December 17, 2009 by Tina
As I approach my 10,000 mark on visitors to my humble blog, I’ve decided that I should have a contest to thank you all for visiting. Stay tuned for the details.
I’ve been busy gearing up for the new year and just added this yummy yarn to my stash, which will be used in my new “mixed elements” shop on Etsy. This lot of yarn is a mixture of wool and mohair by Ironstone Yarns of Las Vegas, New Mexico. It’s gorgeous yarn and I can’t wait to start knitting with it. I just finished the Marmee Lace Cowl ( neck warmer) that I’ve decided to knit again, but 100% in the round. I will be using the mohair as an accent (last on the right) and think it’s going to be yummy when I’m done. I have more yarn coming and my stash will be “running over”!
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December 12, 2009 by Tina
I was able to spend a glorious morning in Joanns Fabric while hubby went to his favorite shops. Needless to say I could have spent a small fortune while there. I think everything was on sale, especially Christmas items, and I’ve never seen Joanns that busy.
I was on a mission though. In January I’m starting a second Etsy shop that is based on “mixed elements” and was looking for unique, organic style buttons. I was excited to see the large collection of such buttons today and I had a very hard time deciding what to buy. I ended up buying Organic Elements in wood and coconut, JHB in shell and coconut and Textures by La Mode that are ceramic ~ they had many in this line to choose from and it was very hard to decide which ones to buy. I was also interested in their line of buttons from recycled fibers and plastics ~ a very “green” line ~ that looked like real wood but will try those at a later date.
This should get me started with what I’m planning and I also have several buttons that I’m considering from Etsy shop owners. I love the new ceramic buttons that are be created, as well as the variety of wood buttons. So many to choose from ~ makes it very hard! I recently wrote an article on buttons …. check it out by clicking here .
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I love Namaste bags and Knit Purl Gurl has a terrific giveaway for the Hermosa bag. Even if you’re not the lucky winner, these bags are a must for your Christmas wish list and make great gifts for the knitter/crocheter in your family or in your circle of friends.
Visit Knit Purl Gurl and enter her drawing….. hurry, it ends today!
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I recently purchased a gorgeous purse pull from Cindy, of CinLynnBoutique and found a cool purse today that it looks awesome on…. Thanks Cindy!
I have finished my “Woodland Beauty” beret for Victoria, my husband’s niece (mom to Grace). This beret is the perfect slouch look and I truly hope that she will like it…..
Woodland Beauty – I modified the pattern for the Perfect Beret by Janelle Masters to give a more slouchy look and I also modified the top for to give a star look. The yarn is quite yummy… for this project I used my stash yarn of Persimmon Tree Farm Pot Luck Yarn, a blend of 55% wool & 45% mohair.
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I finished a hat for my great-niece, Grace. This pattern was very quick to knit and I’m hoping my mother-n-law likes it, as she’s giving it as 
a Christmas gift.
I used Bernat’s Baby Jacquards Ruffled Hat pattern, that is a free download to anyone who registers on their website. This pattern is also available in crochet, which is just as cute as the knitted counterpart.
For a touch of “flair”, I did add a crocheted flower on the side with a pearl button in the middle. Looks really cute and I think this hat has “Grace” written all over it!
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This is what I call a perfect “pose”! Our doggie very seldom will sit still for a photo but my hubby managed to coax her into posing. I think I need to knit her a sweater…. she’s like a little kid and seems to keep wearing the same little polo dog sweater. Sigh…. must knit! In the words of Brenda Dayne of Cast On …. Knit, knit like the wind!
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November 27, 2009 by Tina
I had a great afternoon watching the birds come and go from our back yard. The hummingbirds are such a hoot! I laughed that such a tiny little thing (not more than 2″ long) can scare away the larger birds. They might be small, but they sure pack a punch! Hope you enjoy my afternoon photos….
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November 27, 2009 by Tina
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November 25, 2009 by Tina
I simply cannot believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving. I know for some, Thanksgiving can quite daunting and even stressful, but for me, Thanksgiving is a time of reflection, a time of sharing and a time to be thankful for all that I am blessed to have. I’m so blessed to have a wonderful caring, loving husband, loving parents, loving in-laws and a funny little dog that has brought joy to our family. Most of all, I feel so blessed to live in a free country, and thank God every day for the men and women who serve in the military to keep it that way, to have a job, clothes on my back and to have a home. So, on that note, I wish everyone a very blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!
Buttermilk Pie ~ fresh out of the oven! I decided to make my Grandma’s buttermilk pie recipe for Thanksgiving. I love this pie and it brings back tons of memories! It’s so good that I wanted to share the recipe…..
Grandma’s Buttermilk Pie
2 Cups Sugar
3 Tablespoons flour
1/2 Cup butter (melted)
3 Large eggs
1/2 Cup buttermilk
3/4 Teaspoon “real” vanilla
2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Mix all ingredients together and pour into an unbaked pie crust. Bake at 400 degrees for 15 minutes and then turn oven down to 350 degrees and bake for another 45 to 60 minutes, or until top is a medium golden brown and pie is set in the middle.
Note: This recipe is for a regular pie pan, not a deep dish pan.
While outside last night grilling, hubby took this photo of a male hummingbird hanging out around our lavender. I need to trim the lavender really bad but the hummingbirds love it, so I’m waiting for the blooms to finish a bit before trimming.
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November 22, 2009 by Tina
I love these new Diamond Cable Fingerless Gloves created by Jackie of JL Yarnworks. What a great gift for Christmas or maybe even a pair for me!!!! (photo: courtesy of JL Yarnworks)
Make sure to visit her blog and enter her giveaway contest ~ free pattern!
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