Winter Olympic Socks

I knit these socks while watching the Winter Olympics. Just a simple sock pattern with a fair-isle pattern knit in. Believe it or not these are knit from the same yarn. It is self striping Mini Mochi.

Art Swap Hat

I made this hat for Stacey Curry's art swap (see post below). It's not too late if you wish to play along!

Art Swap

My friend Stacey Curry is hosting an Art/Creative Swap. I've decided to play along and donate a felted hat similar to the one I posted a few days ago. I hope that some of my creative friends will play along. Just click on the link above to go to Stacey's blog and join in the fun.

This is what she posted on her blog:

Artist/Creative Swap

I was thinking AGAIN that we should do an ART SWAP.....would I have any takers???? I might just keep reposting this until I get some takers because I think this could be fabulous! We could go with a theme and then crafters/artists of all media could participate - knitters, crocheters, jewelry designers, poets, photographers, paper artists, quilters, sewers, etc. etc. Heck even if I had one taker that would be enough - we could trade. It would just be great fun to see what others are creating.
How about a THEME of FRESH. Whatever fresh means to you.

It's the 25th today - comment and let me know if you are interested.
DUE DATE: March 18th (which means they need to be in my hands by the 18th - sent out using PRIORITY MAIL by the 15th of March)
All items will be swapped and sent back out by the 23rd.
Ok the nitty gritty details - BEST WORK ONLY - and I am sure this goes without saying - only send in something you yourself would love to get. Send your item along with $5.00 for shipping back to you. Please only send cash.
It's hard to put a value minimum or maximum - so the best I can do is tell you items I am considering making for the swap:
earrings, a felted soap, a paper door decoration, a small bird, a hanging pillow, a 5 x 7 photo, an altered jar, a set of note cards, etc......
What do you say - I know there a lot of talented people out there - and some of you even read my blog! :) I would love to see what we can do!!! Hope to hear from you soon....

Sketch Challenge

I created this layout using Stacey's sketch. Be sure to check out here blog for some great inspiration!

Happy Birthday, Grant!

I can't believe my sweet baby boy is 19!
I miss him now that he is away at college, but thankfully he keeps in touch.

Felted Hat

I'm finding that I'm getting quite a bit of knitting done while watching the Winter Olympics.

Here is my new felted wool hat!

I'm so excited!!!

I am so excited to announce that I will be working as a design team member along with http://feelinscrappy.blogspot.com/ and Lee Currie at Feeling Scrappy! I've loved all the classes I've been a part of there and can't wait to be working behind the scenes once again (I was a Guest Designer last summer).
Sketchapalooza 6 has been just announced for May 3-31. This series of classes are phenomenal. You will receive 20 sketches (5 per week) during the class plus all sketches will be available as digital templates as well. The classes are on a private forum where inspiration and friendly conversation abound. Be sure to check out all the detailshere and sign up for the class. I look forward to seeing you there!