Knitting & Spinning in the Ozarks

Checking in

2010-12-29T10:02:00.002-06:00

How's was everyone's holiday? Mine was wonderful. We got a new bed and next month we are off to Vegas to visit with family. Vegas Baby!! Gene wants to go to Gold and Silver Pawn, to see the people from Pawn Stars.

In knitting news. Margot is done. Here is a picture just before I finished the 2nd sleeve.

I was also in a swap on Ravelry. My gift was from Laura or Lala from the Knitgirllls podcast. She really spoiled me.

My goal in 2011 is to be a better blogger.

Mystic Desire Shawl

2010-06-30T13:02:00.003-05:00

Mystic Desire, the latest in the long line of Mystic Patterns by is complete. I used stash from Blue Moon Fiber Arts Laci yarn in the colorway Stormy Weather. I'm not entirely sure I like the color variances on the shawl but I loved the pattern.

Argus Shawlette

2010-05-15T11:39:00.004-05:00

The Argus is complete. Terrible picture but the weather has been rainy all week. I used Wollmeise Sock yarn for it and I love the deep red color.

Now to start the Mystic Desire Shawl by Knit and Knag.

Recent Socks

2010-04-09T08:58:00.003-05:00

2010 has started out as the year of socks for me. I have been on a sock kick, all socks all the time. I have already completed 4 pairs and I should finish my 5 pair tonight. Here are what I have completed this year.
The first is the Sunday Swing Socks from Knitty in Oceanwind Knits Merino in the color "Blu". I know this yarn was one of the The Loopy Ewe sock of the month club yarns but I really don't remember which month it was from.

The next sock is the Roger sock from Anne Hanson. The color is Oasis from Tempted Yarns 3am club. The yarn is Lil' Luxe Girl and I have to tell you this yarn is YUMMY to work with. This is my first year in the club and I am have to wonder why I didn't sign up before. Never mind the 2 other sock clubs that I'm in. Yes, this make 3 sock clubs this year. Please don't tell my husband.

The other 2 finish's are both yarns from The Rockin' Sock club from Blue Moon. This is my 4 year in the club and I love it. The first sock is Cascadia in the colorway "Happy Go Lucky". This is the Jan 2010 shipment.

The other sock is the Cleopatra sock from the May 2008 club shipment.

Upside down Squash

2009-06-06T17:26:00.003-05:00

Yesterday was Geno's 41st Birthday. He is officially once again older than me for the next 9 months. We went out to the Fish House and today he left to go fishing for the next 5 days on the "Guy Trip". He has a group of friends from High School that get together every 2 years and this time they will be fishing on the White River in Arkansas. Have Fun honey, I am going to enjoy a quiet weekend of spinning my CJ Kopec Creations June Spin along and work on the Mystic Air KAL. It is nice to not be going at 120% for one weekend. I have 3 "chic" movies from Netflix so I am good to go.

I haven't done any picture updates for a while and I have been neglecting my blog. My goal this month is to update at least 3 times a week. Here is a picture of my squash plant in the Tomato Tree. This was a test because we have issues with Squash bugs so I thought I would see how the squash does in hanging in the air.

I also took some other pictures today so I can use them during the week.

Found some photos

2009-06-01T20:03:00.003-05:00

I really hate having my picture taken. I am very comfortable taking the picture but put me in front of the camera and I freeze up. It has been rumored that I don't really exist so I found a few pictures of me and thought I would share. The first is a picture of Gene and I at the beach.

This is a picture of Gene, Myself and my mother in law at Gene's cousin, Tommy's Graduation.

Tag I'm it

2009-05-12T07:21:00.002-05:00

I've never met a Meme I didn't like so here's another couple a factoids about me that you can chuckle over.

1. Do you like blue cheese? No way

2. Have you ever been drunk? No

3. Do you own a gun? We have several

4. What flavor of Kool Aid was your favorite? I thought Kool Air was for yarn

5. Have you kissed any of your Facebook friends? Yes

6. What do you think of hot dogs? Yummy

7. Favorite Christmas movie? White Christmas

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Ice Tea

9. Can you do push ups? Previously no, Thanks to Julian Michaels for the last 2 weeks the answer is yes.

10. What's your favorite piece of jewelry? My wedding ring.

11. Favorite hobby? Spinning, knitting and gardening

12. Do you have A.D.D.? No

13. What's your favorite shoe? Fat Baby's

14. Middle name? Ann

15. What's your favorite flower? Carnations

16. Name 3 drinks you regularly drink? Ice Tea (no sugar), Ice Tea & the occasional Diet Pepsi

18. Current hated food? Mushrooms

20. Do you have any tattoos? No

21. Where would you like to go? New Zealand, Ireland, Iceland and eastern Canada. I have been to Western Canada

22. What's your favorite dog breed? Shelties. I am on my 6th and 7th Sheltie

23. Do you own slippers? yes but only since I moved to Arkansas and winters are much colder than California

24. What color shirt are you wearing right now? Blue and White

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? No.

