Here are <span style="font-weight:bold;">key images</span> to work with:<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">margharitas <br />limes <br />lemons <br />waves <br />fans <br />ripples <br />cool, frosty drinks <br />summertime <br />cotton sundress <br />sunshine <br />salt</span><br /><br />Good luck!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SleepyHeads Group on Ravelry:</span> http://www.ravelry.com/discuss/sleepyheads/1752283/1-25Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-88389935759326934642011-06-06T09:43:00.016-04:002011-06-06T16:49:47.010-04:00It's a Gemini thing...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNJ3jqqhTNI4ZHr1UcMLQlSglwGXM9OEVZyuPFGlR0vlv_KQFdSI7kF_oxQ8j-HPHfAXUe6_PXFXIM7ve8kK52fHFlHnqpVeOLsWS4nuZWYmDM_gLxRu6Ceaw3IaH_HGIoxp8Tw/s1600/shawl3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyNJ3jqqhTNI4ZHr1UcMLQlSglwGXM9OEVZyuPFGlR0vlv_KQFdSI7kF_oxQ8j-HPHfAXUe6_PXFXIM7ve8kK52fHFlHnqpVeOLsWS4nuZWYmDM_gLxRu6Ceaw3IaH_HGIoxp8Tw/s320/shawl3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615111713451203218" /></a><br /><br />I think it's a Gemini thing to have a million interests at one time. At least, that's what's normal to me. It seems like, once I feel like I've mastered (or semi-mastered) a hobby, craft or activity, it's time to move on to something else. I think that's why I loved school so much growing up. Every year, every month, every day was something new to learn. I don't think I'll ever go back to college to get my Master's degree (I've got a B.S. in Mathematics), but I love learning and I think of my life now as my own, personal college. <br /><br />In life, I've not only had experience with being a daughter, friend, sister, girlfriend, wife, lover and mother, but also learned how to read, sew, crochet, knit, quilt, cross stitch, paint, cook, canning, making soaps, candles and dolls. I've taken up yoga, Reiki, reading tarot cards, bellydance and now, my favorite, hooping and hoopdancing. These are only a partial list of the interests in my life of learning so far. Is it because I can't sit still? <span style="font-style:italic;">(very possibly - you can ask my husband)</span> Is it because I'm flighty and can't stick to anything? <span style="font-style:italic;">(possibly)</span> Or is it because I just can't stop my love of learning and absorbing new information as much as possible? (that's <span style="font-weight:bold;">MY</span> answer - lol)<br /><br />This year has been a challenge. I've had an incredible number of changes and events in the past year and I sometimes feel like I'm not quite caught up yet. In some people's eyes, these changes and events may seem trivial and unworthy of so much contemplation and time. But, to me, the accumulation of these things has been overwhelming - both good and bad. I've tried to organize these experiences in my mind and heart and, hopefully, at some point I can say that everything is in it's place - and can sigh in relief. In order to keep some perspective, I've made sure to write down all the things I'm grateful for each day and it truly makes a difference. <br /><br />Having such a large number of hobbies and interests helps to calm my mind and dampen my feelings of being overwhelmed. For the most part, knitting is my activity of choice when it comes to calming my emotions and balancing any feeling of anxiety. It's amazing how two needles and yarn can be so relaxing! <br /><br />The past few months, sewing has taken over - more as an obsession than a relaxation. I find that, as soon as I get my sewing machine out, I'm frantically tracing, cutting, looking over patterns and dimensions and then, exhausted, sitting at the sewing machine to crank out my project. Of course, sewing is so much fun and very rewarding - I love creating practical items for myself, my home and my family. But, man, is it frantic! It's go-go-go the whole time. Whereas with knitting, I can sit there, knit one stitch as slowly as I feel like, daydreaming about whatever I want and the knitting still happens and I'm still calm. of course, sometimes there are outbreaks of craziness - like yarn that breaks, splits, knots, pukes up the middle or a pattern that is just SO wrong that you feel like strangling the designer <span style="font-style:italic;">(that sometimes includes myself!)</span>. But, on the whole, knitting is wonderful.<br /><br />I'm happy that I've gotten my knitting mojo back in time for the end of spring/beginning of summer. That time, of course, is known (to me at least) as the<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Summer of Lace Knitting</span>. <br /><br />In New Hampshire, it doesn't get overly warm but, to us, it's damn hot. When it's humid outside and the temps are in the high 80s, I don't feel like touching the fiber on my spinning wheel, doing any exercise <span style="font-style:italic;">(unless fully air conditioned)</span> or cooking on my stove. The last two are inevitable, but the first I can substitute with some nice, lightweight, super fine yarn and an interesting lace pattern.<br /><br />Here are some of the lace projects that I've finished so far this spring/summer:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pleidades Shawl</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKh5C1ksXHeNPq20zIE36JE4j4X35-MGZa_WzXO3jLZy7BPBuugRfcfNbUSAWWWLMQMAzHSXjKv1CKuPCx7500NbEDma1QRll9KBcEIK0ov6bl46ZcymExsKz4Nnhx_Z-fVhmQPA/s1600/pleidades.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKh5C1ksXHeNPq20zIE36JE4j4X35-MGZa_WzXO3jLZy7BPBuugRfcfNbUSAWWWLMQMAzHSXjKv1CKuPCx7500NbEDma1QRll9KBcEIK0ov6bl46ZcymExsKz4Nnhx_Z-fVhmQPA/s320/pleidades.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615208455170654610" /></a><br /><br />-Knit using <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mad Color's</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(formerly Sereknity Yarn and Fiber)</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Perfect</span> yarn in Purple People Eater colorway<br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Weekend Shawl</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKkfyIb_yvSDhPr16Xv6gkVVjE9uA8LoP_EoDfu3RUkV8Pm_v4UvW8nm-cH0XeOzsJCn6yxJE-dOfgxyaSdU78Xm4aJ0IdJL__9yQ-Y_7uhq8-ZBG1SyBH0gCiI2yzdOiViIxBQ/s1600/Shawl1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuKkfyIb_yvSDhPr16Xv6gkVVjE9uA8LoP_EoDfu3RUkV8Pm_v4UvW8nm-cH0XeOzsJCn6yxJE-dOfgxyaSdU78Xm4aJ0IdJL__9yQ-Y_7uhq8-ZBG1SyBH0gCiI2yzdOiViIxBQ/s320/Shawl1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615111542044089970" /></a><br /><br />-Knit using <span style="font-weight:bold;">Swoon Fiber</span>'s sock yarn in Pinkish Red/Maroon colorway and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cascade Heritage</span> sock yarn in brown colorway.<br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Echo Flower Shawl</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF44l9FadL448RIuv6oY06eJ-XKQRLMFCdTAZaQ_vcXd-0yRZ1hup-ZiGMVeznZFntnpmkGQocek-q7k9Xc7AP5-nsTBNrW8MwcbqSKgWvMjeKFa9zcrAyHxvQUL8XQEcYrgffiQ/s1600/shawl4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF44l9FadL448RIuv6oY06eJ-XKQRLMFCdTAZaQ_vcXd-0yRZ1hup-ZiGMVeznZFntnpmkGQocek-q7k9Xc7AP5-nsTBNrW8MwcbqSKgWvMjeKFa9zcrAyHxvQUL8XQEcYrgffiQ/s320/shawl4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615112791750567122" /></a><br /><br />-Knit using <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jaggerspun Zephyr</span> merino/silk in white colorway<br /><br />and, the shawl I'm working on now is this,<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spring Things Shawl</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTYmez9U8On4-z_wWHVuS7dTjma8PF9mOd_de1xjPdGcSucgi7_PhEUEm4p9cL6deh3UopHf1HDeJ60sBnARKeseyN0T71dStPdDf_RZP8wudTIkzEArjiQrdsEzeZspnOkD7ng/s1600/Springshawl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNTYmez9U8On4-z_wWHVuS7dTjma8PF9mOd_de1xjPdGcSucgi7_PhEUEm4p9cL6deh3UopHf1HDeJ60sBnARKeseyN0T71dStPdDf_RZP8wudTIkzEArjiQrdsEzeZspnOkD7ng/s320/Springshawl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615111919839180770" /></a><br /><br />-Knit using <span style="font-weight:bold;">Karabella Lace Mohair</span> in a neon green colorway<br /><br />(<span style="font-style:italic;">All of my projects are also on Ravelry with more detail and more photos. Click <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes">HERE</a> for my Ravelry notebook page.)</span><br /><br />Along with knitting lace, I'm finding a lot of joy in hooping and hoopdancing. As I've mentioned before, I'm taking a teacher training course with <a href="http://www.hoopnotica.com">Hoopnotica</a> in September - in the meantime, I'm teaching free hoopdance classes in my neighborhood for experience. So far, they're going amazingly well and I'm having a lot of fun. (I hope my students are, too!) I'm still working on shoulder hooping, leg hooping and angled hooping. I look forward to my 30+ minutes each day that I practice ; )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixp1SgY3rDgyzDBh7l89HfbxaDDBA6kB74WGWJ1YQPjNX93ONrrQOqbcSmZm6MC-2KGKVLYUuIHP7lJIbprcjOM_NMe7mmM1LtvK0WWKaJS1Bm5uln4aPC8ASSt1Z9kqevXoKz-g/s1600/hoopclass.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixp1SgY3rDgyzDBh7l89HfbxaDDBA6kB74WGWJ1YQPjNX93ONrrQOqbcSmZm6MC-2KGKVLYUuIHP7lJIbprcjOM_NMe7mmM1LtvK0WWKaJS1Bm5uln4aPC8ASSt1Z9kqevXoKz-g/s320/hoopclass.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5615211426487594578" /></a><br /><br />If you're ever in the southern NH area, I'd love to see you at a class. The free classes are ending at the end of August, so take advantage while you can! If you'd like more information about <a href="http://www.YogaGardenNH.com/hoop.html">Hoop Glow</a> hoopdance and <a href="http://www.YogaGardenNH.com/classes.html">my classes</a>, click on these links.<br /><br />Thank you for still being loyal to my blog and for listening to my babble. It's so nice to know that you're still out there...<br /><br />*HUG* :DGina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-73188262292864557302011-04-05T10:30:00.039-04:002011-04-05T11:42:32.740-04:00Spring Update<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3cupQAppXYXHViD9Pt0XyYTJZ-V9tlZqMlkvkTZC7uaYnASuonv8_62TMz-BhC8CtvrF1gfiUt74W27tu-3Xzl0OrqIM6BEaKcIfc2ZBCMgkRJWprNJGK6nRNZPx64wSDOUe4w/s1600/meHat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-3cupQAppXYXHViD9Pt0XyYTJZ-V9tlZqMlkvkTZC7uaYnASuonv8_62TMz-BhC8CtvrF1gfiUt74W27tu-3Xzl0OrqIM6BEaKcIfc2ZBCMgkRJWprNJGK6nRNZPx64wSDOUe4w/s320/meHat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592124006200880866" /></a><br />(Me in my new design, <span style="font-style:italic;">Winter Hiking Hat</span>)<br /><br />Hey Knitters!!!!!<br /><br />I know it's been many, many months since my last post. I've watched my blog update go from over 300 hits a day to a very sad 90 hits a day. Yikes! What a depressing situation - though completely understandable. I really hate it when I'm following a blog and then that person doesn't update for a LONG time. But, I guess they usually have a good excuse. <br /><br />Here are my excuses:<br /><br />1. <span style="font-weight:bold;">College</span><br />Helping my son, Tim, get through his college applications and scholarship applications...as well as going through the HELL of financial aid and horrible horrible FAFSAs. Though, I must <span style="font-style:italic;">highly recommend</span> using the wonderful organization <a href="http://www.nhheaf.org">NHHEAF</a>, if you are in New Hampshire. We went at least 3 times and, every single time, they were more than helpful. The people who work there try their very best to explain the whole college and financial aid process with you, without making you feel like a complete idiot. Happily, Tim has finally chosen to go to <a href="http://www.champlain.edu">Champlain College</a> in Burlington, VT (with a <span style="font-weight:bold;">$10,000</span> scholarship!) for Game Programming. Also, Tim will be inducted into the French National Honor Society in May. <span style="font-style:italic;">Yay for Tim!!</span><br /><br />Tim also participated in the <span style="font-weight:bold;">2011 Penguin Plunge</span> in January to raise money for the Special Olympics - that was a great day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmNukV9F-vY6ItUbByxKx7EV2NiGp3GmMusMqEMBbd33S_TAd1ebacm-LgmA2kiBzieRNjqXFhOAxKmIYQm1qoMO33B4IJfSSu253UI1HR22vQ_SikgeGvUL5_waJOILPVnP-wA/s1600/TimPlunge.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqmNukV9F-vY6ItUbByxKx7EV2NiGp3GmMusMqEMBbd33S_TAd1ebacm-LgmA2kiBzieRNjqXFhOAxKmIYQm1qoMO33B4IJfSSu253UI1HR22vQ_SikgeGvUL5_waJOILPVnP-wA/s320/TimPlunge.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592123658609514386" /></a><br /><br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hooping</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-TKYa2fuEQr5ieYW3Bqc_V_IunGE_0PDgcGhh9uA8THVlwGTkMykHY_uX_Pg8mPmlpFnDyYYHeI-Mvvf9dF8ITUOXsycslo9vGbuKjTILa1cNiLOiNNAJO6EwQFEuurLHGOHjg/s1600/MePinkHoop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 279px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjH-TKYa2fuEQr5ieYW3Bqc_V_IunGE_0PDgcGhh9uA8THVlwGTkMykHY_uX_Pg8mPmlpFnDyYYHeI-Mvvf9dF8ITUOXsycslo9vGbuKjTILa1cNiLOiNNAJO6EwQFEuurLHGOHjg/s320/MePinkHoop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592120744763420562" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(my Pink "Firefly" LED hoop from Hoopnotica)</span><br /><br />I'm preparing myself for the <a href="http://www.hoopnotica.com">Hoopnotica</a> Teacher Training in September this year. As many of you know, I also teach yoga (<a href="http://www.YogaGardenNH.com">http://www.YogaGardenNH.com</a>) and I'm hoping to add hoopdancing to my teaching experience - and I'd love to incorporate hooping into a yoga class as well. I started hooping in December 2009 and it was a very slow process for me to start with. I couldn't even keep the hoop going around me more than once for weeks and weeks. But, I kept it up and now I've learned lots of cool tricks and hope to practice enough so that I can teach others in the fall. I've been practicing at least 30 minutes a day and I'm making progress. If you want to check out my hooping page, click here for <a href="http://www.YogaGardenNH.com/hoop.html">HoopGlow</a>. <span style="font-style:italic;">Yay for me!</span><br /><br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Sewing</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-mo9vkF2p5M_e4fPcxmoVFGqmRahrNRVE06KhDg3-Ukq1l20ENKzn8-e-P97HNAPRwBteOFA-tAaAAijbt-y1pyP80CrTagnH-DQ_ycgV3i9yFnz3jPfXiD0ZYyR1y5YpJk8JQ/s1600/sewing.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgu-mo9vkF2p5M_e4fPcxmoVFGqmRahrNRVE06KhDg3-Ukq1l20ENKzn8-e-P97HNAPRwBteOFA-tAaAAijbt-y1pyP80CrTagnH-DQ_ycgV3i9yFnz3jPfXiD0ZYyR1y5YpJk8JQ/s320/sewing.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592121105851225826" /></a><br /><br />Okay, I'm a traitor to knitting. It's true. I've spent most of February - April sewing <span style="font-style:italic;">(and hooping)</span>. And not knitting. I'm trying to work on my new (!!) book, a sequel to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dreamscape</span>. And I'm lacking the enthusiasm that I was hoping I'd have. I have ideas sketched out for most of the designs and have already started on <span style="font-style:italic;">(which is very lovely, but going pretty slowly because of my other interests)</span> Did I tell you that I had to order a 4th order of 100 Dreamscape books in December?? I was really happy about that. But, now, sales are down and I think knitters are waiting for something new. The other knitwear designers of the world must either be single or retired, because I'm having the hardest time trying to keep up with my housework, my family and my hobbies. Maybe I'm just too scatterbrained? But, those other designers must really focus 100% on their designs 24/7 to be able to crank out such fantastic things continuously. Sadly, I can't <span style="font-style:italic;">(and really don't want to)</span> do that. While my kids are still somewhat young, I'd like to enjoy them. I have years and years left to devote to designing. Right??<br /><br />Anyway, that was a tangent.