Somewhat of a misfit who knits... sharing her knits and other bits.
November 22, 2007
Thanksgiving Dinner for Two Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast, Candied Sweet Potatoes, Green Beans with Bacon, Roasted-Garlic Mashed Potatoes with Turkey Gravy, Cranberry Sauce, Spring Salad Greens, Homemade Dinner Rolls, and Chocolate Cake.
November 18, 2007
Linen Curtains I am finally getting to know my sewing machine. Shown here is my first completed curtain accompanied by a trio of brass birds that I bought several years back at a flea market in New York. "Louis, I think this is the beginning of a beautiful friendship."
November 07, 2007
Super Bulky Earflap Hat (for Jon) Yarn: Malabrigo Chunky Kettle Dyed Pure Merino Wool (Black and Vaa) held together Needles: Size 15 needles Pattern Modifications: Added 6 rows before the decrease to make the hat longer. BO at 6 stitches instead of 3. Left off the ties and pom-poms. (Pattern from Kaleidoscope Yarns www.kyarns.com)
November 04, 2007
A quaint shop with a friendly staff. When in Vermont, visit: The Knitting Studio 7 Main Street, Montpelier, VT 05602
"Melissa Girl" - meaning a certain type of friendly-cool /retro-funky woman who usually has impeccably plucked eyebrows and a vintage bicycle and/or handbag. As in, "Greta played in the field today with Betty- you know, the spotted dog with the Melissa Girl mom."
(Thanks Eva!)