Posts from — June 2005

I received a 40% off coupon:happydance: from JoAnn fabrics by email, so of course I *had* to go check it out. Although I did not purchase any yarn, my purchase was definitely :knitting: related. Three sets of purse handles (for felted bags, of course) and a beautiful brocade fabric I intend to use as the lining of said bags. Even the back of the fabric is pretty!

:jump:Here they are. I never did get around to trying to wash them again. Maybe today. Anyway, DH says they are totally wearable so I guess I won’t worry too much.

I never believed there could be a limit to how much wool could shrink…my DH accidentally washed one of my wool sweaters before:doh: and when it came out it was between barbie doll and newborn size! Needless to say, it shrunk a lot!

If I wasn’t already frustrated with not being able to play, I sure am now. Yesterday was a beautiful (if hot) day…perfect for golf. And what did I get to do? Sit on a hole (charity tournament) with some girls from the high school golf team and watch them hit shots for a couple of hours:cry:. It made me want to play soooooooo badly. Since I had physical therapy right after that, I went ahead and did a bunch of practice swings (we had done this in my therapy last week, so I knew it was ok) knowing that I would have to do them there anyway. Then with all that swinging, I couldn’t resist hitting one shot. Nothing full out, just a half swing with way too much club and of course, hit the green, which made it even more painful that I can’t play. Overall, the shoulder is feeling pretty good, but I have to admit it was more sore than usual yesterday after doing all my PT and swings. It can’t be too much longer now before I can play…considering how easy the recovery has been. PT again tomorrow, maybe I’ll get cleared to hit a few shots over the weekend.

I just found out about the MIT blog survey through Silver’s site. Become a statistic!

:wall:Day 2 of felting the Fiber Trends clogs! I think I am on about the 12th washing, but I have lost count. I *think* they are continuing to get smaller, but it’s really difficut to tell. I think I’ll try putting them in the dryer for a while to see if that helps.

Filatura Di Crosa, Fall/Winter 2004 Collection, #17. Picture HERE.

I’m either going to use the cream colored Debbie Bliss Chunky Cashmerino that I bought on sale at Fiberge, or the light blue yarn I bought in Italy.

Jim got :sick: while in Kent and can’t come home today The only benefit is maybe I can finish the clogs now before he comes home.

:shock:I have been a knitting freak today! I finished the shrug i have been designing and it is blocking right now. Hope it still looks ok after that…the sleeves were looking a little long to me after wetting it. Off to begin my second HUGIFIED clog! Mabye I’ll be able to start felting later tonight.

What is there to say? They are being adorable as usual!

I guess the pups aren’t use to staying up late! They have beeen “passed out” all day. It’s kind of nice for a change. They are usually running around getting into trouble this time of day.