<br /><br />My hubby bought me a sewing machine last year for my bday in May and I was too scared <span style="font-style:italic;">(yes, scared)</span> to use it until a few months ago. I usually always sewed everything by hand <span style="font-style:italic;">(toys, blankets, eye pillows, etc)</span> and the machine really intimidated me. Luckily, it's a <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hello Kitty</span> machine, so it's less scary :D My friend, Hilary, came over and <strike>forced me</strike> helped me to start sewing and that was a breakthrough. Since then, I've made<span style="font-weight:bold;"> SO MANY</span> things:<br /><br />3 pairs <span style="font-style:italic;">(or more)</span> of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Waterproof mittens</span> for Ian's winter hiking expeditions<br />1 <span style="font-weight:bold;">balaklava</span> and 2 <span style="font-weight:bold;">cowls</span> for Ben made of fleece <br />4 <span style="font-weight:bold;">collapsible shopping bags</span> for friends and family<br />2 <span style="font-weight:bold;">baby quilts</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(in duck patterns)</span><br />4 <span style="font-weight:bold;">Robot squishy toys</span><br />1 pretty <span style="font-weight:bold;">patchwork bag</span> with handles<br />1 <span style="font-weight:bold;">knitting accessory bag</span> <br />1 <span style="font-weight:bold;">accessory bag</span> that matches the patchwork bag<br />1 black <span style="font-weight:bold;">peasant blouse</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(for me)</span><br />1 adorable <span style="font-weight:bold;">strawberry skirt</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(for me)</span><br />1 super cute <span style="font-weight:bold;">cherry pillowcase</span> for my bed<br />1 pair of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spongebob flannel pajama pants</span><br />1 sweet <span style="font-weight:bold;">Pennant Banner</span> for a very special little girl that says, "Riley's Room"<br /><br />So, now you can see why I haven't been knitting! lol<br /><br />If you're into sewing, too, check out the book: <span style="font-weight:bold;"> "One-Yard One Skein Wonders"</span> by Storey Publishing. I borrowed it from the library at first, but ended up spending so much time and money copying the patterns that I liked that I just bought the book. More great sewing books that I found are: <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Weekend Sewing"</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Sew What? Skirts"</span> - both are very nicely organized, appropriate for beginners and fun to read - and are inspiring.<br /><br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Designing</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJCd5V_DbyehlOjJ1z9sDkxiK-8_4thW9WIJP40isORI5iRV7akHT4rVMKqC9_bd7_JnQ4u_wXzEXzQeJfWM2ZkZ1y3HGJHvCu-69NwiXZZq73yMhW4WFoCXdQ9MNTrlQQGeBfg/s1600/Frontmittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlJCd5V_DbyehlOjJ1z9sDkxiK-8_4thW9WIJP40isORI5iRV7akHT4rVMKqC9_bd7_JnQ4u_wXzEXzQeJfWM2ZkZ1y3HGJHvCu-69NwiXZZq73yMhW4WFoCXdQ9MNTrlQQGeBfg/s320/Frontmittens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592121343329195778" /></a><br /><br />As I wrote above, I'm in the process of creating my new book so all of the knitting I've been doing lately has been, well, work. It's not something that I can easily pick up and just enjoy. I've got to pay attention to what I'm doing, write down changes or mistakes that I've made to my pattern and just <span style="font-weight:bold;">THINK</span> alot. That's not always a fun way to go about knitting. My friends have suggested that I just have 2 projects going so that I'll have something mindless and fun to knit, but then I <span style="font-weight:bold;">KNOW</span> I'll end up procrastinating and not completing my designs for the new book. So, I'm trying to be responsible, but...it's hard.<br /><br />I have completed a number of projects so far this year:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Angora/Merino Wrap</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Amanda Hat</span> for me<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Armando Hat</span> for my dad<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Mittens</span><br />An <span style="font-weight:bold;">Amanda Hat</span> with earflaps<br />Ben's <span style="font-weight:bold;">felted clogs</span><br />2 <span style="font-weight:bold;">Winter Hiking Hats</span> (my new design...Ravelry link <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/winter-hiking-hat">HERE</a>)...<span style="font-style:italic;">(see top photo)</span><br />2 sets of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Baby Duck socks</span><br />2 sets of <span style="font-weight:bold;">Baby Duck hats</span><br />A <span style="font-weight:bold;">Baktus</span> <br />and, my favorite, my <span style="font-weight:bold;">Garden Gnome Mittens</span>. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vucpK1r2WqlY243k-qHDKl7_gbgPCSFM-X6WEhhcEoCoFjhY5IRukYhCn4nwwCzrr8ANPiRZQzWOfeRQ8M_Ad_cynh3VExL_jvcooXRzNuHEmM-iV12eEXa_B-MlzoRJyvBqJg/s1600/Backmittens.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4vucpK1r2WqlY243k-qHDKl7_gbgPCSFM-X6WEhhcEoCoFjhY5IRukYhCn4nwwCzrr8ANPiRZQzWOfeRQ8M_Ad_cynh3VExL_jvcooXRzNuHEmM-iV12eEXa_B-MlzoRJyvBqJg/s320/Backmittens.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5592121526567261618" /></a><br /><br />If you want to see some pics and/or details of them, click <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes">HERE</a> for my Ravelry page.<br /><br />5. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Blog</span><br />Let's face it. <a href="http://www.facebook.com">Facebook</a> has taken over blogging. Or, at least, I think so. Most of the people who keep in touch with me <span style="font-style:italic;">(in the knitting world)</span>, do it on Facebook. I constantly update my sewing and knitting projects on there - with links and pics. I'm finding it harder and harder to update my blog. But, here is where I have links to my patterns and other stuff, so I won't get rid of it. But, if you're interested in keeping in touch with me more often, friend me :)<br /><br />This is my <span style="font-weight:bold;">personal page</span>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/gina.sleepyeyes">http://www.facebook.com/gina.sleepyeyes</a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(if you don't mind seeing stuff about my family, friends, hooping, sewing and knitting...it's less censored than here...lol)</span><br /><br />Or, you can friend me as <span style="font-weight:bold;">Sleepy Eyes Knits</span>: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/sleepyeyesknits">http://www.facebook.com/sleepyeyesknits</a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(where I only update knitting related news/shows/projects/etc)</span><br /><br />So, I think I've pretty much updated most of the stuff that I've been doing. Sorry that there's not too many photos and very little talk to knitting, but I hope that will change once I get more time on my hands. Hopefully!<br /><br />Would love to know how you're all doing and <span style="font-weight:bold;">thank you again</span> for being so loyal to my blog. Hope to see some of you on Facebook, too! <br /><br />Lots of love,<br />Gina :D<br /><br />P.S. YIKES!!! Almost forgot...did you see my <span style="font-weight:bold;">NEW</span> Classic Elite pattern (Webletter <span style="font-weight:bold;">#171</span>), <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Kimberly Shrug"</span>??? This pattern <span style="font-style:italic;">(named after my sister, Kimberly)</span> came out right after Christmas this year. You can download this FREE pattern <a href="http://www.classiceliteyarns.com/WebLetter/171/Issue171.php">HERE</a> on the Classic Elite website. <br /><br />Check it out and let me know what you think!! :)Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-4228639985523863922010-12-25T14:06:00.022-05:002010-12-25T14:35:23.103-05:00Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75E9cmqlWo7kS0slI4hqGSF-n6JDWoQYwqRDQmhqNd7ikF_OmHypjuBfgzPBuSDsGpdLm0yB8ht8g95ieISD6jF2n75LpFhcxebbP-wc1ZlIFGIiiNPBpXItgcva5MmfYdAcYew/s1600/FamilyChristmas2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi75E9cmqlWo7kS0slI4hqGSF-n6JDWoQYwqRDQmhqNd7ikF_OmHypjuBfgzPBuSDsGpdLm0yB8ht8g95ieISD6jF2n75LpFhcxebbP-wc1ZlIFGIiiNPBpXItgcva5MmfYdAcYew/s400/FamilyChristmas2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5554703750721431090" /></a><br /><center><i>(My family on Christmas Day)</i></center><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hello Knitting Friends!!</span><br /><br />I wish I had more time to blog the past couple of months, but I at least wanted to write to say that I'm still "out there" in the knitting world and have missed sharing my posts with you.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Here's a quick update of what I've been up to:</span><br /><br />* Due to popular demand <span style="font-style:italic;">(yay!)</span>, I've ordered a <span style="font-weight:bold;">4th set of 100 Dreamscape books</span> to sell in 2011. Check out <a href="http://sleepyeyes.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a> for more copies - I sold <span style="font-weight:bold;">300 books in 10 months</span>!<br /><br />*I was able to complete <span style="font-weight:bold;">60 knitted projects</span> this year <span style="font-style:italic;">(woo-hoo!)</span> including a couple of new designs, more Amanda Hats, some lovely cabled items and some toys for the kids. (<span style="font-style:italic;">Will update with more info on this in January)</span> You can check out pictures on my Ravelry 2010 page: click <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes?set=2010n&view=thumbnail">HERE</a>.<br /><br />*Three of my new designs - <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Bobbi Scarf"</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(on this Sleepy Eyes Knitting blog)</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Ericka Scarf"</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> (in the new 101 Sock Skeins Wonders by Judith Durant)</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Kimberly Shrug" </span> (<span style="font-style:italic;">in the Classic Elite Webletter on Dec. 28. 2010)</span> were all published this year - and a fourth, <span style="font-weight:bold;">"The Winter Hiking Hat"</span>, will be written (but might not be up on my blog) by the end of 2010.<br /><br />*My oldest son, Tim, got accepted to 2 colleges so far: <span style="font-weight:bold;">Becker College</span> (with a great scholarship!) and <span style="font-weight:bold;">UNH Durham</span>. Keep your fingers crossed for the other colleges. He's excited to start his career in Game Programming/Design : D<br /><br />*I had many <span style="font-style:italic;">(over 20!)</span> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Amanda/Armando Hats featured in Annie Modesitt's book, "1000 Fabulous Knit Hats!"</span> - it's a perfect knitter's gift and I love, love the photos and patterns ; )<br /><br />I want to thank all of my family and friends for their amazing support this year through all of my trunk shows, book signings and pattern debuts. <span style="font-weight:bold;">THANK YOU</span> sooo much for test knitting, admiring and coming to visit me at these events. Love you!<br /><br />I want to especially thank these yarn stores for hosting my Sleepy Eyes Knits trunk shows and selling my books in 2010:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fresh Purls</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Karen, you're wonderful!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Windsor Button</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Thanks so much!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn Sellar</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(You're always so welcoming, Patti and Julie!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Knitting Studio</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Thanks to the very friendly group of Lee, Leslie and Bridgette!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Elegant Ewe</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Thanks so much, Kelly!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">The Yarn and Fiber Company</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Thanks, Cyndi and Jerry!)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Slater Mill Guild Studio</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(Bernadette, you rock!)</span><br /><br />Have a wonderful Holiday, Christmas and New Year and I'll be posting very soon!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">With love, Gina ; )<br />xxoxoxo</span>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-66425982797801188152010-10-24T18:31:00.040-04:002010-10-25T11:21:34.883-04:00A New Pattern, Recent Trunk Shows and Hooping a'Plenty!I'm back! Finally...<span style="font-style:italic;">whew</span>...I think once a month posts are all I can possibly get in at the moment. If you're on Facebook or my SleepyHeads group on Ravelry, that's a <span style="font-weight:bold;">MUCH</span> easier way to see what I'm up to and see pictures of my latest designs/trunk shows.<br /><br />Anyhoo, I thought I'd update now before another month goes by without a post. I'll start with the smaller, personal stuff and then end with my <span style="font-weight:bold;">NEW PATTERN</span>! <span style="font-style:italic;">Yay!</span><br /><br /><u>FAMILY</u><br /><br />The past month or so, it's been constant work helping my oldest, Tim, get his college applications sent in, essays written and portfolios created. He's intending to go into Game Programming/Design and has 5 colleges in mind. I thought that the Common Application would be so much easier, but really, it wasn't. Two of the colleges Tim was interested in weren't accepting the Common App and seeing how easy those were to fill out made me think, <span style="font-style:italic;">"Why the heck isn't the Common App set up like THAT!" </span> The CA website is just not that user friendly at all and there is little room for change or being able to add things that aren't listed as options. Ugh. But, at least there'll all in and now Ian and I just have to focus on the horrors of the CSS Profile and the FAFSA. <span style="font-style:italic;">(please kill me now)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKqds8yiZk0O48ZCHsR-nNGMxa3ECLQ23T-BvlTHu-4wqob431i2Fkk1nRtowKo6AxNWGxw4HP6Ywng3at9tItDcAZiOa-e57E-HUopV8HA1fQLDTcpssJDEi7vzake6LdvfDA/s1600/TimSeniorPicture.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihBKqds8yiZk0O48ZCHsR-nNGMxa3ECLQ23T-BvlTHu-4wqob431i2Fkk1nRtowKo6AxNWGxw4HP6Ywng3at9tItDcAZiOa-e57E-HUopV8HA1fQLDTcpssJDEi7vzake6LdvfDA/s320/TimSeniorPicture.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531994393213776418" /></a><br /><br />This is his senior picture, which I think is very handsome ; )<br /><br /><u>HOOPING</u><br /><br />As some of you know, I got addicted to hooping last December and I've been loving it. Now that I can actually keep the hoop around my waist for more than 5 seconds, I love grabbing my hoop whenever I have a free minute. The best part is, I don't have to change into any fancy clothes or make sure I have an hour of allotted time to work out. You can work out with this slightly weighted hoop for only 30 minutes and burn over 300 calories! I'm having such a fun time with this that I've decided to get my <a href="http://www.hoopnotica.com/teachers/certification.html">Hoopnotica Teacher Training</a> certificate so I can teach hooping next summer. I'll be taking that weekend intensive in March 2011. I've been practicing every day for my training....well, mostly hitting my head with my hoop and banging the hoop on my legs, but I still keep at it. LOL! I even thought of incorporating the hoop into my yoga class routine. As long as I have enough space and some interested yogis, I think it might be awesome! Check out <a href="http://www.hoopnotica.com">Hoopnotica's website</a> for more information, pictures and videos on hooping, weight loss, teacher training and to buy their stuff (adorable hoops, dvds, cds, etc.)<br /><br /><u>TRUNK SHOWS</u><br /><br />I'm delighted to say that BOTH of my recent trunk shows were a <span style="font-weight:bold;">HUGE</span> success! As of this moment, I have absolutely <span style="font-weight:bold;">NO</span> Dreamscape books to sell -only PDFS. That's amazing! <span style="font-style:italic;">(There are still a few Dreamscape books available online to purchase - either at Coveted Yarn or Willowgate Yarn - see links on right sidebar...so hurry before those are sold out, too!)</span><br /><br />Tonia Barry of the Classic Elite Design team, was wonderful and asked me to have a show at the <a href="http://www.hubmillsstore.com/">Hub Mills Yarn</a> store in Lowell, MA. The day went by so quickly and I loved looking at all of the gorgeous yarn in the store. It was lovely meeting so many people who came to look at my knitted samples and buy my book. I'd definitely visit that store again : )<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1Xe-uQIcsjZwL_O8LtCNzbhmrRWHFNGGRcKk5rkqFxtWR6N524xbromK5A9XjaKB3wOdkW-Iy2uc6CpxkUeQx9pvTp_sy5khHjYBDU9-ov-tscezlz2ox-okrgor43ThQja85g/s1600/GinaTrunkShow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX1Xe-uQIcsjZwL_O8LtCNzbhmrRWHFNGGRcKk5rkqFxtWR6N524xbromK5A9XjaKB3wOdkW-Iy2uc6CpxkUeQx9pvTp_sy5khHjYBDU9-ov-tscezlz2ox-okrgor43ThQja85g/s320/GinaTrunkShow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532003962594278546" /></a><br /><br />Bernadette Vaughan of the <a href="http://cgsatslatermill.typepad.com/cgs/knitting.html">Slater Mill Guild Studios</a>, went out of her way to make my day fantastic. She organized this wonderful <span style="font-weight:bold;">Knitting/Spinning/Quilting</span> event at the Slater Mill in Pawtucket, RI and I thought it was amazing. There were not only vendors but, also my trunk show, presentations on spinning, beautiful quilt samples, and hot cider and goodies to munch on. The space was so beautiful - bright, light, roomy and felt so good to be there. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6SYgOF3RGUEjCdl4Q3isu-duEenbuPdG_5hfq7sAfTzupMGdPHB4USMCraiRPMxfri9JtLc2g_EtlV4WSD0PrRzuyZMYk84YESG5Yz-F6WedEaMzj8bNb8XBibv9T1NoREe6ig/s1600/GlassDoor.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw6SYgOF3RGUEjCdl4Q3isu-duEenbuPdG_5hfq7sAfTzupMGdPHB4USMCraiRPMxfri9JtLc2g_EtlV4WSD0PrRzuyZMYk84YESG5Yz-F6WedEaMzj8bNb8XBibv9T1NoREe6ig/s320/GlassDoor.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532003227490050578" /></a><br /><br />I was there for 5 hours and it seemed like just one! I sold <span style="font-weight:bold;">ALL</span> the rest of my Dreamscape books and had a large number of people interested in my designs - trying them on and complimenting them. I felt like someone important for that little while! : D<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMevT_PRoekqUkSKFg9V1DhVFHOYfJPJBwnm6o9PPJUtOT3ehMQD5vox6Ly06BOzdvNf200ngvXjNGA1fxAXfhkL6FY6_cy1iQ9uK_qqtudfMZHa1gwJpVI-BS2i25thrkeRptg/s1600/GinaTrunkShow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUMevT_PRoekqUkSKFg9V1DhVFHOYfJPJBwnm6o9PPJUtOT3ehMQD5vox6Ly06BOzdvNf200ngvXjNGA1fxAXfhkL6FY6_cy1iQ9uK_qqtudfMZHa1gwJpVI-BS2i25thrkeRptg/s320/GinaTrunkShow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5532002835822993826" /></a><br /><br />I'm happy to say that I've been asked back in January for their annual Knitting Weekend - where I'll be able to teach an Amanda Hat class and a Yoga/Knitting class during the weekend. Woo-hoo! I can't wait!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Thanks from the bottom of my heart for Tonia and Bernadette!!</span><br /><br /><u>FINISHED KNITTED PROJECTS</u><br /><br />1. A Blanket for my Mom (I knit 3 of the squares and my friends knit the others):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByaMJALzvxWMXmOhIs3H-JTOo0vlqXFfWhojzEk23CQ8yVuO3zShg1_6x49AJWhEnn2IOotrQ5qdPvGGx3e8WHBjglxoDVA9JAmNViG-xbCt9sy2d2dK7H_8Wnf1MpoUJenbO-w/s1600/Mom'sBlanket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByaMJALzvxWMXmOhIs3H-JTOo0vlqXFfWhojzEk23CQ8yVuO3zShg1_6x49AJWhEnn2IOotrQ5qdPvGGx3e8WHBjglxoDVA9JAmNViG-xbCt9sy2d2dK7H_8Wnf1MpoUJenbO-w/s320/Mom'sBlanket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531996856602265090" /></a><br /><br />2. The Harriet Cardigan from "A Fine Fleece" in Jaeger Pure Merino DK in blue:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aNWbWRSUKsHKuekog3F501SyA6rdtjimyGHV1eDwvjRhtRmerEXcNQS0-E2mfSncMfwbuHPxe3vcCnF1-rGKr3ye_Xg8zywkxoLHfcKwOyR5KykLVx_gobJeCYxPeB04NChcAQ/s1600/HarrietCardigan.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aNWbWRSUKsHKuekog3F501SyA6rdtjimyGHV1eDwvjRhtRmerEXcNQS0-E2mfSncMfwbuHPxe3vcCnF1-rGKr3ye_Xg8zywkxoLHfcKwOyR5KykLVx_gobJeCYxPeB04NChcAQ/s320/HarrietCardigan.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531997164736955202" /></a><br /><br />3. Two Cowboy -themed washcloths for my sister's bathroom: <span style="font-style:italic;">(the other is a brown cowboy boot)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDoqFtBRX7aYEal5QfHu3rHlSnBMwTvMM62yCUCv4HmPPxaPIzVgqhE-xsynkxYz2E2UJZfNqbHqNIcVaWTfa2w9LQOdjV5UDcgSgfvMnLtJPoKZ9xsQ9u15ivMs_3D9mIfag8A/s1600/cowboycloth.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLDoqFtBRX7aYEal5QfHu3rHlSnBMwTvMM62yCUCv4HmPPxaPIzVgqhE-xsynkxYz2E2UJZfNqbHqNIcVaWTfa2w9LQOdjV5UDcgSgfvMnLtJPoKZ9xsQ9u15ivMs_3D9mIfag8A/s320/cowboycloth.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531997831214599970" /></a><br /><br />4. Another Persephone Beret in white for my mom's friend<br /><br />5. A pair of Garter Stripe Baby Socks to go with the EZ's Baby Surprise Jacket in my handpainted sock yarn<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZTwCq5yRQZxRDq8vJUO3Cx2vzf4oigsQQsMPHXtVmMyNwPWiffOtq4cU7TzcIKN9eNZv7HxTcV2mpzGqEXlEHfT2X7y03ihw569dghZJxwo8TWbjvVZXa0HNc90OdSUVXzPsEA/s1600/gartersocks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZTwCq5yRQZxRDq8vJUO3Cx2vzf4oigsQQsMPHXtVmMyNwPWiffOtq4cU7TzcIKN9eNZv7HxTcV2mpzGqEXlEHfT2X7y03ihw569dghZJxwo8TWbjvVZXa0HNc90OdSUVXzPsEA/s320/gartersocks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531997358947596274" /></a><br /><br />6. And Gun Shy toy for Ben - who is obsessed with anything like laser guns and such.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWgudJRv09AUOFmvARCX3egq_HaNVCnIcgnoOtB8NlrcqBU1HFgSZSglkaUZSxrQYQUdDDzWUvc2YiwMDE-TMZzISR0PWz2nL4VEJXKrGg2nd1_evrvTRg2vUSXN05FPuvxxhtQ/s1600/Gun.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtWgudJRv09AUOFmvARCX3egq_HaNVCnIcgnoOtB8NlrcqBU1HFgSZSglkaUZSxrQYQUdDDzWUvc2YiwMDE-TMZzISR0PWz2nL4VEJXKrGg2nd1_evrvTRg2vUSXN05FPuvxxhtQ/s320/Gun.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531997636919879490" /></a><br /><br />Currently, I'm finishing up my friend Libby's scarf (in new pattern!) and the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/fylingdales">Fylindales Cardigan</a>, also from "A Fine Fleece" in an imported 100% Scottish Wool aran yarn in the colorway, Blossom.<br /><br /><u>NEW PATTERN!</u><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycXixJ2GIp6SneZmqm-K2iicpWn0mR9PMLSkOhUEBYHM0ElOQPWgSVw-twprg5PvhQj0tHyUfHkAdLzaulwpi5-3_uwtzwfcfb545lmOS5tMHawQVUfkmQfyQ6WS6fnMSdYVsOg/s1600/BobbiScarfLaughing.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiycXixJ2GIp6SneZmqm-K2iicpWn0mR9PMLSkOhUEBYHM0ElOQPWgSVw-twprg5PvhQj0tHyUfHkAdLzaulwpi5-3_uwtzwfcfb545lmOS5tMHawQVUfkmQfyQ6WS6fnMSdYVsOg/s320/BobbiScarfLaughing.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531994667654087250" /></a><br /><br />My newest pattern, called <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Bobbi's Birthday Scarf"</span>, is now available for purchase! Yay! This scarf is a classic, cabled, unisex scarf with a twist - <span style="font-style:italic;">you add fabric to the back!</span> If you're a quilter, you can even line the scarf with one of your gorgeous quilted creations. Depending upon the yarn and fabric you choose, this scarf could be made for anyone in your life...family, friends, teacher, bus driver, etc. The pattern is <span style="font-weight:bold;">$5.00 </span>and you can purchase the pdf here on my blog (see right sidebar of homepage under "Patterns for Purchase" or on<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobbis-birthday-scarf"> Ravelry</a>.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy23lSiXIS6F26fzMjx9RM3hGHZ-AadFP-2tFESGDNoGMKaW1sgzw1ppbS-mCevhiDY7w5Wxshtivu4FiSEcgjEqlV9YsDmAKfYtAcRadKQoaiQBpnIr_vs4Opx4-H1Mpqygp-CA/s1600/BobbiScarf.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiy23lSiXIS6F26fzMjx9RM3hGHZ-AadFP-2tFESGDNoGMKaW1sgzw1ppbS-mCevhiDY7w5Wxshtivu4FiSEcgjEqlV9YsDmAKfYtAcRadKQoaiQBpnIr_vs4Opx4-H1Mpqygp-CA/s320/BobbiScarf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5531994809670852450" /></a><br /><br />Well, I think that's about all that's new at the moment. As you know, I'm going to begin working on <span style="font-weight:bold;">my newest Sleepy Eyes Knits book</span> in January 2011 in hopes that it will be published by December 2011. This book will include baby, toddler and child patterns in a readable and colorful format. I'll be using the spiral bound format again and I'll also be offering a set of <span style="font-weight:bold;">BOTH</span> Sleepy Eyes Knits books for a great price around the holidays. <br /><br /><u>MY PATTERNS IN OTHER BOOKS</u><br /><br />By the way, have you seen all of the Amanda Hats in the new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/1-000-Fabulous-Knit-Hats/dp/1592536107/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288016741&sr=8-1">"1000 Fabulous Knit Hats" by Annie Modesitt</a>? Check out the TEXTURED HATS section. Most of those hats were knit by me or friends of mine. Soo cool!<br /><br />Also, my <span style="font-weight:bold;">OTHER</span> new pattern in finally out in the new book, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Sock-Yarn-One-Skein-Wonders-Patterns/dp/1603425799/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1288016928&sr=1-1">"101 Sock Skein Wonders" by Judith Durant</a>. My "Ericka Scarf" is on page 94. The scarf is named after one of my close knitting friends, Ericka, and is knit using only ONE SKEIN of Noro Kureyon sock yarn, though you could use any sock yarn for this project. It would look best in a semi-solid or striping yarn, though. Take a look at both books and let me know what you think!<br /><br />Hope you're all doing well and thanks so much for staying loyal to my blog. <br /><br /><b><i>Hugs and Happy Knitting!! xoxxo</i></b>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-9051452735287539132010-09-01T16:57:00.022-04:002010-09-01T17:44:30.904-04:00Falling into Autumn with 2 NEW trunk shows!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbAJskbZpnndJa-_L-DrtcUolMJWQ9svmugAcEEFnx-7Z4DEZYZOYues7bRz5pTsDNs35nJvust2NVIwZS-Fpzl5_ymjMYuvj7JrTcIM_A0YIpsFLBEZvIfdLvVZauzZeY1MNUg/s1600/Mesweater.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbAJskbZpnndJa-_L-DrtcUolMJWQ9svmugAcEEFnx-7Z4DEZYZOYues7bRz5pTsDNs35nJvust2NVIwZS-Fpzl5_ymjMYuvj7JrTcIM_A0YIpsFLBEZvIfdLvVZauzZeY1MNUg/s320/Mesweater.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063948561376834" /></a><br /><br />Hey there! I know it's been over a month since I posted. Mostly, this summer, the kids and I were busy going in the pool (yay!) and keeping busy. It was harder to knit during those hot days (<span style="font-style:italic;">the past few here in NH have been brutal!)</span>, but I did manage to get some pretty great projects finished. <br /><br />We also spent a good amount of time looking at colleges for Tim. We went to WPI (Worcester Polytechnic Institute...where Ian and I went to college), Daniel Webster College, Champlain College and Tim visited Clemson University with his grandpa (he's the head of the Graphics Department there, as well as a professor). So far, WPI is top choice for everyone, but it's a hard school to get into...so cross your fingers for him! He'll be taking his SAT's again in October and applying (early admission) to WPI before November. <span style="font-style:italic;">(please please please)</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(It might help that he was actually born right off of campus and I was pregnant with him through almost my entire second year there - he took all of the classes I took! Do you think he can get college credits for that.....???? lol)</span><br /><br />Ben is now in 2nd grade and I can't believe it! He's up to over my shoulder in height and he's only 7. I feel like the Incredibly Shrinking Woman in this house of tall boys/men!! He keeps cracking me up with all of the funny things he says and it's actually a little bit frustrating when he asks me something that I don't know the answer to. I always say, "Let's google it!"<br /><br />Okay...enough family <span style="font-style:italic;">(for now).</span>...here are some of the fantastic projects that I finished over the summer with pics. Also, at the end, I have a listing of the TWO <span style="font-style:italic;">(woo-hoo!)</span> trunk shows that I have coming up this fall. Can't wait to go...they both seem like they're going to be lots of fun!<br /><br /><u><span style="font-weight:bold;">FINISHED PROJECTS SINCE LAST POST</span></u><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JfZXkDKU7cqIlCX18kiorZusZCjUVvHSmcTSZ35IKkMH_xLMFzobrv270ZYwPfSxD37pQApSRrxve1GPCEtvFzPDpPwoLHq2t9-ftwcQbSUk3fuONv74A4Rddy5SFv6l_qfmbw/s1600/backsweater.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4JfZXkDKU7cqIlCX18kiorZusZCjUVvHSmcTSZ35IKkMH_xLMFzobrv270ZYwPfSxD37pQApSRrxve1GPCEtvFzPDpPwoLHq2t9-ftwcQbSUk3fuONv74A4Rddy5SFv6l_qfmbw/s320/backsweater.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512064054096634274" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">October Frost Cardigan</span><br />From <span style="font-style:italic;">"A Fine Fleece"</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Size:</span> 43" bust<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needle size:</span> US 6 and 8<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn: </span> Queensland Kathmandu Aran in Burgandy<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yardage:</span> 1600 yds<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time:</span> May 8th-May 22nd, 2009 and then August 20-31, 2010 (about 4 weeks total)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fun Level:</span> B- <span style="font-style:italic;"> Started off very fun (I knit the back in one week and one arm the next week), but then I lost interest (also having a hard time knitting all those cables during knitting group) and didn't pick it up until August 20, 2010. I finished the other arm, two fronts, collar and both button bands in 11 days. Woo-hoo! Love the way it looks, though I realized that I knit both arms in the wrong size, so they're like monkey arms. Besides that, it's a gorgeous and cozy sweater. The yarn is perfect for it!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_5VQ3E9wLozE72NztAmX8Ifk-bwQWMEebcxPxPpEERRWj6zB7Fs3k9DJwZ-jpRRGGlR0tj3Hd5DDdxYKeJGr_yYK_Z4sFVtURLAFf2uVM6nFWl2hgPeXb6bup0kUygft8ZPMtw/s1600/LogCabinBlanket.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR_5VQ3E9wLozE72NztAmX8Ifk-bwQWMEebcxPxPpEERRWj6zB7Fs3k9DJwZ-jpRRGGlR0tj3Hd5DDdxYKeJGr_yYK_Z4sFVtURLAFf2uVM6nFWl2hgPeXb6bup0kUygft8ZPMtw/s320/LogCabinBlanket.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063010657354114" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ben's Log Cabin Afghan</span><br />From <span style="font-style:italic;">Sarah Bradbury's "Log Cabin Square" instructions</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Size:</span> 54" square<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needle size:</span> US 8<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn: </span> Noro Kureyon (in many colorways for squares) and Cascade Eco+ in purple heather for the trim<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yardage:</span> 1760 yds for squares and 956 for trim (2 skeins of Eco+)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time:</span> January 2010 - August 3rd, 2010<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fun Level:</span> B. <span style="font-style:italic;">The Squares were super fast and fun to knit and I think I would've kept making squares all year. I stopped at 16 for a square blanket. The trim was very, very monotonous to knit and that was the worst part. I finished all the squares by the end of January and then didn't start knitting the trim and putting the squares together until the end of July. I finished by the first week in August. It's the prettiest blanket I've knit so far. Only wish I could give the piecing to someone else to do!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvoTgrHyFfCNQowfOSLVsmDiVONSicKzenkjRx8PR6ILu8y0j1-F1pt4T0bC64HPPZ2qmoK63yCeECD1EagxG7Gj8BzR4__EMgSfGHnCC2D0ferTFG5Q3xGu8fFoiBHUMq8pE6Q/s1600/FrontBSJ.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCvoTgrHyFfCNQowfOSLVsmDiVONSicKzenkjRx8PR6ILu8y0j1-F1pt4T0bC64HPPZ2qmoK63yCeECD1EagxG7Gj8BzR4__EMgSfGHnCC2D0ferTFG5Q3xGu8fFoiBHUMq8pE6Q/s320/FrontBSJ.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063515650281250" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoiMZ2FjHoMXbbg0iinO0Y93E1MoM8dvA-jiQe0WwafhmZnzhR3yfe8IskBGkWVKDuDlNaC4Sa2NkmKjgdDVO7YYlpWqEXd-OEWMIByvaEuXO_NiYtM-Ic5RdVf2II5yCdLPyiQ/s1600/BSJDone.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikoiMZ2FjHoMXbbg0iinO0Y93E1MoM8dvA-jiQe0WwafhmZnzhR3yfe8IskBGkWVKDuDlNaC4Sa2NkmKjgdDVO7YYlpWqEXd-OEWMIByvaEuXO_NiYtM-Ic5RdVf2II5yCdLPyiQ/s320/BSJDone.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512063294829903122" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Baby Surprise Jacket 1 (& 2)</span><br />From <span style="font-style:italic;">EZ's "An Opinionated Knitter"</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Size:</span> Newborn (and 9 month)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needle size:</span> US 3 (and 6)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn: </span> My hand-dyed fingering weight merino (and Jojoland Rhythm)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yardage:</span> 276 yds (and 380 yards)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time:</span> 1 day (and 4 days)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fun Level:</span> A! <span style="font-style:italic;">This is a totally fun and addictive pattern to knit. As soon as I was done with one, I had to cast on immediately for another. I love how easy it is to knit and how creatively designed it is. To put it together is just magic. Highly recommended!</span><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcYLT9eZQBoiYO9i36RCukkof_1MWZlGMc9uh_TJtko6qNFWf15bg1451WZbVcC5f12wfpuHN1Qzu-aS03RJfhNFQsEfMfHNs9r823sKL9tf3uMBoJJaEzXmvCRvwxN196hgVUA/s1600/Ian2ndSocks.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEcYLT9eZQBoiYO9i36RCukkof_1MWZlGMc9uh_TJtko6qNFWf15bg1451WZbVcC5f12wfpuHN1Qzu-aS03RJfhNFQsEfMfHNs9r823sKL9tf3uMBoJJaEzXmvCRvwxN196hgVUA/s320/Ian2ndSocks.