tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91246154572479971632024-03-04T23:59:23.190-06:00Crafty Creationsfamily news, knitting, crafting, charity work, jewelry and craft salesTXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-8083796776100210442009-01-30T09:01:00.005-06:002009-01-30T09:28:56.496-06:00Keeping up the good work!I finished knitting a couple of items. A pair of socks for my nearly 18 yo son, and a cowl for my boss. Both out of stash yarns, which is my desire to go "Cold Sheep" for a while, not buy any yarn, but knit only out of my stash. So far, I've survived January! YAY! I'm doing a couple of challenges for this year thru one of my groups on <a href="http://www.ravelry.com">Ravely</a> like finishing 52 items over the course of the year and using up 100 balls of yarn from stash! I don't have 100 balls, as much of my yarn is on cones for machine knitting. So my equivalent, is that every 50 grams of coned yarn used equals a ball of yarn.<br /><p> These are 80 stitches around, and took nearly 3 balls of Heart and Sole yarn by Red Heart. I hadn't tried it before, but bought some before Christmas. He likes them!<br /><br /></p><p><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38559007@N00/3235262251/" title="FINISHED!!! by TXJewelryLady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/3235262251_ac248dde55_m.jpg" alt="FINISHED!!!" width="180" height="240" /></a><br /></p><p> This is my boss' cowl, she complains about being cold around her neck this winter, so made this out of left over "I Love This Yarn" in camo colors, and it's worked ina linen stitch, from a pattern called Chickadee Cowl by Kirsten Kapur for her blog, "Through the Loops".<br /><br /><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38559007@N00/3236107642/" title="Cowl for my boss. by TXJewelryLady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3332/3236107642_48374e64da_m.jpg" alt="Cowl for my boss." width="240" height="180" /></a><br /><P> also on the fun horizon, I've been making some stitch markers. Will be offering them for sale in sets of 5, for $5. They're cute, and I enjoy making them.<BR> <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/38559007@N00/3216470687/" title="new stitch markers, just made. by TXJewelryLady, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3307/3216470687_790d4cc44f_m.jpg" width="180" height="240" alt="new stitch markers, just made." /></a><br /><P>They are made of shell "coins" with 8 mm split rings, so they are a bit limited as to how big your knitting needles can go. I have used them on size 10 needles, which is the limit. It's snug, but they do work up to that size.<br /></p><p><br />And, I have lost some weight! So I've updated my ticker!<br /></p><p><br /><a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wNy4hAG/"><br /><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wNy4hAG/weight.png" border="0" /></a><br /></p>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-5539521985425410942009-01-28T22:54:00.004-06:002009-01-28T23:08:47.284-06:00Weight loss goals for 2009<a href="http://www.tickerfactory.com/weight-loss/wNy4hAG/"><br /><img src="http://tickers.tickerfactory.com/ezt/t/wNy4hAG/weight.png" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><p> Trying to lose some weight this year, I've gained more than I thought to start out from, but between walking at least 10,000 steps a day, and riding several miles on the stationary bike, I hope to whittle down about 40 lbs. I'm following along with Dave Weaver, AKA Big Daddy Weave, a contemporary Christian artist, who is working on losing 90 lbs this year. I need to stay motivated, and accountable for my exercise. I haven't done well this month, as it's been colder, and I hate walking in the cold.</p>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-74356247401350394622008-01-04T21:24:00.000-06:002008-01-04T21:56:49.506-06:00I'm OFFICIAL!<span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Both dh and I are now licensed EMT-B's! Look out world, we are allowed to "practice medicine"!!!!</span></span><br /><br />This should actually add knitting time, because our calls are fairly infrequent, so that's lots of knitting time in between the calls. And I can get paid to knit, because I'm on call. If I can't get hired to ride on the "box", I guess I'll head for a hospital and work in the ER as a tech. That will take a bite out of my knitting time, won't it?<br /><br />OK, Knitting updates: Booga bag is coming along, I'm well into the second ball of hand spun, hand dyed yarn. It's Corriedale wool, and dyed with Berry Blue Kool Aid.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCz0ITpGa6pMs7bK2ZCJHrXwBxdG1m-4prG_SunxlygSNVJr8SH2s3f1s9cOCFExZ1DcKaWpQ90AzIKf-QJotl167oGMrd1gb-xFCzH9EB_6UbmbmHne1i_WgaQT6B4d0swWzNRxEHARs/s1600-h/HPIM2347.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCz0ITpGa6pMs7bK2ZCJHrXwBxdG1m-4prG_SunxlygSNVJr8SH2s3f1s9cOCFExZ1DcKaWpQ90AzIKf-QJotl167oGMrd1gb-xFCzH9EB_6UbmbmHne1i_WgaQT6B4d0swWzNRxEHARs/s200/HPIM2347.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151831287723830146" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLgv4ADqQoQTNDquKnNjyfwzKMYyg5blDKUDVwh0x2ihlDyD7ohqTEyhTspBXoUaqyPb9bMOGIIq89Z0WFbMQDBpThfRO8hOeZ0xdgvhITcpYtR6xZUrTbt8aX68dNaZ-ClNu42mQkp4/s1600-h/HPIM2353.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCLgv4ADqQoQTNDquKnNjyfwzKMYyg5blDKUDVwh0x2ihlDyD7ohqTEyhTspBXoUaqyPb9bMOGIIq89Z0WFbMQDBpThfRO8hOeZ0xdgvhITcpYtR6xZUrTbt8aX68dNaZ-ClNu42mQkp4/s200/HPIM2353.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151831515357096850" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqY8RPY7D2u9XhmocSwS5ri41WG7XAr4cHbl4IEC8qx8TAkGDFT1Fqg27TNaj1YGVtp2T4twRVlqRu3ErXxRQe-qfuvFgj3Bi_YrBM9oBxWK2wOsQFdUrKbF1plHC6_ucZIDmuvAGvxo/s1600-h/HPIM2439.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNqY8RPY7D2u9XhmocSwS5ri41WG7XAr4cHbl4IEC8qx8TAkGDFT1Fqg27TNaj1YGVtp2T4twRVlqRu3ErXxRQe-qfuvFgj3Bi_YrBM9oBxWK2wOsQFdUrKbF1plHC6_ucZIDmuvAGvxo/s200/HPIM2439.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151832370055588770" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />My 9 yo. daughter's circular shrug is getting sleeves added to it. So it's progressing well.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBILLbPQlHD1L-Il-Q3OtNTcj0jJ47Rud1koDnxfZuCjOL6cr_0mkknzbhAMpV0OhyphenhyphenodnlxMw9Isfz3uXEpGwoVN-UVlQjz5z1t3Dy3fhPrl_kTPNsH_KzKuUKPg5Pj_3fbRV7g8CkrI/s1600-h/HPIM2456.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsBILLbPQlHD1L-Il-Q3OtNTcj0jJ47Rud1koDnxfZuCjOL6cr_0mkknzbhAMpV0OhyphenhyphenodnlxMw9Isfz3uXEpGwoVN-UVlQjz5z1t3Dy3fhPrl_kTPNsH_KzKuUKPg5Pj_3fbRV7g8CkrI/s200/HPIM2456.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151833040070486962" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdhd1B67E-4VaAEYZNeBV1ZtfESSaykYmnjHRp_EWlzExLaldDYzg0s0ATDoo-CRHqW4W6GSIQc4v6A4b-BgX5bblojZkQ6_ZkUY2GT5TZuPK7dzuhTjEam89dL5rh504jVUjO4ntR7o/s1600-h/HPIM2461.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimdhd1B67E-4VaAEYZNeBV1ZtfESSaykYmnjHRp_EWlzExLaldDYzg0s0ATDoo-CRHqW4W6GSIQc4v6A4b-BgX5bblojZkQ6_ZkUY2GT5TZuPK7dzuhTjEam89dL5rh504jVUjO4ntR7o/s200/HPIM2461.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151833259113819074" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I started some fingerless mitts, had to re-design them, I'm not happy with the fingers, so am just doing ribbing for the fingers and the thumb opening. One is nearly complete.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavGyj9QHd_i1eKw_sGZlnlHe1BLnyAA3EqDKYBbmIBoRRR62TkPRa-3zTmSojdcGLB9gPYBvt4QGjw_AW4QbfoIT2z-5BkZTCtdyvTwGShgyL_ku-zX1ZHA-XLB4eD9H1rBHloSnVVd4/s1600-h/HPIM2478.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjavGyj9QHd_i1eKw_sGZlnlHe1BLnyAA3EqDKYBbmIBoRRR62TkPRa-3zTmSojdcGLB9gPYBvt4QGjw_AW4QbfoIT2z-5BkZTCtdyvTwGShgyL_ku-zX1ZHA-XLB4eD9H1rBHloSnVVd4/s200/HPIM2478.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5151833963488455634" border="0" /></a>This was before I ripped back the 2 fingers I had worked and switched it to ribbing. It's actually be cold most mornings this past week, so my fingers are cold, and need some extra protection but yet I need my fingers to work with...<br /><br /><br />So, these are the more active projects keeping me busy. I need to finish several, get a shawl or 2 done, still have my Mystic Waters in hibernation right now... Want to do another Rose Heart Shawl. Am on the Ravelry group and the Yahoo group for that. Several other knit alongs are starting up. I haven't cast on the one that started on the 1st, and have another starting like the 18th, so I need to buckle down and get busy.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-16372474971118396862007-12-30T22:08:00.000-06:002007-12-30T22:32:56.936-06:00Happy New Year!<span style="font-family:verdana;">OK, I'm way behind in my posting. So much has happened, and I didn't get them up here. I've officially <span style="font-weight: bold;">finished my EMT course</span> and passed my National Exam! I'm currently waiting for my State Certification, because I can't start working as an EMT until I get it. It's been 2 weeks, and I know in the middle of the holidays isn't helping, but I'm anxious to get the mail from them ASAP. Dh scored .09 point higher than I did, in spite of my highest final exam grade for the whole class, he takes his National exam tomorrow afternoon.<br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQokgMPxbNjSUJl78Bydfc-j6rMOTL8o0xijxENVAvQdCrBATtXeb7cx4O7djV-IW9fmGVpksPrUkDN_oMjG-ZHlBMWJNaU8-OoMUNNce9-L9UWAKUlJK1m3vnkjSE_7D8qgqC-doUQNc/s1600-h/HPIM2387.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQokgMPxbNjSUJl78Bydfc-j6rMOTL8o0xijxENVAvQdCrBATtXeb7cx4O7djV-IW9fmGVpksPrUkDN_oMjG-ZHlBMWJNaU8-OoMUNNce9-L9UWAKUlJK1m3vnkjSE_7D8qgqC-doUQNc/s200/HPIM2387.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149988463286004578" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I did get some nice fiber-y gifts for Christmas. Some yarn from my Secret Santa, with a really neat gadget holder. It has cable needles, scissors, stitch markers of 3 different types, darning needles, crochet hooks, dpns, and even a circular needle as I just cast off my latest pride and joy!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRt-X2YcsqH65zNFFKCt71CXpX2YMlSQqNtywymfvsCcWAtlhOWCQGZ8RjgwBbs9AkqfPlz5IEyl28yebZjmBIdbd3JMdMc5b33643j7BZabRvrqruMczz-QrgtjF135bg5j_yZuwzTn8/s1600-h/HPIM2453.