26. Can you whistle? No

27. Favorite color? Blue and Red

28. Would you be a pirate? No

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Whatever pops into my head

30. Can you drive a stick shift? You betcha. Dad taught me to drive on a stich

31. Do you like your job? most day

32. What's in your pocket right now? No pockets

33. Last thing that made you laugh? dogs

34. Do you have a crush on someone? No.

35. Worst injury ever had as a young child? Never broke anything until I was 33

38. Who is your best friend? My husband.

39. How many dogs do you have? 2, 2 horses, 1 cat and hubbie

40. Does someone have a crush on you? Properly not

41. What is your favorite book? Anything by Babara Taylor Bradford

42. What is your favorite candy? Anything with Chocolate

43. Favorite Sports Team? Go 49ers (they will come back)

44. What's your age today? 44

Tis the Season

2008-12-08T07:00:00.002-06:00

1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper is preferred.

2. Real tree or artificial? I used a real tree for years. The artificial trees are so much easier and mine is pre-lit. I got it about 4 years ago and why I miss the smell of a real tree, I don't miss the mess.

3. When do you put up the tree? Beginning of December.

4. When do you take the tree down? Normally a few days after Christmas.

5. Do you like eggnog? I love eggnog but don't drink much of it.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My mom coming home. My mom was really sick one year and was in the hospital for several months. She came home between Christmas and New Years and we waited to have Christmas till she got home.

7. Hardest person to buy for? Beside me (that's what everyone tells me) is my Nephew. He is just as picky as me.

8. Easiest person to buy for? My mom. I buy something I like and she loves it.

9. Do you have a nativity scene? I don't but I have always wanted one.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Still mailing them but have been thinking about email them for the last few years.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? Underwear

12. Favorite Christmas movie? Frosty the Snowman. Ok I know it really isn't a movie but I love Frosty.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? Before I moved, I normally had the family in Arkansas done in Sept/Oct. Since I live here, I send giftcards to the nieces/nephews in California. I normally don't get started until November.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? No.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Peanut Clusters and those white cookies.

16. Lights on the tree? Clear.

17. Favorite Christmas song? White Christmas.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Stay home.

19. Can you name all of Santa’s reindeer? Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixen; Comet and Cupid and Donner and Blitzen. And Rudolph.

20. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Christmas Morning

21. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Commericals

22. Favorite ornament theme or color? I love snowpeople.

23. What do you want for Christmas this year? Already have it. It is a Wii and a Wii fit board.

24. Angel on the tree top or a star? Angel.

25. Favorite Christmas dinner? We always have ham. Dh is really picky about this one.

I got a new license plate

2008-08-22T17:42:00.004-05:00

I gave myself a present, even if hubby isn't super thrilled by it. I got a new license plate. Here is a picture of it.

It is a little hard to see so here is the close up of the new license plate.

I just love Arkansas. I can't figure out why no one already has KNIT ON for a license plate in the whole state. I couldn't get it in California. What is wrong with people here?

Also in case you didn't notice, my license plate frame does say "I'm not spoiled, just ask my daddy".

Cross Stitch Fabric Sale

2008-03-26T17:48:00.004-05:00

Sugar Maple "Fairy Neon", Belfast/Cashel 18x27, $15 including shipping

Sugar Maple Handpainted "Peach-Berry Cobbler", Belfast, 18x27, $15.00 including shipping
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Dyeing4U, various colors, 28 Ct Jazlyn, 13x18, Lot of 2 $15.00 including shipping - SOLD

Sugar Maple Handpainted, all Belfast/Cashel, 13x18, All 4 for $25.00 including shipping

Silkweaver Hand Dyed all 18x26, $20.00 including shipping - SOLD

States I have been to.

2008-02-22T11:17:00.003-06:00

Found this on a blog this morning. You can go and select which states you have been to. It is kind of cool. Check it out at

States I have been to.

2008-02-22T11:17:00.001-06:00

B is for Barn

2008-01-31T17:44:00.000-06:00

B is for our Barn. Our barn is a work in progress but we love it. Right now there are 3 inches of snow on the ground and we are expecting about 3 more inches tonight so the barn has the horses and barn cat all locked up in there. I like to think they are snuggly warm but really it is hard to think that they are warm when it below freezing outside. Ooohh well, I will just live in my happy go lucky world.

