tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-351698362011-07-08T02:23:27.353-04:00My Knitting CornerHeatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.comBlogger1051100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-18182567570118170032009-11-21T09:27:00.003-05:002009-11-21T09:29:44.859-05:00

I have started a new blog! I haven't yet decided what to do with this one.Find me here: http://digitalnabi.com/blog

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I have been doing quite a bit of reading this year and thought I would post my book list. These are books I have read since January 1st 2009.1. Ender In Exile - Orson Scott Card2. Coraline - Neil Gaiman3. Twilight - Stephenie Meyer4. New Moon - Stephenie Meyer5. Eclipse - Stephenie Meyer6. Breaking Dawn - Stepenie Meyer7. Stardust - Neil Gaiman8. Anansi Boys - Neil Gaiman9. Cryptonomicon

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knittinpretty's Shop AnnouncementMost of this year has been very quiet for Knittin' Pretty. This is mainly because my husband and I have been busy building a house! We are moving the first week in September, but need to start packing now. We thought the first 5 months were hard, but now the real work begins...I will be closing the shop temporarily to accommodate this move, and should be reopening

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Hello! Wow, it has been a long time. But really, I have been very busy...Building a House!

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Have you seen the new Knitting Purls? I have a review of the Blue Moon Fiber Arts cotton sock yarn called Sock Candy in it.To subscribe, send an email to infoATknittingpurlsDOTcom. Ask to be sent the most recent issue to see my review!

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Blah! Yes, I realize that my goal to write everyday, or nearly so has already fallen off quite pathetically. But really, I have just run out of stories. I knew I was limited, but I didn't really think I had so little in my memory.New plan brewing - I am working on taking it in a new direction, and once I get the ideas to gel, I will be starting the writing again.

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...of Jason stories!Tonight I started writing about myself.

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So, Memories is back. No e-mail letting me know, but I logged in today and no annoying message.I posted a new story...

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Apparently Google thinks my new blog is a spam blog. It is now temporarily hiding behind a warning like this:This blog is currently under review due to possible Blogger Terms of Service violations. If you're a regular reader of this blog and are confident that the content is appropriate, feel free to click "Proceed" to proceed to the blog. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you're an author

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If you have been keeping up with my writing exercise, you know I've been writing about a boy named Jason.I realized tonight as I was writing, that his stories are almost always somewhat depressing. Why I started with him, I'm not sure. His stories just called out to be told first. Hang in there, I have other stories in me too.

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I have something new to show you. Something without pictures. Something ambitious and extremely personal. If it's so personal why am I sharing? As much as it contains personal experiences and emotions, I really would like some critique and opinions on my writing.What is it? A new blog! I have started this blog as a writing exercise for myself. It contains memories. Memories turned into short

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This content has moved to my new blog HERE.Here's a snippet:"Addi Turbos are often acclaimed to be the gold standard in knitting needles. They feature an ultra smooth nickel plating which makes knitting fast and effortless as the yarn glides across the needles with little resistance. The joining cord is flexible and forgiving without the stiffness and memory of other circular needle brands.

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See this post for the original "review".See this post for the real review!This content has moved to my new blog HERE.

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Thank you for producing a very smooth needle. I love how you have come out with a new interchangeable set. I especially love that I don't need a tool to connect/disconnect my cable to the needle. When I opened my new box I was so in love, all those lovely Turbo's shining back at me.I immediately wanted to try them out. I picked the second tips from the left and connected them to the 24" cable. So

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I know I haven't been around for a long, long, Long, LONG time...That will be in another post.Tonight I just want to share something quick (or should I say "Click") that came today in the mail:Yay for the new Addi Click Interchangeable set!