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5512062825907326850" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Ian's Woodsman Socks 1 & 2</span><br />From <span style="font-style:italic;">EZ's "An Opinionated Knitter"</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Size:</span> Men's large (size 10.5" shoe)<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needle size:</span> US 6<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn: </span> Harrisville Designs New England Highland in High Hemlock and High Evergreen<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yardage:</span> 252 yds for each pair<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Time:</span> 9 days for 1 pair, 5 days for the second pair<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Fun Level:</span> A- <span style="font-style:italic;">Super easy to knit pair of worsted, hiking socks for the winter. My hubby loves the thick, slightly rustic yarn and how warm they are. I was able to knit a single sock in two days. I changed up the colors for the second pair so I was able to knit 2 full pairs of men's socks from 3 skeins of this yarn. Yay!</span><br /><br /><u><span style="font-weight:bold;">TRUNK SHOW & BOOK SIGNING #7:</span></u><br /><br />September 25th (Saturday)<br />11 am - 3pm<br /><a href="http://www.hubmillsstore.com/">Hub Mills Yarn Store</a><br />Lowell, MA<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">20% off all yarn, books and bags that day!</span><br /><br /><u><span style="font-weight:bold;">TRUNK SHOW & BOOK SIGNING #8:</span> </u><br /><br />October 3rd (Sunday)<br />12 pm - 5 pm<br /><a href="http://www.slatermill.org/">Slater Mill Guild Studio</a><br />Pawtucket, RI<br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Sign up to win a FREE gift basket including a Dreamscape book, yarn, chocolate and goodies!</span><br /><br />There are literally<span style="font-style:italic;"> only 40 Dreamscape books left</span> in the world to buy (LOL!)...true, though. I have some listed on <a href="http://sleepyeyes.etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a> and a few more one-of-a-kind stitch markers left, but they're going fast and, after these trunk shows, there may not be any left to put up in the shop. <span style="font-style:italic;"> (Kind cool!)</span><br /><br />As usual, I'll have the rest of my Dreamscape books, design samples and will offer a FREE pdf of the Dreamscape book to all who buy a book at the trunk show. Yay!<br /><br />Hope to see some of you there and thanks SO much for your support and love! xoxoxxoGina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-74875471047548310812010-07-16T15:50:00.018-04:002010-07-16T16:21:54.123-04:00Almost 10,000 yards of yarn knit up so far in 2010!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkgNR2lUncJQvZGShRF3u22XnKhyphenhyphen8GyGNS0sxWSFKGd6ZAYFKP1drEZix4M_YMXXS9kmTwN3UROHEeOSom9AEF6piKWuCNq8cjFVxM8YLSix4Cty44NgEW8NjObTJHbqEETS6LQ/s1600/BenHallowig.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitkgNR2lUncJQvZGShRF3u22XnKhyphenhyphen8GyGNS0sxWSFKGd6ZAYFKP1drEZix4M_YMXXS9kmTwN3UROHEeOSom9AEF6piKWuCNq8cjFVxM8YLSix4Cty44NgEW8NjObTJHbqEETS6LQ/s400/BenHallowig.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494600491693675634" /></a><br /><br />Wow! I just heard that calculating the yardage of your knitting projects is a more accurate way of knowing how much you've knit in a year, compared to the number of projects. Makes sense, doesn't it? I mean, you could have knit tons of tiny projects and it would <span style="font-weight:bold;">SOUND</span> awesome, but someone else could've knit one <span style="font-weight:bold;">HUGE</span> project and feel inadequate <span style="font-style:italic;">("Why can't I knit FASTER???")</span>.<br /><br />This way, you really know how much you've knit. I think it's pretty cool. And, being the mathematical geek that I am, I love adding up numbers and organizing my projects. It keeps me motivated and happy.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Wanna know my calculations so far??</span><br /><br />(If not, please scroll down to the bottom of this post - LOL!)<br /><br />So far, if considering all of the projects that I've finished (see list below) this year, I'm up to: <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Nine thousand, three hundred, fifty seven and four tenths of yardage!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">9357.4!!!!</span><br /><br />And, when I'm finishing sewing up Ben's Log Cabin Square Afghan (with the Cascade Eco+), it'll be over <span style="font-weight:bold;">9835.4</span>!!!<br /><br />AND....<br /><br />When I'm finished with my holiday stocking (just finished Ian's), it'll be <span style="font-weight:bold;">OVER 10,000</span>!!!!<br /><br />Makes me feel <span style="font-style:italic;">very</span>, <span style="font-weight:bold;">VERY</span> motivated. <br /><br />You should do the same for yourself. It really makes you feel like you've accomplished something wonderful and will help to get you in gear to finish lots of those UFOs. Try it!!<br /><br />Okay, here is my list for <span style="font-weight:bold;">Finished Objects of 2010</span> so far:<br /><br />1. Ben's <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hai-Ryo Drago</span>n in Berroco Comfort<br />2. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Bobbi Scarf</span> in Patons Classic Merino<br />3. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Chimera Flower</span> in Valeria di Roma Angora<br />4. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Peresphone Beret</span> in Debbie Bliss Stella<br />5. <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Fudge Swirl Cabled Mock Turtleneck sweater</span> in Berroco Ultra Alpaca<br />6. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cacodemon</span> in Cascade 220 and Lion Brand Fun Fur<br />7. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Eyeballs</span> in a kit from Mary Jane Mucklestone<br />8. <span style="font-weight:bold;">LegoMan</span> in Cascade 220<br />9. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Persephone Beret</span> in Sereknity Sweet<br />10. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Log Cabin Pillow</span> in Noro Kureyon and Cascade Eco+<br />11. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Another Log Cabin Pillow</span> in Noro Kureyon and Cascade Eco+<br />12. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Robin Scarf</span> in Jade Sapphire Cashmere<br />13. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Snowy Night Gansey Holiday Stocking</span> in Cascade Ecological Wool (Ben)<br />14. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Fan Stitch Half Circle Shawl</span> in Ivy Brambles Romantica, Cherry Tree Hill Suri Lace Alpaca and Jaggerspun Zephyr<br />15. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Captain Underpants</span> in Cascade 220<br />16. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Victorian Lace Scarf</span> in JoJoland Cashmere<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98IOaBBGRzyKxI03Yl1u74GNZ_dwZ-6tC-o2Cs_DN_ortl1QuDnH3DiA0HlbsjLbU3HBw8Ex-0JAFdESJdtW-9dqhlMQ6wKDI1ZfKxjAXmg3VM7ACfLtT1p17qjzi-pCY4pjojA/s1600/BlueVictorianLace.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg98IOaBBGRzyKxI03Yl1u74GNZ_dwZ-6tC-o2Cs_DN_ortl1QuDnH3DiA0HlbsjLbU3HBw8Ex-0JAFdESJdtW-9dqhlMQ6wKDI1ZfKxjAXmg3VM7ACfLtT1p17qjzi-pCY4pjojA/s320/BlueVictorianLace.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494601385872054706" /></a><br /><br />17. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Gate and Ladder Shawl</span> in Kauni<br />18. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cat's Paw Square Shawl</span> in Aurora Inca Tops<br />19. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Liquorice Lace Shrug</span> in Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace<br />20. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Painted Ruffle Scarf</span> in Bashful Bags and Fibers Super Bulky yarn<br />21. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Super Loops Scar</span>f in Bashful Bags and Fiber Super Bulky yarn<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhioo-Wrj_BuL6_SlWEsf2wUEYKg6qdU19uOZgPBI00ntr1yBPNHbOZVxIlSzJM6q21whcdeBer9KS9rzE_W1jM7rQvScIVcyztTnFdJpCLkek4p9AeZVTgPPsSB0yit51blX0MYQ/s1600/SuperLoopPink.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhioo-Wrj_BuL6_SlWEsf2wUEYKg6qdU19uOZgPBI00ntr1yBPNHbOZVxIlSzJM6q21whcdeBer9KS9rzE_W1jM7rQvScIVcyztTnFdJpCLkek4p9AeZVTgPPsSB0yit51blX0MYQ/s320/SuperLoopPink.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494601553338473650" /></a><br /><br />22. <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Snowy Night Gansey Holiday Stocking #2</span> in Cascade Ecological Wool (Tim)<br />23. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Annis Shaw</span>l in Universal yarn Starlight<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TYCXVB36SBN9ZmmcrFvk56yg-ubXNK0tVgj0BStgseiW3gTTU0Dck0pBqZqo4qyrypW5RhauvS-LfWq55mjycyI2DsEc7-drY3f0lYYRBRihrIsCJU-m9qluZyek5odXY5_e0Q/s1600/AnnisLaceShawl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1TYCXVB36SBN9ZmmcrFvk56yg-ubXNK0tVgj0BStgseiW3gTTU0Dck0pBqZqo4qyrypW5RhauvS-LfWq55mjycyI2DsEc7-drY3f0lYYRBRihrIsCJU-m9qluZyek5odXY5_e0Q/s320/AnnisLaceShawl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494600969583098610" /></a><br /><br />24. <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Annis Shawl #2 </span>in Katia Mississippi 3 Solid<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtKO7noxalTCBTjML4X5DoDDMSxQveG0r5mGdtLW3xYauLl4QD2DPzug5J36dbJU-v2DDQw4EybGMuZcpLr2kxN3DKyVBrq17ZpZTnNPUhdSL7GLMZaBpALw8OOa57vGiamP0DQ/s1600/AngelAnnisShawl.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHtKO7noxalTCBTjML4X5DoDDMSxQveG0r5mGdtLW3xYauLl4QD2DPzug5J36dbJU-v2DDQw4EybGMuZcpLr2kxN3DKyVBrq17ZpZTnNPUhdSL7GLMZaBpALw8OOa57vGiamP0DQ/s320/AngelAnnisShawl.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494601197412168066" /></a><br /><br />25. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hallowig</span> in Berroco Ultra Alpaca<br />26. Another <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hallowig</span> in Berroco Ultra Alpaca (see pic at beginning)<br />27. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Snowy Night Gansey Holiday Stocking</span> #3 in Cascade Ecological Wool (Ian)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjyJZXPlB2y_iZSpX8XPtI1VvRYEVyn4QDnYJjVd4KqQebdygwsRgglqdtJOFQooHtUt2IcGWyMumTaqh-qgEk5Yb2YY3B1ZkUpDoVAhRmias417n22K64MLsHhfef6WimqONMg/s1600/stocking.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggjyJZXPlB2y_iZSpX8XPtI1VvRYEVyn4QDnYJjVd4KqQebdygwsRgglqdtJOFQooHtUt2IcGWyMumTaqh-qgEk5Yb2YY3B1ZkUpDoVAhRmias417n22K64MLsHhfef6WimqONMg/s320/stocking.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5494600242121599362" /></a><br /><br />AND...when I finished sewing it together...<br /><br />28. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Log Cabin Afghan</span> in Noro Kureyon and Cascade Eco+ (Ben)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">I feel soooo knit-motivated now!! </span> <span style="font-style:italic;">Woo-hooo!!!!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(more blogging soon with updates on Dreamscape, shops to buy it in/from and new patterns coming up!)</span><br /><br />Happy Knitting to all and to all a good night....Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-38192969674318214082010-06-07T10:06:00.014-04:002010-06-07T10:39:27.567-04:00Dreamscape Reviewed in Spin-Off Magazine!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Y5UGnooARWp0nl6_hKkv2GE4YS7V-ju0HL5gecy6pFGfXYCE00X4G67AhYlFG0SB_1LnpdRZ2zZCzef3w3k5pwJgwCDE6jcfeYWrph_wfJdc4mOugpkgvbeMkbvfmNZEdCiDYw/s1600/SpinOffMagazine.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6Y5UGnooARWp0nl6_hKkv2GE4YS7V-ju0HL5gecy6pFGfXYCE00X4G67AhYlFG0SB_1LnpdRZ2zZCzef3w3k5pwJgwCDE6jcfeYWrph_wfJdc4mOugpkgvbeMkbvfmNZEdCiDYw/s320/SpinOffMagazine.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480038194141764658" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">OMG</span> - found out from my friend, knitting and spinning guru, Vicki <span style="font-style:italic;">(who taught me how to spin!)</span>, last night that she'd opened up her newest <a href="http://www.spinoffmagazine.com">Spin-Off Magazine</a> (Summer 2010) and saw a full page <span style="font-weight:bold;">(page 18)</span> review on my Dreamscape book! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">How friggin' awesome is that??<span style="font-style:italic;"></span></span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJAJZeAFpNfxlgYza-ecz1zo9nk7lkjdAFa5BwusfKt2WLvSmtci_tAteL9SzOA98-pluJsJtbUExHi1VipY9SebGacQHsZxlifsSStjzN3cseyBoYpGvVJN2z83G3zDAIe-rKQ/s1600/BookReview.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyJAJZeAFpNfxlgYza-ecz1zo9nk7lkjdAFa5BwusfKt2WLvSmtci_tAteL9SzOA98-pluJsJtbUExHi1VipY9SebGacQHsZxlifsSStjzN3cseyBoYpGvVJN2z83G3zDAIe-rKQ/s320/BookReview.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480038354478689410" /></a><br /><br />I think the review was pretty great and the constructive criticism was definitely helpful concerning the photography. I mean, Ian and I aren't professional photographers <span style="font-style:italic;">(it's just a hobby, really)</span> and I was going more for a certain artistic, vintage style and look...rather than close-ups of the stitches. <br /><br />I thought we did have some stitch definition with the photos <span style="font-style:italic;">(especially since Ian tried to keep only the knitted item in color, with the rest of the photo "aged")</span>, but I'm sure I could've added extra pictures with more focused details of the knitting - if I'd had the time and extra money, of course.<br /><br />All in all, I was thrilled with the review and I want to thank <span style="font-weight:bold;">Jean Lampe</span> for taking the time to look at my book. <span style="font-style:italic;">Thanks so much!!</span><br /><br />I was also super happy to find my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/horseshoe-cap">Fireball Horseshoe Cap</a> in this issue as well (must.buy.more.copies!) on page 88. Another full page description of the hat that I knitted out of my handspun, using Ivy Brambles' corriedale fiber in "Fireball" colorway (love it!). That was a quick, fun and adorable knit. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPPPuyaXGZf7AYIezAnGJffCO34X2DNZft8-Cn3iJWNuu2lWmxnR-7hyphenhyphenubKOfy3b5y0luf2i90AR_XKKh2_CKep2w1PTt3MwK_7lEjf3plVzoMeNR762JQuCPNH7lZqbxU40h0Q/s1600/HorshoeCap.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNPPPuyaXGZf7AYIezAnGJffCO34X2DNZft8-Cn3iJWNuu2lWmxnR-7hyphenhyphenubKOfy3b5y0luf2i90AR_XKKh2_CKep2w1PTt3MwK_7lEjf3plVzoMeNR762JQuCPNH7lZqbxU40h0Q/s320/HorshoeCap.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480038516211022002" /></a> <br /><br />Whew - what a day!<br /><br />I also wanted to share with you some pics of my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/liquorice-shrug">Liquorice Shrug</a> by <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/liquorice-shrug">Megan Marshall.</a><br /><br />I needed a shrug to wear with my sleeveless black dress for a friend's wedding a couple of weekends ago and found this pattern - which I loved. You pretty much knit two of the same pieces <span style="font-style:italic;">(well, one goes the opposite way)</span> and sew the seams. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Great pattern and pretty easy to knit.</span> The only thing I had trouble with was with trying to knit this in 2 weeks <span style="font-style:italic;">(just made it - finished it on the DAY of the wedding!) </span>with size US 3 needles. I'd give it a little more time next time, I think. LOL!<br /><br />Here are the details:<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Yarn: </span> Classic Elite Silky Alpaca Lace <span style="font-style:italic;">(used a little over 2 balls)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Color:</span> Black<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Needle:</span> US 3, 24" circ<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Weight:</span> Fingering <span style="font-style:italic;">(I doubled the lace yarn)</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Changes:</span> I made my shrug with longer sleeves. Instead of the sleeves being 16" long, mine were 22" <span style="font-style:italic;">(8" of the sleeve actually goes over the back of your shoulders, so my sleeves were actually only 14" long)</span> and I omitted the crochet trim. I liked the more "flowing" look of the ends of the sleeves - made them look more like bell sleeves that way.<br /><br />Here's me in the shrug (in the hotel bathroom, of all places...jeez!):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpS7H05a8jt_5aKvFyYmWDK3uqP_FXAypLXRpV107fCZS6pxhUz0PJbudyklwtouCxdL8R1k4mOPNVHScDn6-VMKe_RSktl5asFbAKEdMGu5l2BQ9E2VGbAydDkHfHhT0AP_SXg/s1600/LiquoriceShrug.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFpS7H05a8jt_5aKvFyYmWDK3uqP_FXAypLXRpV107fCZS6pxhUz0PJbudyklwtouCxdL8R1k4mOPNVHScDn6-VMKe_RSktl5asFbAKEdMGu5l2BQ9E2VGbAydDkHfHhT0AP_SXg/s320/LiquoriceShrug.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480038823163746210" /></a><br /><br />and me with my sexy, handsome hubby, Ian in the reception hall at Stonewall Farm in Keene, NH: <span style="font-style:italic;">(Ian was one of the groomsmen...oh, the tux...the tux!