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRt-X2YcsqH65zNFFKCt71CXpX2YMlSQqNtywymfvsCcWAtlhOWCQGZ8RjgwBbs9AkqfPlz5IEyl28yebZjmBIdbd3JMdMc5b33643j7BZabRvrqruMczz-QrgtjF135bg5j_yZuwzTn8/s200/HPIM2453.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149985465398831938" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">This is my <span style="font-weight: bold;">Rose Heart shawl</span> by Elizabeth Matthews, I made it from a black, gray, white wool blend yarn, but the colors hid the design. So off to the dye pot it went, green, with a hint of blue made a lovely teal. It's actually still some variegated, but my queen sized bedspread hides that muted color variation.<br /><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUY2A-oO45fxHFjSGmpO1VgIK_LtuaqVazcQ5BKCCqICdrV0qiahNYrmCSHfihzsGaO_xaQhDVkTD2VmY3d63WSf9OEVVfBy0wk397NP2iuEOzdpE7b2aOSs19I4qBZBWGM40HD-_bIKI/s1600-h/HPIM2443.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUY2A-oO45fxHFjSGmpO1VgIK_LtuaqVazcQ5BKCCqICdrV0qiahNYrmCSHfihzsGaO_xaQhDVkTD2VmY3d63WSf9OEVVfBy0wk397NP2iuEOzdpE7b2aOSs19I4qBZBWGM40HD-_bIKI/s200/HPIM2443.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149986509075884882" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Here is a close up, trying to show the design in the pattern. It's hard to see, but the photo above and this one are the same beast. I did run into a bit of trouble with the bind off, I ran out of yarn 81 stitches from the end. I was doing a very stretchy bind off, and by reverting back to a normal bind off, I was able to get it to make it to the end with yarn to spare. I have 2 more shawls planned for this pattern, one in another variegated yarn, but it's more subtle, and a rose colored cotton boucle. Still trying to find a suitable carry along yarn to add to that.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPiGQXjPw5Y2mQczBpUP3Tt6q7EeQ-5M1gG_k0EoeD-khbw4ajZjK86ughwMX_B4GlJmuNbQlTj7syLKD4FKrOsXJa6MXVqZ9Y6osJ1omcpIg65AoCXSkyY4atnvPlru3zDaDem-2eeTg/s1600-h/HPIM2330.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPiGQXjPw5Y2mQczBpUP3Tt6q7EeQ-5M1gG_k0EoeD-khbw4ajZjK86ughwMX_B4GlJmuNbQlTj7syLKD4FKrOsXJa6MXVqZ9Y6osJ1omcpIg65AoCXSkyY4atnvPlru3zDaDem-2eeTg/s200/HPIM2330.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5149989043106589554" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">I'm needing to focus on the shawl for my sister, it's getting closer to completion, and I need to get it in the mail to her. Her wedding was in November, and Christmas is past... I'm nearly done with the main shawl, just need to finish the last repeat and do the edging. This does have a white acrylic carry along to go with this cotton boucle yarn. It's turning out very pretty. This is Wildflowers shawl, a free pattern by Posh Yarns.<br /></span>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-2971318740518381182007-11-19T12:12:00.001-06:002007-11-19T12:23:56.638-06:00Secret of the Stole is looking GOOD!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-nk3p-ct1dSUFyDsTKetGvrdn8dybmwjK44kzm_YKYKXA0mKr6qrimv0Pi0ALiSZVfv88B4Jh-ug64yRA-7UNT9hvRYgyxSWueNeg1n7LauXYUTJKDfbmTXjOTQcVGxj0eeCQg3GsKQ/s1600-h/HPIM2313.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgz-nk3p-ct1dSUFyDsTKetGvrdn8dybmwjK44kzm_YKYKXA0mKr6qrimv0Pi0ALiSZVfv88B4Jh-ug64yRA-7UNT9hvRYgyxSWueNeg1n7LauXYUTJKDfbmTXjOTQcVGxj0eeCQg3GsKQ/s200/HPIM2313.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5134616222598931906" border="0" /></a>This is clues 5 and 6-- COMPLETED!!!! On to clue 7, which is the current clue, so I'm caught up on it! I need to play catch up on Mystic Waters, as it has languished while I zoom thru this one. Oh, well, I'm proud to see the progress on my work. Minimal mistakes, few tinks back, NO frogging back to the lifelines. I feel good!<br /><br />Update on the EMT front. I have only one more shift at the hospital that is required, with 2 more patient contacts. That should be easily done during that shift. The past 2 shifts with EMS haven't been active. I have enough patient transports, but no contact means no learning, so I'm thinking of requesting an additional shift this week, just for the experience, and the study time.<br /><br />I got the highest grade in the class with Exam #3 last week! Even beat out my husband, who usually does better than I do. I have a lot of trouble remembering things from the time I read them to when we test. Still, I'm holding a decent GPA, so can't complain. We are off from class this week, because of Thanksgiving, back next Monday, will review for the Final, which we take on Wednesday! So I should be studying all this week. National testing is Dec. 12. We have 2 practice tests right now that we are to be going over, with the book, and that needs to be turned in by Dec. 1. I am about 100 questions into the first (150 total on each). Haven't touched the second test yet. Lots of work yet to do! We'll see how much I accomplish while on call with my local EMS-- I'm currently just an ambulance driver, not an EMT, with lots of down time to study and knit.<br /><br />We should be licensed to practice before Christmas, if the testing goes well, the contact with the State and their acknowledging our grades quickly happens.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-6633840855095358362007-11-13T21:34:00.001-06:002007-11-13T22:03:45.353-06:00Recent acquisitions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhY590KqSFV-4E0lUN5FQevEY0kxhv-DzGbHG0dZCWAHkGY6WPuiKuAVSlbC0TtOgi0GJGX2OzFyMPp4-XZ8v3oCjaKQAnyNJsTgmnZeKCKYf870qjd4B7ZHk21VP8jv_Av1vJi2Xe2W8/s1600-h/HPIM2285.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhY590KqSFV-4E0lUN5FQevEY0kxhv-DzGbHG0dZCWAHkGY6WPuiKuAVSlbC0TtOgi0GJGX2OzFyMPp4-XZ8v3oCjaKQAnyNJsTgmnZeKCKYf870qjd4B7ZHk21VP8jv_Av1vJi2Xe2W8/s200/HPIM2285.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132540109101444834" border="0" /></a><br />OK, got a little crazy-- for me, anyway. I hit Webs, Knit Picks and Wally World and got some fun stuff. I have a million projects going, with plenty of yarn to use during the next 4 lifetimes, but I go buy MORE!<br /><br />6 balls of Bollicine from Cascade yarns. Am thinking this may lend it self to a nice, warm shawl. Still looking for the pattern I want to use.<br /><br />One ball of On Line Supersocke 100 yarn in Holiday colorway. I just printed off a sideways sock that might look cool in this yarn. Haven't tried a sideways sock yet. It's an adventure!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFWYuP_XT4WSYisri7WhVQKpqju_qyUbRrtSjdv7C_S3IaCKl1ik6TGLVuf_wd5bnle3oU0KDrdGc1FP6U7c8QSspDHuLOZCPW9B0BwDGwM9zH6pmjwe_VyOaIupJ7YeLLDsFBDILrIs/s1600-h/HPIM2299.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrFWYuP_XT4WSYisri7WhVQKpqju_qyUbRrtSjdv7C_S3IaCKl1ik6TGLVuf_wd5bnle3oU0KDrdGc1FP6U7c8QSspDHuLOZCPW9B0BwDGwM9zH6pmjwe_VyOaIupJ7YeLLDsFBDILrIs/s200/HPIM2299.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132536093307023042" border="0" /></a><br />Knit Picks, new 60" cables plus size 5 and 10 tips for them. Size 0 dpns in the Harmony wood. We'll see how they work out...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNKxL8s8rOIZxUzzln3UfE7LwWKGtyU9k0csyqiiyZRCoCNM8v8qgy39eNyrogGejdPLerN2J2Kq_TOZlwvS1EpkjLKdmbTa9VwoL1J9rsTDdZM1ljG716kZr7dQA4_QQtuZCyjXYIOQ/s1600-h/HPIM2298.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtNKxL8s8rOIZxUzzln3UfE7LwWKGtyU9k0csyqiiyZRCoCNM8v8qgy39eNyrogGejdPLerN2J2Kq_TOZlwvS1EpkjLKdmbTa9VwoL1J9rsTDdZM1ljG716kZr7dQA4_QQtuZCyjXYIOQ/s200/HPIM2298.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132535947278134962" border="0" /></a>Knit Picks Shadow yarn in Campfire Heather. Unfortunately, it looks very University of Texas, burnt orange... Dh went to Texas A&M, so this color isn't allowed in my house. However, the Flavor Aid, in Tropical Punch red may be able to salvage it for me. I soaked all 3 hanks, mixed in the Kool Aid, and did a purposely uneven dye job. It's now draining, I'm not really impressed with the minor difference in the wet colors I see, but will wait until they are dry to see if we need to attempt another coloration.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6mpwgITKe19G3m5dNKhzes2mXTkcMs-P_2EXfBQnOV8LpQS0tX9xJIGLjLmQL2xZZQWZN9BNRqK65JbRJVKSHwGsKgtwoh5AGchNBpAjoaAQ6Xocqu-31yFNpUC3KH9VIE0AC1cjdHQ/s1600-h/HPIM2297.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN6mpwgITKe19G3m5dNKhzes2mXTkcMs-P_2EXfBQnOV8LpQS0tX9xJIGLjLmQL2xZZQWZN9BNRqK65JbRJVKSHwGsKgtwoh5AGchNBpAjoaAQ6Xocqu-31yFNpUC3KH9VIE0AC1cjdHQ/s200/HPIM2297.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132535779774410402" border="0" /></a>It looks more brown in the picture than it does in real life. I like it here. It looks like sable in the photo.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e3BaNDzFZ2Xd7sbNZ25VQzyuooOviBIQ-3p5YV0nWprIlXOeYjI7-JTyuvQJkoOzYu5p8R72PsKPEUOLNqAo6y9g86syQJjLODsFEUZiTGAkXaJM_y5nbHl2hRA0uKjQSsl7yBnnU74/s1600-h/HPIM2296.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3e3BaNDzFZ2Xd7sbNZ25VQzyuooOviBIQ-3p5YV0nWprIlXOeYjI7-JTyuvQJkoOzYu5p8R72PsKPEUOLNqAo6y9g86syQJjLODsFEUZiTGAkXaJM_y5nbHl2hRA0uKjQSsl7yBnnU74/s200/HPIM2296.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132535483421666962" border="0" /></a>I'm also attempting some knitting bags, the kind you hold your yarn in on your belt loop and can knit while you walk. I got the spring closures for that. My fabric store has them on sale for $ .13 each this week so I think I need to go back and pick up some more!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDjjQP3olrmtWg0qf0qOXL6ZYLprjrs7NLfdXlUcfQ38FnuUifdhfaIy1DrV_2a4uRz4dEfHb1DgA43pwCjWLWv1786WVDSK8y97jESkp4JSZwQPBBjZo1y4FSovNQFxbVanhqhhXN9I/s1600-h/HPIM2295.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqDjjQP3olrmtWg0qf0qOXL6ZYLprjrs7NLfdXlUcfQ38FnuUifdhfaIy1DrV_2a4uRz4dEfHb1DgA43pwCjWLWv1786WVDSK8y97jESkp4JSZwQPBBjZo1y4FSovNQFxbVanhqhhXN9I/s200/HPIM2295.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132535251493432962" border="0" /></a>Another sewing project for our EMT uniforms, as well as the knitting bags. Iron on velcro, bias tape, and jean type snaps. Should be fun.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG10oUj8AQieZOMi67HLsqz7K_3bZ6lYa-emTcqPbwvYKtn8vPQo0xuIXjHP-ducWlqgDzmf9v-GAgKCjiAFckonW4Qvn7GsXb6v5TQSrdtyaVa641-BSJC_IhcRN3CyH6aktJGyTorE0/s1600-h/HPIM2294.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG10oUj8AQieZOMi67HLsqz7K_3bZ6lYa-emTcqPbwvYKtn8vPQo0xuIXjHP-ducWlqgDzmf9v-GAgKCjiAFckonW4Qvn7GsXb6v5TQSrdtyaVa641-BSJC_IhcRN3CyH6aktJGyTorE0/s200/HPIM2294.