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...have I been knitting? SIX! Can you believe it? I was again asked recently how long I have been knitting. The first time I realized it was six years I was stunned, couldn't say anything except "6 years!" I think the shocker really is, I have hardly any FO's to speak of during those six years :(I have been spinning for only a bit over 1 year, and I feel like I have accomplished so much

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Thank you so much to the ladies over at the Daily Chum! I have been featured as the Etsy Shop of the Day! See the posting here: ESotD

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Yup you heard it! Knittin' Pretty is 1 year old today! Amazing how fast a year goes by...so much has happened in the last year! When I first started selling at Etsy, I wasn't sure how it would go. How long I could do it...how many times a year could I update...would I still like spinning if it was more like a job...So many questions and concerns...but through it all, here I am! One year later,

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So, I have been largely absent from blogging for a while. But maybe you have noticed on the side bar...a new widget for Plurk. I have been spending way way too much time over there.One of the things that has come up is Miss Violet created a Farmgirl club called the plurkette hencircle. Lately I have been trying to get in better touch with my inner farmgirl, and so decided to join!Our first

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...Thumbs!Yeah I know...weird eh? What a stupid thing to call the doctor about.Nurse: What are we seeing you for?Me: Um...well, I hurt my...thumbs...Nurse: Oh? Erm, ok...Yeah, not funny! I actually know how I did it and everything. After I wash the yarn, I roll it up in some towels, then do this snapping thing. I put my thumbs in the loop and give it a good snap, about three times each skein...So

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Everyone in the office is sick, has been sick, or is getting sick. Some have a chest cold, some have the flu...I so far haven't gotten anything. I do however feel run down and generally crummy.I refuse to get sick! I have held out this long - just a little longer. I am calling it our company scourge.It's pretty depressing at work with all these sickos. Everyone's energy level is down, and people

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Well, the other day at work I had quite an interesting experience. Ok, it's not that interesting...I was talking to people that meet in the middle of our little room. They were having some type of meeting. Mostly I was working on my computer, but occasionally they would ask me something, and cause me to turn around in my chair.One of these times I turn around to answer a question. My back itches

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Last night Hubby and I went to go get our taxes completed for the year 2007. My what an ordeal! We had started our return over the weekend using our usual online filing method. However when we saw the $3000+ that we owed...we squirmed a bit. So I remembered this guy that used to come into the bank when I worked there. He was known for doing taxes and being very good. So...I called him up and

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Seven more in the shop tonight, including these two:

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Weight loss. I have been making efforts to lose some weight. I had gained over 40 pounds since my college days - I know, horrendous. But I have lost about 13 of those pounds so far! Woot! The only bad thing -- loose skin -- EWWWW!I was putting cream on my winter dry hands the other day and noticed how wrinkly they look. All I could think at the time was: "Wow I my hands look like I am 80 years

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So just when things were starting to look up at work...They sent me a warning about remoting into my home pc. How, doing so is cause for termination. Oh well. It isn't like I haven't been the most productive employee in the last two months. Its not like I didn't save my bosses ass with my recent work.So now when I am stuck on something I will just blankly stare at my screen and fall asleep...much

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What have I been up to?!?

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The thing about a programming job is that the job is never completed or good enough. There is always something else that could be better, improved, redone, or whatever. What bothers me about the place I am at now is that they understand this but take it to the extreme. They force products out that are far far from perfection. They put it in front of the users and expect them to eat it.We are all

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So the question was asked, what language do I program in...so here is my programming story (possibly more than you wanted to know about my history, and maybe too technical to be entertaining):I started college as a physics major. I had a good amount of physics in high school and loved it. I even went so far as to purchase quite a bit of extracurricular reading material on some more advanced and

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Hint:"I like to dream yes, yes, right between my sound machineOn a cloud of sound I drift in the nightAny place it goes is rightGoes far, flies near, to the stars away from here"

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Yay I have been featured on the Daily Chum today!

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The shop is doing very well. I am pleased. I posted my update on Monday, and three of the five new things sold. Coming up soon, I am supposed to be featured in the Daily Chum! I was hoping it would be before my new things sold out, but oh well, people will still look at what I've sold right?Work sucks. I hate programming. This could be a serious problem, since I am a programmer and all...

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.flickr-photo { border: solid 2px #000000; }.flickr-yourcomment { }.flickr-frame { text-align: left; padding: 3px; }.flickr-caption { font-size: 0.8em; margin-top: 0px; } PinkGranite2, originally uploaded by digital nabi. Yummmmm

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...tonight at 7pm!