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUk0PaFuefaqmVbUiXjAiNUzf0fOotGsqy53DFNpYa6lVNBBN1kUWsud6IzQXv4spRWYxo6Ds_VO2HftvN6_BmnSeUaffHELLDalbRZx4IAyXzEEoMFYWjOSINAYAds-Q1UHTkg/s1600/LicoriceShrug.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVUk0PaFuefaqmVbUiXjAiNUzf0fOotGsqy53DFNpYa6lVNBBN1kUWsud6IzQXv4spRWYxo6Ds_VO2HftvN6_BmnSeUaffHELLDalbRZx4IAyXzEEoMFYWjOSINAYAds-Q1UHTkg/s320/LicoriceShrug.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480039298006152578" /></a><br /><br />I think that's all the news I have so far. Oh, Ian bought me an adorable <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hello Kitty (Janome) sewing machine</span> for my birthday on the 23rd<span style="font-style:italic;"> (turned 37!!)</span> and all of my friends got me the most amazing gift cards and sewing things so I can splurge on fabrics and such. I have the <span style="font-weight:bold;">BEST</span> and most thoughtful friends ever!!! : D<br /><br />If any of you are looking for my Dreamscape book, please look on the right sidebar to my homepage (http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com) for 3 online shops to buy my book: <a href="http://sleepyeyes.etsy.com">My Etsy shop</a>, <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16047">The Yarn and Fiber Company</a> and <a href="http://www.willowgateyarns.com/patterns.html">Willowgate Yarns</a>. You can also download the pdf of Dreamscape off of my blog (sidebar, using <span style="font-weight:bold;">Paypal</span>) and/or on Ravelry.com <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/gina-house-designs">here</a>.<br /><br />Would love it if you'd pass the word on! Hugs to you all and Happy Knitting!! xoxxoGina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-91313988414827575272010-05-10T10:18:00.038-04:002010-05-10T11:39:42.178-04:0017.5 Projects Finished so far in 2010!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf06kLp9xqKqCtY1SNGhWxIK9vdIedHYbinkqVLD1DOyUVEZFj1HGpdEHJ5NntjRiuKk2UHJNFGJd2zaaR7pbFd-SP0TzBMIpmd1yNd1cMv1galW-SdypXLJq6dzepRUU-N2XQA/s1600/ShawlMe.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLf06kLp9xqKqCtY1SNGhWxIK9vdIedHYbinkqVLD1DOyUVEZFj1HGpdEHJ5NntjRiuKk2UHJNFGJd2zaaR7pbFd-SP0TzBMIpmd1yNd1cMv1galW-SdypXLJq6dzepRUU-N2XQA/s400/ShawlMe.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469660775434284514" /></a><br /><br />Hi everyone! I know it's been forever since I've posted. I've been frantically working to help my oldest son, Tim, to get into the WPI Frontiers summer program for Interactive Gaming and other school related tests - <span style="font-style:italic;">AP Computer Science and SATs</span>. I can't believe this fall will be his last year of high school and then he's off to college. The whole process so far has been overwhelming, confusing and exhausting...and he's only a Junior! Things are so very different from when I was getting ready to apply to college. It's like a whole other world! So...that's what's been keeping me away.<br /><br />During this time of confusion, my knitting has definitely helped to keep me sane and more patient. I've been whipping out projects that I've wanted to knit for a long time, though I've been postponing finishing Ben's <span style="font-weight:bold;">Log Cabin Square blanket</span> for a while. I finished knitting all <span style="font-weight:bold;">16 squares</span> (using <span style="font-style:italic;">Noro Kureyon</span>) in early February this year, but adding the garter stitch borders is sooo boring, time consuming and frustrating. <span style="font-style:italic;"> (It's VERY pretty, though.)</span> I hope I'll be able to get myself to finish it before Christmas! LOL!<br /><br />Here are a couple of things that I've knit and finished since the last time I blogged:<br /><br /><b><u>TOYS</u></b> <span style="font-style:italic;">(with Ravelry links)</span><br /><br />1. Knitted <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/spherey-2">Cacodemon</a> (character from the DOOM game) for Tim:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fccn02X2WBkQrJfaW22W19AJzA3tnuRSQwhBeVLaroafP2F5ZBTBAgu09bTM6GBa9EIJubZxoZKgxL2jtm5_Nfy4xYQhHBhyphenhyphen_PRE_pVu32X_VjggLHp3aKEIL72GsYY5ryiQnQ/s1600/Cacodemon.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2fccn02X2WBkQrJfaW22W19AJzA3tnuRSQwhBeVLaroafP2F5ZBTBAgu09bTM6GBa9EIJubZxoZKgxL2jtm5_Nfy4xYQhHBhyphenhyphen_PRE_pVu32X_VjggLHp3aKEIL72GsYY5ryiQnQ/s320/Cacodemon.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469659922260569266" /></a><br /><br />2. Knitted <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/gruesome-knitted-eyeballs">Eyeballs</a> for the boys:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bTTAC2lmjqZZzm63-gzPzNUkHQaByKzS4FSF3cFjkXHTEYOb8nLsMwMY1FElnHVCmRDPqXL0IfZ3eCTQqGNq6MYVSEdrP3oqtkiEuEWnd-VK_Lzxt9h4Nr_e4qMCUlq5BVfAMw/s1600/4436691106_915af5c971.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bTTAC2lmjqZZzm63-gzPzNUkHQaByKzS4FSF3cFjkXHTEYOb8nLsMwMY1FElnHVCmRDPqXL0IfZ3eCTQqGNq6MYVSEdrP3oqtkiEuEWnd-VK_Lzxt9h4Nr_e4qMCUlq5BVfAMw/s200/4436691106_915af5c971.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469661745493745266" /></a><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/captain-underpants">Captain Underpants</a> for Ben:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ttEuV1by4-Xxih9kMNjzKCHanLnaXNTWWnupaIiqdhPBrRG9-zb0kQW08JuHVh2XItrO9_fd48aXX1VVNyd3rUnNEfOGkJk0Sl2Q11iYgZwzLx_vjc1XhUCFpixte0yvrMAt3A/s1600/CaptainUnderpantsTralala.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4ttEuV1by4-Xxih9kMNjzKCHanLnaXNTWWnupaIiqdhPBrRG9-zb0kQW08JuHVh2XItrO9_fd48aXX1VVNyd3rUnNEfOGkJk0Sl2Q11iYgZwzLx_vjc1XhUCFpixte0yvrMAt3A/s320/CaptainUnderpantsTralala.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469660298063146322" /></a><br /><br />4. Holiday Stocking for Ben (with one for each of the rest of us on the way) in Cascade Eco Wool:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JR30uw5wuCh6CBfzDeA7Vc_DqjPUwzDr-W9qCwZVvEDlkYFxuOy_sIkxtlsBRNo6U6UrpHsfA4diY4mlF2EddieHQ9MHiIFs9hdhMhDhflEWXA8bd7vXdQL7rO5uA5YuKO0q9g/s1600/Ben'sStocking.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_JR30uw5wuCh6CBfzDeA7Vc_DqjPUwzDr-W9qCwZVvEDlkYFxuOy_sIkxtlsBRNo6U6UrpHsfA4diY4mlF2EddieHQ9MHiIFs9hdhMhDhflEWXA8bd7vXdQL7rO5uA5YuKO0q9g/s320/Ben'sStocking.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469660578356158642" /></a><br /><br />and, not a toy, but a Jade Sapphire cashmere <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/cashmere-scarf-for-her">"Robin" scarf</a> for Jackie for her birthday this year:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-BgLEKi1pmbgUsxs6eFBuGgArDl4AVzGCpZnU0NJjpEbV4ZQnvZN7ygQhFYkkM_dazPn72EDceRssbBH9cFvlncBlZFNK-zu5UVBIXws8lq6nUMwsiKXpArbCapcNnWn8EBT7A/s1600/JackieScarfClose.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-BgLEKi1pmbgUsxs6eFBuGgArDl4AVzGCpZnU0NJjpEbV4ZQnvZN7ygQhFYkkM_dazPn72EDceRssbBH9cFvlncBlZFNK-zu5UVBIXws8lq6nUMwsiKXpArbCapcNnWn8EBT7A/s320/JackieScarfClose.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469660131988290082" /></a><br /><br />Also, I've become obsessed with knitting shawls from the book, <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Traditional Knitted Lace Shawls" by Martha Waterman</span>. Though the information for the patterns aren't as detailed as I'd like (ie. yarn used, yardage, sometimes gauge or dimensions), they've all been super fun to knit and I love every one that I've made so far. <br /><br />(listing in order of the first knit to most recent)<br /><br />1. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/garter-lace-triangle-shawl">Garter Lace Triangle</a> shawl in handpainted cashmere<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobIHpmUyMajfgqglvuxeYiOJ0k6gL3f6IuqUjmxxlCwirGcN1A2jYdKWClcM6KXNccW6Avz2qPq_AVXY8tUXSb2dmqfBlaT4vBIYFDyB1W4I1uAcl1R9IGeHfkXocc6xGkgxjVw/s1600/116411895_9cad4d22ec.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiobIHpmUyMajfgqglvuxeYiOJ0k6gL3f6IuqUjmxxlCwirGcN1A2jYdKWClcM6KXNccW6Avz2qPq_AVXY8tUXSb2dmqfBlaT4vBIYFDyB1W4I1uAcl1R9IGeHfkXocc6xGkgxjVw/s200/116411895_9cad4d22ec.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469662478629666626" /></a><br /><br />2. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/children-of-the-lir-stole">Children of Luir</a> stole in Knit Picks Telemark wool<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgs814ZuqFZK-XqGGIBvKfU_ossuqnf23KGZGVEv_CxD4cHk73VOd4dtklZdmFCtmAR53FO5o1cmdd-8Vivpk6ckBg6n9_GDxW414lIKDncVTDnwZxrCbQzED8i7Et0LDeFAQBA/s1600/1105818607_9c416a8a50.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcgs814ZuqFZK-XqGGIBvKfU_ossuqnf23KGZGVEv_CxD4cHk73VOd4dtklZdmFCtmAR53FO5o1cmdd-8Vivpk6ckBg6n9_GDxW414lIKDncVTDnwZxrCbQzED8i7Et0LDeFAQBA/s200/1105818607_9c416a8a50.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469662203805301618" /></a><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/fan-stitch-half-circle"> Fan Stitch Half Circle</a> shawl in Ivy Brambles Romantica, Cherry Tree Hill Suri Alpaca and Zephyr lace<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVmy5dBk3N1Amd0crO8CLU1E4SQ_B9D-b7g-Sk3hqBTenthpwDEDBbskFh-LuwGG1ToAobwZN1BJTZNEkAPv1Z8kyRxoyoJOI0p2CZg8OtTSHT7Fb_rEm4rwwdhDr73Kt3_LBKw/s1600/MermaidBackOutside.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJVmy5dBk3N1Amd0crO8CLU1E4SQ_B9D-b7g-Sk3hqBTenthpwDEDBbskFh-LuwGG1ToAobwZN1BJTZNEkAPv1Z8kyRxoyoJOI0p2CZg8OtTSHT7Fb_rEm4rwwdhDr73Kt3_LBKw/s200/MermaidBackOutside.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469661326094131682" /></a><br /><br />4. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/gate-and-ladder-circle-shawl">Gate and Ladder Circl</a>e Shawl in Kauni EE<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiX3nYNMZNHpLG06mvazXcTeZ2Z1Wuo0_rRVKLVQRkJfBvd5e_1PyxNZEyGJYPrEaoM9Di4T1vl_LmBHNCzM_tg8cx63gO6JpPHwG2Eu4PXlLEwwgLOs2XIo5Kn3ZtZ7MWPDiFoA/s1600/GateLadderShawl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiX3nYNMZNHpLG06mvazXcTeZ2Z1Wuo0_rRVKLVQRkJfBvd5e_1PyxNZEyGJYPrEaoM9Di4T1vl_LmBHNCzM_tg8cx63gO6JpPHwG2Eu4PXlLEwwgLOs2XIo5Kn3ZtZ7MWPDiFoA/s200/GateLadderShawl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469661125622163234" /></a><br /><br />5. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/cats-paw-square-shawl"> Cat's Paw Square</a> Shawl in Aurora Inca Tops baby alpaca<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpBCoNUdxxs0Z29F6xwhPwA-JRuYy0M2uQlAJ1QCpx-CQlqjPQXgWdXExk_18wb2X4HhXqgwH_NyRpaqCRlck0MTSn3xo1xJdPsm3g6xZzLq6eAkFFJ2E_zfkas07z4Sn1Ir8mw/s1600/ShawlFolded.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIpBCoNUdxxs0Z29F6xwhPwA-JRuYy0M2uQlAJ1QCpx-CQlqjPQXgWdXExk_18wb2X4HhXqgwH_NyRpaqCRlck0MTSn3xo1xJdPsm3g6xZzLq6eAkFFJ2E_zfkas07z4Sn1Ir8mw/s200/ShawlFolded.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469660984234105826" /></a><br /><br />I only have 3 more left - I'm working on the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Cocoon Stitch Half Circle</span> shawl at the moment and then plan to knit the Kerry Blue Square Shawl and, lastly, the Os and Vs' Circle Shawl.<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Whew!</span> I've got <b><i>Shawl Fever</i></b>!!!<br /><br />This past Saturday, I went to the NH Sheep and Wool Festival and bought:<br /><br />-<a href="http://sereknityboutique.etsy.com">Sereknity </a>"Wattamelon" Faulkland fiber and "Margharitaville" Classica fingering weight yarn (for the Os and Vs shawl!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjWgQNOb2kC6qvK0uELwbewDeISpo97xlw1WJyqMdVkpjMKIWPYqLRsN_kJYzTzDo_SBo7q8BBDjGB-_p_7RvWoMEghMmjkI6Fl5W9Qg4JzCjWH98S82GMhs0kquE_JHpRwESrA/s1600/Sereknity.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyjWgQNOb2kC6qvK0uELwbewDeISpo97xlw1WJyqMdVkpjMKIWPYqLRsN_kJYzTzDo_SBo7q8BBDjGB-_p_7RvWoMEghMmjkI6Fl5W9Qg4JzCjWH98S82GMhs0kquE_JHpRwESrA/s320/Sereknity.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469658864823332354" /></a><br /><br />-<a href="http://www.ballandskein.com">Ball and Skein</a> Arequipa (80% alpaca/20%silk) in "Peacock Strut" with lovely semi solid teals/blues<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKz0S3a-Tu0XhwlPa7w7F1YdkPTGKVpY-90opRAoIFFchmtWs5sNdl8XLZg8YGNsR5o1xi-lyapShd90yEHEkty9U6uMBdMlqi0WwV88_WncddKC19FyjXRyza4esvdQqUj-DXg/s1600/AlpacaLace.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkKz0S3a-Tu0XhwlPa7w7F1YdkPTGKVpY-90opRAoIFFchmtWs5sNdl8XLZg8YGNsR5o1xi-lyapShd90yEHEkty9U6uMBdMlqi0WwV88_WncddKC19FyjXRyza4esvdQqUj-DXg/s320/AlpacaLace.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469658710430077186" /></a><br /><br />-A gorgeous hand-dyed silk scarf (from <span style="font-weight:bold;">Purple Hummingbird Woolens</span>) with hand felted flowers on the ends by a girl who is making/selling these to help pay for the harp she wants. So cool! I could've bought at least 2 more of her scarves. Gorgeous stuff.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCw8Iinc57_oBOLmKU3wkQIOGEbHWSsYc2lGuZLWxMtWUfJ0zA5yt_VQH-w7kliDfriSh2i4cI9PSeazA5jxyosq0KtouZZuH7vBQL1ozmWUaTlW92kqXWaaoVLFRj6It7mT1Aw/s1600/PinkSilkScarf.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKCw8Iinc57_oBOLmKU3wkQIOGEbHWSsYc2lGuZLWxMtWUfJ0zA5yt_VQH-w7kliDfriSh2i4cI9PSeazA5jxyosq0KtouZZuH7vBQL1ozmWUaTlW92kqXWaaoVLFRj6It7mT1Aw/s320/PinkSilkScarf.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469658546093107170" /></a><br /><br />Here I am with Heather/Sereknity at her booth at S&W:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnfQMB-yPXBgdDPQshAStQsmnEH5W_dW_03KrHh96B_31rUltSpWPQN0IlcPB6pmoSZqNHBsJyDgZrJufBCsdiG-FRlqeKmUaxHkcakrA2tgpw50Vxfo-_LSF_HYrO67WLAZmjA/s1600/31376_438030527305_605247305_5629615_2541841_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidnfQMB-yPXBgdDPQshAStQsmnEH5W_dW_03KrHh96B_31rUltSpWPQN0IlcPB6pmoSZqNHBsJyDgZrJufBCsdiG-FRlqeKmUaxHkcakrA2tgpw50Vxfo-_LSF_HYrO67WLAZmjA/s320/31376_438030527305_605247305_5629615_2541841_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469659588105166914" /></a><br /><br />and with Dendrea - it was her very first time to S&W!!! We had a blast!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13m4ksCPoN5DXlHsLIFX6T7-jWoXy1IZx1q-176kFctQoysWVbGWmvvWWjvgOUNJr6UFqwkhrRlcq4XWEf4b5k8c2RiMrFx4VTsWPkKYmFOzf7MK6cAuia0Q-ScKCU4dAagnviA/s1600/31376_438031287305_605247305_5629620_149690_s.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 98px; height: 130px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13m4ksCPoN5DXlHsLIFX6T7-jWoXy1IZx1q-176kFctQoysWVbGWmvvWWjvgOUNJr6UFqwkhrRlcq4XWEf4b5k8c2RiMrFx4VTsWPkKYmFOzf7MK6cAuia0Q-ScKCU4dAagnviA/s320/31376_438031287305_605247305_5629620_149690_s.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5469659735867985218" /></a><br /><br />So far this year, I've knit and finished <span style="font-weight:bold;">17.5 projects</span>! Yay!!! My goal is to finish: 3 more shawls (named above), 3 more holiday stockings, finish Ben's blanket and finish my October Frost cardigan. Will I do it??? <span style="font-style:italic;">We shall see.....</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">UPDATE</span> on my <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dreamscape book</span>: So far, I'm very, very happy with how the book has done. I've <span style="font-weight:bold;">sold 225 books since December 2009</span>. <span style="font-style:italic;">Yayyyy!!!!</span> I'd love to sell the remaining 75 I have before this December. <br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Hard copies of my book are now available here:</span><br /><br />1. <a href="http://sleepyeyes.etsy.com">My Etsy shop</a><br />2. <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16047"> Yarn and Fiber Company Website</a><br />3. <a href="http://www.willowgateyarns.com/patterns.html">Fran's Willowgate Farms Website</a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">PDFs are available here:</span><br /><br />1. <a href="http://sleepyeyesknitting.blogspot.com">The home page of my blog on the right sidebar </a><br />2. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/stores/gina-house-designs">Ravelry</a><br /><br />As a little motivation to everyone out there (and in celebration of my upcoming birthday), I'd like to offer a F<span style="font-weight:bold;">REE PDF of my Dreamscape book for you AND a friend</span> with every purchase of a Dreamscape book (hardcopy) from my etsy shop or from either of the online stores that I've listed above. <br /><br />After purchasing the book(s) from any of the three websites, email me that you'd like your free PDF copy of the book, along with your order number. Send me either both your Ravelry name and your friend's (much easier for me to send there) or your two email addresses. (For a limited time, your book(s) will come wrapped in black gauzy ribbon and come with a handcrafted stitch marker.) Please let me know if you'd like to have your book signed and whose name you'd like in the book.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Thanks so much and Happy Knitting!</span>Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-34592941553621350222010-04-04T16:14:00.018-04:002010-04-04T16:36:24.403-04:00Happy Easter/Spring Equinox!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhaOonfccKFgSJUERRa6YhOtI3rvGds2xQh-I-lLoWqHmjh6GYGt-iYOEhMT9a7lsNxRPiSMsl-34eiI-CjOph61I6Rkc1YjvCVgjlvMCsaY-EvOiTEkgpWUf0_xkw5xVr8zd3Q/s1600/MyGoldenEggApron.