Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Cocoa Topic #3
I sure have been a little clueless in this swap but here it is. I love them all. If its marshmallows I love little ones best and want them to melt into a seal. But I also sometimes add more halfway down. Fluff is great, too. And I love a pile of whipped cream so that it can melt and still be there. I could drink hot cocoas all day. Cocoa-craaaaazy. LOL
Monday, January 26, 2009
Pix as Promised
Hi everyone, 
This is the crocheted purse and the handles I found. It has the shape of a gift bag. 
These are the crochet pockets my friend ordered. She will also get both sizes in black. They get a little flower and leaves at the top edge. I'll show you again when they are all finished.
I finally have some pictures for you.
This is the knitted purse ready to sew and line.
This is the crocheted purse and the handles I found. It has the shape of a gift bag. These are the crochet pockets my friend ordered. She will also get both sizes in black. They get a little flower and leaves at the top edge. I'll show you again when they are all finished.My dog, Jemma. My black cat, King. And in the profile is now a family picture.
Last, but not least, a crocus is up. Yay!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
I've Reached the Summit!
I have summitted Mt. Laundry and am headed your way. I have been snowed under lately with housework and stressful situ's but I am back.
I am halfway through an order for four crocheted necklace pockets and have started the cocoa Blah Buddy. (yum) I am finally registered at Ravelry and Facebook.
It is cold here like all US and will be warming the house with lots of cooking this week. Saving money means sweat equity in the kitchen this week.
We have a crocus up and daffodils in bud so spring is coming. I definitely will have pix in the next two days. Next weekend is super busy.
Hmmm, super. Yes, definitely. Apologies for all my lags and boring run on's. Be good.
Dix
I am halfway through an order for four crocheted necklace pockets and have started the cocoa Blah Buddy. (yum) I am finally registered at Ravelry and Facebook.
It is cold here like all US and will be warming the house with lots of cooking this week. Saving money means sweat equity in the kitchen this week.
We have a crocus up and daffodils in bud so spring is coming. I definitely will have pix in the next two days. Next weekend is super busy.
Hmmm, super. Yes, definitely. Apologies for all my lags and boring run on's. Be good.
Dix
Friday, January 9, 2009
Slowly I Go, Step by Step
Well, I only got the LR done yesterday and today I goofed around at the flea market. Found three German pinecone ornaments for a dollar a piece. Should be doing something with the kitch. Guess the puter has my butt glued to the chair. LOL
Dix
Dix
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Cocoa Swap 2 Questionaire
QuestionnaireThe Yarn…
1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? I teach crochet and am a 1 year knitter.
2. What is your favorite one-skein project? What item do you find you knit the most of? Haven't done enough to have a fave.
3. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you’ve been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on? Just tried wood and loved them. Don't have small or extra large.
4. What’s on your needles\hook right now? What’s your oldest UFO (unfinished object)? I am crocheting a large tote and just found an old purse unfinished. Knitting I am struggling with starting sox and want to start a knitting bag.
5. What are your favorite types of yarns? Are you allergic to any yarns, or just hate working with something? Anything type/brand of yarn you’ve been dying to try? I love natural fibers and would like to try silk, cashmere, or bamboo.
7. What are your favorite colors? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there that make you want to stab yourself in the eye with your needles?I like almost all varigateds and pastels. No crayon colors.
8. What is your favorite knit accessory, your fancy needles? stitch markers? your yarn cutter? What do you have TOO many of? What do you wish you had? I love my new #8 rosewood needles. I would like to have some beaded stitch markers.
The Chocolate
1. Do you prefer boxed/packets, or something homemade? Either
2. Marshmallows or whipped cream? Either
3. Do you use any ‘add ins’? Not really.
4. Are you a year round cocoa drinker or just in the winter months? Winter
5. Do you like flavored cocoas or are you just a ’straight chocolate’ kind of person? Mostly straight but would like to try dark chocolate if its out there.
6. Do you enjoy cocoa from restaurants or shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites? Never have any.
7. You’ve just made the perfect cup of cocoa - is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it? Sort of thick. I would curl up in my big chair with an afgan.
8. You’re enjoying that perfect cup, what treats will you enjoy with it? Are they sweet or salty? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? Buttered toast or buttered popcorn.
It’s all YOU!
1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking? I quilt, hand embroider, needlefelt.
2. Do you collect anything? Bookmarks
3. What is your favorite part of Winter? Blustery weather.
4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body? Lavendar and citrus. No difference.
5. Are you allergic to anything? No
6. Are you on Ravelry? What’s your ID? No
7. How would you spend an ideal winter afternoon/day? Watching an old Doris Day movie and having my perfect cocoa and popcorn.
8. What’s your favorite animal? Kitties, yeah.
1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both? I teach crochet and am a 1 year knitter.
2. What is your favorite one-skein project? What item do you find you knit the most of? Haven't done enough to have a fave.
3. Do you like using a particular type of needle or hook? (wood, metal, straight, circular) Is there something you’ve been wanting to try, or a particular size you always seem to be short on? Just tried wood and loved them. Don't have small or extra large.
4. What’s on your needles\hook right now? What’s your oldest UFO (unfinished object)? I am crocheting a large tote and just found an old purse unfinished. Knitting I am struggling with starting sox and want to start a knitting bag.
5. What are your favorite types of yarns? Are you allergic to any yarns, or just hate working with something? Anything type/brand of yarn you’ve been dying to try? I love natural fibers and would like to try silk, cashmere, or bamboo.
7. What are your favorite colors? Brights? Pastels? More muted colors? Variegated? Are there that make you want to stab yourself in the eye with your needles?I like almost all varigateds and pastels. No crayon colors.
8. What is your favorite knit accessory, your fancy needles? stitch markers? your yarn cutter? What do you have TOO many of? What do you wish you had? I love my new #8 rosewood needles. I would like to have some beaded stitch markers.
The Chocolate
1. Do you prefer boxed/packets, or something homemade? Either
2. Marshmallows or whipped cream? Either
3. Do you use any ‘add ins’? Not really.
4. Are you a year round cocoa drinker or just in the winter months? Winter
5. Do you like flavored cocoas or are you just a ’straight chocolate’ kind of person? Mostly straight but would like to try dark chocolate if its out there.
6. Do you enjoy cocoa from restaurants or shops like Starbucks? What are some of your favorites? Never have any.
7. You’ve just made the perfect cup of cocoa - is it in a thick mug, or a thinner cup? Where would you sit to drink it? Sort of thick. I would curl up in my big chair with an afgan.
8. You’re enjoying that perfect cup, what treats will you enjoy with it? Are they sweet or salty? Crunchy? Soft and flaky? Buttered toast or buttered popcorn.
It’s all YOU!
1. Do you have other hobbies like spinning or scrapbooking? I quilt, hand embroider, needlefelt.
2. Do you collect anything? Bookmarks
3. What is your favorite part of Winter? Blustery weather.
4. What sort of scents do you enjoy? Any difference in what you like for your house versus what you like for your body? Lavendar and citrus. No difference.
5. Are you allergic to anything? No
6. Are you on Ravelry? What’s your ID? No
7. How would you spend an ideal winter afternoon/day? Watching an old Doris Day movie and having my perfect cocoa and popcorn.
8. What’s your favorite animal? Kitties, yeah.
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Good Morning, It's Afternoon
Well, I didn't wake up until 1p.m. Hopefully, I will accomplish more since I am rested. Just found a great swap. See the sideboard. Hope all is well. Can't wait for all the mid-month BOMs to start.
Dix
Dix
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