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My goodies:---------------Pink alpaca/silk laceweight for Aunt giftBlue alpaca/silk laceweight for mother-in-law gift4 skeins of Karaoke for gift scarf - maybe one of my sisters or sister-in-law4 skeins of socks that rock (one for a co-worker here that couldn't go)2 cones of silk/stainless steel from Habu - I think I am going to make some necklaces for the shop with this2 4oz hanks of fiber from

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Tomorrow is our annual trip to Stitches East. I want to have a plan, a list. Something to follow so that I don't end up spending tons of money. I figure, if I can make a list, and commit to only buying those things...I will end up doing well.So far I have only two things on my list: Lace weight for aunt, and Lace weight for Mother-in-law. I can't really think of anything else. Probably some fiber

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So I got my new wheel all set up! She is a beauty. I will have pictures to post later.When it first arrived, I was so excited. You would think it was Christmas and I was 8:I open the box and start pulling out pieces. Wheel, check, pedals, check...miscellaneous handle part, check.I start putting the pieces together, because damn, I want to use it right away! I had just sold my Joy, so I was absent

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Friday, I went to see Bruce Springsteen. And it was AWESOME!!Hubby, my sister and her hubby all went together. We had gotten General Admission tickets. So apparently at all Springsteen concerts there is a system for the GA.The System:Between 2pm and 5pm GA ticket holders show up, and receive a bracelet with a number on it.At 5pm, everyone with these tickets is supposed to line up in number

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What have I been up to?!?

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Here is my last posting - translated into pirate (in honor of talk like a pirate day!).Ye know whats comin'...th' obligatory apology fer nay bloggin' in ages.Aye! but this time...nay wait...aye, I dasn't be havin' anythin' but excuses.Maybe 'tis on accoun' o' I be completely stressed at work an' on accoun' o' I sit at th' computer all tide at work...Or maybe on accoun' o' Ravelry be a swirlin'

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You know whats coming...the obligatory apology for not blogging in ages.Yes! but this time...no wait...yeah, I don't have anything but excuses.Maybe it is because I am completely stressed at work and because I sit at the computer all day at work...Or maybe because Ravelry is a swirling vortex of time sucking yarn and pattern goodness...Of course it could be because I am so busy with knitting and

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Wow. What a rush! Opening the Etsy store has been quite a wild ride. I would like to officially use that as the excuse for not posting lately. I have been mulling over this decision for a long time...but I didn't want to write anything about it in the case that it fell through.I would like to thank my Hubby for coming up with the cute name! Over some delicious sushi we were discussing possible

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My new Etsy Shop!!!Knittin' PrettyI made two sales already! I can't believe it, I am dancing around in joy!

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Yes, the blog has suffered...and will probably continue to suffer during the summer months. Anyway, some quick updates in pictures!Finished my pomatomus pair - bonus view with the sock blockers! The color on this picture turned out terribly. Really the color is much more purple.I finished one arm warmer:and I started: Hedera -- for the Sock Knitter's Anonymous August sock.

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On the way home I stopped by the grocery for a birthday card, and thought to check out the magazine rack. BINGO~ new Vogue Knitting - 25th Anniversary edition is now out!Then I get to my mailbox only to find...Interweave Knits Fall 2007!!! SWEET!~But thats not all -- On my doorstep, Rowan Magazine 42!What a nice ending to the day. Now to settle in and look through all my new knitting materials.

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I haven't been doing much knitting lately. Really, I have just been obsessed with spinning!

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I finished!!

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Because of Ravelry I have been inspired to organize my stash a little better.Here we can see some detail shots:Compartment 1: Sock yarn! These are all the hanks of sock yarn that I have. Vesper, Lornas Laces, Socks that Rock.Moving down.Compartment 2: More sock yarn! This is all the non-hanked stuff. Regia, Opal, Trekking...also some caked Vesper and Socks that Rock. You can also see two socks

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d80 Originally uploaded by digital nabiYes, I am weak...presenting...the D80!