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132535041040035442" border="0" /></a>Clearance yarn from Walmart! The Bernat Super Stripes was more than 1/2 price, so it jumped into my cart. These will probably become hats for charity, so one ball of each was plenty.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMGky7C3uHW5NX4cFb9nkOa-zycwO9O1jiCXB44CPTImla5NlpDAYRaFkJ8tOkQYJAnBwJecZwsDL_ZPZJoj8_ZlqB7cAS29BVdegHRurPExx0vgW-zD22z7_foOAi5YhfwixeG240K8/s1600-h/HPIM2293.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFMGky7C3uHW5NX4cFb9nkOa-zycwO9O1jiCXB44CPTImla5NlpDAYRaFkJ8tOkQYJAnBwJecZwsDL_ZPZJoj8_ZlqB7cAS29BVdegHRurPExx0vgW-zD22z7_foOAi5YhfwixeG240K8/s200/HPIM2293.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132534899306114658" border="0" /></a>These are good non-gender colors, so will be nice for either boys or girls, infants or kids on the Reservation that I send hats to, as well as the ones that go to the hospitals locally.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK9UZuP8dBnjbbvqSzamgT3VhVWEVNPYojAwbXjNu93I51UqyWKGvLgbWmx-Uqohao3q-3T-sfsUI2Dulb-wGuvgrUi-rLdVgt7VktTjmwLd8Z6nvoYMbc9pOqQymzcJH2dAPHZeY03Q/s1600-h/HPIM2292.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVK9UZuP8dBnjbbvqSzamgT3VhVWEVNPYojAwbXjNu93I51UqyWKGvLgbWmx-Uqohao3q-3T-sfsUI2Dulb-wGuvgrUi-rLdVgt7VktTjmwLd8Z6nvoYMbc9pOqQymzcJH2dAPHZeY03Q/s200/HPIM2292.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5132534658787946066" border="0" /></a>Strata, also at $2 each. I've started a scarf with one of these already. I'm hoping I can get a whole scarf done out of a single ball. We'll see if I can do 2 or 3 scarves from these.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-85681311443210683422007-10-26T10:56:00.000-05:002007-10-26T11:20:56.689-05:00catching up<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvv5SQpqmtWSUKvJMz9l2LPiJj7KNdNq3yhxtmzxL_Mh6xdqNArm_8i6SYrt-YdcjOPXTzB8l-2htrDBEEya42vYFgQ-CYJQ93jNuxEV87KymcVOCeD2VSdlhpxRO7Zt2e_or4aA_zG7g/s1600-h/HPIM2186.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvv5SQpqmtWSUKvJMz9l2LPiJj7KNdNq3yhxtmzxL_Mh6xdqNArm_8i6SYrt-YdcjOPXTzB8l-2htrDBEEya42vYFgQ-CYJQ93jNuxEV87KymcVOCeD2VSdlhpxRO7Zt2e_or4aA_zG7g/s200/HPIM2186.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125676813508243906" border="0" /></a><br />OK, it's been quite a while since I've "done" anything to show off, but I am working on projects as well as my EMT training is taking a lot of time. It has become a full time job, in effect, but I get paid in knowledge, not cash.<br /><br />For a fun photo, here is my 16 yo son, wearing a ball on his head. At least he is smiling under that thing, I think. It was his idea to do this, not mine. I just took the picture.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7okUt9tr-PAJ45aCWOLb1PBmjvoTR1_iIWZ1G7Dgr0taSJ7tPmMGlrNSQ4NRR74rbbm7EhtT-4Wp1QGiGe2RWW4pXfD9YmQaIZrw-ZzsxJcRxsnLmJkMLhqjn7sqA5H8XKaQ59RxxLpw/s1600-h/HPIM2189.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7okUt9tr-PAJ45aCWOLb1PBmjvoTR1_iIWZ1G7Dgr0taSJ7tPmMGlrNSQ4NRR74rbbm7EhtT-4Wp1QGiGe2RWW4pXfD9YmQaIZrw-ZzsxJcRxsnLmJkMLhqjn7sqA5H8XKaQ59RxxLpw/s200/HPIM2189.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125676551515238834" border="0" /></a>This is the combined yarn for my Mystic Waters Knit Along. Finally found something I like that was in stash, came up with 2 that I thought would look cool together, so plied them on the spinning wheel-- Her name is Rapunzel because she has long flaxen hair. My oldest son calls her Steve-- Watch <span style="font-weight: bold;">Over the Hedge </span>movie, and you may understand. Or not, I don't try to understand college students. The 2 yarns are a BRIGHT royal blue and a teal/brown, when blended together, it's brighter, but muted for a cool deep water color. I'll do the swatch and get started on clue one and try for a photo in the sunlight. My camera chose not to use a flash since we were outside, so it's very shadowed.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44xNSK7pTjtZRN4__OcUhGMUtnUTI7rgiWScgIGBgNigyZ6TpYYwXj5ceEJzpB8gWsYumms0xmcFRo-GualzaHrT-fSkBZgeVpO1uC5dbDqDXc9mGVsCPQhDgjWw_QieeUOFOUpleFMc/s1600-h/HPIM2128.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi44xNSK7pTjtZRN4__OcUhGMUtnUTI7rgiWScgIGBgNigyZ6TpYYwXj5ceEJzpB8gWsYumms0xmcFRo-GualzaHrT-fSkBZgeVpO1uC5dbDqDXc9mGVsCPQhDgjWw_QieeUOFOUpleFMc/s200/HPIM2128.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125676100543672738" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the beginnings of a lap afghan for charity. It's a silver rayon chenille with a cotton boucle in purple/black/white. The photo doesn't do it justice. It's a cool blend. I like to use large needles, multi strands of yarn to make bigger patterns and make faster projects. This is done in a basketweave stitch.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj333XAkJbRTrxnTtqEn3bFQJTMJMfSiMWYnoMDYolI3I9qnpnhfNCViXobB5ZlSL1jfvNWWXgHWQIGf4qQL6q03CiKgxTnhstoJWscxh6Fhyphenhyphen_gcl-jRoRJz663Xh_f63dVx0orT-yBn80/s1600-h/HPIM2187.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj333XAkJbRTrxnTtqEn3bFQJTMJMfSiMWYnoMDYolI3I9qnpnhfNCViXobB5ZlSL1jfvNWWXgHWQIGf4qQL6q03CiKgxTnhstoJWscxh6Fhyphenhyphen_gcl-jRoRJz663Xh_f63dVx0orT-yBn80/s200/HPIM2187.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125675911565111698" border="0" /></a><br />This is the beginnings of my Secret of the Stole Knit Along. I'm WAY behind everyone, as clue 4 came out today, and I have just finished clue 1. The yarn is white with gold metallic thread running thru it. The beads, which are pretty invisible-- see the nearly clear things just above the needle? Those are my beads. They are clear with an opal lining. I couldn't find a neat gold I liked, and the multi shaded browns I liked, but not the quality of the beads, so passed on those.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQO1MvhZ9wGLT4Lec1Sb2J1-xNNZj5VF9bTRJA8a5j9BoDxvISoR1plotS4I67LZzDApsZAyriZLfuP0x9FHYmRwir8TSwK4f_MLPzhEDabWe2Tj-P_0fLQ1ZEDJ82bBIFOUNN95Nhv4/s1600-h/HPIM2178.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgQO1MvhZ9wGLT4Lec1Sb2J1-xNNZj5VF9bTRJA8a5j9BoDxvISoR1plotS4I67LZzDApsZAyriZLfuP0x9FHYmRwir8TSwK4f_MLPzhEDabWe2Tj-P_0fLQ1ZEDJ82bBIFOUNN95Nhv4/s200/HPIM2178.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5125675645277139330" border="0" /></a><br />This is the beginning of another lap afghan, which is actually nearly completed. I did this stripe in burgundy in basketweave stitch, followed a cream using Angel Wing Lace pattern, and now am about 1/2 way thru a Colonial Blue using a fireman's ladder pattern. I'll seam them together as soon as the blue stripe is completed. This will go to Brook Army Medical Center to one of the soldiers being treated there after returning from Iraq.<br /><br /><br />So, now back to my studying, I hope to get some knitting time to get into clue 2 of the SotS and finish the plying together of some of the Mystic Waters yarns, so I can start the swatch for that and see how that turns out. One of these days, I'll actually get started on knitting that!TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-53874413249756435582007-10-19T16:50:00.000-05:002007-10-19T16:57:26.643-05:00latest newspaper publication!<span class="CH1" style="font-size:180%;">Local firefighters attend certification training sessions</span><br /><table align="left" border="0" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0" width="1"><tbody><tr><td><img src="http://www.wilsoncountynews.com/clients/wilsoncountynews/10-16-2007-3-24-14-PM-3552257.gif" alt="Members of volunteer fire departments in Sutherland Springs, La Vernia, Eagle Creek, Stockdale, and Kicaster, as well as members of the Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department and Instructor Jason Scheel, commemorate a Phase III firefighter certification-training event in Seguin with a group photo." align="left" /></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><span class="CAPTION">Members of volunteer fire departments in Sutherland Springs, La Vernia, Eagle Creek, Stockdale, and Kicaster, as well as members of the Longhorn Volunteer Fire Department and Instructor Jason Scheel, commemorate a Phase III firefighter certification-training event in Seguin with a group photo.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span class="BYLINE">Contributed 17.OCT.07</span><br />Wilson County had a good showing at recent firefighter training sessions. The Guadalupe County Fire Training Field north of Seguin hosted Phase III training for many Texas-area firefighters. Six Wilson County volunteer departments sent firefighters; most expect to complete their basic firefighter certification before the end of the year.<br /><br />Basic certification consists of four segments or phases held throughout the year over two weekends each. Phase I was held in Refugio in January and February, and Phase II was held in Beeville during March and April. Phase III was scheduled in Guadalupe County in September and October. Phase IV will be in Port Lavaca in November and December, with a classroom-only option available in late October in Stockdale.<br /> <br />Subjects covered in Phase III are live fire; fire alarms and communications; inspections and public fire education; apparatus familiarization, records and reports; salvage and overhaul; fire cause and origin; and fire protection systems and water supplies.<br /> <br />Wilson County firefighters attending included Leona Barnes, Will Barnes, Leslie Roberts, Gene Roberts, Mike Abbott, and Bryan Crasher from the Sutherland Springs Volunteer Fire Department; Casey Stewart and Tammy Worthington of the La Vernia Volunteer Fire Department; James Roberts, Steve Olsen, and Daniel Jones of the Eagle Creek Volunteer Emergency Services; Brian Deason and Mallorie Deason of the the Longhorn and Stockdale volunteer fire departments; David Rice Jr. and Christa Gelhaar of the Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department; and Bruce Engelke, Rodney Zacek, Danny Zacek, Greg Smith, and Laurel Smith of the Kicaster Volunteer Fire Department.<br /><br />This is from this week's Wilson County News http://www.wilsoncountynews.com and the article with picture I wrote to go along with our firefighter training series we are doing this year. We start Phase 4 tonight. We will be done with our training by the end of this weekend for the year.<br /><br />I will have plenty of knitting time, as it's all classroom, so expect to make progress on the lap afghan I'm working on for the soldiers at Brook Army Medical Center. One of the charity groups I knit things for donate to the soldiers who are receiving treatment there.