I drove to work and the snow started getting worse so I decided to go home because I live on top of the local mountain (if you want to believe that 1100 ft is a mountain). When I stated to climb my front wheel drive car started to slide off the road. Luckily dear husband came down and was able to drive it up the hill for me. I got to follow in his 4wd Jeep Wrangler. I am such a big chicken when it comes to driving in the snow. Everyone at work likes to tease me and tell me my problem is that I'm a California girl where we didn't snow. Hey I grew up visiting the snow for the day.

Unoriginal Hat

2007-11-25T12:24:00.001-06:00

Well I got the yarn and I what a quick knit this one was. It is the Yarn Harlot, Unoriginal Hat in Blue Moon Fiber Leticia yarn and the color is "In the Navy". Total time knitting was less than 3 hours. I just love quick stuff. Finishing this hat couldn't come at a better time since the ground is covered in ice right know and we are expecting snow tonight.

Mystery Stole 3 Finished

2007-11-10T10:02:00.000-06:00

I know am I probably one of the last one to finish Melanie beautiful stole but I finally finished it. I love the color. It went fast when I had time to knit. I can't wait for MS4. I did do the symmetrical finish and skipped the wing. While I loved the look of the wing, I knew I would prefer the ends to be the same. I was actually happy that I was behind everyone else because it made making this decision so much easier.

Here is a picture of the join.

Ravelry and MS3

2007-08-09T07:57:00.000-05:00

I'm on Ravelry. Talk about time consuming. I haven't even add any pictures yet. I have just been looking at groups, people and other people's pictures.

In the knitting world, I started clue 4 on the MS3 project. Still can't decide if I going to do the wing or make it match. I'm really leaning towards the 2nd.

Got some more Seasilk from The Loopy Ewe. I love this stuff. In fact the MS3 is being knitted on some. I hope Sheri doesn't get any more in for while. My wallet needs a break.

Are you a Dog or Cat?

2007-06-29T15:53:00.001-05:00

You Are: 90% Dog, 10% Cat

You're a dog at heart - and it's not a bad thing at all!
You love unconditionally, and you're extremely loyal.
And while you may act silly at times, you're really quite smart - and a good learner!

Are You More Cat or Dog?

I've been tagged

2007-06-11T09:37:00.000-05:00

I have been tagged so I am going to give it my best try. 7 Random facts about me:

1. I grew up in the army. We moved 28 times by the time I was 16. I went to so many schools, it's not funny. One year, I went to 4 different schools in the same school year.

2. I met my husband at high school graduation practice. He sat next to me since both of our last names started with the same letter.

3. I hate to drive. I don't like to drive anywhere. Given the choice I would rather be the passenger in the car.

4. I had eplipesy. It started when I was 19 and lasted until I was 33. I had hormonal seizures and surgery fixed it.

5. #4 leads up to this one. I had a serious of seizures when I was 25 that caused me to lose most of my memory. This has been strange for me. I know the words to songs but can remember going to the prom. I know my husband but can remember getting married (thankfully there is a video).

6. I dropped out of college, thanks to #4. I went back at 27 and at the age of 29 graduated with honors.

7. #5 made it impossible to have children. Which is my greatest regret in life. I love kids. If you know me in person, you know that I babysit for everyone that kids love me.

Update

2007-02-06T17:33:00.000-06:00

Here is a picture of our new puppy, Maggie. She is the little one. Buddy is my other dog. Maggie is a sheltie that is to small and Buddy is to big.

House is getting painted, electrician is putting the lights in the house. It is moving along.

Look at me, I'm Canadian

2006-12-08T08:07:00.000-06:00

Took this quiz and I'm 75% Canadian. Not bad for the Californian.

You are 75% Canuck!

Now that's what I'm talking about! You did good, you really, really did. I can call you my friend and not have to feel ashamed, and I thank you for that, really I do. Thank you, that is just really great!

How Canadian Are You?
Quiz Created on GoToQuiz

My house building has started

2006-10-25T05:19:00.000-05:00

As you can see they started the dirt work for our house on Monday. The concrete was poured on Tuesday and of course it is suppose to rain the rest of the week. Hopefully in about 15 weeks, I will have a new home and will be moving.

Also on Monday my furniture finally arrived. It took the movers almost 4 weeks to get it to us. This has been a nightmare. The movers lied and lied, then they delivered to 2 families before us. They also picked up 2 other families households before they came to us. They are suppose to make their deliveries and then do their pick ups but they didn't.