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuhaOonfccKFgSJUERRa6YhOtI3rvGds2xQh-I-lLoWqHmjh6GYGt-iYOEhMT9a7lsNxRPiSMsl-34eiI-CjOph61I6Rkc1YjvCVgjlvMCsaY-EvOiTEkgpWUf0_xkw5xVr8zd3Q/s400/MyGoldenEggApron.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456380443925422770" /></a><br /><br />I know that I haven't posted for a <span style="font-weight:bold;">LONG</span> time. I've got at least 3 FOs (a lace shawl and 2 knitted toys) to show you, which I'm excited about. But that'll have to wait until the weekend is over and I have more than a few minutes to spare.<br /><br />Also, I've got some <span style="font-weight:bold;">good news</span>. <br /><br />A new online yarn store, <a href="http://www.willowgateyarns.com">Willow Gate Yarns</a>, will be selling my <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://sleepyeyes.etsy.com">Dreamscape</a> </span>books! I just mailed <span style="font-weight:bold;">20</span> out on Friday and looking forward to seeing how they do. Thanks, Fran!! <br /><br />You can also purchase a copy of my book at <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com">The Yarn and Fiber Company</a>, as well. If you haven't visited either online shop, I'd totally recommend giving them a try. <br /><br />So, until I have more than a few minutes to blog, I just wanted to share some family pics with you. <br /><br />I was excited to actually get a pic my almost 17 year old, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tim</span>...me...and my 7 year old, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ben</span>...and there wasn't too much grumbling. <span style="font-style:italic;">(Check out the Felted Clogs that he's wearing!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq29uKgRA2kuKwA9g3Qw0A3ApOO5e6GGgzyBb1wfCqO0i9o7Ri8_BfW0acq7BYfEvRWNKGmLiNL36pY99E7nfTTIPt6U8-PYpG_zBxOa-aEaAeqLPjU4p8Rh29EQB7P3sCntJQg/s1600/Me&MyBoys.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoq29uKgRA2kuKwA9g3Qw0A3ApOO5e6GGgzyBb1wfCqO0i9o7Ri8_BfW0acq7BYfEvRWNKGmLiNL36pY99E7nfTTIPt6U8-PYpG_zBxOa-aEaAeqLPjU4p8Rh29EQB7P3sCntJQg/s320/Me&MyBoys.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456380671314979826" /></a><br /><br />Another great pic which I hardly ever get...all the gals in my family - My sister, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kim</span>...my mom, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Karen</span>...my grandmother, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Catherine</span><span style="font-style:italic;"> (90!)</span> and me.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRywml-facBXAk5F_DWtkVgOCvxIS2NeOJmyArjFTovcZm86AYlVo96YOPqXoESSAStaLR4Ho4iOVVokZNYPAdcNEDHDANKinnuxLWQXGa9wqwYv-O2d1Okje7AXu8YI21ndBuA/s1600/4GalsClose.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWRywml-facBXAk5F_DWtkVgOCvxIS2NeOJmyArjFTovcZm86AYlVo96YOPqXoESSAStaLR4Ho4iOVVokZNYPAdcNEDHDANKinnuxLWQXGa9wqwYv-O2d1Okje7AXu8YI21ndBuA/s320/4GalsClose.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456380949528553234" /></a><br /><br />My dad, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tom</span>...<span style="font-weight:bold;">Ben</span>...my hubby, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ian</span>...and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tim</span>. I can't believe that Tim is just about taller than his dad!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rmC4Z_CIZxXH8_Ih49zEE2diybWEgppBXVIBrZICAc_FYUnKOENpbkhHeZckxU3ZcWihI0PpNd2oFc9WgHyaKsc8QX3my0KUnuPSTJzhOf6ITg9nTTTpmABzTpm8F7h6SL6L5g/s1600/The+Guys.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-rmC4Z_CIZxXH8_Ih49zEE2diybWEgppBXVIBrZICAc_FYUnKOENpbkhHeZckxU3ZcWihI0PpNd2oFc9WgHyaKsc8QX3my0KUnuPSTJzhOf6ITg9nTTTpmABzTpm8F7h6SL6L5g/s320/The+Guys.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456381182136161970" /></a><br /><br />The loot that the kids got in their baskets - I'm trying to phase out lots and lots of candy in exchange for some cash and 1 Lindt chocolate bunny. <span style="font-style:italic;">Yummy.</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OzcM5NHDdYxejUTGK0UkUF3cCsiydrYvUNmDIJqMQUUjB2S1p3CJRuLhfo1x0Vd_XYK-JDBIkAstOeTCznxM4u6uIBDp7eN26W8LsnyaxfFIzQ5jHBC0omZM-GHwdeHMyWa2og/s1600/Ben'sLoot.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6OzcM5NHDdYxejUTGK0UkUF3cCsiydrYvUNmDIJqMQUUjB2S1p3CJRuLhfo1x0Vd_XYK-JDBIkAstOeTCznxM4u6uIBDp7eN26W8LsnyaxfFIzQ5jHBC0omZM-GHwdeHMyWa2og/s320/Ben'sLoot.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5456381656045961954" /></a><br /><br />Things have been busy around here and I'm excited that I've got another yoga class going at <a href="http://www.berkanamassage.com">Berkana Massage and Bodywork Therapies</a>. You can check out more information about the class <a href="http://www.yogagardennh.com/classes.html">HERE</a>. I'm also still going to bellydance class <span style="font-style:italic;">(so much fun!)</span> and trying to train myself in hooping so that I can do a teacher training session with <a href="http://www.hoopgirl.com">HoopGirl</a>. We'll see....<br /><br />Hope you're all having a great week and I'll be back soon with lots of great pics of my finished knitted objects. Yay for knitting!!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-58204033501840856822010-03-11T10:36:00.041-05:002010-03-11T11:45:51.609-05:00Yooo-hoooo! It's Me! I'm Catching Up...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEa4_messv7clFwhbOaHtpNx4Ae4XiWWbzG6xS23NmP_FAGSETuAm8nEy9iWVvzYbrOyhuUCtlkfKGu9IEtyD7_zmnBTj_jKxw9AZ47BiLF5iVH8tAdNxYodmwFX0eDdKmZCu2A/s1600-h/Spinners!.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfEa4_messv7clFwhbOaHtpNx4Ae4XiWWbzG6xS23NmP_FAGSETuAm8nEy9iWVvzYbrOyhuUCtlkfKGu9IEtyD7_zmnBTj_jKxw9AZ47BiLF5iVH8tAdNxYodmwFX0eDdKmZCu2A/s400/Spinners!.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447407434868464802" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(L-R: Patti, Eileen, Julie, Sharon and Me)</span><br /><br />Hmmm...I thought I'd blogged more recently, but realized I hadn't. I'm finding it harder and harder to divide my time between <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravelry</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com">Facebook</a> and Blogging. A lot of people say that blogging is outdated. Is that true? I know that at least around 200 people are checking out my blog daily, but <span style="font-style:italic;">WHERE ARE YOuuuuuuuu, lovely people???</span> he he<br /><br />Anyway, I wanted to share with you my <span style="font-style:italic;">FANTASTIC</span> trip to <span style="font-weight:bold;">NETA</span> (New England Fiber Arts) <span style="font-weight:bold;">Spa weekend</span> and my recent finished handspun yarns and projects. <span style="font-style:italic;">Ready??</span><br /><br />Since beginning spinning about 5 years ago, I've tried to attend the <span style="font-weight:bold;">NETA Spa</span> weekend. <span style="font-style:italic;"> (I think I've only missed once.) </span> For those of you who don't know about this great event, I'll explain. If you knit or spin or work with fibers in any way, this group is for you. On usually the last weekend in February, the group (who mostly only converse online over the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/groups/neta---new-england-textile-arts-network">Rav group</a> or <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/NewEnglandTextileArts/">Yahoo group</a>) meets in Freeport, ME at the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Hilton Garden Inn/Hareseeket Hotel</span> for a Thursday - Monday (or Friday- Sunday) weekend of shopping (wonderful shops around Freeport), visiting the yummy vendors at the hotel<span style="font-style:italic;"> (where you can buy the most unique fibers, yarn, patterns, spinning wheels, spindle, looms, glass buttons and other accessories)</span>, chatting, eating, spinning, knitting, crocheting, weaving, and perhaps having a Spa treatment <span style="font-style:italic;">(at the Hareseeket Hotel or nearby Spa)</span> - pedicure, manicure, massage, etc. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqO-vARUAJYYRJypvLMcinvDSzJ5tefqsZxWoFIAE3zr5E16i4bKFKIEYej3CQZeHdLA6RejiXn9EcA3WDN4SpiCSeADXZYM4Aic2hj2HujzT_K7uuUHALJxfecHnjtMxQrR5KA/s1600-h/ErickaKerrieAnnSandi.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJqO-vARUAJYYRJypvLMcinvDSzJ5tefqsZxWoFIAE3zr5E16i4bKFKIEYej3CQZeHdLA6RejiXn9EcA3WDN4SpiCSeADXZYM4Aic2hj2HujzT_K7uuUHALJxfecHnjtMxQrR5KA/s320/ErickaKerrieAnnSandi.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447408176483633586" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(L-R: Ericka, Kerrie-Ann and Sandi in our knitting/spinning corner of the hotel.)</span><br /><br />It is totally worth trying out, if you've never been. You don't have to be a NETA member <span style="font-style:italic;">(though it helps because you get updates on what's going on, when/where to book your hotel room and how to win prizes, etc.)</span> to go. If you want to pick a day, you can just go over to the hotel, shop and sit and work on your projects with the hundreds of other knitters/spinners/weavers/crocheters. <br /><br />I love it, not only because it's a mini vacation, but because you'll see the most amazing handcrafted clothing, accessories and items all in one place! Everyday, you'll say to yourself, <span style="font-style:italic;">"Oooh, I LOVE that shawl!" or "Where did you get that YARN??"</span>, etc. And, the best part is, no one looks at you like you're crazy and back away from you screaming! LOL! Everyone is happy to share what they've made and let you touch it and answer as many questions as you want to ask. Sometimes, they'll even let you try it on! Or take pictures of them in the item! <span style="font-weight:bold;">Woo-hoo!</span><br /><br />This year, I think that the <span style="font-weight:bold;">Winner of the Most Ogled Knitted Item</span> in our group was Amy's Shetland Tea shawl from<span style="font-style:italic;"> "A Gathering of Lace" </span>book (pages 39/40) in oatmeal, pinks and natural white. What was most surprising, was that this was Amy's <span style="font-weight:bold;">FIRST knitted lace EVER</span>!!! <span style="font-style:italic;">(Yes, you may hate her. She's okay with it.)</span> Not only was it beautiful, but it was knitted perfectly and it was the most flattering color on Amy. Now...if only I'd taken a picture of her with it on. Damn it.<br /><br />I only got a pic of her WITHOUT the shawl. Ugh.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXLF8Se1d-zHvYPIJIJYt1uutb7hhh8pEmM9dyUY1GT3562-IQcORb9WE7iqfz_L63pL-gTtSwzjAYFhi2xJYpywYJrUej6TOI0lOWNIRs4JTGnkZlHATprKOut86g5AYjLpF4Q/s1600-h/Brit&Amy.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFXLF8Se1d-zHvYPIJIJYt1uutb7hhh8pEmM9dyUY1GT3562-IQcORb9WE7iqfz_L63pL-gTtSwzjAYFhi2xJYpywYJrUej6TOI0lOWNIRs4JTGnkZlHATprKOut86g5AYjLpF4Q/s320/Brit&Amy.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447407107689982978" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Britni and Amy at Spa)</span><br /><br />I had the absolute <span style="font-weight:bold;">BEST</span> time this year and even got to exercise on the treadmill every night, go to sleep early and wake up early so that I could spin, knit, spin and SHOP! Yay!<br /><br />Heather even sold <span style="font-weight:bold;">7</span> of my Dreamscape books and <span style="font-weight:bold;">1</span> Lisha Lace pattern! Yippeeee!<br /><br />Now, if I don't start showing off my loot and finished handspun...plus FOs...I won't ever be done before the end of the day. So...the rest of this post will be short and sweet - with pictures! ; )<br /><br />1. Spunky Eclectic's booth (<span style="font-style:italic;">Amy's in a whirl...she's so busy!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ-NRFESD_4slxNF-1M647edsIZxFczkWbfD4eBca-fEvIFqqUa9YHKfq1jMMHDibk6wdFLAqfU3TfVfn9joiHokqBAv2Cq8YrdL-aNOk3IMMtlnPYsxEgfHT6DX2m1iGAMsthw/s1600-h/Spunky'sBooth.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIQ-NRFESD_4slxNF-1M647edsIZxFczkWbfD4eBca-fEvIFqqUa9YHKfq1jMMHDibk6wdFLAqfU3TfVfn9joiHokqBAv2Cq8YrdL-aNOk3IMMtlnPYsxEgfHT6DX2m1iGAMsthw/s320/Spunky'sBooth.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447409063470895410" /></a><br /><br />2. Heather/Sereknity's booth <span style="font-style:italic;">(Heather is wearing my Persephone beret in her Sweet yarn!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXg3IOTc71RvuEwWcAog7GGwMEjGFBJqPq9kgyqO79ZCukLysuRI6lQNdD2p2KrrUF2WqdYCe9OBYjVhtAJST-sBuLR7_A_Pdx9TZVCevpsf3yzNJflv9iHBYw0hoPILGVBdArw/s1600-h/HeatherPersephone.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrXg3IOTc71RvuEwWcAog7GGwMEjGFBJqPq9kgyqO79ZCukLysuRI6lQNdD2p2KrrUF2WqdYCe9OBYjVhtAJST-sBuLR7_A_Pdx9TZVCevpsf3yzNJflv9iHBYw0hoPILGVBdArw/s320/HeatherPersephone.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447409540028973954" /></a><br /><br />3. Items I bought...mmmm.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83kOlmyI-rIdZLLL5zNy1XgpfAUWZ0TJm88dHyAzjmgx3ywAhaII2qIUj6QjJENeiVnfRcf_gBjpZdOz6vu97J6iNvvXe4lXlnl2rZGPYlFKa7UHi0qF3VfbMhG_Xg_fnJekKGA/s1600-h/DellaQBagPurpleAngora.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh83kOlmyI-rIdZLLL5zNy1XgpfAUWZ0TJm88dHyAzjmgx3ywAhaII2qIUj6QjJENeiVnfRcf_gBjpZdOz6vu97J6iNvvXe4lXlnl2rZGPYlFKa7UHi0qF3VfbMhG_Xg_fnJekKGA/s320/DellaQBagPurpleAngora.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447409891741685618" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Della Q spinning bag and lovely sportweight Angora/merino for a sweater/shawl for me!)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqAC_t8kwjvzMUY0U7fsS83aaJke-i3_V1CJiSJ_3xstefYUDvO47ObIbIjxS2tNGxBJ2x3aNeRF9nILQw3UJtuNqkt4vrvx6ena_C7PV8MzFniCpwOBjAdxrYNQb40LjSaZs4g/s1600-h/ScarfSpunkyFibers.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicqAC_t8kwjvzMUY0U7fsS83aaJke-i3_V1CJiSJ_3xstefYUDvO47ObIbIjxS2tNGxBJ2x3aNeRF9nILQw3UJtuNqkt4vrvx6ena_C7PV8MzFniCpwOBjAdxrYNQb40LjSaZs4g/s320/ScarfSpunkyFibers.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447410306523919970" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Spunky silk purple scarf for Donna, Spunky Targhee and Spunky bfl/silk fibers)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh39TU8VyIo37NVnyDntL_lrpb2nvGdfZS7xNVZ5Yup2Qb2KlfHU_FUk_zPMqFLttpxc0BGn3Ow9woKgDpoUOQLHLmCsfMBuE7BZplrROvmz6vp6MlssWTSUZtLmemjnvKKuFJDg/s1600-h/WhiteFibers.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh39TU8VyIo37NVnyDntL_lrpb2nvGdfZS7xNVZ5Yup2Qb2KlfHU_FUk_zPMqFLttpxc0BGn3Ow9woKgDpoUOQLHLmCsfMBuE7BZplrROvmz6vp6MlssWTSUZtLmemjnvKKuFJDg/s320/WhiteFibers.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447410686990234018" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(Alpaca Obsession merino and bamboo with nylon sparkle fiber for Hilary)</span><br /><br />I also bought some glass sheep stitch markers for Jackie and Donna, a glass needle threader for me, 2 skeins of gorgeous Sereknity yarn ("Margaritaville" in Classica for me and "Envy" in Worsted for Jackie) and a little more fiber.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><u>HANDSPUN GALLERY</u></span><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1. <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/shop.php">Spunky Ecletic's</a> BFL/Tussah Silk</span> (I created a 2 oz, 2 ply, 100 yard, worsted weight yarn in "Cotton Candy" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCRUzrHh6SJwgxN28Y1j9DZ7WNbV4rno-t9i9oSn88t0-KWk5gnxyhDmPwCWindD7LiMqGqkagDYeVfGN6BOGCxyf-v_0GI05KMOT20nbG4I-D1DWc5Y0OFENqoo2WZ1V8YnICA/s1600-h/26324_375109612305_605247305_5018937_3255176_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbCRUzrHh6SJwgxN28Y1j9DZ7WNbV4rno-t9i9oSn88t0-KWk5gnxyhDmPwCWindD7LiMqGqkagDYeVfGN6BOGCxyf-v_0GI05KMOT20nbG4I-D1DWc5Y0OFENqoo2WZ1V8YnICA/s320/26324_375109612305_605247305_5018937_3255176_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447413926466948530" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">2. <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.spunkyeclectic.com/shop.php">Spunky Eclectic's</a> Targhee Combed Top</span> (4 oz. 2 ply, dk weight, 195 yards in "2010" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7kwdz2bMt7JwYlYdpkVY_4E5-Vbl3mG0ecNFgv7kXEx3B7hbPqEhcA8IqTnZr4K8vr_0YkUpG0o-6-cbkaL9gXfYaWH0yQuoWHkBNHkPAa6FUSDaxlv0Mnha7owiLewg-2RKMg/s1600-h/2010yarn.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx7kwdz2bMt7JwYlYdpkVY_4E5-Vbl3mG0ecNFgv7kXEx3B7hbPqEhcA8IqTnZr4K8vr_0YkUpG0o-6-cbkaL9gXfYaWH0yQuoWHkBNHkPAa6FUSDaxlv0Mnha7owiLewg-2RKMg/s320/2010yarn.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447414136561919458" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">3. <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.alpacaobsession.com">Alpaca Obsession's</a> Alpaca with Angelina Sparkle</span> (3 oz, single ply, laceweight, 300 yards, in "Faded Jade" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDRlO_xs9iliqF52Pp7kjqgNOnLS5WMWqchobTU7ybvuvDyY0t2sZj7KLlrS49U4Z2ngoQPjgcNbJOeFZfFDhcFWkEdpFHZP5GKNjrldFBf4qdW45Pe-9NOpdKJ19UiDmDhEC2A/s1600-h/26324_375105297305_605247305_5018925_3044510_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjDRlO_xs9iliqF52Pp7kjqgNOnLS5WMWqchobTU7ybvuvDyY0t2sZj7KLlrS49U4Z2ngoQPjgcNbJOeFZfFDhcFWkEdpFHZP5GKNjrldFBf4qdW45Pe-9NOpdKJ19UiDmDhEC2A/s320/26324_375105297305_605247305_5018925_3044510_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447413781275050146" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">4. <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedknoll">Enchanted Knoll Farm's </a>Superwash Wool/Nylon/Recycled Sari Silk/Sparkle</span> (3 oz, single ply, fingering weight, 280 yards, in "Birthday Party" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeSgD0rD-JFCBBnhiiqik7A9OQ2zgbK-HgnWeCxyV52mjDy4HKz-7IG1kp-dXf-dzzGC7x_-tACJUt3w7fdD35PHKQK_K_zERy_FDviqVQiEDeDLg5k3kjGyQbmvkVseSF23b2w/s1600-h/birthdaycake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVeSgD0rD-JFCBBnhiiqik7A9OQ2zgbK-HgnWeCxyV52mjDy4HKz-7IG1kp-dXf-dzzGC7x_-tACJUt3w7fdD35PHKQK_K_zERy_FDviqVQiEDeDLg5k3kjGyQbmvkVseSF23b2w/s320/birthdaycake.