<br /><br />Anyway, time to get ready to leave, I need to get some pictures uploaded and update on the latest knit alongs I'm involved in. Those are going slow because of schooling and volunteer work. Still making some progress, so I'm OK with that.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-51663710956253542512007-09-27T22:06:00.000-05:002007-09-27T22:11:10.281-05:00I'm PUBLISHED!!!!<p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:130%;" >I wrote an article for my local county paper, the Wilson County News, here in Texas. I emailed them their copy, and they actually printed it on the Editorial Page! The fire depts. are listed each week in the paper, and they printed that listing right below my article. I was told they would use part of what I wrote, but I think they used the entire thing. Much have been a slow news week. ;-D How cool is that????<br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:130%;" ><br /></span></p><p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 16pt;font-size:130%;" >Support your Local Emergency Services </span><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;">Written by Laurel Smith<br />firefighter, EMT in training<br />wife of a firefighter, EMT in training<br />mom of a firefighter & a jr firefighter</p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><br /></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >Wilson County's EMS and fire services are staffed completely by volunteers. Many of those volunteers hold full time jobs in San Antonio, and elsewhere, but they take time out of their lives to protect and serve their neighbors.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >Our local fire departments are busy training their members to become better at their jobs. They are always happy to meet fresh faces who are interested in learning new skills, sharing in the fun and excitement and helping their neighbors.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >Emergency Medical Services (EMS) units also need new volunteers to help protect and serve our county residents. Training is provided for new volunteers, from ambulance drivers to transport and help as needed, to those willing to undergo higher training. The minimum age to participate in EMS is 18. Several families and couples are working together as EMTs here in the county.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >Jr. Firefighters, teens 14 years and older, with parental permission, can be a good way to start to see if public service may become a career. It is a good community service project, as well. Several families have gotten involved together in their local departments. Dad, Mom, or both, with one or more teenager work together caring for your home and family. </span> </p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >If you do not feel physically able to help out in your area, then please support your local departments emotionally and financially. Pay your annual dues and visit during the various fund raisers. Pancake breakfasts, auctions, craft shows, whatever is happening, we all need to be a part of the community events. Administration help, grant writing knowledge, donations and corporate sponsors are also desired. Wilson County isn't able to totally support our various departments. To fill the gaps and upgrade the equipment to better serve the public, these fund raisers need the support of their neighborhoods and friends.</span></p> <p style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-size: 15pt;font-size:130%;" >Check with your local contact person for your local fire or EMS department to see how you can help out. All fire departments are listed in the Wilson County News each week. EMS units can be found in La Vernia, Stockdale, Floresville and Eagle Creek.</span></p>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-74195821659096773372007-09-17T11:04:00.000-05:002007-09-17T11:22:38.643-05:00Playing Catch Up!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIuS44Fmk-bRzq1ZYwl1b0y_vo0h-_F7ci4CoXJe3GMGzzcJm5KYsBSyG8hJC-JBNfhb2lJ_GBA4a6JuP7-OYt33cjP4cKYK4JUTC9lIz9DCHOG69Zionl_ZopKB-J8My909-5E2GARs/s1600-h/HPIM2080.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUIuS44Fmk-bRzq1ZYwl1b0y_vo0h-_F7ci4CoXJe3GMGzzcJm5KYsBSyG8hJC-JBNfhb2lJ_GBA4a6JuP7-OYt33cjP4cKYK4JUTC9lIz9DCHOG69Zionl_ZopKB-J8My909-5E2GARs/s200/HPIM2080.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111207298549350658" border="0" /></a><br />I am behind, have a couple new pics to add. My Hemlock Ring KAL blanket is FINISHED!!! I love how it turned out, you can't see a whole lot of the detail, because I knit it in black/dark gray, which isn't photographing well, but you get the idea.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY63MxGtniD4qq9bMI-K4Nr-1gI89J-rp4NgbiRUs1x0nafFkFBavhStXfOsGNG1VSod8bkFhAV0IcVBLBGqF7xMDAm72GJZiCCJf-xakkbdIis9rmZKWOusydvP-r95_3ZyeYGRz4oBE/s1600-h/HPIM2088.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY63MxGtniD4qq9bMI-K4Nr-1gI89J-rp4NgbiRUs1x0nafFkFBavhStXfOsGNG1VSod8bkFhAV0IcVBLBGqF7xMDAm72GJZiCCJf-xakkbdIis9rmZKWOusydvP-r95_3ZyeYGRz4oBE/s200/HPIM2088.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5111207770995753234" border="0" /></a>This is my latest doily pattern turning into a blanket! The pattern comes from www.yarnover.net and there are TONS that I printed off. I'm using mostly cotton yarn, there is some wool mixed in to the peach. The pink is a much thinner cotton-- all is machine knitting yarn, but I'm multi stranding, to make it work better with my size 10.5 Knit Picks circular needles. This is called "doily with spiral". It worked up to 66 cm using the original rayon thread, so I figure the cotton/wool on size 10.5 needles will make a really nice baby blanket.<br /><br />Still doing the EMT classes, I got an 85% on my first big test! I'm passing all my skills tests and start doing ride outs with the EMS service that hosts our Academy starting next week. Will also be doing several shifts at one of the hospital Emergency Rooms, and am still very much on track to graduate in December!<br /><br />OK, back to studying.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-66895089792887608582007-08-31T09:56:00.000-05:002007-08-31T10:30:30.894-05:00MS3 is DONE!!!!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxA31El1iHHo0G-hPyNgGDoLaNXGosuWYFbpKYJH6Dn0tAT2NOgjh9Bxrjezuca43HwK8IJmgEBIbLxJDmFy4ONevENGh5nO30Mx_KF7aLjE7u6swxxOOWzpRkTCxpwVjrW4uuOvJA1Y/s1600-h/HPIM2042.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYxA31El1iHHo0G-hPyNgGDoLaNXGosuWYFbpKYJH6Dn0tAT2NOgjh9Bxrjezuca43HwK8IJmgEBIbLxJDmFy4ONevENGh5nO30Mx_KF7aLjE7u6swxxOOWzpRkTCxpwVjrW4uuOvJA1Y/s200/HPIM2042.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104881033524887154" border="0" /></a><br />It's DONE! It's DONE! It's DONE! Why would I be excited about it at all??? Who knows? but it's DONE!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WIykVo4iczG4ySiG3NdcvP7-mn9JFrAw7yK72DGKfVvyadKK6KVfqzJLADyq7qEzv9Fa0cOCW3JIH2vJwj-3zda1JlemRZf3EghLIgMgqZgOOJtqVj_ztwkpWQ6ZeW-B9nitfCKc5rg/s1600-h/HPIM2038.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6WIykVo4iczG4ySiG3NdcvP7-mn9JFrAw7yK72DGKfVvyadKK6KVfqzJLADyq7qEzv9Fa0cOCW3JIH2vJwj-3zda1JlemRZf3EghLIgMgqZgOOJtqVj_ztwkpWQ6ZeW-B9nitfCKc5rg/s200/HPIM2038.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104879938308226658" border="0" /></a><br />I know my camera tends to take rotten pictures, to get a good view, the distance is enough you can't see details well (maybe it's the photographer's fault more than the camera's)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1mRS4rYv0NUUH_p_CRDYLZuwKri2KLgaEF6daJLfVqn2MX0Suv_hCwB2rTFBkHvOzw6bMfFotn_J0wHa0ekNRGGm4jRWX-mxWnBr-oLntBd_ThT1Wjnxxa6uBGydatAoJ5uxWNckRZw/s1600-h/HPIM2036.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiP1mRS4rYv0NUUH_p_CRDYLZuwKri2KLgaEF6daJLfVqn2MX0Suv_hCwB2rTFBkHvOzw6bMfFotn_J0wHa0ekNRGGm4jRWX-mxWnBr-oLntBd_ThT1Wjnxxa6uBGydatAoJ5uxWNckRZw/s200/HPIM2036.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104879221048688210" border="0" /></a><br />Anyway, it's getting blocked out on my bed, laid out on towels-- would have been better to had 2 solid colors behind it, I know. Oh, well. My beads don't show up well, but they are there!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VONuyIYVcbYl1ccQBCaHxisUA6Df6LWWlr5nYuvyiu5Pu7vGdYBpey2F1a1D0efXxMzQUpnD1LhmmOWntepiqqxs0yLiIMITnPxcgyh1gEC_-b9nAttT7F1dwNe6I4zLeSXH8jTNtd4/s1600-h/HPIM2037.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9VONuyIYVcbYl1ccQBCaHxisUA6Df6LWWlr5nYuvyiu5Pu7vGdYBpey2F1a1D0efXxMzQUpnD1LhmmOWntepiqqxs0yLiIMITnPxcgyh1gEC_-b9nAttT7F1dwNe6I4zLeSXH8jTNtd4/s200/HPIM2037.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5104879053544963650" border="0" /></a><br />Not bad for some acrylic yarn from my stash, huh? It's not your normal acrylic, I'll give you that, it's very soft, and doesn't feel like acrylic at all, anyway. It will be nice to wear for church and other activities.<br /><br />EMS duties have been somewhat heavy, tho really non-existent, this week, that's a weird thing to deal with. I live far enough away that I can't stay home during my volunteer shifts, so I hang out in town. Studying for my EMT classes, exercising, shopping-- what little is available in my little town, and exercising at the fitness center, or walking in the park. My normal 12 hour shift is on Tuesdays, I substituted for 6 hours on Wednesday, and a whole shift Thursday. I get a lot of exercising done, and I've noticed some weight loss, finally. Maybe doing hours of crunches on the Bally Ball while watching TV is paying off? My muscle tone is much better, and my back doesn't hurt nearly as often as it used to, as well as my heel spurs don't act up-- that is mostly from changing work environments, I'm sure, getting off my feet at Wally World like I used to do.<br /><br />Today is my "day off". Yeah, right. I'm doing home based stuff, for once, getting a few things caught up on with the kids-- even my teens were asking when I'd be home this week. Both dh and I were very busy all week, he's taking EMT classes along with me, so we aren't making it home Mondays and Wednesdays until nearly 11 pm!