Also look arrived it is my scarf from my scarf exchange partner. The picture doesn't do it justice. It is a made out of Rowanspun and in a wonderful deep dark red with flecks of colors throughout. Susan, you did the best job. Thank you. My husband didn't understand that it is a scarf that and thought it was strange until I showed him how it works. Then he was saying "that is cool". I hope to fine a pattern for this so I can make some more.

2006-10-18T15:07:00.000-05:00

1. FIRST NAME? Wanda

2. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE? Wanda was the most popular girl in my mom's high school. My middle name is my grandma's middle name. This is way better than what my mom wanted to name me Gertrude.

3. WHEN DID YOU LAST CRY? Not much of a crier

4. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING? No, I have terrible writing. Dh is super neat.

5. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LUNCHMEAT? Peppered Turkey

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU? Sure.

7. DO YOU HAVE A JOURNAL? blogblogblog

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS? No, lost them when I was 5.

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP? NO WAY!!

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL? Frosted Mini-Wheats.

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF? No. Rarely untie them to put them on.

12. DO YOU THINK YOU ARE STRONG? I appear stronger than I'm actually am.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM FLAVOR? Must have Chocolate

14. SHOE SIZE? 7 1/2 to 8

5. RED OR PINK? Red

16. WHAT IS THE LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF? My weight

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST? I miss my nephews and my family that I moved away from.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO SEND THIS BACK TO YOU? Sure. Why not.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS, SHIRT AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING? Black pants, black heels, green sweater

20. LAST THING YOU ATE? Pizza

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW? The talk in the office.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE? Blue

23. FAVORITE SMELL? Citrus smells like Oranages.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? my husband.

25. THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE YOU ARE ATTRACTED TO? Smile

26. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON you stole THIS from? Totally

27. FAVORITE DRINK? Unsweet Ice Tea

28. FAVORITE SPORT? Hockey

29. EYE COLOR? Blue

30. HAT SIZE? 7 1/4

31. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS? Nope, not even glasses.

32. FAVORITE FOOD? Mexican

33. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS? Happy sappy endings.

35. SUMMER OR WINTER? Winter!!

36. HUGS OR KISSES? Both.

37. FAVORITE DESSERT? Chocolate

38. WHO IS MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Can't really say.

39. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND? Don't Know

40. WHAT BOOKS ARE YOU READING? The Ladies of Covington

41. WHAT'S ON YOUR MOUSE Pad? No mouse pad

42. WHAT DID YOU WATCH LAST NIGHT ON TV? NCIS/Gilmore Girls

43. FAVORITE SOUNDS? Not sure

44. ROLLING STONE OR BEATLES? Beatles

45. THE FURTHEST YOU'VE BEEN FROM HOME? Canada

46. WHAT'S YOUR SPECIAL TALENT? Not Sure

47. WHERE WERE YOU BORN? San Pablo, CA

48. WHO SENT THIS TO YOU? Stolen from Cara

I'm not good at being evil.

2006-09-26T13:40:00.000-05:00

I took the evil quiz and I guess I'm not very evil.

You Are 18% Evil

You are good. So good, that you make evil people squirm.
Just remember, you may need to turn to the dark side to get what you want!

How Evil Are You?

Last hurdle cleared

2006-09-20T11:45:00.000-05:00

The last hurdle has been cleared on closing the house, we had the inspection by the buyers on the stuff they wanted fixed. It looks like we may be able to close this Friday and not on Tuesday which means dh can leave on Saturday. Furniture is getting picked up tomorrow.

Did I menition that my parents are coming on 28th. They had already planned this trip before we got the offer on the house. It will work out wonderfully because this means more hands to put the junk, I mean stuff away.

This also means my computer is coming and I won't have to go to the library to read my personal emails since I can't check my email from work. Stupid block!

3 more weeks

2006-09-06T13:56:00.000-05:00

Keeping my fingers cross for the close date of 9/26 on my house. Furniture is getting picked up on the 21st and dh is leaving on the close date. Just a few more weeks and this nightmare will be over.

On a knitting note, I have about 10 more rows left on the back of my cable sweater. Then I get to start the front side. I love the
Andrean Silk from Knit Picks yarn. It feels great and is an Alpaca mix which is very soft.

Beautiful Fall Day in the Ozarks

2006-08-29T13:25:00.000-05:00

Today is a wonderful fall day in the Ozarks. The highs are barely going to make the 70s today. It has rained for the last few days, so the grass is greening again. I so hope that aren't anymore 100. I should have my camera back this weekend and will post some updated project pictures.

Scarf Exchange

2006-08-17T15:42:00.000-05:00

So I did it, I signed up for the Scarf Exchange #3. There are several people from KR that signed up. D*** KR, why do I go and read all those friendly emails and find these exchanges. Shame on me! I'm sure I will like it but I always get behind. I will try to be better this time.