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I like to say that summer time is a bad time for blogging...a bad time for knitting...blah blah...maybe its just a lazy time in general. So why haven't I been blogging?!?Last night I admitted to my knitting group that I really have only not been blogging because I have been lusting after a new camera. Every time I think about taking pictures for the blog or for Ravelry (which I finally got my

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-20580098488742093072007-06-25T06:32:00.000-04:002007-06-25T06:51:46.320-04:00

...back to our regularly scheduled program!Starting a new job is both exciting and terrifying at the same time. On one hand I feel really good about getting the job, about how much better it is than my last place of employment, and how fortunate I am to have been chosen. On the other hand, I am scared that once I get there, once I start doing my job, the company will realize that they made a

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-92012507102824150662007-05-25T10:53:00.000-04:002007-10-15T06:56:44.020-04:00

Wild thingYou make my heart singYou make everythingCome on, wild thing Wild thing, I think you move meBut I gotta know for sureCome on and hold me tightOh you move meHere we see my latest spinning fiber. Wild Thing from Crown Mountain Farms. I LOVE it! The colors are so vibrant and beautiful.

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1210802203091127452007-05-22T09:09:00.001-04:002007-05-22T09:30:42.319-04:00

Yes! I finally broke down and signed up for a Flickr account. I only have a few pictures up, but hope to transfer nearly all of my images there. I signed up for Ravelry too, but have yet to hear about getting started there. Really, the reason I signed up for the Flickr account was because I heard that it interfaced with Ravelry so well.Anyway! Yesterday in the mail was a nice surprise...beautiful

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-89303514911282566092007-05-18T12:50:00.001-04:002007-10-15T06:56:57.173-04:00

OK, I am making a resolution. Who cares if it is the middle of May! I am determined not to buy anymore yarn until Stitches East.

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I have come to the conclusion that all obsessions with yarn and spinning fibers originate in the lust for color. I LOVE color.

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Well, I did not post over the weekend...mainly because I was busy -- Spinning!Friday I took the beginning spinning class at The Mannings. Tom, the instructor was awesome. All the ladies in the class were great, we had a good time, we learned A LOT.After the class was over...I went ahead and purchased a wheel. Tom had assigned me the Ashford Joy for class. He said because I am small it would be a

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-70020527707189661052007-05-09T22:59:00.000-04:002007-05-16T06:57:15.276-04:00

Here are some yummy pictures of my Maryland Sheep and Wool loot!

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OK, so last night I went home, and took all the pictures for my MS&W post. But then I got busy trying not to sneeze and cough, so needless to say...no pictures are posted yet. It is allergy season here in Lancaster, and yesterday was the first day that I have had trouble with them.As I was taking pictures I realized just how much yarn I have...a lot -- too much! Much of it is for specific

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Yeah, so...I didn't put pictures up. Really I wanted to, but I got busy and so again I will promise to tonight. It is a shame really because I was only playing a video game...Guitar Hero II on the 360. Totally love that game!

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This year was my first visit to the Maryland Sheep and Wool festival. It truly was an unforgettable experience. There was so much going on, and so many people, I quickly became separated from my party. It was a beautiful day, we did not arrive until 10:30-11ish. As we approached the fairgrounds it became very clear that all the traffic was headed for the festival. I wished I had brought my camera

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Good news! I have two phone interviews scheduled for next week!! (happy dance)Having one interview is exciting enough, but two?!? This is turning out to be a great day.The problem with phone interviews is that I will be at work when they occur. For the most part this is OK. But it still makes me feel a bit uneasy. Unfortunately my interviewers are not willing to call me early enough to catch me

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-87721325042757038862007-05-01T12:14:00.000-04:002007-05-04T14:47:23.136-04:00

Sorry for the lack of posting over the weekend. I have been trying to find some time when I don't feel down about work. I don't want this blog to be a place where I come and complain about all the things that bother me in life. I want it to be a happy place, with good thoughts, funny stories, and lots of fiber related discussion.Positive thoughts... Hubby and I are building a house! We have all

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It was a rainy day. Work was drab, morale was down, I was tired from being there since 6:30 am. Trying to make up some time, I was attempting to stay as long as I could.Frequently through out the day, I check my web mail. Any morsel of non-work news is savored. Much of what comes in is just spam, but occasionally I catch a glimmer of the outside world.3:30-ish: 'You have 1 new message.'I check.