<br /><br />Was playing phone tag with the college boy; he'd call, I'd be in a meeting, I'd call back, he'd be in class. Dad called, and I ignored him, also, as I was still in a meeting. Need to make phone calls today, don't I?TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-10053307682387831862007-08-22T11:53:00.000-05:002007-08-22T12:40:26.150-05:00update on craftiness<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7-6STe7f2mQDkDacwBWAfmsZZo6hY2vC3dlxuhlDpRH38TdJOZUWT38FRZUzMIFl70icxf97anR_z1MZRaiVrAoIcQS7YKX_XLNGnwev51HEFCEAeSLfWcV3kh9NGmGtLZZ3CUZXCXQ/s1600-h/HPIM2026.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv7-6STe7f2mQDkDacwBWAfmsZZo6hY2vC3dlxuhlDpRH38TdJOZUWT38FRZUzMIFl70icxf97anR_z1MZRaiVrAoIcQS7YKX_XLNGnwev51HEFCEAeSLfWcV3kh9NGmGtLZZ3CUZXCXQ/s200/HPIM2026.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101572328159002146" border="0" /></a>OK, heavy on the pictures today. This is what is keeping me from getting more knitting done-- or blogging. I need to take pics of my sewing projects one of these days.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtSdSNwGvzid9nkFNaE2MmDXBDkA-lzyKCAhRqYCXS018ZjD8Z2QqGwPx1Xhh-CS1U-wND0nliW7rNz89DerJF3xdDOXWSdllqLjynvuN4JK-sOWbUbaYEihM0eJ9TcmyQf2BA5JcpH0/s1600-h/HPIM2025.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijtSdSNwGvzid9nkFNaE2MmDXBDkA-lzyKCAhRqYCXS018ZjD8Z2QqGwPx1Xhh-CS1U-wND0nliW7rNz89DerJF3xdDOXWSdllqLjynvuN4JK-sOWbUbaYEihM0eJ9TcmyQf2BA5JcpH0/s200/HPIM2025.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101572186425081362" border="0" /></a>DH and I are studying to become EMT-basics, it's a lot of work, and study, so it's biting into my knitting time greatly. I should be studying NOW, instead of posting this. I promise to get busy right after this, really, I promise. This shows how thick my book is I'm studying.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEesy-Taf4_M3ZdnB5GD7XLMdmgBOF2ain4V-qaJ0Yy9HDpkUVow_RESxycRRqFYIy3uC23GwMgT0ZcwKW4E9B2dOz4R_FnXThi-Pv1110kAZwrI338I0kMFWZSorVStSdrF8-k4WSg0/s1600-h/HPIM2024.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijEesy-Taf4_M3ZdnB5GD7XLMdmgBOF2ain4V-qaJ0Yy9HDpkUVow_RESxycRRqFYIy3uC23GwMgT0ZcwKW4E9B2dOz4R_FnXThi-Pv1110kAZwrI338I0kMFWZSorVStSdrF8-k4WSg0/s200/HPIM2024.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101572048986127874" border="0" /></a>Here's a pic of the front cover. No cheap junk for us! Chapter 4 is tonight-- Anatomy-- I need to study alot! to get a decent grade on the quiz tonight. No stress, what so ever, is there???? I want knit and relax, not study!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9gz6PVE0BZPb5eYjrPBIknTH-m-HF_YqHQVT98AnQR-Ls8WooSNj2sq8QhZoof34ghssBOOLstab4059JnCcv0mOC4kQJoQ1hIDyW3eMm9Gr7CSdXvZ1-al7523oQEV34rJiDRS8ncI/s1600-h/HPIM2022.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj9gz6PVE0BZPb5eYjrPBIknTH-m-HF_YqHQVT98AnQR-Ls8WooSNj2sq8QhZoof34ghssBOOLstab4059JnCcv0mOC4kQJoQ1hIDyW3eMm9Gr7CSdXvZ1-al7523oQEV34rJiDRS8ncI/s200/HPIM2022.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101571872892468722" border="0" /></a>Here's the progress on dh's fire fighter's socks. The pattern is called fire fighter's because the person who came up with the pattern thought the design looked like ladders. I'm nearly done with the first ball of yarn.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarLLfetnnDpzvBrMhbKxGXhppZaCgLqeDE1eZGXLt1w1D_hcm8c8-9EhToPDnaWzbV-b0FZhQdLtEi78RLGQRDOZMlFxIkmBYYtlvPIhuKKCLFIg3jSBrJk8E9SCLohGTcsCXy5i1s4Q/s1600-h/HPIM2021.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgarLLfetnnDpzvBrMhbKxGXhppZaCgLqeDE1eZGXLt1w1D_hcm8c8-9EhToPDnaWzbV-b0FZhQdLtEi78RLGQRDOZMlFxIkmBYYtlvPIhuKKCLFIg3jSBrJk8E9SCLohGTcsCXy5i1s4Q/s200/HPIM2021.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101571756928351714" border="0" /></a>Kind of dark, but you can see I'm working 2 socks at a time. Dh's feet are big enough and his ankles wide enough that 2 balls aren't going to make it, so I'll use yarn from my pair that I planned to make for me. Guess that means I'll have to BUY MORE Yarn!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ7ODj8jYcHGglODOK424CCs0GoZY8O1POj1d_fGkFDxe6Y2kWAujQNf8n2tnhSLyU-TZqkUD_zikVaNIdnHltypIPOg4NxULJ9twYhGNdMPobkMv-X4DeoWvZQxHtE68voNjxjrhbQc/s1600-h/HPIM2015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiJ7ODj8jYcHGglODOK424CCs0GoZY8O1POj1d_fGkFDxe6Y2kWAujQNf8n2tnhSLyU-TZqkUD_zikVaNIdnHltypIPOg4NxULJ9twYhGNdMPobkMv-X4DeoWvZQxHtE68voNjxjrhbQc/s200/HPIM2015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101571589424627154" border="0" /></a>This is an entrelac scarf I was trying out the pattern. I ended up ripping this out, but it was interesting to do. May make it again in some other yarn. See below to find out what that yarn ended up turning into.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJDEA8q1Mi4-tSuaq8HhFwMXMRHjmscS3o1vi3EFezRHkH5SNFH6xlxzIdLysekLHUFfgplvglo8l2AbanNxj_Ok7nb_ReY7n27nLeTld57Rbw4kX-ZoJ3rN62kKZ6VxEWTo9Kayc5Ag/s1600-h/HPIM2023.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJDEA8q1Mi4-tSuaq8HhFwMXMRHjmscS3o1vi3EFezRHkH5SNFH6xlxzIdLysekLHUFfgplvglo8l2AbanNxj_Ok7nb_ReY7n27nLeTld57Rbw4kX-ZoJ3rN62kKZ6VxEWTo9Kayc5Ag/s200/HPIM2023.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101571370381295042" border="0" /></a><br />This is the latest hat I'm in the process of making. I'm nearly out of the yarn, so it's close to completion. I'm making it out of navy Bernat Denim Style yarn. It's looking cute.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoFVYQ7g3UwhcYn-HdrnvIccxO_8Cq2TaK0-lPN7ocDMYMTU09h4Ra9R52sIxOCG7yb8BoJbETb4BGY0Xc8plQqzzRTZFvZsh63Dv2blFd7uf7w2wEXwP1zm8rA0tTYYS_KxmFfvynCI/s1600-h/HPIM2013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXoFVYQ7g3UwhcYn-HdrnvIccxO_8Cq2TaK0-lPN7ocDMYMTU09h4Ra9R52sIxOCG7yb8BoJbETb4BGY0Xc8plQqzzRTZFvZsh63Dv2blFd7uf7w2wEXwP1zm8rA0tTYYS_KxmFfvynCI/s200/HPIM2013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101569948747120050" border="0" /></a>I'm not finished with my MS3 stole, I am into clue 6, so I'm making more progress. I should do another temporary blocking and take a picture of how far along it is, but that takes away from my knitting time. Had to start a new shawl, and am making good progress on it. It's called Honeycomb, as it looks like that in the design. I actually took a scarf pattern and widened it. It will end up with an "S" look to it as it will slowly grow toward the left as the length progresses, and then when you add the end decrease, it resembles the top curve of the letter.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCQ1P7qC_bU84kF56FCD1ocVzcIuAiBZAK9YIQ2vs_Fkq-ubITZjveuVLOBSE_xFs2nBYP3W9hO5V0ywfb7R3RslvVuQj4OfdW21DeRvDk6uwd_hYcbPxx3yRMnxIOT267F3tvhbBGaA/s1600-h/HPIM2016.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHCQ1P7qC_bU84kF56FCD1ocVzcIuAiBZAK9YIQ2vs_Fkq-ubITZjveuVLOBSE_xFs2nBYP3W9hO5V0ywfb7R3RslvVuQj4OfdW21DeRvDk6uwd_hYcbPxx3yRMnxIOT267F3tvhbBGaA/s200/HPIM2016.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101569699639016866" border="0" /></a><br />I got these pictures reversed. This is how far along I am on this shawl. It's bunched together, as it's wider than my needle will let it stretch out. I've done 2 YO "V"'s in it, so far. I'm nearing the end of the second skein of yarn, and have one more available for me to use on it. Right now, it hangs from shoulders down to my rear end. I want it longer. So will keep knitting.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeNzszlr6wK_vz3zmYsWScb0VVUkyYDYxZRywRfp3TwE56Drq2yMue895oQfeWRSXDpLSQE4_b2itmBqGhnNl0k40wA9dA84l8yKEOMAaJZtEguyt53wHKlSO7tuJ8H8N_ARyKypfBK8/s1600-h/HPIM2011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyeNzszlr6wK_vz3zmYsWScb0VVUkyYDYxZRywRfp3TwE56Drq2yMue895oQfeWRSXDpLSQE4_b2itmBqGhnNl0k40wA9dA84l8yKEOMAaJZtEguyt53wHKlSO7tuJ8H8N_ARyKypfBK8/s200/HPIM2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101569523545357714" border="0" /></a>Here's the beginning of that shawl. I love the color striping of the yarn. It's Lion Brand Color Waves, a boucle yarn that I got on clearance at work, so it is a fantastic steal as far as cost of shawls go.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aWcuZSXgWSCouOim9CeXlRUIY61WQFPhVmPtdJEnPRzeutpEId83l6OESRaPR5t2D7hd-cE3c8GflSJQSRiBTMCp6Ah0Jxgc70ZqL5g34UNvrzKOe18VJxTP_EqxHaRk7QEsgLQkSos/s1600-h/HPIM2028.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7aWcuZSXgWSCouOim9CeXlRUIY61WQFPhVmPtdJEnPRzeutpEId83l6OESRaPR5t2D7hd-cE3c8GflSJQSRiBTMCp6Ah0Jxgc70ZqL5g34UNvrzKOe18VJxTP_EqxHaRk7QEsgLQkSos/s200/HPIM2028.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5101580239488761394" border="0" /></a>My bunny-in progress- is what that yarn ended up being. I don't have enough to do the whole bunny, so the green, which matches the green in the yarn will become the legs and ears. It may be ugly, but will be cuddly for a child needing something to snuggle with. I knit this much yesterday while on call for EMS. I hung out at my fitness center, and in between riding the stationary bike a total of 30 miles over the course of the day, studying for tonight's class, and watching TV, I knit this guy up.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />I'm going to be teaching some beginning classes in knitting and crocheting next month. I have info at my work, for sign ups. Only easily available if you are in the San Antonio area. I'm also doing advanced crocheting and jewelry making. Hope to get sock knitting classes going next month. Depends on the EMT fun I get to have.... I'll be studying until almost Christmas before I get to take my certification test. It's going to be a long and book filled fall!TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-23145267887429714712007-08-13T08:48:00.000-05:002007-08-13T08:50:59.214-05:002 in one day!!!<table bgcolor="#ffffff" border="0" cellspacing="8"> <tbody><tr><td valign="middle"><img src="http://www.masquerademaskarts.com/memes/minicrest.gif" /></td><td valign="middle"> <span style="color:black;"> My Peculiar Aristocratic Title is:</span><br /><span style="font-size:130%;color:black;"> Her Noble Excellency Laurel the Winsome of Melbury Bumpton </span><br /><small> <a href="http://www.masquerademaskarts.com/memes/peculiartitle.php">Get your Peculiar Aristocratic Title</a> </small> </td></tr> </tbody></table><br />OK, I know, weird for me to actually post twice, but I came across this, and had to get my own Aristocratic title, and therefore, put it up! So, short post, but you know us aristocrats, we have our own set of rules.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-88938801551656601452007-08-13T07:59:00.001-05:002007-08-13T08:27:52.993-05:00The latest kniting progress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVz1RBmfSa-pEaeph3_KoPUwRJVSqz-Ra_ce8APTpacbVsNLJdQnAc4iWh9l3QTbyjBLUSvMiTu1fLtCuYHTu0X_6GagNQIeU9putGmqnMw7fvCcPMGZao6pLYdqrX_RrEjqj-c7yb9WM/s1600-h/HPIM2015.