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Archive for May, 2009

Good morning Arizona!

Posted in Knitting, Stuff on May 31, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Sunrise at 5:15 a.m. ~ Buckeye, Arizona I love Arizona sunrises and not one is ever the same.  As the sun begins to rise, the colors of the sky magically changes, like an artist stroking a brush of paint onto a canvas.  They are breath taking indeed and my camera does not do justice to [...]

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Fun day

Posted in Knitting, Stuff on May 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Hubby and I had breakfast early this morning and then headed over to his parents house to visit a short spell before I took my mother-n-law out for a day of shopping.   Mom and I had a blast together.  First, we stopped off at Cactus Yarns so I could pick up a couple of more [...]

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Inspiration!

Posted in Knitting on May 28, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I have so many projects floating around in my head that I’m totally inspired to get with my knitting.  I should be finishing up my Fawkes socks this weekend, which is a long time coming but at least I’m not the only one having difficulty finishing the 2nd sock.  I’m in love with my scarf [...]

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Pattern ~ exclusive at Cactus Yarns

Posted in Knitting on May 23, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I am thrilled to announce that Cactus Yarns in Surprise (Reems & Bell Rd inside the Quilted Cactus) is exclusively carrying my Painted Cables Pattern.  They have also displayed my finished scarf for knitters to see how the pattern looks and feels.  Check them out for your knitting needs ~ Duane has new yarns coming! Happy [...]

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Perfect day!

Posted in Hats, Knitting, Socks on May 22, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The desert is soaking up the rain this morning and it smells so good outside.  It’s truly hard to explain how the desert smells before and after it rains ~ it smells clean and fresh.  Hubby and I sat outside on our porch with a cup of coffee, enjoying the coolness and the pitter patter [...]

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Alpaca Neck Warmer

Posted in Alpaca, Knitting on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I just finished posting my latest pattern ~ Alpaca Neck Warmer ~ on Ravelry and Etsy.  I used Alpaca with a Twist, Baby Twist for this project and a combination of cables that I put together to create this neck warmer.  It incredibly soft and very warm. Can’t wait to wear it this winter when [...]

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Local knitting groups

Posted in Knitting on May 21, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I’m so excited to find out that there are two knitting groups in my area.  Now I  have to decide which one to choose.  One meets at local Starbucks and the other one is starting up in Cactus Yarns.  Choosing is difficult for me.  One group that meets at Starbucks meets on Friday nights and [...]

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Did you know?

Posted in Stuff on May 17, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

A good friend of me just sent a link to this YouTube video. It really makes you think and it’s rather amazing.  Enjoy….

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New Yarn Shop Discovery

Posted in Knitting, Yarn, tagged on May 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

I was on Ravelry the other night and was thrilled to find out a new yarn shop has opened in Surprise (Arizona) and is very convenient for me to stop on my way home.  They just opened inside The Quilted Cactus .    Duane, the gentleman that runs the yarn shop, told me that he loves [...]

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Ahhh… knitting

Posted in Knitting on May 14, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

“In the rhythm of the needles,there is music for the soul.” ~ from an old sampler I found this quote today while searching for a quote from Elizabeth Zimmerman.  The movement of my needles, slipping yarn back and forth, is truly music to my soul.  I sit and contemplate the day, relax and unwind, all [...]

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