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447413617785320226" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">5. <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/enchantedknoll">Enchanted Knoll Farm's</a> Superewash Wool/Recycled Sari silk/Sparkle</span> (3 oz., single ply, fingering weight, 300 yards, in "Blue Jay" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIG4kkHTAysZsG5ILsbnnsYQd7mzb8uAu_bpWjjbiwUgYFckhhC_pSKl4Wcj2gBobwlSlgKRIYpSlp99dzc5J8IOHXoWOoIADUv7NHm0Nky4LM1QHkN7AKWbXsQ2bQY0aRC1eNw/s1600-h/24039_396791952305_605247305_5102413_3176052_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSIG4kkHTAysZsG5ILsbnnsYQd7mzb8uAu_bpWjjbiwUgYFckhhC_pSKl4Wcj2gBobwlSlgKRIYpSlp99dzc5J8IOHXoWOoIADUv7NHm0Nky4LM1QHkN7AKWbXsQ2bQY0aRC1eNw/s320/24039_396791952305_605247305_5102413_3176052_n.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447416065514381250" /></a><br /><br />And, <u><span style="font-weight:bold;">FINISHED OBJECTS</span></u>!!!!<br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">1. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/some-assembly-required">Lego Man</a> for Ben (Some Assembly Required pattern with Cascade 220)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDm5W34jIIgt9s9Bw4VMB_koN3leeZZQb02j3_zW2QjmamAH0zSeYgiZFrVub7qXsyuQ7mQaJxcMJaTK92Oq8l-n3mx6aW3los6eW1rXjmVT7_saW7DRABMxIHwAGkRW5HJVzGw/s1600-h/LegoManPiecing.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCDm5W34jIIgt9s9Bw4VMB_koN3leeZZQb02j3_zW2QjmamAH0zSeYgiZFrVub7qXsyuQ7mQaJxcMJaTK92Oq8l-n3mx6aW3los6eW1rXjmVT7_saW7DRABMxIHwAGkRW5HJVzGw/s320/LegoManPiecing.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447415390290003522" /></a><br /><br />and <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6UPnn6vaHRsqc64uVZqR2XC1Ask2vepM_d471vqsZ-SJWhAjMqjlg9S1meU84eBWsF78dyyiBP3XD2uue0j-ipo-IbyYSAZ0zRUvHZHDEfms8_u9Z9y3b2QKcL8m6a5x3ZMtMA/s1600-h/LegoManandMini2.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs6UPnn6vaHRsqc64uVZqR2XC1Ask2vepM_d471vqsZ-SJWhAjMqjlg9S1meU84eBWsF78dyyiBP3XD2uue0j-ipo-IbyYSAZ0zRUvHZHDEfms8_u9Z9y3b2QKcL8m6a5x3ZMtMA/s320/LegoManandMini2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447415537082666002" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">2. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/basic-hat-pattern">Hat for Ian</a> (Ann Budd's Hat pattern with Rowan Lima in a goregous deep green, 881, I think)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xKLQsvdIP7m2BneJ-CfqWCDIzZYlDVpIdSDZCXGgt5w2YI-STwtGXVq7QhYe9pACQQTLGaauUz5f64iXjFnocMsM2xDC-3X6oEomiwjsiDQZ7KkrRYbfzyxPDdnUsxndMKY_Uw/s1600-h/ianhat.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2xKLQsvdIP7m2BneJ-CfqWCDIzZYlDVpIdSDZCXGgt5w2YI-STwtGXVq7QhYe9pACQQTLGaauUz5f64iXjFnocMsM2xDC-3X6oEomiwjsiDQZ7KkrRYbfzyxPDdnUsxndMKY_Uw/s320/ianhat.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447414370514133650" /></a><br /><br />3. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/the-log-cabin-afghan-revisited">Log Cabin Square Pillow</a> (Log Cabin pattern with Noro Kureyon- 226 on back, 250 on front)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3G0ZOP2tW29aPTJLPteCEuTlE4sccDAoXyZ9T2BgNcdx1BXwyFK8Ee4LcnmE5DabuthlrujlSDf7oVSy31gdkFxsLpk_zRjMNPI5bRr3b8qJMtX26BqPss1032H3H4e5bxHcQ/s1600-h/PillowLogCabin.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEt3G0ZOP2tW29aPTJLPteCEuTlE4sccDAoXyZ9T2BgNcdx1BXwyFK8Ee4LcnmE5DabuthlrujlSDf7oVSy31gdkFxsLpk_zRjMNPI5bRr3b8qJMtX26BqPss1032H3H4e5bxHcQ/s320/PillowLogCabin.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447414897194994850" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">4. <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/persephone-beret-7">Persephone Beret</a> (My pattern with <a href="http://sereknityboutique.etsy.com">Sereknity</a> Sweet yarn in "Floozy" colorway)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHXKqwmF7B3hmBxzopy8H3tqj4paa_de0AQLci3vNKiXcgthuXpMSIOt84UQmdotFhGc1C8poxzRJ-eSAUjf-GXF128hNlyy9f6Fp5qOQ1ywPVAL7KCCs0gl97qaFXUPMW2c6jg/s1600-h/PersephoneMeSide.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikHXKqwmF7B3hmBxzopy8H3tqj4paa_de0AQLci3vNKiXcgthuXpMSIOt84UQmdotFhGc1C8poxzRJ-eSAUjf-GXF128hNlyy9f6Fp5qOQ1ywPVAL7KCCs0gl97qaFXUPMW2c6jg/s320/PersephoneMeSide.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5447415836281784770" /></a><br /><br />Whew, I'm beat! Off to do some bellydancing, hula hooping and then have some lunch! <br /><br />What have YOU been up to??Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-66671660640220884592010-02-24T11:20:00.016-05:002010-02-24T11:51:34.289-05:00The Elegant Ewe Trunk Show - Yay!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBIv19Ri3bM6kpftDuqX5EgzaTZ6sSKP0b76hL06QX6ClREEs0D_yFJO2xIhZ3cEzeWjtCK47Q2SxcKHxgEUVO6z5eMo8OxzGyQZZijUDlIdm50_SioRLcOcdrM99DzKmICk8fA/s1600-h/EESignDoor.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWBIv19Ri3bM6kpftDuqX5EgzaTZ6sSKP0b76hL06QX6ClREEs0D_yFJO2xIhZ3cEzeWjtCK47Q2SxcKHxgEUVO6z5eMo8OxzGyQZZijUDlIdm50_SioRLcOcdrM99DzKmICk8fA/s320/EESignDoor.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441850699837074258" /></a><br /><br />Well, I didn't know what to expect for my last trunk show of the Winter. I had hopes, but didn't dare to hope<span style="font-weight:bold;"> TOO</span> much. Every trunk show since December has been wonderful and profitable...so, I thought one of them was bound to be a little disappointing.<br /><br />But, <span style="font-weight:bold;">NO</span>!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J1oeXd8EEsphpXq-Z6ktS1CJxmob-nZsm15v0LRcfEj7KyVXWIlGFo0mg3LuJweM5fHjJ4Mt8fGS24hyphenhyphen6m8jOpvIPEJN_Q2Aw7bDW-bnuZDLbnc6EunN51BuLMNYc8yhrw3QMA/s1600-h/EETrunkShow.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4J1oeXd8EEsphpXq-Z6ktS1CJxmob-nZsm15v0LRcfEj7KyVXWIlGFo0mg3LuJweM5fHjJ4Mt8fGS24hyphenhyphen6m8jOpvIPEJN_Q2Aw7bDW-bnuZDLbnc6EunN51BuLMNYc8yhrw3QMA/s320/EETrunkShow.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441850771784403954" /></a><br /><br />I have been the luckiest girl <span style="font-weight:bold;">EVER</span> and ended my Winter "tour" with a bang. Thanks to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Denise</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(who got in touch with the lovely people at <a href="http://www.elegantewe.com">The Elegant Ewe</a>)</span>, to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Marci </span><span style="font-style:italic;">(who gave the go ahead for the whole thing)</span> and to <span style="font-weight:bold;">Kelly</span> (<span style="font-style:italic;">who quickly organized, advertised and planned out the entire event - and who was so friendly and helpful to me the entire time)</span> - because of them, this last trunk show was an overwhelming <span style="font-weight:bold;">SUCCESS</span>!!!<br /><br />I not only <span style="font-weight:bold;">sold 24 books</span> <span style="font-style:italic;">(even had less to leave in the store than I thought I'd have! woo-hoo!)</span>, but enjoyed every moment of my time there.<br /><br />The <span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/persephone-beret">Persephone Beret</a></span> class was so much fun - the ladies that I worked with were funny and welcoming and I had a good time watching their berets slowly progress through the class.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZYnKtOKbEE2Dpt3DJUUeQWcs-Zk-aAiPWbuDwUPZlr4ERhxntChWnDYzd7pQBPiNip_KWSQmCywybTgZw33F2_jfyYfJLn-5M61Ly8xExxoQ3VpuIzXPWx0wKbQ1j3HBOzP0EQ/s1600-h/MyClass.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAZYnKtOKbEE2Dpt3DJUUeQWcs-Zk-aAiPWbuDwUPZlr4ERhxntChWnDYzd7pQBPiNip_KWSQmCywybTgZw33F2_jfyYfJLn-5M61Ly8xExxoQ3VpuIzXPWx0wKbQ1j3HBOzP0EQ/s320/MyClass.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441850963152045714" /></a><br /><br />Here is another pic of me and the ladies -<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidPUCbj3s58RLYFWqLtrY61kGLlQjWXIclH-APJ-g3V-ryEnULKeU0qC-B_QHS9hOyLmGdKSGMEdgabgxClV2_Y2meqTH-YJ822E3JLbBnNJZZ_QdU9DQ3xhadoGtV71PXupMDg/s1600-h/MeClass.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjidPUCbj3s58RLYFWqLtrY61kGLlQjWXIclH-APJ-g3V-ryEnULKeU0qC-B_QHS9hOyLmGdKSGMEdgabgxClV2_Y2meqTH-YJ822E3JLbBnNJZZ_QdU9DQ3xhadoGtV71PXupMDg/s320/MeClass.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441851092145644802" /></a><br /><br />I was grateful to everyone who bought a book at the shop that day and to some wonderful friends that came to visit <span style="font-style:italic;">(and most of them already own my book, so they just came to support me!)</span> -<br /><br />Tracy, <a href="http://eclecticpursuits.blogspot.com/">Denise</a> and Sarah (below is Sarah with her little boy, me and Denise) from the C<span style="font-weight:bold;">oncord Knitting Group</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXV3rDePMW50EdPaRxFVoQ6Xwz9i_VRa4nY9nW0bbdxfk_oTPU9r_ucIW2_9a0sa-nhWU8tE3icZ8gH5-QR0q62OYkKbEmye-558mJEwiqVd1OA5E7JLct-gtU9z-9jwx9VLozFA/s1600-h/SarahMeDenise.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXV3rDePMW50EdPaRxFVoQ6Xwz9i_VRa4nY9nW0bbdxfk_oTPU9r_ucIW2_9a0sa-nhWU8tE3icZ8gH5-QR0q62OYkKbEmye-558mJEwiqVd1OA5E7JLct-gtU9z-9jwx9VLozFA/s320/SarahMeDenise.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441851234801653730" /></a><br /><br />Hilary and <a href="http://dipandip.blogspot.com">Caroline</a> from our<span style="font-weight:bold;"> ManchVegas Knitting Group</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQ55EITgNKskC6VIar_AMyBxEdmAcLnhNloi7NQwwLmC9Ji-J5KGyeVj5RmxLo_p8S9KyQCUwicZ-C2QoxwIe7q0UdvsXYT8cbT3IGgVrrhANDUEjjsWTWp33cozAByAMLI_5lQ/s1600-h/HilMeCarolline.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJQ55EITgNKskC6VIar_AMyBxEdmAcLnhNloi7NQwwLmC9Ji-J5KGyeVj5RmxLo_p8S9KyQCUwicZ-C2QoxwIe7q0UdvsXYT8cbT3IGgVrrhANDUEjjsWTWp33cozAByAMLI_5lQ/s320/HilMeCarolline.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441851361521208098" /></a><br /><br />How luck I am!<br /><br />Kelly even made homemade cookies (yuummmmmm!) and had coffee for everyone, too. I completely forgot to take a pic with her (like I also forgot at the <a href="http://www.yarnsellar.com">Yarn Sellar</a> with Patti), but I'm sure I'll be going back to the Elegant Ewe again and again and I can snag her for a pic then.<br /><br />I also had some time to shop after the trunk show and I bought 2 bars of the most luscious smelling soap, another Wallaby pattern <span style="font-style:italic;">(which I keep losing)</span> and a skein of local Alpaca/Cashmere sportweight yarn in a chocolately brown to make Ian gloves with. <span style="font-style:italic;">(The pattern I bought was designed by Kelly!)</span><br /><br />All in all, another <span style="font-weight:bold;">FANTASTIC </span>day and then, I went off with my hubby for a romantic weekend in Boston. We took the local bus and a couple of T trains to our hotel, saw a Damon Wayans comedy show (awesome!), visited the Musuem of Fine Arts (we were there for over 3 hours and only saw a fraction of the stuff we wanted), watched an Omni Theatre show "Arabia" at the Boston Museum of Science, visted the Brattle Book Shop (and bought many books), and finally walked around Chinatown and sat in the Bamboo Garden. <br /><br />Oh, life was good this weekend.<br /><br />I also finally gave my mom her Fudge Swirl Cabled Mock Turtleneck sweater <span style="font-style:italic;">(it's her birthday this weekend!)</span> and it fit her <span style="font-weight:bold;">PERFECTLY!</span>!! I was so happy. Here she is wearing it:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7702ameuFCni-gxhKCGyv-BVJ0wZCJz5kW4LkamJV_LCl8qa9Ig_0O5wCSHC-wDx9gdt2N99s-gxUhKtNNqUz7045-APzEkDfy8PMng6dteYXQZhyDrD8D8EWETXSvFHEhy8xQ/s1600-h/Mom.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc7702ameuFCni-gxhKCGyv-BVJ0wZCJz5kW4LkamJV_LCl8qa9Ig_0O5wCSHC-wDx9gdt2N99s-gxUhKtNNqUz7045-APzEkDfy8PMng6dteYXQZhyDrD8D8EWETXSvFHEhy8xQ/s320/Mom.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441852404508492866" /></a><br /><br />and from the back:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1itj0t0scc3c6F4RR04iEAa8cQ93_h1wILwm6OgoqqY3Acm3DzN_XEGnzUL7otf9PVXbeanK1EVro8DsC60qdHcyc8YEk7qAN-hWaGp6VdlO0tGt9UablsiKwfVFDZ_wlkMXFxw/s1600-h/MomBack.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1itj0t0scc3c6F4RR04iEAa8cQ93_h1wILwm6OgoqqY3Acm3DzN_XEGnzUL7otf9PVXbeanK1EVro8DsC60qdHcyc8YEk7qAN-hWaGp6VdlO0tGt9UablsiKwfVFDZ_wlkMXFxw/s320/MomBack.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441850541293687682" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Happy Birthday, Mom!</span><br /><br />Will be back on Monday or Tuesday for the next post of my NETA Spa weekend and my finished Lego Man knitted toy. Yayyyy!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-8755846623679887292010-02-19T15:32:00.013-05:002010-02-19T15:51:08.943-05:00Yarn and Fiber Co. Trunk Show!A very belated post about my lovely trunk show at the store I work at, <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com">The Yarn and Fiber Co</a>. and, because I'm headed out to work very soon, this will be brief but, hopefully, exciting! LOL : )<br /><br />Here are the highlights of the day-<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My trunk show set up - very nice, I thought:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt5lV9PX4sSyePtgRCYI9ePjbqqUWJuzfAF7F2_43sZLbgCWLhVOoK7rtWztj0Us13XMaJ_4gjzXONs9XClYtKOFCZq45B0aeFfq4rDe8WNkmHvwkcuuzbfiXo070ukxjCC0bWA/s1600-h/MyTrunkShowYF.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHt5lV9PX4sSyePtgRCYI9ePjbqqUWJuzfAF7F2_43sZLbgCWLhVOoK7rtWztj0Us13XMaJ_4gjzXONs9XClYtKOFCZq45B0aeFfq4rDe8WNkmHvwkcuuzbfiXo070ukxjCC0bWA/s320/MyTrunkShowYF.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440057670128819858" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Picture with the owners (and my bosses), Cyndi and Jerry:</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6X8cU-Qad8o4jIauw4kb7R3j6KoYModzjgYNfeb3Y67Ui7KONKHVknl5G5NKV452o63UJfuPzdgjzrGgIRUu3PKgSJZ13dbaU3-OXpNY77KWA_GhM8p5h9kejmw8N_PXZCUHMTA/s1600-h/CyndiMeJerry.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 222px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6X8cU-Qad8o4jIauw4kb7R3j6KoYModzjgYNfeb3Y67Ui7KONKHVknl5G5NKV452o63UJfuPzdgjzrGgIRUu3PKgSJZ13dbaU3-OXpNY77KWA_GhM8p5h9kejmw8N_PXZCUHMTA/s320/CyndiMeJerry.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440057800467837442" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Wonderful knitters and designers (!) buying my book:</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(L-R: Joan of Jocre Arts design fame, me and the fantastically fun, Dendrea)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZia9GybBoaQLUXTkoP0JvPbn5GZaZBDVlhu46GG6V92Hm6HIgxQcInR4ppeKQbccB7dl8hncPmHDfySxMmLXQQlAgwyqaRV7IgCDX5mGO9mwndmHVn0oEedvgV2kFYH7KxTwW9w/s1600-h/JoanMeDendrea.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 219px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZia9GybBoaQLUXTkoP0JvPbn5GZaZBDVlhu46GG6V92Hm6HIgxQcInR4ppeKQbccB7dl8hncPmHDfySxMmLXQQlAgwyqaRV7IgCDX5mGO9mwndmHVn0oEedvgV2kFYH7KxTwW9w/s320/JoanMeDendrea.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440058090758056194" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Books waiting to be bought - 17 total sold for the day...Yay!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6Ezf1N3paduVCvEigyYBADrd5mp3HPc2c7I2pw_WbhyDmjFp_4cDFFxtvFGhDzzjqJQd0pPHvsWxqfBLHzGcf30h2NTnRnm3jYZmnfU5DYOatHHX70jafS5jDdnGvRM1XoxLsg/s1600-h/TableSetup.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs6Ezf1N3paduVCvEigyYBADrd5mp3HPc2c7I2pw_WbhyDmjFp_4cDFFxtvFGhDzzjqJQd0pPHvsWxqfBLHzGcf30h2NTnRnm3jYZmnfU5DYOatHHX70jafS5jDdnGvRM1XoxLsg/s320/TableSetup.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440057973137058322" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">My always loyal and thoughtful friends from knitting group:</span><br /><br />(L-R: Amy, Heather, Me (ugh...horrible pic of me) and Rebecca)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLUf9h4szgUQGZdiIsdnvQi1sp9j9FoP1YywwXzRdqxqqc9BY7pJ47dfUSEAGe1jgCudE804A1vP5ciERpDLyGXHVm769mHJxa-RMDPaC5SHjVPLe0QJPLZEfPRE1vEJ1DFtMGg/s1600-h/WithRebecca.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLUf9h4szgUQGZdiIsdnvQi1sp9j9FoP1YywwXzRdqxqqc9BY7pJ47dfUSEAGe1jgCudE804A1vP5ciERpDLyGXHVm769mHJxa-RMDPaC5SHjVPLe0QJPLZEfPRE1vEJ1DFtMGg/s320/WithRebecca.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440058245971957154" /></a><br /><br />(L-R): Amy, Chris, <a href="http://www.armedwithpointysticks.com">Ericka</a> and <a href="http://yarnophiliac.blogspot.com">Heather</a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiyIFQwgYhqFIYd0D3kQoqUgFa9qePwh7uX11NaxJIHwkO3S5fKyT5mLCYpDM_x2PHUqCGl1lFOoH3uYfw5E-VeCQr5xWgzb5GjVg0rJJOVn5DFs18mq9lRC6dWx7BG7ziywdzw/s1600-h/AmyChrisErickaHeather.