tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-41444392012-01-18T05:33:53.796-05:00nuts4knittingKnitting (and spinning! The Good, the Bad, and the UGLY)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.comBlogger2821100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-26809272831280999412011-11-09T19:53:00.000-05:002011-11-09T19:53:07.803-05:00Skinnytaste: Lightened Up Crème Brûlée French ToastNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-71491688826308799932008-02-03T11:36:00.000-05:002008-02-03T12:56:03.547-05:00Happy Super Bowl Sunday!Anna is napping so I finally have some time for updating the blog! I have a lot to show you.First, here is the washed Spunky Club Aspen from September. It is merino and tensel, and I adore it! I'm thinking about either making an Edo scarf using a dark contrasting yarn to set off the beautiful colors. My other option is a Color Wave Scarf also using a contrast. My first FO Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-78779304698389771642008-01-25T20:40:00.001-05:002008-01-25T20:59:58.876-05:00Here's my latest project. I'm a relatively new member of Ravelry. One of the spinning groups has a monthly spin along with a different theme each month. Here's January's:January Spinning ChallengeJanuary’s theme is Indulge Yourself! You’ve spent all December buying gifts for others, running around during the busy season. Use January to spend a little time on yourself and do a little indulgent Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-73300847100253145022008-01-23T19:26:00.000-05:002008-01-23T19:35:51.592-05:00I've entered two contests! Go check them out! One is at Shut Up, I'm Counting (I love her title, and she writes so very well). The other one I stumbled upon but loved the topic. It's here at Stitch Bitch.Tonight I will knit on my sock while watching American Idol. They are in Charleston! I grew up in Summerville (30 minutes away) and can't wait to see what local sites they show. Have a great Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-18402935252264172972008-01-22T20:29:00.000-05:002008-01-22T20:41:09.322-05:00After I posted yesterday, I went through my too many yahoo emails that build up. It's usually my junk email, but I do have a few keepers. I get emails from various companies with coupons. One I received was a 25 percent off coupon from Borders. So, saving $6, I bought Color in Spinning. Yippee! Can't wait to get it!I restarted my high school's fiber club today. It was supposed to be three of us, Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-37411661860042704972008-01-21T14:13:00.000-05:002008-01-21T14:51:19.282-05:00I went on a little bit of a book spree today. I found a very nice new magazine called Living Crafts. They have cute felt projects (an angel, a couple heart projects, little girl knitted pants (definitely for Anna), a knitted baby doll top I could actually look good in, and two play mats--one knitted and one felted). It also has a great list of toy manufactures in the states that used wood and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-26184414933661194582008-01-20T14:59:00.000-05:002008-01-20T15:09:56.854-05:00I have been spinning up a storm! This is Spunky Eclectict's December Party Dress. I have five skeins, each two-ply, but I have no idea how many yards I have total.This is Tulsa from Picasso's Moon in Sarasota, Florida. It is 80 percent merino and 20 percent colonial. I have 4 oz and am only about half finished.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-65981641190927145042007-02-17T08:12:00.000-05:002007-02-17T08:14:01.832-05:00Not too much going on here. It's been pretty quiet on the knitting front. Basically, none since the baby booties for the shower gift. I'll post when I've got something.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-13598497852621551302007-01-21T18:42:00.000-05:002007-01-21T18:57:07.098-05:00Hello from a rainy Flowery Branch!Yesterday I went on a field trip with our NEGA SnB group. We caravanned to The Whole Nine Yarns in Woodstock. We also dined at the Serene Bean in the same coffee shop. Both locations were well-worth the trip!I bought a few items. I picked up two Debbie Bliss books: Pure Cashmere and Pure Silk. They both have beautiful, classic patterns.I also fell in love with a Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-32442130790954748192007-01-16T18:12:00.000-05:002007-01-16T18:31:39.494-05:00It was back to work today. It is much colder here (try 25-degrees colder!) than it was this weekend. I'm glad it was warm because there was a lot ot do!Friday night, the dinner at Aqua Terra was fabulous. There were eight of us, and we had a nice, liesurely dinner. Such good food and great company. Plus, it was nice not freezing by hiney off while walking to the restaurant from the car! Anna was Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-53347787579732183322007-01-11T21:16:00.000-05:002007-01-11T21:25:18.333-05:00Hello from a warm and cozy bed. It is bedtime, but I am so very not tired. Which means I will be paying for it tomorrow. That's not good because I'm going out tomorrow evening. It's one of my best friend's 40th