Drop Stitch Knitter

The One with the Shop Update

December 5, 2011

Rings in the Shop, along with a slew of Shawl Pins and the ever Popular Yarn Swifts!

also, new Tangled Whorls on Ebay

Thanks for looking!

Now that was a long time between blog posts. I guess when you don’t feel like blogging, you don’t blog. We went from one crazy time of year to the next crazy time of year – gearing up for the holidays. This post is just coming off a very bad Winter Storm that left us without power for 7 days. It was much worse the Hurricane Irene which also left us without power for most of a week – but that was different – it was still nice outside – we used our camper for cooking and showers and general hanging about. This one was brutal – over a foot of snow before Halloween – I’ve never seen that before.

The damage was unreal – we’re quite lucky all the trees that came down didn’t land on the house – the trees broke at the bases where the branches fork out because of the weight of the snow on all the unfallen leaves – it was probably the scariest storm I think I’ve been through and being without power for a large part of it made it more so. There are still about 10k people in NJ without power – I consider us lucky to be restored yesterday – thankfully, after Irene we bought a generator. I hope this isn’t a sign of how our Winter is going to go!

There has been lots of knitting in between posts….

There was Sedona….

I’m not to sure I’m happy with this – it was a nice knit – but the collar is just too floppy wide – I think I might sit with a crochet hook later today to see if I can do something about that – I’d love to wear it!

Another Shale Baby Blanket for a Co-worker – this really is such a nice pattern and a quick knit that makes a beautiful gift.

Whipporwill Shawl made with Kauni yarn – I saw this in a shop in Vermont and my only regret is that I didn’t make the larger size – love the color changes!

Little Shells Shawl for a friends daughters wedding – this was a quick knit – thankfully since the wedding is next weekend!

That’s enough photo montage for now – I’m working on another shawl and debating a long sweater cardigan…..mmmmmm

We spent the summer Camping on and off, getting the most we could from the new camper – it was an adventure to learn all about how to use a generator to keep that camper battery charged. But the camper is so nice – just park it and you’re set up. Our last camping trip was Rhinebeck – we had a great time, camped next to a party of knitters and it was beautiful fall weather. We took the pups with us on all these trips and they did so well – they really like camping – now if we could just figure out what exactly it is that sometimes makes them get sick in the car, that would be a bonus. Poor things.

On our vacation in New England – I picked up a Mandolin at a pawn shop/antique dealer. I’ve always wanted to learn and it seemed like it was meant to be. Our next trip was to the Finger Lakes Region of New York and I ended up trading that in for a Beautiful new Eastman Mandolin. I’ve been taking lessons since august and having a blast. My DH also decided to finally buy that Banjo he’s wanted for awhile and we’re both just having fun learning.

Work started in September and there is a lot of change to get used to but things seem to be moving along. November is one of my favorite months for school – we have a lot of down time because of scheduling so I’m hoping to use some of that to get a jump start on the holidays – ha! We’ll see if that happens after being in limbo for a week – it seems like it takes longer to catch up after things like that.

I’ve thought of setting up a new blog….but really, this one is here, it’s mine and I’ll post when I post. There really shouldn’t be rules I impose on myself for something I’m supposed to enjoy doing!

With that I’ll leave you with my view from where I work….

All these photos with the exception of the mandolin – taken with iphone 4s camera – it’s amazing!

That Crazy Time of Year

May 22, 2011

It’s that crazy time of year….the winding up of the school year and all the stuff that goes along with it. Just a few more weeks and our Summer break will be here. I’ve been busy….Work, House, Zumba….I’m trying to exercise at least 6 days a week, if not 7. That takes a LOT of time. It would be nice if the weight would start to come off again, but I’m just concentrating on moving more and hopefully that will follow.

I’ve managed to get a few tangles in, here and there….

And I had a few bookmarks to make as gifts….

And of course I’m still toying with the idea of getting my knitting mojo back on track……

Catching up the week

May 1, 2011

I usually can do a tangle a day….

It was a beautiful weekend – so no tangling to show for it, being outside a good part of it. Yesterday was new bike day for me…..DH was going to repair, fix, my old bike….but the bike is over 20 years old, so a lot was going to have to be repaired. I haven’t ridden in a while so….Happy MOther’s day from DH! I need to up my activity as I really want to get the last pounds OFF! Yesterday afternoon was a birthday party for a friend and today was a beautiful, 14 miles ride down a really pretty bike path.

I’m tired and sore but in a good way. Next weekend, if the weather is just as nice….more biking and golf!

Have a great week!

Challenge 19 – More Morris

April 26, 2011

My entry into the Diva’s Weekly Challenge…..More Morris

Nothing is Safe from My Pens….

April 24, 2011

Reclaimed Hardwood High Whorl Spindle, over at ebay

And…..

Cherry High Whorl Spindle, hand-drawn tangle, now in the Etsy Shop….

I’m also hankering for a pair of sneakers…..maybe a hat…..and apron……Oh I think I can pretty much attack anything with a blank surface…..mwhahahahahaha!

Happy Easter!