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVz1RBmfSa-pEaeph3_KoPUwRJVSqz-Ra_ce8APTpacbVsNLJdQnAc4iWh9l3QTbyjBLUSvMiTu1fLtCuYHTu0X_6GagNQIeU9putGmqnMw7fvCcPMGZao6pLYdqrX_RrEjqj-c7yb9WM/s200/HPIM2015.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098169626299719730" border="0" /></a><br />Here are the latest fun things I've been working on around here. This is an Entrelac scarf. This is just a sample to try out the stitches and how it ends up looking. It's a 1/1 rib, and I think would look better with a longer repeating striped yarn. Like how some sock yarns are colored. This basic variegated yarn is bright and hides the stitches. If I take this further with a different yarn, I'll take new pictures to show off the detail of the design better. I'm just using leftover stash yarns to play with right now.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwmh9JpuWDiXBa_IjwsYJzKj8y-SmTA3GLsqi_pQEhPkfADd3UKMZaZ-9DuIbejWXXksBF1SIJiM4UvLBmOx06KKA3vMy-o4laTuu8msDlVJXRjzmiCT6NckWcJVVmaJH17V6SbdOrS0/s1600-h/HPIM2013.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuwmh9JpuWDiXBa_IjwsYJzKj8y-SmTA3GLsqi_pQEhPkfADd3UKMZaZ-9DuIbejWXXksBF1SIJiM4UvLBmOx06KKA3vMy-o4laTuu8msDlVJXRjzmiCT6NckWcJVVmaJH17V6SbdOrS0/s200/HPIM2013.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098169458795995170" border="0" /></a><br />This is a honeycomb scarf pattern I've widened to make a stole. I think it will block out to be a nice width when it's done. I'm using stash yarn for this, it's a wool blend with nepps in multi colors. It will end up being kind of elongated "S" shaped, the point here on the end gets offset as the body of the stole works it's way to the left with every honeycomb motif completed. So when the finishing off happens and the point there is completed, it's not quite centered on that end, or so it looks.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7hY3vxWnPFBjwBSCdxw75x_bWmaW-ZpqAJmDkFGfI5yEs7sHkrBZq3rdZmVDSp4NPyll59M2nO3KcDXcWKbQMTZBAH3PoA4Hx50yzkXNkikAQrDMX9nZp96_bXuLopeuunTP7JlT3bE/s1600-h/HPIM2011.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhW7hY3vxWnPFBjwBSCdxw75x_bWmaW-ZpqAJmDkFGfI5yEs7sHkrBZq3rdZmVDSp4NPyll59M2nO3KcDXcWKbQMTZBAH3PoA4Hx50yzkXNkikAQrDMX9nZp96_bXuLopeuunTP7JlT3bE/s200/HPIM2011.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5098169274112401426" border="0" /></a>I started this yesterday, and it was my car riding project. I took out my entrelac felted tote I'm working on-- need to order more yarn, as the balls I'm working on aren't lasting thru a whole round. Fortunately, it's Wool of the Andes from Knit Picks, so isn't expensive. I was wondering about putting some red only one round away from a fuschia pink, so we swung by a Walmart the other day to see about buying some Lion Brand Wool, and they didn't carry it! The ONLY place near me at the time that might carry a little bit of wool, and that store doesn't carry it at all! So, we went ahead with the red. Now it's nearly out, and the round has several more segments to be knitted up. Guess that means I get to order several other items I "need" to make the order worthwhile. I don't think I'll order enough to get the free shipping, but still, make it worth the shipping cost. Most shipping costs are well worth it, compared to the cost of gas these days, anyway.<br /><br />I don't have any new pics of my MS3, as I haven't worked on it since Thursday, so I should take time to get some more rows worked on that. I'm still in clue 5, and should be moving into clue 6, at least. I've done well to keep up with the main crowd on the Knit A Long, so I feel good about that, at least. I have a feeling Clue 7, the last one, will be similar to a repeat of clues 1-3 or so. We are supposed to be over 60% done, 5 and 6 have basically turned a corner, and my mind thinks there should be quite a bit more to make this complete. But there's only one more clue left.<br /><br />Non-knitting news: My oldest son is leaving for college this coming weekend! OK, he'll be across town, but he's staying at the dorms there, instead of commuting. We went to Open House yesterday, he's at Orientation today and tomorrow, and SOMETIME, we have to pack, shop and Sunday afternoon, we'll move him in to his room. We met his room mate yesterday, he doesn't have a whole lot of space, so that makes shopping easier-- cafeteria eating for all 3 meals, no nearby fast food places, unless he rides the bus to get there.<br /><br />Dh and I start EMT classes tonight! So he and the son are driving across to meet up with me by 5, I hand over my car to the son, and ride with dh to classes. This week, we have Monday, Wednesday and Saturday classes, most weeks will only be Mon/Wed. classes. We were helping out Saturday with EMS at the La Vernia BBQ cook off in the city park. We both got to go on a call (separate calls). Mine wasn't nearly as exciting sounding as dh's, but I'm sure, eventually, I'll be in the middle of some exciting calls. We heard them getting toned out about 1 am last night for a burning car, didn't feel compelled to jump into clothes and offer to help out. We'll get enough of that as we get more involved. We have our shirts and stickers for our cars-- We've lost 2 already, so only have one vehicle marked right now.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-2475426956757969452007-08-08T10:23:00.001-05:002007-08-08T10:57:39.719-05:00entering the scary zone!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgu7yPf8fYbmS2VYbe3948mER3Dxr4q4pkeNl6W9Ibc6Vf5vqMtuVL_ueJ7BtQZgB02mtToeqaLaXeSIidgQEIGbRFVCsR6b606lTR7p7x1uuBq9sFrZIygTd732KmWoXjquVwKfUYvg/s1600-h/HPIM2007.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilgu7yPf8fYbmS2VYbe3948mER3Dxr4q4pkeNl6W9Ibc6Vf5vqMtuVL_ueJ7BtQZgB02mtToeqaLaXeSIidgQEIGbRFVCsR6b606lTR7p7x1uuBq9sFrZIygTd732KmWoXjquVwKfUYvg/s200/HPIM2007.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096354070609256450" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNwfkn9RE89p__gV39IOGlhLX5vj6wbJwP-VpzpDp2uvHiNHynbTrzdBJTMpTEvbVnTSiqOoXPY8DCk3EmMzp0ysa5tRIKRJQZ42Dm6rN7Y9PRB1s9q_TZpWXutUUuWHmR2Kypduutlo/s1600-h/HPIM2006.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJNwfkn9RE89p__gV39IOGlhLX5vj6wbJwP-VpzpDp2uvHiNHynbTrzdBJTMpTEvbVnTSiqOoXPY8DCk3EmMzp0ysa5tRIKRJQZ42Dm6rN7Y9PRB1s9q_TZpWXutUUuWHmR2Kypduutlo/s200/HPIM2006.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096353911695466482" border="0" /></a>I'm getting very personal here, and it is high in photos, so beware where you step... LOL.<br /><br />Pictured here is my stash-- in high need of organization and upkeep. On the left, is my corner that I sit in most of the time to knit and watch TV. It needs work, but it holds my current projects. So that works for me. The other pictures have my stash, mostly from my bedroom corner where most of my stuff gets crammed. I am going to clean it up, so this is my official "BEFORE" pictures. Told you is was a scary zone! Can't say I didn't warn you. This isn't ALL of my stash, mind you, I'm not taking you into my closet, which is a big walk in closet, and you CAN'T walk in it because of all my my stash in there. Few clothes, mostly yarn and wool roving, fleeces and such. These aren't even all of the corner, there's a big table for my other knitting machine, boxes and baskets under it, a dresser full, a set of shelves beyond that, and then there's the dining room overflow.... YIKES!!!!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinl1X6bD3mPSrDz57w4OfM9hqC1Zr-CX32Qcsv9oXA2SfZnZCo3mhZyAoiZloZZMwEnUepI_9eGRs-qC8wjRNY6NkuyLpduxVXQE8zL0V2g8YeVRHX5XefYyiWAZuVZWdeCfbQdm-xxwE/s1600-h/HPIM2005.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinl1X6bD3mPSrDz57w4OfM9hqC1Zr-CX32Qcsv9oXA2SfZnZCo3mhZyAoiZloZZMwEnUepI_9eGRs-qC8wjRNY6NkuyLpduxVXQE8zL0V2g8YeVRHX5XefYyiWAZuVZWdeCfbQdm-xxwE/s200/HPIM2005.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096353559508148194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31GQ8lpABRWOMO2TmkNjaUltv0-nNdwpgdElA9LcSqPeZE4y6VZwZ7licI8Xe6pZ223qK5T2MbkGsGajhZ_GO1T41iJawN1boO2NXja0M_4XtXT1goQgCnaDJ-nxfOwddUySOhY-8pYI/s1600-h/HPIM2004.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg31GQ8lpABRWOMO2TmkNjaUltv0-nNdwpgdElA9LcSqPeZE4y6VZwZ7licI8Xe6pZ223qK5T2MbkGsGajhZ_GO1T41iJawN1boO2NXja0M_4XtXT1goQgCnaDJ-nxfOwddUySOhY-8pYI/s200/HPIM2004.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096353258860437458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Top drawer on left<br /><br />Second drawer on right<br />Third drawer is above on left<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvmm667aj9Opc796eHd0gvDLLzOl8pd5BcFW8P7qszrHZhsSKvan0OE4WeWW2HQndB3YdxQ4QV36v3Vuy0TVukUl_3WznY5fCp7axHKxnMhwyyn0pwTFsBnOEIj3dOVdbqB5dA2ktKb4/s1600-h/HPIM2003.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfvmm667aj9Opc796eHd0gvDLLzOl8pd5BcFW8P7qszrHZhsSKvan0OE4WeWW2HQndB3YdxQ4QV36v3Vuy0TVukUl_3WznY5fCp7axHKxnMhwyyn0pwTFsBnOEIj3dOVdbqB5dA2ktKb4/s200/HPIM2003.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096353022637236162" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId-W2WSZIPm6aQ_YlF_hrRB9PkEDUMvui0qdGKAG1JGNGTuKrkVLqGm6vYkfKZpmpwPBAGxiEGWghe3oasMlx6yOQSOfJwvrsLTh-RFqawzpE3ShWMo69lwZr3vVyZxYQ0TkmrEJxCb8/s1600-h/HPIM2002.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiId-W2WSZIPm6aQ_YlF_hrRB9PkEDUMvui0qdGKAG1JGNGTuKrkVLqGm6vYkfKZpmpwPBAGxiEGWghe3oasMlx6yOQSOfJwvrsLTh-RFqawzpE3ShWMo69lwZr3vVyZxYQ0TkmrEJxCb8/s200/HPIM2002.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096352868018413490" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Left pic is the whole corner area that will be gutted and reorganized, hopefully, mostly this week, yet. Wish me luck!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Now, we get into a fun photo "technique" called Kinnearing http://www.yarnharlot.ca/blog/archives/2007/08/02/i_was_kinnearing.html which refers to trying to get pictures of famous people without them realizing you are taking their picture. We've taken it beyond that and were just shooting for fun within the family. The lovely shot above is my oldest daughter.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWEQunxoy0-1CfUu1vHxhdrYsGsE6zytdB6Lid69s_Wb7fDEfvAlOJn_BCYFpPqKeo_ffCyuBkoTqX4atakU6yIJ-iWktGYiRbaQwnq-ySg9Rm826DUIbZCo1E3vonyYjLRrgrgSmhNE/s1600-h/HPIM2000.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDWEQunxoy0-1CfUu1vHxhdrYsGsE6zytdB6Lid69s_Wb7fDEfvAlOJn_BCYFpPqKeo_ffCyuBkoTqX4atakU6yIJ-iWktGYiRbaQwnq-ySg9Rm826DUIbZCo1E3vonyYjLRrgrgSmhNE/s200/HPIM2000.