birthday. I'm going out to a dinner party at Aqua Terra in Buford. I've never eaten there, but I have always heard wonderful things. I must pour over the menu and see what to have.Anna Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-67452747556871766512007-01-10T20:35:00.000-05:002007-01-10T20:50:42.858-05:00I really have been having problems logging into Blogger using this new google system. I've been trying for 20 minutes to create this post. Grrr.Anhoo...I went today to buy some hard toothed slicker combs at PetSmart. I needed some in order to begin spinning some dyed cottswald locks that I bought at Disdaff Day on Saturday from Wauka Mountain. Donna, who commented in my last post, was also Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-36515401267161440822007-01-08T20:21:00.000-05:002007-01-08T20:38:08.195-05:00Yesterday I spun some of the Ashland Bay Solid Merino Top from The Taming of the Ewe that I bought on Saturday at the Distaff Day. I've got nearly half a bobbin done, and I love the magenta color. Still no camera, or I would have pictures for you. Sigh.I did get my recent order from Scout. I bought the Little Snuggs boot pattern for Anna. I need to make some of these as she can't seem to keep on Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-39453874158225904132007-01-07T09:31:00.000-05:002007-01-07T17:57:06.426-05:00Hi everyone!Anna says hi, too!One of my goals for this year is to get back into blogging. I have missed everyone in Blogland. Being a mom is tough! Anna is now seven months old, and I'm sure I'll be chasing her all over the house very soon. She's not yet crawling, but I think it will come soon. In the meantime, I hope to get back into the habit of getting on the computer everyday to check blogs Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1149698371954595012006-06-07T12:32:00.001-04:002007-01-07T17:54:16.915-05:00Miguel and i are thrilled to announce the birth of Anna Elizabeth Almaraz. She arrived Friday, June 2 at 8:30 PM. She was 6 pounds, 11 ounces and 20.25 inches long. She is beautiful and healthy (and so am I)!My sister and bother-in-law were present for the birth. Tom has a link up of photos of Anna, my parents, and others present at the birth. Click here to see some photos.:)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1126564922846239892005-09-12T18:34:00.000-04:002005-09-12T18:42:02.856-04:00School has started, and all is good. Graduate school is over, and all is better! I had a small accident with the laptop (monitor screen cracked). Staples agreed to replace my Averatec 3250. They could not find another of the same model. They agreed to get me a 4265 from another store. I went Friday after school, and unbelievably, they called me Saturday to say it was in. Wow! I hadn't had time toNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967872067956792005-07-21T13:44:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:44:32.066-04:00I received my new issue today, and it is fabulous. This is the only magazine I have a subscription to. Sorry about the flashes in some of the photos, but I wanted to highlight some of my favorites. Go buy a copy! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967734274530862005-07-21T13:42:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:42:14.273-04:00These baby blankets are adorable! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967690465971712005-07-21T13:41:00.001-04:002005-07-21T13:41:30.466-04:00Classy! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967664689108962005-07-21T13:41:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:41:04.696-04:00A beautiful Mobius. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967622795788272005-07-21T13:40:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:40:22.800-04:00I bought some cute tanks that I can't wear to work. If I made this in white, I might be able to pull it off. I normally don't like shrugs, but this one is for me! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967544195377302005-07-21T13:39:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:39:04.203-04:00This would be great in black or white. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967508566576542005-07-21T13:38:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:38:28.573-04:00Will have to make this! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967434040987592005-07-21T13:37:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:37:14.046-04:00This is definitely a wookie sweater. I love it, but I bet you would be really warm in it. :) Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967360029725152005-07-21T13:36:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:36:00.036-04:00This is my textured shawl so far. Lovely! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967312610863942005-07-21T13:35:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:35:12.613-04:00The first fows were two rows of the same color. I then switched to four rows per yarn. I love it, and it is a fun knit. I will not be taking this along with me on my weekend trip to Greensboro and Virginia Beach. I'll take along my two for sale scarves. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121967166339468782005-07-21T13:32:00.000-04:002005-07-21T13:32:46.383-04:00In non-knitting content, here are my newly washed sneakers with their new laces. I saw these on another knitting blog and thought they would be great. My laces always untied themselves. Now, with my yankz, there will be no more untied laces. Shipping was amazinlgy fast! Woohoo! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121890621441787692005-07-20T16:17:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:17:01.446-04:00Tiger keeping cool in our foyer. It seems to be his new favorite spot. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121890533999449862005-07-20T16:15:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:15:34.003-04:00This is a nice large triangle garter stitch. The yarn is wool and alpaca and is from ebay. I had finished this a month or so ago. It is on its way to Germany for my grandmother's birthday. She and I share the same birthday. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121890370482436912005-07-20T16:12:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:12:50.486-04:00Pattern and yarn picked up from Genuine Purl in Chattanooga. Very easy! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121890208153615342005-07-20T16:10:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:10:08.160-04:00Front and back of the capelet. Both Tiger and Miguel love the feel of this cotton/nylon. I think I will need to get more Frisky. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121890041504811262005-07-20T16:07:00.000-04:002005-07-20T16:07:21.560-04:00Finished Frisky (Purple Wookie Capelet) Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121718774154102482005-07-18T16:01:00.000-04:002005-07-18T16:32:54.193-04:00Miguel and I went to the Atlanta IKEA store today. It is HUGE! It has its own parking garage, restaurant, and cafe. We saw lots, bought some little stuff, and wanted more. I saw some amazing wall art and a fabulous cherry cabinet I thought would go great in the dining room. Miguel saw a couple of kitchen islands he would love to have. He wanted to find a pot rack, but we didn't find one. If you Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121546516378969032005-07-16T16:41:00.000-04:002005-07-16T16:41:56.383-04:00Moda dea Cache scarf. This will be going to a new consignment shop. The owner said she would love to have hand knit scarves for sale. I'll be taking some of my old clothes and some scarves. This was made with two balls and looks more orange in person. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121546300918555022005-07-16T16:38:00.000-04:002005-07-16T16:38:20.923-04:00I got each of these balls today at Hobby Lobby for $4.44 each. They will each be knit into scarves for sale. Any suggestions on how to decide how much to charge for each one? Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121545982324688682005-07-16T16:33:00.000-04:002005-07-16T16:33:02.330-04:00This Textured Shawl will be for me! I can't wait to see how it will turn out. I'll check the stash and see what other reds I have that I can add to this. I need a plain wool, I think. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121545809931334752005-07-16T16:30:00.000-04:002005-07-16T16:30:09.996-04:00New bag from Hobby Lobby. I thought it would make a great one or two knitting project beg. Or a cute purse. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121461948399377332005-07-15T17:11:00.000-04:002005-07-15T17:12:28.410-04:00Check out Store Wars! LOL!!!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121359475436209922005-07-14T12:41:00.000-04:002005-07-14T12:44:35.446-04:00Maria and I took a mini vacation. We stayed an extra day after class in Tennessee on June 17th. After class in Cleveland, TN, we headed over to Chattanooga for the afternoon and the next day. I set up a Flickr account, and you can see my photos HERE.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121354500748264762005-07-14T11:21:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:21:40.756-04:00Open since April, the Yarn Zone is located in Blue Ridge GA. It is a small shop with a beginning amount of inventory. They had some fabulous local alpaca fiber, already spun. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121354346110934542005-07-14T11:19:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:19:06.116-04:00Two skeins of alpaca bought for $19 total. Someone may receive this as a Christmas present. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121354269339026822005-07-14T11:17:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:17:49.346-04:002 x 2 ribbing Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121354125315331222005-07-14T11:15:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:15:46.116-04:00On June 16th I went to Blue Ridge, GA. I checked out Georgia Mountain Fiber. They were friendly, very helpful, and most accommodating. If you are in the area, please check them out!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121353885095116742005-07-14T11:11:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:11:25.100-04:00Behind the scenes. The shop was remodeling their retail space but they still let me in so that I could buy some fiber. