Thursday, July 26, 2007

Back to School



I really don't want to go back but I'll be finished in December -- until I decide what I want to be when I grow up.
I have lots of knitting to complete which is going to require some careful planning and prioritizing. I have some items in my stash that are just crying to come out and play.
This is also the end of my 4-day work weeks so it's back to the normal schedule.

Sunday, July 22, 2007

Hearts and Stars Blanket


Gift for Marcy's baby
Adorable Knits for Tots by Zoe Mellor
Began 06/23/07, completed 07/22/07
Size 8 needles with 9 + balls of Rowan Cashsoft Baby DK shade 807
completed size 35 inches x 38 inches unblocked

Tuesday, July 17, 2007

I am the Corpse Bride

You scored as The Corpse Bride,

The Corpse Bride

94%

Charlie and The Chocolate Factory

88%

The Nightmare Before Christmas

88%

Edward Scissorhands

69%

Pee Wee's Big Adventure

69%

What Tim Burton movie do you belong in?
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True story. Swear.
Phone ringing...
Jen: Hello
nice lady: Hello. Helena, you sound horrible. Are you feeling okay, dear?
Jen: Sorry, this is not Helena. This is Jennifer.
nice lady: Oh, is this the Burton residence?
Jen: No, sorry you have the wrong number. You've reached the (name changed to protect the innocent) home.
nice lady: Oh, I am sorry. I have used the wrong speed dial button again. No wonder I didn't recognize your voice. You are the housesitter. Sorry to bother you.
Jen: No bother. Good-bye.
nice lady: Bye.

Burton residence???? Helena???? She thought I was Helena Bonham-Carter? Shut up! I should have looked through their address book and found Tim Burton's phone number and address. I am a huge fan.

Edward Scissorhands is my favorite but I don't mind being the Bride.

Thursday, July 12, 2007

For Me Knitalong Completed Shawl

Here is the completed shawl from my first knitalong. The pattern is free from Crystal Palace and I used Knit Picks Shine Worsted in coral. http://crystalpalaceyarns.com/cpy/patterns/scarves/cameo-shawl.html
This weekend I would like to finish my cabled tank top and frog the striped hat. It's too long even with the gathered ribbon attached.

In unrelated news, I wanted to post a picture of me and my Lo. This is us (really just her) bartending at a family party in San Diego last weekend. The theme was 60's but we slowly shed our costumes. I don't usually wear bright blue eye shadow but it matched my hair.




This is me and my Aunt Marge enjoying the tequila!

Monday, July 9, 2007

Current Projects


Striped Hat and Scarf from Knitscene



Hearts & Stars baby blanket modeled by Maggie