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096352747759329186" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByhBRAXejBPTcDxmyVQmN1_-8vyyOoLYZCsyDNRhMteIsUTBTBT_WPZrPOrsAekn8eFVSxHnHN3jXKUrxaq2Vq6KcITTwGq3P7RK_pIwm-Qg2ECZgvLpXz6zXYVC4df7RxYmL9DhDypU/s1600-h/HPIM1991.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjByhBRAXejBPTcDxmyVQmN1_-8vyyOoLYZCsyDNRhMteIsUTBTBT_WPZrPOrsAekn8eFVSxHnHN3jXKUrxaq2Vq6KcITTwGq3P7RK_pIwm-Qg2ECZgvLpXz6zXYVC4df7RxYmL9DhDypU/s200/HPIM1991.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096352558780768146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is my younger daughter and one of the kittens on my lap-- it's too straight, isn't it to be a "real" Kinnear shot...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrTKVAxsJmob9c6daF9Pqr7BdnPzrE3HZtVlY5XWcWyJTNlNbrQuxMhDTpkT9rNLhkkk5iskP93Uy-TSzaSqmaW2MIr3G3xPhljnJPtHWMxBiEQzAS_XIEYvCxmqxVclMEY2esUjX2T4/s1600-h/HPIM1986.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzrTKVAxsJmob9c6daF9Pqr7BdnPzrE3HZtVlY5XWcWyJTNlNbrQuxMhDTpkT9rNLhkkk5iskP93Uy-TSzaSqmaW2MIr3G3xPhljnJPtHWMxBiEQzAS_XIEYvCxmqxVclMEY2esUjX2T4/s200/HPIM1986.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096352236658220914" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />This is my second son, on one of the computers<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2rbcm3sXsuTgbhnHPjSZw2q2GwUbOOv3NU-7YMnNn87YGjNqz2gDxC5miDbfelCgPf7Tt7XEgPE_K8EURjhkaXQYLm_Qb6kpL4N2tLbaII1FKMwGPWyf-Gf4FxjoXMjJzGFBCwONe8U/s1600-h/HPIM1985.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiC2rbcm3sXsuTgbhnHPjSZw2q2GwUbOOv3NU-7YMnNn87YGjNqz2gDxC5miDbfelCgPf7Tt7XEgPE_K8EURjhkaXQYLm_Qb6kpL4N2tLbaII1FKMwGPWyf-Gf4FxjoXMjJzGFBCwONe8U/s200/HPIM1985.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096351210161037154" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL-dcaLCl56fYKWgH9ki2fN0nG7-UpDJoV0V8rAQuzC9arASNLXXDo3c7U_KTJqEz-13AVmps5SUlZspdtrPKBPCocy3QES3AJct3fbzKt1VLaIx7f800g8M8Egm5SbT5mmoc2rTEqk4/s1600-h/HPIM1981.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGL-dcaLCl56fYKWgH9ki2fN0nG7-UpDJoV0V8rAQuzC9arASNLXXDo3c7U_KTJqEz-13AVmps5SUlZspdtrPKBPCocy3QES3AJct3fbzKt1VLaIx7f800g8M8Egm5SbT5mmoc2rTEqk4/s200/HPIM1981.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5096350939578097490" border="0" /></a><br />My oldest daughter and my toes then my oldest son was taking pictures of himself holding our ferret, Sheba.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-34564055107143459662007-08-05T19:00:00.000-05:002007-08-05T19:46:29.282-05:00FINALLY!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRic7L6L-kBCcVOqq4mARU_ktwlt9JZXXS15BASNDxXtPqys0l3lP_LnxMHlyJwQ-vXtXChsE9tyY1MnJ8PG-Tke2Ht4pY8GwpPqd3HQJSmoYSyRgGohlI1QidcObb6og1dUaVIN_tGeQ/s1600-h/HPIM1977.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRic7L6L-kBCcVOqq4mARU_ktwlt9JZXXS15BASNDxXtPqys0l3lP_LnxMHlyJwQ-vXtXChsE9tyY1MnJ8PG-Tke2Ht4pY8GwpPqd3HQJSmoYSyRgGohlI1QidcObb6og1dUaVIN_tGeQ/s320/HPIM1977.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095376415793602290" border="0" /></a><span style="font-weight: bold;font-size:180%;" >I'm back to this blog!</span> Figured out that I can't use Mozilla to log in properly, but Firefox will let me come in right away. DUH! OK, I finished clue 4 of my MS3, should get a pic up yet tonight to share what I've done. I already started clue 5, but haven't gotten too far with it. Ta da, here it is!<br /><br />I completed several more baby hats to donate to charity, along with some "Cool Ties" to send to the troops overseas. It gets VERY hot in Iraq and the other countries we have soldiers in, so these help out. I have many in non-military colors that I sell for $5 each. Just let me know if anyone is interested in them. The profits help my volunteer fire dept. out.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-ApZWfh1WVnLwOPoebCRtiCU4k9OPSN8o9g1o9j2eEHkSmqoM9agJV_xS0LzlRTmqAs-B6hFKAQ_Wt8TDW_wleflGpMvyh-sr7gvQlqKNgc2KLd9fl_LFNusAM2kkJbDkZnDqaODfv8/s1600-h/HPIM1942.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEga-ApZWfh1WVnLwOPoebCRtiCU4k9OPSN8o9g1o9j2eEHkSmqoM9agJV_xS0LzlRTmqAs-B6hFKAQ_Wt8TDW_wleflGpMvyh-sr7gvQlqKNgc2KLd9fl_LFNusAM2kkJbDkZnDqaODfv8/s320/HPIM1942.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095376982729285378" border="0" /></a><br /><br />This is the tied fleece blanket (from a kit, nothing fabulous) I made for my 7 yo son, he's thrilled. It was really easy, really not a sewing project, as there's NO SEWING involved. Oh, well, as long as he's happy, I'm happy, and one less quilt I have to make for my kids.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a_6YyECgymfG1yE8jnJt-SjQuR0aHdwzA8q8aUuzHBMxJQjlsSIxU2hnPM7Q2rtkuqoPUPN2GYL6Bvc3Y4Fmpq-agIKmMcXc8SFM_2n09zpqAnotqq6KejsMBSCRjymfLCtO_pSjPYY/s1600-h/HPIM1965.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6a_6YyECgymfG1yE8jnJt-SjQuR0aHdwzA8q8aUuzHBMxJQjlsSIxU2hnPM7Q2rtkuqoPUPN2GYL6Bvc3Y4Fmpq-agIKmMcXc8SFM_2n09zpqAnotqq6KejsMBSCRjymfLCtO_pSjPYY/s320/HPIM1965.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095377648449216274" border="0" /></a>Here's goofy pics of my weird sleeping ferret. She has an outdoor cage-- AKA rabbit hutch, which is about the only cage we've found that will actually keep her inside of it. She likes to escape her inside cage, which isn't always bad, but a pain in the rear at times.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwIZ3t9G7CLtWA1GcBmyUrwu3AzLor5SJn2FHdMJNMTnlKPTwKPpdTj5Zm-yuSURl8CqgVJAqxF9QEhPiofeVJhifoc_TkwXuSCDP98IFv-bFXZFHwKvG53LCuGEa8zyUpFjNFSSwpXk/s1600-h/HPIM1968.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdwIZ3t9G7CLtWA1GcBmyUrwu3AzLor5SJn2FHdMJNMTnlKPTwKPpdTj5Zm-yuSURl8CqgVJAqxF9QEhPiofeVJhifoc_TkwXuSCDP98IFv-bFXZFHwKvG53LCuGEa8zyUpFjNFSSwpXk/s320/HPIM1968.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095378528917511970" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Some times she's not very lady like, is she?<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhiB1H5anhPJv7geQ81IryXc1HU9IHLE2dYF3vkdKby72oRupRw1JRJZyNpkmVksBIZvZWLVDvB-LTDyQEJSAOsLuokRA5ReAf5N1ctnXacrKSt-JfMqLmtSuoR9yadSDMmIhsJuSEXk/s1600-h/HPIM1973.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuhiB1H5anhPJv7geQ81IryXc1HU9IHLE2dYF3vkdKby72oRupRw1JRJZyNpkmVksBIZvZWLVDvB-LTDyQEJSAOsLuokRA5ReAf5N1ctnXacrKSt-JfMqLmtSuoR9yadSDMmIhsJuSEXk/s320/HPIM1973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095378928349470514" border="0" /></a>Here are the "fruits" of my labors today-- well, the whole family's labors. In total, 17 jars of Mustang grape jelly, and 5 jars of pear preserves. Now the fun of cleaning up the kitchen. There's MORE grape juice ready for canning, and the kids want to go pick more grapes from the fence lines around our neighborhood.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJ3ZiIVPhcerwmm6_KemoU5kcJKiP9VtPQFgUDEz-LQADdEd_HJiob3yaGXeeZivSECmrk85_Df0JH7uTFHnm9pX5QgDag08GlBcQIUkTvo0QAcHIXnbcaWkR9plaWXvmiNyEE6efK_I/s1600-h/HPIM1974.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHJ3ZiIVPhcerwmm6_KemoU5kcJKiP9VtPQFgUDEz-LQADdEd_HJiob3yaGXeeZivSECmrk85_Df0JH7uTFHnm9pX5QgDag08GlBcQIUkTvo0QAcHIXnbcaWkR9plaWXvmiNyEE6efK_I/s320/HPIM1974.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5095379834587569986" border="0" /></a><br /><br />My hot water bath for finishing the canning process had to be in my electric roaster, as all my stock pots were busy with various juice processes. It worked, so I'm happy with it. Nothing else holds 12 jars at once.<br /><br />Only one week until my EMT classes start. I bought myself an EMT/firefighter window decal for my car-- won't put it on until I get certified, tho. Just to make sure I make it thru the whole academy training. Fire academy doesn't get going again until late September-- too hot to hang around all day in bunker gear right now, so hopefully, it will cool down a bit by then. We'll finish our basic certification in December, about the time we finish the EMT training.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-54282000922117776992007-07-22T16:26:00.000-05:002007-07-22T16:49:51.772-05:00MS3 progress<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-LteZw9TdnxIt6blt3ecg4FSMeiYezu2j5WelulfMikvgJcE7pxRXX2pHxl0saOYxkXMyXZ098K7nhGlwuLX0MO-9Pw_YuJmCBdUgIsTkA6431tsUaFvFchpAvS7kUFtzSS6cFUky_k/s1600-h/HPIM1940.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEie-LteZw9TdnxIt6blt3ecg4FSMeiYezu2j5WelulfMikvgJcE7pxRXX2pHxl0saOYxkXMyXZ098K7nhGlwuLX0MO-9Pw_YuJmCBdUgIsTkA6431tsUaFvFchpAvS7kUFtzSS6cFUky_k/s320/HPIM1940.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5090136513379951522" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;">I finished Clue 3, and have started clue 4!!!! It's not a good view of the beads, but a pretty fair color representation. I hit a snag with it last night. Knitted too late, and made some mistakes. So I decided to go to bed and leave it for today. Maybe tonight, when it's cooler tonight, I'll get to it.<br /><br />Other projects: Finished a baby hat for charity, started a new one, dh's fire fighter socks, and a feather and fan shawl. 2 crocheted lap robes are in progress, one of them needs another skein of yarn bought. I have some sewing to do, 2 Renn Faire dresses for a friend, some clothes for my 9 yo daughter, and some charity sewing to get done. Mostly lap robes to be taken to the military hospital for the soldiers there. 2 baby sweaters just need buttons sewn on and they will be complete! That feels good to have them that close to finishing.<br /><br />I'm getting ready for my <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">Premier Designs Jewelry renewal party!</span> I'll be finishing up 2 years with the company! We just had some 200 or so new pieces released! Very pretty, so I'm ordering some of those, and I'm selling off my older pieces at discounted prices to make room! I bought myself 2 name badges, and a window decal for the back window of my car so I can advertise all over town with my name and phone number. I'd be putting together some pictures and prices soon. I'll be linking from here to my Flickr page for anyone who wants to see them. Most items will be <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">25-50% off of retail!</span><br /><br />Also, we are having a <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">fantastic hostess benefit special right now!