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121353809404830832005-07-14T11:10:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:10:09.410-04:00Heavan in bags! The other storage room was floor to ceiling with what must have been over a hundred bags. It was incredible! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121353690584286252005-07-14T11:08:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:08:10.593-04:00The one on the left is suri alpaca. I can't remember what alpaca the other one is. I bought the whole box for $25! Need to start spinning again. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121353581440292672005-07-14T11:06:00.000-04:002005-07-14T11:06:21.446-04:00Close up. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352648790217112005-07-14T10:50:00.001-04:002005-07-14T10:50:48.796-04:00New decor! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352609200693732005-07-14T10:50:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:50:09.206-04:00My computer/knitting room. My yarn and rovings are in the closet. I did a major reorgainization/clean sweep of this room. I added the transfers I bought from Bed, Bath, and Beyond. They are easy to remove, and easier to put up than painting. Great for dorm rooms! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352429023060282005-07-14T10:47:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:47:09.030-04:00Close up of one of the transfers. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352326000653342005-07-14T10:45:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:45:26.000-04:00Doe and fawn as seen from my back patio door one morning. Two cuties. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352199373886962005-07-14T10:43:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:43:19.380-04:00After eight years, my Phantom Fury gave up the ghost. I bought a self-propelled bagless Hoover. It is so light to push and seems to pick up EVERYTHING. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121352042104979182005-07-14T10:40:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:40:42.110-04:00Tiger is one BIG cat! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121351969813922012005-07-14T10:39:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:39:29.870-04:00Tiger after a rough afternoon of napping. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1121350146834315542005-07-14T10:00:00.000-04:002005-07-14T10:09:06.840-04:00School is almost over! School is almost over!I have only a take home test and three surveys to fill out, and I. WILL. BE. FINISHED. Yippee!Our last class is on July 23rd, and it will be only a half day. Maria and I will be going out to lunch with our large group and then drive to Greensboro, NC to visit her brother and sister-in-law. The next day we will be driving up to Virginia Beach for a Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1118670357831855892005-06-13T09:13:00.000-04:002005-06-13T09:45:57.870-04:00Summer has begun here in Flowery Branch. I woke up today to see the sun shining. Normally, we would be doing the rain dance at this point in June. Not this year! We've had at least three inches in the last couple of days, and that does not include the two weeks of rain we have had. Straight. Ugh! The sunshine sure is pretty...This weekend Maria and I had to go take the Praxis. Her EdS degree is Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1115551533488680712005-05-08T07:04:00.000-04:002005-05-08T07:25:33.566-04:00What a week! We have 10 days of school left--one week of regular class schedule and one week of EOCT (state-administered End of Course Tests). The best part of this past week was playing soccer! Flowery Branch HS has made it to the Final Four!! We won last Friday (knocked off the fourth-ranked team in the state) and we beat the tenth-ranked team on Wednesday. Then, last night, we upset LaGrange Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114648940915660862005-04-27T20:29:00.000-04:002005-04-27T20:42:20.916-04:00Wanna hear something weird? Miguel and I have been looking for new furniture. We've found (but not yet bought) a headboard for our bedroom. We have bought a couch (ordered), loveseat, recliner, and a black cocktail table with three drawers. The sofa set is corduroy in a "butternut" color. We had looked at another store, put a 10 percent deposit on a set at another store. They told us that we Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353434663450552005-04-24T10:37:00.000-04:002005-04-24T10:37:14.663-04:00Snow on April 24, 2005 at 9:00 AM. You can barely see the white specks against the bricks. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353359585991942005-04-24T10:35:00.000-04:002005-04-24T10:35:59.586-04:00Front of the Fresco sweater! 4.24.05 Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353233967580202005-04-24T10:33:00.002-04:002005-04-24T10:33:53.966-04:00Order from Lamb's Ear. I've got nine balls of the Stone Cotton. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353213638438782005-04-24T10:33:00.001-04:002005-04-24T10:46:21.483-04:00Montera and Handpainted for a felted hat. Sorry the pattern title didn't show up. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353190756244232005-04-24T10:33:00.000-04:002005-04-24T10:46:54.773-04:00I went to the Yarn Garden in Lawrenceville, and I loved the cozy, two-room shop! The owner was friendly as she gave me a tour of the different sleving units and patterns she has. I can see this shop becoming my favorite!! They had lots of patterns and yarns I've never seen before. Here are pictures of my purchases. I'm making the shell on the right with Fresco. I have ten balls but will probably Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1114353157730929222005-04-24T10:32:00.000-04:002005-04-24T10:32:37.730-04:00This is an amazing little pattern book. The owner said it took her awhile to track it down so she could offer it in her shop. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1112473045816662152005-04-02T15:17:00.000-05:002005-04-02T15:17:25.816-05:001 skein sleeves 4.2.05 Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1112471284736568552005-04-02T14:48:00.000-05:002005-04-02T14:48:04.736-05:00Look what I got at Barnes and Nobel today! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111945604644863702005-03-27T12:13:00.000-05:002005-03-27T12:46:44.646-05:00I'm supposed to be working on homework. I am to write a professional-quality educational journal article about reform models, books we read, and topics covered in class. Ick. Decided to take a break (hey, I have three paragraphs done) and found THIS. I love "Stir the pot, of love". giggleSince my last post, I've worked a little on the second sleeve of Mariah. It's not quite as long as the first, Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111701486288978362005-03-24T16:58:00.000-05:002005-03-24T17:07:34.470-05:00My favorite TV sport to watch right now is NASCAR. I've gotten into The Chase for the Nextel Cup Series, the Busch Series, and I've even been watching the Craftsman Truck Series. My favorite driver is Kasey Kahne. Kasey Kahne He is quiet, a great driver, and won Rookie of the Year for 2004. There is nothing better than knitting away during the pre-race shows on Speed TV, the race on FOX, and Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111701367266331232005-03-24T16:56:00.000-05:002005-03-24T17:08:58.090-05:00Be careful if you come to visit! Tiger will sneak a sip from your drink!Slurp! Ice water! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111700921871363052005-03-24T16:48:00.000-05:002005-03-24T17:48:51.203-05:00I have begun Mariah from Knitty. Mariah Sleeves 3.24 I started Friday night (March 18th) and have been working on it a little everyday (especially during the races and before soccer games). I'm using Tahki Donegal Tweed Homespun Color 847. I brought it to work to do while the kids are working on their tests. I've gotten lots of compliments and lots of requests for sweaters (from my boys and girlsNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111188061258076222005-03-18T18:21:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:32:36.323-05:00Here are some pictures taken with my new Canon A510 digital camera. Spring! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111187938475716492005-03-18T18:18:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:18:58.476-05:00Spring! Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111187783263038892005-03-18T18:16:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:16:23.263-05:00At work! TGIF Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111187703325059232005-03-18T18:15:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:15:03.326-05:00At work! TGIF Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111187641911018622005-03-18T18:14:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:14:01.910-05:00Whatchya think? Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111187119045047352005-03-18T18:05:00.000-05:002005-03-18T18:05:19.046-05:00Whatchya think? Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111021554075871412005-03-16T20:05:00.000-05:002005-03-16T20:05:54.076-05:00I've added comments.:)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1111020213474023712005-03-16T19:23:00.000-05:002005-03-16T19:43:33.476-05:00Hello everyone! Is spring here yet?I had something snarky happen to me today (concerning knitting). I had no one to really discuss it with. So here I am. Hoping I'll have some feedback (oh wait. My board is down. Must fix that.)As some of you know, the reason for my silence has been my pursuit of my Ed.S. degree. Once a month Maria an I get up at 4 AM are on the road by 4:45 AM, and in Cleveland,Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1105912246169032072005-01-16T16:31:00.000-05:002005-01-16T16:50:46.170-05:00You know it's been a while since posting if these three things happen:
1. Your computer does not jump to the web address when you type in the first letter of the site.
2. You can't remember which login name you used to post.
3. You can't remember which password you used to login to post.
Anyhoo!
