Obligations

Late last year I participated in a pay it forward event where I would receive a handmade gift and in return I would make and send 3 gifts. I received a lovely knit stocking filled with goodies from Kristin.

Early this year I finally finished my gifts and got them sent out in the mail but I realized I never shared what I had given.
I made each new friend a felted bag with a matching wallet and journal.
This purple ensemble was for my fellow Vikings fan Renee, she adored it!

This sky blue set was made especially for Sandy since she is a great sky watcher! It showed up
on her doorstep just at the right time.
Sandy has posted a blog entry every single day this year, go Sandy!

Last but not least, this tropical set was destined for Jen. Sadly, the package (along with a roaming gnome) never made it to her but maybe it's in someone elses hands who is appreciating it as much as I know Jen would have. Sorry Jen :(

Warm Day Off

I was lucky enough to have the day off today especially since it began as a very nice warm and sunny one. The clouds are rolling in and we're expecting storms later on but it was very nice while it lasted. Casey has been outside for 98% of the morning and I'm just relaxing and catching up on things. I think Spring is finally here.

Spring Wee Sock

Almost a week ago (gosh, I'm a slacker) my friend Splatgirl hosted a really fun crafty chix brunch. While there, I managed to knit another wee sock for a swap on Ravelry. I kept my mouth shut and my ears opened long enough to concentrate on this project. Usually I'm talking so much I don't get anything accomplished.

Pattern: Wee Tiny Sock by Yarn Miracle
Yarn: Lorna's Laces Shepherd Sock - Neon
Needles: Size 1 birch dpn's
Started: April 27, 2008
Finished: April 27, 2008
Knit for: Spring Wee Sock Swap Pal - the quarter added for scale is a clue to where the sock was mailed.

Snapshots

I finished this quilt a while back and already gave it away to a very appreciative recipient. This quilt is one of the favorites that I've made.

Project: Snapshots from Happy Hour by Atkinson Designs
Made for: Addison Lynne M. - born March 11, 2008
Started: February 2008
Finished: April 2008

I think I may love the backside almost as much as I love the front.

Happy Earth Day

Etsy Madness

I've been etsy crazy lately, there are so many neat-o craft items out there! I'd like to share where I've found these super cool things.
From 12 o'clock and moving clockwise:
Modern Felt Tooth Fairy Critter from bezzab (even though I'm not planning on losing a tooth any time soon :)
Weimaraner Note Cards from KiasKards
Irked Tooth Pincushion from buttonarcade
Robot Patch from jodieflowers (I've got my eye on another one too!)
I also picked up a couple other things for gifts that I can't show right now but trust me, they're cool. Don't forget to support etsy sellers, you'll find just about anything!

April Showers?

It's actually snowing this morning, on April 7th! And I actually love it. Keep the tomato throwing to yourselves please :)

Division Champions!!!!

Whoot Whoot!!!

Wee Sock

This weekend I knit a wee sock for a swap I signed up for. IMO, this is a great idea for a swap...just a little something for a new pal, we were assigned the pal on Friday and the mailing date is tomorrow. Not enough time to put it off or forget about it and a great way to meet new blog friends. I can't wait to get my wee sock!

Pattern: Wee Tiny Sock by Yarn Miracle
Yarn: Knit Picks color your own sock yarn (I dyed in 2006 and made these socks)
Needles: Size 0 bamboo dpn's
Started: March 29, 2008
Finished: March 30, 2008
Knit for: Wee Sock Swap Pal

Cracked

Well, it's back to a full work week. I began a new pair of socks Friday afternoon and I'm nearly done with the 1st one so I'll show it to you soon. I'm also planning on finishing a quilt this week so I'll have that to show too. Maybe I post those things here more for myself sort of like a journal, a way to keep track of details. I'm just happy you like to see the stuff :)

Most of my week will be filled with these. Gotta love the hard boiled egg.

Hockey Hangover

There's been sooo many good hockey games on lately Casey just can't keep up. He's a bit hungover from last nights games and we're doing it again tonight!!! GO WILD!!! GO GOPHERS!!!

Second Day of Spring

Apparently the calendar tells us it's Spring but mother nature has other ideas. I really like snow so I have no problem with this and I think Casey likes it too. It's supposed to snow most of the weekend so we plan to head outside and play some more since this may be the last snow we see until next Fall.

I Have a New Pair of Socks!

Pattern: Monkey by Cookie A
Yarn: Socks That Rock Lightweight
Color: Tidepool
Needles: Size 2 birch dpn's
Started: August 20, 2007
Finished: March 18, 2008
Knit for: Me!
Notes: I didn't do as many repeats on the leg of the sock because I wanted a shorter sock.
They're a little bit too big around, I think a smaller needle would have been better.

Tooth Carrie

Yesterday I recieved the cutest little tooth pincushion in the mail. I ordered him from buttonarcade on etsy. I may stick a magnet on the back and place him on the fridge. You see, I'm a dental hygienist so I'm all about the teeth. My blogging friend Mariko even nicknamed me tooth carrie. I try not to go too crazy with tooth paraphernalia but I couldn't pass this sad guy by.

Long Overdue

Without looking it up, I can't recall when I started knitting these Monkey socks. I desperately need to finish these so I can move on to another pair. Since I don't have to be back to work until Wednesday next week, I think I can get this task accomplished! Have a great weekend everyone.