Knitting web ring

2006-08-08T09:09:00.000-05:00

So today, I joined my first knitting web ring. I know that once the KR webring is open again, I want to join it. Congrat's to me.

Knitting Quiz

2006-07-21T09:29:00.000-05:00

I took the knitting quiz and I'm a knitting guru. Who would have thought it? Here is the link Quiz. I got the quiz from CraftyBernie, who got it from another blog site.

Here is what a Knitting Guru is:
You appear to be a Knitting Guru. You love knitting and do it all the time. While finishing a piece is the plan, you still love the process, and can't imagine a day going by without giving some time to your yarn. Packing for vacation involves leaving ample space for the stash and supplies. It can be hard to tell where the yarn ends and you begin.

Tote exchange bag

2006-07-13T13:32:00.000-05:00

Decided that I should post a picture of my bag for the Tote exchange. This is called the Sparta Bag and it was sent to Chrissie in Singapore. I hope she likes it.

Socks from my class

2006-07-08T19:35:00.000-05:00

Here is a picture of my socks that we knitted in my sock class at Hand Held Knitting in Fayetteville, AR. They are from Cat's book and I like them. I got ambitious and learned to knit 2 socks at the same time on circs. The class was only for knitting 1 sock on circs but thanks to socknitters.com, I was able to finish 2 socks at the same time.

Update on my cable sweater

2006-07-03T13:17:00.000-05:00

So thanks to the Knitter's Review, I fixed up cable issue. Here is a update on my progress. Thanks for all of your help

Thank you LInda

2006-06-18T20:09:00.000-05:00

I received a bag from Linda from the Tote Exchange. It came a few weeks ago but I have been in and out of town (going back and forth to California), so I'm finally getting a chance to post a picture of it. I love this back.

2006-06-05T21:16:00.000-05:00

Having a problem with my cable on my Knit Picks Weekend Cabled V-Neck Sweater. The cable on Right Side twist is not twisting the same as the left side. Hopefully someone from KR can help me????

First Sock

2006-06-02T20:19:00.000-05:00

Here are some pictures of my first sock ever. Not to bad for my first try. Now I have to make a mate to this sock. Off to knit some more.

Buddy's first stick

2006-05-28T16:28:00.000-05:00

Buddy's first stick
Originally uploaded by gwtreece.

Found this picture from last year of Buddy's first stick. He was about 9 weeks old when this was taken.

Knitter's Review Back online

2006-05-25T06:58:00.000-05:00

After several scary days without my Knitter's Review, it is back up and running. I'm no longer have paniac attacks. Thanks, Clara for fixing the KR.

Knitter's Review

2006-05-22T13:34:00.000-05:00

This morning I tried to go to my favorite message board and it was coming up as the URL is expired. BUMMER! I need my knitter's review? Where is it????

Buddy

2006-04-25T15:54:00.000-05:00

Here is a picture of my dog, Buddy. He is almost 1 1/2. He is been a lifesaver, living in Arkansas without my husband. Please pray that our house will sell SOON so my husband can come back.

Got Buttons & Progress Updates

2006-04-25T15:44:00.000-05:00

Wow, this has been difficult to learn and I'm not sure why. But after many many questions to my friends on the KR, I now have buttons and Progress updates that work. Thankfully the KR is a patient group!! Thank you!

Learning to blog better

2006-04-11T13:14:00.000-05:00

Thanks to some help from my friends at KR, I learned how to add links to my blog. I know it's not much but it is a step. Next I need to figure out how to add pictures to it.

Signed up for tote exchange

2006-04-05T13:00:00.000-05:00

Yesterday, I signed up for the knit tote exchange that I saw on KR. I can't wait. I have done cross stitch exchanges in the past but never a knitting one.

Tote Exchange

2006-04-04T16:09:00.000-05:00

Tote Exchange

Knitter's Review

2006-04-04T14:15:00.000-05:00

I have found a wonderful group and have learned a lot here. They are so very friendly and helpful with all of the knitting questions. The only thing I don't like is the enabling. I want everything that I see; tools, gadgets and know I want to learn to spin.

Sttich N Bitch

2005-07-31T09:16:00.000-05:00

I forgot about my Blog. It has been a tough week. My dad had surgery and had 3 pins in his arm. He is a really bad patient. Yesterday, I got my mom out of the house, left Gene with Dad (sorry honey) and we went to Stitch N Bitch at Carrows. My mom never even picked up the needles but she did get to relax.

Welcome

2004-09-07T17:21:00.000-05:00

Today is the my first day of blogging. I really hope I can keep this up.