Back from a roadtrip from Greensboro to visit Maria's brother and go to his 30th birthday blast. We Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1104251139529408372004-12-28T11:15:00.000-05:002004-12-28T11:25:39.530-05:00Today is my last morning here in Florida. I fly home this afternoon with a bigger suitcase (too much clothes shopping!!). Christi and Tom leave tomorrow. They are going to use the suitcase I'm leaving behind (too much clothes shopping!!). I will get it back (although I don't really need it) when they come on Thursday or Friday for a couple of days to visit. They will be joining Miguel, Maria, Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1103898411190342802004-12-24T09:15:00.000-05:002004-12-24T09:26:51.190-05:00If it's the holiday, I must be in Florida. It was 76-degrees here yesterday, but rather dreary. I flew in on Tuesday and will fly back home next Tuesday. My sister and her husband (uscboy) come in to Tampa today. We will go pick them up and stop at a new yarn store before hitting the airport. The shop is called Knit n'Knibble and is suppused to be a yarn store with a cafe. Should be fun! We are Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1100218084715792952004-11-11T19:01:00.000-05:002004-11-11T19:08:04.716-05:00Happy Thursday!
I thought I would quickly check in before another busy weekend begins. I've got class this weekend (heck, I've got class all the time :) so I figured I wouldn't be back on line until Sunday. Tomorrow night I'll stay over at Maria's so we can leave right from her house on Saturday morning. We have our research proposal all set to turn in. I just have to round up all my books thatNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1099793021860942622004-11-06T20:45:00.000-05:002004-11-06T21:03:41.860-05:00 Locals! Listen up! There is a new restaurant worth visiting. Grapes and Hops is located in the same building as Hometime Spirits (behind the Publix on Spout Springs). I had a Fennel and Olive Tartine for an appetizer, a huge! Fall Waldorf salad (apples, field greens, walnuts, dried plums, onions, and water chestnuts), and an amazing poached caramelized pear with pecan ice cream for dessert. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1099614325441850082004-11-04T19:10:00.000-05:002004-11-04T19:25:25.440-05:00Although I haven't been to PINS in a while, I got a hug from Jean, the founder, at our recent county-wide ESOL meeting. She told me that the next PINS would be on Nov. 20th, the Saturday before Thanksgiving. Still can't make it to this one; I've got another group meeting. I've got one this Saturday, the following Saturday is class, and then on the 20th, the same day as PINS, yup, another meeting.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1099518632429346872004-11-03T16:40:00.000-05:002004-11-03T16:50:32.430-05:00Thank goodness the President was reelected. I took today off from school knowing I would watch late into night. I finally crawled into bed about a quarter to three. Ugh. I could not believe, though, that when I woke up, the electoral count was still 269. Thankfully, Nevada became Bush's, and Kerry called to concede. I watched his speech, and I thought it was well-done and gracious. But, I am Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1093195101996056982004-08-22T13:09:00.000-04:002004-08-22T13:18:21.996-04:00Ug.
Head cold.
Sunday.
Sorry. I'll try to do better.
Ahem. The beginning of school has gone really well, if albeit, mighty busy. I've had meetings out the wazoo almost every day last week (one day had three meetings!). My specialist degree has begun, and I've been doing homework for it (lots and lots of reading). I've finished two books, and I have just begun number three. I had hoped to haveNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1091452132499412122004-08-02T08:57:00.000-04:002004-08-02T09:08:52.500-04:00Summer is over.
Elementary and middle schools in Hall County began their pre-planning this morning. High schools begin tomorrow. I've slowly been getting my room ready over the last couple of weeks, so I think I'm ahead of the game. This is good, because I lose four hours on Tuesday afternoon to help register kids at our county's International Center. Then on Wednesday, we have Open House. Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1090013135753392592004-07-16T17:18:00.000-04:002004-07-16T17:25:35.753-04:00Hello from Florida!
I'm down here on my annual summer trip to see Mom and Dad. Poor Miguel has to work, and I've been spoiled rotten. Good food, pool time, clothes shopping (Chicos!!), reading, and knitting. I even got to go to a new (to me) knitting/needlepoint store in Sarasota called The Eye of the Needle. I bought some handmade birch needles and a hank of beautiful red silk yarn. It's yummyNicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1089371386487833282004-07-09T07:07:00.000-04:002004-07-09T07:09:46.486-04:00It's been a busy week with very little knitting. I was down in Atlanta for three days at a High Schools that Work convention. It was great!! I have lots of new ideas and I have been inspired to try out some new techniques I learned.