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUiyIFQwgYhqFIYd0D3kQoqUgFa9qePwh7uX11NaxJIHwkO3S5fKyT5mLCYpDM_x2PHUqCGl1lFOoH3uYfw5E-VeCQr5xWgzb5GjVg0rJJOVn5DFs18mq9lRC6dWx7BG7ziywdzw/s320/AmyChrisErickaHeather.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440058399912146546" /></a><br /><br />The day went by quickly and it was nice to be in my familiar surroundings (and not have to work...he he) while knitting with friends. I loved seeing people buying my book and then being able to help them find yarn to make some of the projects from it. <span style="font-weight:bold;">AWE-SOME!!!</span><br /><br />And, one of the <span style="font-weight:bold;">BEST</span> parts of the day was when Jerry took my picture to model one of Joan's newest, gorgeous lace shawl designs: <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_1039&products_id=16073">The Seashell Silk Shawl</a>:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVnqpSDnh9Rzz_o-ksYnmaJgQx7OY37n09H15RC-kXzcaLxidypoM9-o8z9DHTWTptJkotD95H-ZAPkMsDLmN8TxxeeavMMuWOJW-bnzqGWP9Kg6sF0bceAR6J0HqFtJLrl3x-g/s1600-h/ModelforShawl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuVnqpSDnh9Rzz_o-ksYnmaJgQx7OY37n09H15RC-kXzcaLxidypoM9-o8z9DHTWTptJkotD95H-ZAPkMsDLmN8TxxeeavMMuWOJW-bnzqGWP9Kg6sF0bceAR6J0HqFtJLrl3x-g/s320/ModelforShawl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440059872121657666" /></a><br /><br />Please support <span style="font-weight:bold;">Joan of Jocre Arts</span> and <span style="font-weight:bold;">Ivy Brambles</span> by buying <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=32_1039&products_id=16073">this pattern</a> and the lace, <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1138">100% silk yarn</a> to go with it. <span style="font-style:italic;">Beautiful!</span><br /><br />Thanks, Cyndi and Jerry for a fantastic day!!!<br /><br />BTW, you can order my book, Dreamscape from the Yarn and Fiber Co. website. Check it out <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=16047">HERE</a>!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-22873368482620548702010-02-19T10:59:00.002-05:002010-02-19T11:06:10.077-05:00Visit me at The Elegant Ewe this Saturday 2/20/10!!Hi Everyone!<br /><br />I know I'm <span style="font-weight:bold;">WAY</span> behind in blogging about the great trunk show I had at the <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com">Yarn and Fiber Co.</a> last Saturday (will be up sometime today!), but I wanted you to know that I'm having one <span style="font-weight:bold;">LAST</span> trunk show for the winter <span style="font-style:italic;">THIS</span> Saturday at the <a href="http://www.elegantewe.com">Elegant Ewe</a> in Concord, NH. <br /><br />From <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 am-12 pm</span>, I'll be teaching a <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/persephone-beret">Peresphone Beret</a> class and then the trunk show will be from<span style="font-weight:bold;"> 12 -2 pm</span>. Feel free to come earlier, though to check out my book and try on some the lovely samples I have of my designs. <span style="font-style:italic;">(I <span style="font-weight:bold;">LOVE</span> when knitters come to visit and try lots of things on!)</span><br /><br />Hope to see you and <span style="font-style:italic;">please pass the word on!!<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />PS. I also finished a really cute knitted toy that I'll have to share in the next post, too. He's <span style="font-style:italic;">sooo</span> cute!!!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-66383527738289166402010-02-09T09:44:00.004-05:002010-02-12T14:23:34.612-05:00Visit me at Yarn and Fiber Company, Saturday 2/13!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3thEEjI-mfbCbAo07cvedGN0NCV0Ge9Wko0cjTaz4uaUHcBbnmYl59gCKr3EwGZOccDvSce1_WeZ2Ft7rJoV5ofcdioKskwgzCULMXsMymSSaTJyLkIxFUjePF_lgkBLO7eIBcA/s1600-h/yandfshop.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 178px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3thEEjI-mfbCbAo07cvedGN0NCV0Ge9Wko0cjTaz4uaUHcBbnmYl59gCKr3EwGZOccDvSce1_WeZ2Ft7rJoV5ofcdioKskwgzCULMXsMymSSaTJyLkIxFUjePF_lgkBLO7eIBcA/s320/yandfshop.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436257280583825410" /></a><br /><br />Please visit me for my <span style="font-weight:bold;">5th trunk show </span>(eeek!) at the <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com">Yarn and Fiber Company </a>this <span style="font-weight:bold;">Saturday, February 13th from 11 am to 3 pm</span>!<br /><br />I will have samples of all of my designs to try on and copies of my Dreamscape book to buy. <br /><br />As always, if you buy a Dreamscape book from the store that day, you will receive a <span style="font-weight:bold;">FREE PDF of Dreamscape</span> as a gift from me. <br /><br />I'd love to see you and please come to hang out and knit with me and my knitting group! It'll be a fun day and a great way to stay out of the freezing cold! <br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Hope to see you on Saturday! Happy Valentine's Day to all!</span><br /><br />P.S. For those of you who came to the <a href="http://www.yarnsellar.com">Yarn Sellar</a> last Saturday and are waiting for your FREE pdf, don't worry. It's coming! I'd lost the page with all of your emails, but luckily I found it and I will email them out to you on Sunday or Monday at the latest. Thanks for being so patient!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-75193443295161252952010-02-09T09:09:00.019-05:002010-02-09T09:44:37.013-05:00Yarn Sellar Trunk Show -Yay!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoZDQZBDYF-ycALzGvs2ULXNcs9Xd67rGwkxHmlPq6LDk9sB8R3MSC03pjvj8hSm-gS3Y0O5vv6pVb6-S6Tq6c8qqOlP_xqsUEL0Nw5345Bdif7TLoLn0bQIc8evjZ8-lY1kkHA/s1600-h/MeTable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvoZDQZBDYF-ycALzGvs2ULXNcs9Xd67rGwkxHmlPq6LDk9sB8R3MSC03pjvj8hSm-gS3Y0O5vv6pVb6-S6Tq6c8qqOlP_xqsUEL0Nw5345Bdif7TLoLn0bQIc8evjZ8-lY1kkHA/s320/MeTable.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436249598510516194" /></a><br /><br />I am <span style="font-style:italic;">SO</span> lucky! Another fantastic trunk show at<a href="http://www.yarnsellar.com"> The Yarn Sellar</a> for Dreamscape! <br /><br />The day started off with a fun ride to York, Maine with my dear friend, <a href="http://scrapnknit.blogspot.com">Laurin</a> - it was so relaxing and we laughed and laughed - even when we got lost (slightly) and couldn't find the yarn shop <span style="font-style:italic;">(which we've been to so many times-LOL!)</span>. We called out places that we wanted to visit on the way back home - like the <a href="http://www.sendbread.com/">When Pigs Fly bakery</a> <span style="font-style:italic;">(yummy - I bought chocolate bread, 4 seed bread, sourdough and oat & honey, plus balsamic vinagrette and jellies)</span> and <a href="http://www.yummies.com/">Yummies</a> candy store <span style="font-style:italic;">(omg - floor to ceiling candy - 10,000 pounds in the store!).</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBH3RCMTheWthlW7firiWRkyHsnYT_JoZa2dzYmOu_hKhExC6e1CugHTIFdSf896sS0FI1EwytJbCeQZYjB_MUY7kgNR1NTJRUYCJwwazfY4jvj_amIIbZcBb5cgfZuh4YSZn4A/s1600-h/Me&Julie.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDBH3RCMTheWthlW7firiWRkyHsnYT_JoZa2dzYmOu_hKhExC6e1CugHTIFdSf896sS0FI1EwytJbCeQZYjB_MUY7kgNR1NTJRUYCJwwazfY4jvj_amIIbZcBb5cgfZuh4YSZn4A/s320/Me&Julie.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436249274833985154" /></a><br /><br />The fantastic and thoughtful, <a href="http://noolieknits.typepad.com">Julie</a>, had opened the store early and had hot coffee, tons of water bottles, and sweet smelling munchkins ready for us. In a flash, we'd set up the trunk show on the table and the appendages (lol) and I was set to go!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ix3NMlg94VNO4eYvOjDbmB_hcd5h7x-1mOCYNVsQ9KP0Hp9Hk1X-yWec_OvDsOdq8Rw-SUEUB8LdDpZ8pG4zNuCGMNET7BaZGj6YuMm7m2P10tmtkhqbClJY4Ct0y7hyYUBYDw/s1600-h/Trunkshow.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ix3NMlg94VNO4eYvOjDbmB_hcd5h7x-1mOCYNVsQ9KP0Hp9Hk1X-yWec_OvDsOdq8Rw-SUEUB8LdDpZ8pG4zNuCGMNET7BaZGj6YuMm7m2P10tmtkhqbClJY4Ct0y7hyYUBYDw/s320/Trunkshow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436249427764785794" /></a><br /><br />Within 1 hour or so, I'd already <span style="font-weight:bold;">sold 10 books</span>! Wowza!<br /><br />Not only did I have the <span style="font-weight:bold;">BEST</span> time meeting knitters <span style="font-style:italic;">(some of who came just to see ME! I just can't believe it...)</span> and seeing them try on hats, scarves, shawls and mitts, but it was just so much fun sitting there and KNITTING. Laurin and I sat at the table and chat, knit and relaxed. Totally wonderful. <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-82we4kBe3KAUAhF4QCAya8yXX1q3_z58H40ICDJFmbiEZ12IYy0-YwTg9JbipsJo70yDi369NxNVONjp3Am4J3lh3cTMu8TwslYIJIZb_0SUl28k0xa1jUoVSI5sUk2sxA6T5Q/s1600-h/Girl&Me.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-82we4kBe3KAUAhF4QCAya8yXX1q3_z58H40ICDJFmbiEZ12IYy0-YwTg9JbipsJo70yDi369NxNVONjp3Am4J3lh3cTMu8TwslYIJIZb_0SUl28k0xa1jUoVSI5sUk2sxA6T5Q/s320/Girl&Me.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436249959026279298" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(A lovely Amanda Hat wearing knitter and me.)</span><br /><br />There was one awesome knitter who came to see me, Amanda, who brought her family with her - and her beautiful teenage daughter (whose name I should I have asked) looked AMAZING in every single hat on the table. It was one of the best times of the day seeing her try things on and look fab-u-lous! She had her mom pick out yarn for every hat in my book! If only I'd gotten better pictures of her.....I did get a pic of her and her family at the table, though: <span style="font-style:italic;">(she's the one on the very left with the burgandy Amanda Hat on)</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hG3yIQjTzLhWimMe95F2dEAyY1CuUZnQDewsvfhFlSmeCnggQzs_xVPiW3qMYEVkOeCQgVr9gXqY3q53QIYFkO5c1tb1MG8lrPUnf2uwFKSZo3f6RlMwkNzbUcfUo3GP05hkkA/s1600-h/Busytable.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4hG3yIQjTzLhWimMe95F2dEAyY1CuUZnQDewsvfhFlSmeCnggQzs_xVPiW3qMYEVkOeCQgVr9gXqY3q53QIYFkO5c1tb1MG8lrPUnf2uwFKSZo3f6RlMwkNzbUcfUo3GP05hkkA/s320/Busytable.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436250890110588834" /></a><br /><br />Some of my close knitting friends came to see me, too - Kerrie-Ann, <a href="http://hellojackie.blogspot.com">Jackie</a>, and <a href="http://mlk82695.blogspot.com">Lora</a>. Oh, it makes me feel incredibly special when friends are so supportive of me and my book. <span style="font-style:italic;">I love you guys!!!</span><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHApKnI_MMAtUja5HMq-dBmy3-P8T9kkLjOKy5MBnXkDnsX8GG3iqEQo5epUhxwYuxHSHuEWtphTG8i5I3Ux_H1iT_Zlt-8BoOlFAFcJi4PwsYZovMp6MajO1GIvp4e0CPadU5xg/s1600-h/KerrieAnnJackieMe.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHApKnI_MMAtUja5HMq-dBmy3-P8T9kkLjOKy5MBnXkDnsX8GG3iqEQo5epUhxwYuxHSHuEWtphTG8i5I3Ux_H1iT_Zlt-8BoOlFAFcJi4PwsYZovMp6MajO1GIvp4e0CPadU5xg/s320/KerrieAnnJackieMe.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436249713482128306" /></a><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">(L-R: Kerrie-Ann, Jackie, Me)</span><br /><br />All in all, another <span style="font-style:italic;">totally successful and super fun</span> day - I <span style="font-weight:bold;">sold 24 books</span> by the end of the day. Laurin and I went shopping after the trunk show and out to dinner for yummy hamburgers at a restaurant on the way home. I got to finish the very last square to Ben's Log Cabin blanket. I'm sewing it up now. Yay!<br /><br />I want to thank Patti and Roger (to whom I send many loving thoughts and hugs), Julie and Martha for all that they did for me for my trunk show - I can't tell how much it meant to me and you are all so wonderful. <span style="font-weight:bold;">Thank you!!!!!</span><br /><br />And, before I go, a pic of my mom's finished <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/fudge-swirl-cable-mock-turtleneck">Fudge Swirl Cabled Mock Turtleneck</a> - it's a birthday gift and I hope she likes it!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoY4nx5mC4G_j5ISVmSaw2CMTqihvBCl62UQF7k82JDlVyjW5VVJFbldwy5L-wXyZXHt4Au15qvK30ebDtz_nRc9gZK4brrhRDP986HkLlvG-rKxSVSc-ofqbtN3FI_obGpzRMg/s1600-h/FudgeSwirl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVoY4nx5mC4G_j5ISVmSaw2CMTqihvBCl62UQF7k82JDlVyjW5VVJFbldwy5L-wXyZXHt4Au15qvK30ebDtz_nRc9gZK4brrhRDP986HkLlvG-rKxSVSc-ofqbtN3FI_obGpzRMg/s320/FudgeSwirl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436253362293517458" /></a><br /><br />And, also, on me:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcF4YU7R3CJ62r34oWxUxSvZihjzbvHO37yQTFB2fICRzfoGeP74ptf0kT2wCnYi9EkejpnnscBpZlpb6DmBNu48_bhHgddkud8ElUOsemoZpEgPLAlT3ZT_L00dl1_597WrvTqw/s1600-h/MeFudgeSwirl.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcF4YU7R3CJ62r34oWxUxSvZihjzbvHO37yQTFB2fICRzfoGeP74ptf0kT2wCnYi9EkejpnnscBpZlpb6DmBNu48_bhHgddkud8ElUOsemoZpEgPLAlT3ZT_L00dl1_597WrvTqw/s320/MeFudgeSwirl.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5436253561323192946" /></a><br /><br />What do you think?<br /><br />Happy Knitting!!! ; )Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11797930.post-22867327302290551802010-02-05T14:10:00.008-05:002010-02-05T14:28:15.940-05:00Trunk Show at the YARN SELLAR this Saturday!!!Hey everyone!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1N0ADnyRDIg45qYQxEczWjOAKfVjmOwhkAA3UXZdmHWaqWK6BYlqZ9IwHH-5fc3858UzMmVpDMTptfJZKW3yV8z_-YTcB0gZi-tDbTHc9QHUttrFCdsEaYvOOvsf6V8v90vxzNw/s1600-h/outside102.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 250px; height: 188px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1N0ADnyRDIg45qYQxEczWjOAKfVjmOwhkAA3UXZdmHWaqWK6BYlqZ9IwHH-5fc3858UzMmVpDMTptfJZKW3yV8z_-YTcB0gZi-tDbTHc9QHUttrFCdsEaYvOOvsf6V8v90vxzNw/s320/outside102.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434841039086505202" /></a><br /><br />Just a reminder that I'll be at the <a href="http://www.yarnsellar.com">Yarn Sellar</a> this Saturday for another <span style="font-weight:bold;">"Sleepy Eyes Knits: Dreamscape"</span> Trunk show and book signing. I'm happy to say that I will be there from <span style="font-weight:bold;">10 am - 4 pm</span> (all day!!!) if you'd like to visit, shop and come to sit and knit with me. It's a wonderful store with <span style="font-style:italic;">such friendly and fun</span> people - totally worth the trip....plus you get to see <span style="font-weight:bold;">meeeee</span>! LOL!<br /><br />Almost every weekend this month I have a show, so if you miss this one, the other two are here in New Hampshire (at the <a href="http://www.yarnandfiber.com">Yarn and Fiber Co.</a> in Derry- <span style="font-weight:bold;">13th</span> and <a href="http://www.elegantewe.com">Elegant Ewe</a> in Concord - <span style="font-weight:bold;">20th</span>)<br /><br />Lately, I've been knitting my heart out on little Ben's <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/log-cabin-square">Log Cabin Square </a>blanket-which is totally, wonderfully quick, fun AND addictive. I'm on number 15/16 of the squares I'm making and I think it may be finished by the end of this month. Woo-hoo!<br /><br />Here is the current pic of it (with only 13 squares of Noro Kureyon on size US 8 needle):<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VQzylY61o4349OEddxCEgx42eNKhvjOJ9E7nRP2Xurr1FNid-wt3HUm2bXQA2QsNTf5xicxE31R4-k662gOKumI6mFJbxSzs0K9r1bUqv6t4kfvKDEfXLLWzEATPRpju5vqEfA/s1600-h/logcabin.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9VQzylY61o4349OEddxCEgx42eNKhvjOJ9E7nRP2Xurr1FNid-wt3HUm2bXQA2QsNTf5xicxE31R4-k662gOKumI6mFJbxSzs0K9r1bUqv6t4kfvKDEfXLLWzEATPRpju5vqEfA/s320/logcabin.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434841557590086162" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">I looooooove it!<span style="font-weight:bold;"></span></span><br /><br />Still working on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/SleepyEyes/october-frost">October Frost Cardigan</a>, too...but it's hard to work on that at group, since each row has at least 3 different cable charts. It's coming out beautifully, but slowly.<br /><br />As always, if you're interested, you can buy a PDF of my <span style="font-weight:bold;">Dreamscape</span> book on Ravelry and also on my Etsy shop -where you can buy the actual book <span style="font-style:italic;">(with free stitch marker!) </span>as well. If you're able to come to any of the trunk shows before the end of the month, you will receive a <span style="font-weight:bold;">FREE pdf with every Dreamscape book purchase</span>. <span style="font-style:italic;">Do it now before it ends!!!</span> (he he)<br /><br />Have a wonderful weekend and, in the next post, I will show finished pics of my mom's F<span style="font-weight:bold;">udge Swirl Cabled Mock Turtleneck</span> sweater! <br /><br />Byyyyeee!Gina Househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04657803674849834542noreply@blogger.com2