</span> Hold a show with me between <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);">now and the end of August</span> and get <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">50%</span> of the total sales in <span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">F</span><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">REE JEWELRY</span><span style="color: rgb(153, 0, 0);">!</span> Normally, we give <span style="font-weight: bold;">30%</span> as the hostess benefits in <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE JEWELRY</span>, plus the four $25 bonuses. Those are still part of it and add alot to your stash. If you are out of town and still want to get some of this, we offer 20% of total sales for catalog parties-- just gathering orders for me. You still can get LOTS for free. As hostess, you also can buy 4-8 items at 1/2 price, depending on total sales, which do add in to what you can receive FREE! Just let me know and I'll be happy to help!<br /></span>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-49794765783728785802007-07-18T19:05:00.000-05:002007-07-18T19:30:02.445-05:00Yesterday's activities and acquisitions<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt9DGCM5B0YQCogjJZIN5koiBg1lfVZJ9K8g91aWIgPimo76s9i-0L6VgRBYjW-6p6z85iLc2blW78xCSLkg6HnRjYVP9b-J0rYm-FuMEwOstaCd_6JyiVG675Wgro7YJfGEB3-riF-o/s1600-h/HPIM1935.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxt9DGCM5B0YQCogjJZIN5koiBg1lfVZJ9K8g91aWIgPimo76s9i-0L6VgRBYjW-6p6z85iLc2blW78xCSLkg6HnRjYVP9b-J0rYm-FuMEwOstaCd_6JyiVG675Wgro7YJfGEB3-riF-o/s320/HPIM1935.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5088693010035643698" border="0" /></a><br />Couldn't get into this to post yesterday, so we'll try today.... I was out running errands, paid bills, dropped off my EMT academy application, and stopped off at my Premier Designs Jewelry manager (mom) to see the <span style="font-weight: bold;">NEW jewelry</span> that just was released! Gorgeous stuff! Hostess benefits right now are are a super high point as well! Right now, hostesses get not 30% of total sales in <span style="font-weight: bold;">FREE</span> jewelry, but <span style="font-weight: bold;">50% </span>of total sales in FREE jewelry!!! PLUS the four $25 bonuses are still available! This is available from now till August 31st, so <span style="font-weight: bold;">NOW</span> is the time to book those parties and get them going! Since I want to order some new jewelry, my existing samples are heavily discounted! 25-50% off the retail price! Let me know if there is interest in those, and I'll get some pics taken to share.<br /><br />Anyway, back to yesterday's activities.... I went with my manager to run a few errands with her, and since I wasn't driving, I was crocheting on a lap robe for a soldier at BAMC. I actually RAN OUT OF YARN!!! So here we are, over in the Medical Center, at least an hour from home, and I haven't anything to work on. Fortunately, Crossroads Mall was only a couple of miles away, and they have a Hobby Lobby and a JoAnn's there. I went to HL, and $40+ later, I was a happy camper. I got 3 rubber stamps to make a birthday card for my sister-- have to do that tonight and get it in the mail ASAP. Plus a few other rubber stamp supplies, cleaner, etc. I love the Bernat Denim yarns, so got a dark blue of that yarn. There's a knitted scarf called a Clapotis, from <a href="http://www.knitty.com">www.knitty.com</a> that is popular, so I got my Sinfonia yarn for that, which is the 3 skeins of teal/yellow. Then I saw the Yarn Bee <span style="font-style: italic;">Mosaic Twist</span> that normally is priced at $6.64, and it's on sale for $ .99! So I HAD to get some of those colors. Plus a 16" circular knitting needle so I could start working on something. By the time I got back to my friend's house, I had completed a baby hat! Also pictured.<br /><br />This adventure took all afternoon, so I didn't get in to work out at my fitness center, bummer there. I just went home and fixed supper for the family, knitted a few more rows on my MS3, started another baby hat, and went to bed.<br /><br />Today was pretty boring, work, groceries, and home. I was supposed to go to fire fighter training, but my heel spur is acting up, so I'm passing on that. I did send my boys there and they are delivering a jewelry order for me, and showing off the Patriotic charm bracelet. This is a $10 bracelet, put out by Premier Designs, the profits from the sales are being donated to a fund to help the widows and children of soldiers who died in Iraq. In the month of June, they raised $21,000 from the sales of the bracelets, PLUS the company matched those funds, so a final donation was made for $42,000!!!! Sales are continuing, so these bracelets are still available! I have 3 on hand at the moment, but can order more very easily.TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-89029584754595003232007-07-16T17:06:00.000-05:002007-07-16T17:16:49.388-05:00Monday<span style="font-family: verdana;">Today is nearly over, no pictures, not much done crafty-wise. I did get over an hour in exercising while my sons were at TKD this morning. Got the new <span style="font-weight: bold;">Premier Designs catalog</span> in the mail!!! LOVE the new jewelry, wish I could have gone to Dallas for the BIG National Rally this past weekend. I get to see some of the new stuff in person tomorrow morning! MAJOR hostess benefits are happening for those who will host a party for me-- not 30% in hostess benefits but <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">50% in FREE JEWELRY</span> for parties held between now and the end of August! For those held before August 5th, I get an additional chance and some FREE Jewelry for my table! No guarantees on that, but the more parties I do, the better my chances are at getting it. Who wants some FREE JEWELRY from me????? Let me know. We do catalog parties, as well.<br /><br />I went to get my fingers printed at the Sheriff's dept. today, I need that for my EMT academy application. So, that is ready to turn in tonight. We have an Air Life class this evening. Hopefully, this will go better than the Terrorism class we were supposed to have yesterday. Our instructor didn't show up...<br /><br />I actually have a bit of time now to do some sewing, so better head over to that table and get something accomplished. Everyone have a good evening!<br /></span>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9124615457247997163.post-77319133097989181712007-07-15T23:17:00.000-05:002007-07-16T17:21:56.984-05:00the latest crafting<span style="font-family:verdana;">OK, starting this off, I've never done a blog-- but gotta start somewhere, I guess. Today, after church, dh and I got to eat out ALONE!!! No kids, and then went to a Terrorism Awareness class at our EMS barn. Both of us have signed up to become EMTs, and classes don't start until mid August-- good thing, as we haven't finished our applications! The instructor never showed, so we chatted with the other members for a couple of hours, then came home.<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuApeWRLrTC0WI2JK7rB5EWJJrgrhfc5ABJ8uL2o2AoCk0pD7NOOWbDLhQ3wsA4fR6Z0bNbHFBCGAtnvXTkpry0RByPjKZYk5ryXSBss_Q15eMd8EB8SZ_nKYveLscmMDw4u5S5iwGasQ/s1600-h/HPIM1930.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuApeWRLrTC0WI2JK7rB5EWJJrgrhfc5ABJ8uL2o2AoCk0pD7NOOWbDLhQ3wsA4fR6Z0bNbHFBCGAtnvXTkpry0RByPjKZYk5ryXSBss_Q15eMd8EB8SZ_nKYveLscmMDw4u5S5iwGasQ/s320/HPIM1930.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087645763864892674" border="0" /></a><a style="font-family: verdana;" href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/blue_bonnet_babies/"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">I sewed 12 baby laundry bags for</span> Blue_bonnet_babies</a><span style="font-family: verdana;">, which is a yahoogroup I belong to. These were made from 2 fabrics that i picked up at work, and will work for both boys and girls. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;">These turned out cute, I think.<br /><br />Tomorrow, is Tae Kwon Do for my oldest 2 sons, I go work out at my fitness center while they are in class. Hope to see some more sewing and knitting while the day passes.<br /><br />Another of my BIG projects is the <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/mysterystole3/">MS3 </a><br />or Mystery Stole (3rd year) knit a long. I'm getting into the 3rd clue of it, as the schedule is working along.</span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1C2vVwWs3nEBPiUGIS4ZxGhbzML2PNWMfhqnasY-AoC3PuEAK7K1z41_BrbKFKt4u1oWiYgf7EozPRomhN0Az595b2j32u1LGdURHaMjGRoVMb7OSoyzQsIsZlDW9g3XKKuPtvbi0ZM/s1600-h/HPIM1881.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk1C2vVwWs3nEBPiUGIS4ZxGhbzML2PNWMfhqnasY-AoC3PuEAK7K1z41_BrbKFKt4u1oWiYgf7EozPRomhN0Az595b2j32u1LGdURHaMjGRoVMb7OSoyzQsIsZlDW9g3XKKuPtvbi0ZM/s320/HPIM1881.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087648203406316818" border="0" /></a> <span style="font-family:verdana;">This is my knitting after clue #1. It's a beautiful lacy work with matching beads. I'm sorry to say my camera doesn't do justice to the color I picked. My clue #2 pic does show it off better, tho. I wasn't sure of my expertise in knitting this lacy of a project, but I'm finding it relatively easy to follow the charts, and for the most part, keep the same number of stitches as the pattern says I need.<br /><br /><br /><br /> <br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EgLmSVA2wihv2kQmLingWxwyefZCTLN7WaOYl5JvDdckl73wrbRwIC9V12A9JiUyKWY065FRH_1IyX0EjAHOJZQ3AkwgZj9UP5ORv1Kf0x6lIP3VRRmFE6a1-bxhMRxBVj5Smh8ZPV4/s1600-h/HPIM1918.JPG"><img style="cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2EgLmSVA2wihv2kQmLingWxwyefZCTLN7WaOYl5JvDdckl73wrbRwIC9V12A9JiUyKWY065FRH_1IyX0EjAHOJZQ3AkwgZj9UP5ORv1Kf0x6lIP3VRRmFE6a1-bxhMRxBVj5Smh8ZPV4/s320/HPIM1918.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5087649470421669154" border="0" /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:verdana;" >Here is clue 2 completed. It's a better view of the color, and you can see the beads I used. Had to use my ugly ironing board to pin it out so all can see it in it's glory. I'm about 15 rows into the next clue. Will take a pic of it when that is finished.</span></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family: verdana;">Tomorrow is my weekly weighing, and I'll get into how my exercise and dieting is going then.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"> </span>TXJewelryladyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12834731301901318107noreply@blogger.com3