Onto knitting! Check out this cool story!
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1088734527721830502004-07-01T22:14:00.000-04:002004-07-01T22:15:27.720-04:00Go check out the new summer Knitty! Woohoo!
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1088717280444552712004-07-01T16:10:00.000-04:002004-07-01T17:36:59.566-04:00Time for an actual knitting post. Woohoo!
First, here is my Dune scarf.
Next, this is an over the shoulder evening poncho which I bought at TKGA National Convention. I have about six more inches to go on the left (or right) side.
After I complete the length, I have to crochet the edge. Fun! Not!
I can't wait 'til it's finished. It feels like a cloud because of the shimmery fibers.
I Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1088707388032149302004-07-01T14:40:00.000-04:002004-07-01T14:43:08.033-04:00You will see on the left that I have created a Yahoo Group called Knitters for W.
Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1088427171914326662004-06-28T08:42:00.000-04:002004-06-28T08:53:46.120-04:00It is time to start getting political. So many of the pro Kerry supporters are out there, touting their disapproval (the first word which came to mind was hatred) for President Bush. I believe it's time for the Republicans to get on the ball and show our support! I'm sure that there are more than a few of us whose stomachs are turned at the thought of Kerry being elected to office. Let me know Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1088113017953065122004-06-24T17:25:00.000-04:002004-06-24T17:36:57.953-04:00We were back home by noon today after a morning at the hospital. Everyone there was friendly, helpful, and reassuring. It made the whole thing much easier. I ate a couple pieces of toast before snoozing for about 2 1/2 hours this afternoon. I feel remarkably well. :) Amazing what modern medicine can accomplish.
Besides a wonderful husband who went with me and filled a hard to find prescription Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1087859264138771042004-06-21T18:41:00.000-04:002004-06-21T19:07:44.136-04:00First, I would like to thank everyone for the kind thoughts and comments. I love you all, and I really appreciate your support. It's been a hard weekend, but because we knew what the results would be, the conclusive diagnosis today was easier to take. I go in Thursday morning for the D&C and should be back home by lunch time. At this point, I'm ready to get it over with.
On Saturday Maria took Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1087578476127130482004-06-18T13:03:00.000-04:002004-06-18T13:07:56.126-04:00Miguel and I went in for our first u/s today. We were very excited. I hopped up on the table and the nurse proceeded to do the ultrasound. Couldn't find anything so she did an internal one (I'm glad one of my books talked about that possibility). She still couldn't find anything other than a possible egg sac. Dr. came in and told us we had probably miscarried but would need blood tests to be Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1087354256782758402004-06-15T22:49:00.000-04:002004-06-15T22:50:56.783-04:00Had to add this from Shelley.
Have fun!Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1087344431779725732004-06-15T19:57:00.000-04:002004-06-15T20:07:11.780-04:00Life goes on here. :)
We've been watching the grass grow--literally! We dug up the back and side yards, put down Bermuda seed, and have been watering faithfully. Thank goodness for all the the rain we've been getting. We've got little shoots coming up. Yippee!
I've been slowly knitting on my Rowan cardigan and a little on the silk/cashmere scarf. Also, I've been working on a little surprise (Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1086478258607589402004-06-05T19:11:00.000-04:002004-06-05T19:30:58.606-04:00No time (or really energy) for knitting these past couple of days.
Yesterday Maria and I hit a few Atlanta tourist sites. First, we went to do the CNN Behind-the-Scenes Tour. It was very interesting, IMHO. I've been in the food court on the ground level a few times. Once you pass security, you are taken up eight floors up to begin the tour. We saw the sets for CNN, CNN headline News, and the Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4144439.post-1085828523603784442004-05-29T07:00:00.000-04:002004-05-29T07:02:03.603-04:00I found a new one, Tom.
You're a Speak & Spell!! You nerd, you. Justbecause you were disguised as a toy doesn'tmean you weren't educational, you sneakybastard.
What childhood toy from the 80s are you? brought to you by Quizilla
What's even funnier, I HAD one. :)Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06400009487800677000noreply@blogger.com0