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It's a beautiful day. The sun is shining, its lovely weather, a nice breeze is blowing. This morning Heather is driving into town. She doesn't mind because it is so nice out. The little bit of traffic doesn't even bother her. It is so nice today that she has decided to wear a spring-like white shirt and white sandals.Heather pulls into the medical center parking lot. She is there to drop off her

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-55702110025721862662007-04-23T21:58:00.000-04:002007-05-04T14:46:44.261-04:00

My order from Knitterly Things arrived. I am in love with the intensity of the colors. I had a little mishap when ordering, which resulted in me not getting the first four colors I had picked out. However, I am not disappointed with the colors I did receive. These are stunning -- Just beautiful! I cannot wait to turn them into socks. If I didn't already have many socks in the pipeline, waiting

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-56733907764493979252007-04-22T13:17:00.000-04:002007-04-22T13:41:02.002-04:00

I intended to post this last night, but just was too tired.My mom is going away to Mayo Clinic in June after years of local doctors trying to figure out what is making her ill. Even though her visit is during the summer months, she has lost so much weight that she is perpetually cold all the time. I wanted to make her something that she could take with her...something that would provide comfort

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-15647507705801822442007-04-20T10:41:00.000-04:002007-04-20T10:56:37.781-04:00

I have thought about it...and I have decided to make a commitment to update my blog at least three times a week. I will try for daily...but we will see. Think of it as a very late new years resolution. More later...

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Lots more colors up at Blue Moon Fiber Arts! Too many nice ones to choose from. I have that 10% off coupon burning a hole in my pocket...But then theres the anniversary sale going on over at Webs too! Gah! Too much yarn -- too little money :(

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April is usually the month of apathy...not quite spring, still cold and wet, far from any holiday... But yesterday's main headline made it even more so. I first learned about it at work through my rss news feed. I can't explain my reaction -- something like what I felt during 9/11. Disgusted, worried, saddened. I don't have family there, I don't have friends there, but I still felt an undeniable

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It has taken me so long to get back into blogging. I think mainly because I just wasn't feeling up to it. Today though, things at the office have me wanting to rant.We get this e-mail today about business cards. The rule at our company says that lead programmers can have business cards printed. I am not a lead programmer, therefore I do not get business cards. Which is fine with me, but

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Not a real post, just a quick update today. My family doctor doesn't know what to do, so he is sending me to a cardiologist -- for my neurological problem -- we will see how that goes. I can just imagine:Dr. Heart Man: Why are you here?Me: Mr. Dr. Man sent me for NMH.Dr. Heart Man: Well, I have heard of what you have, but it really is a neurological problem, not a problem with your heart.Me: I

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...to me.I am not a big fan of birthday celebrations. And this year is no exception. I don't want a party, I don't want a special outting. I just want it to be any day like any other day. If people want to give me money or presents, that is their choice but definitely not a requirement. --Except for Hubby, and he already gave me my present...Wii!!!Why haven't I been attending knitting night?In

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Yes, another posting about socks...but there's other stuff too I promise!!First, I finished the Tapestry scarf. I am still meh about the yarn -- I like the silky feeling, but I still hate the hairy-ness. If it could only be silky without the hair. I will probably gift this, not sure yet to whom. Because after complaining about the hair, how can I push it off on some poor unsuspecting recipient?In

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-46347567370992949272007-03-04T11:38:00.000-05:002007-05-04T15:12:34.268-04:00

Recently I have been wanting to make some stitch markers. David from Sticks & String podcast had a great tutorial on a set of binary ones. Since I am a computer scientist, I thought this was fitting! The picture is hard to see...For the zeros I used clear beads. For the ones I used pink Swarovski crystals. I only had enough beads to go to ten. Maybe today I will run out to the store and grab some

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-74094125773218780182007-03-03T15:20:00.000-05:002007-05-04T15:14:16.665-04:00

I have a couple of FO's to post about! February was a pretty productive month for me. I decided that I would tackle my UFOs in the order of percentage already completed. This enabled me to finish more projects...which I then promptly cast on a few new ones!Firstly, I finished and blocked the Swallowtail shawl. I think it turned out lovely -- I hope Aunt Dorothy likes it!I finished the Lorna's

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To make up for the severe lack of posting recently, I have a huge amount of pictures today. So lets see, what have I been up to? First, update on Sapporo: I have about 3-3.5 inches of the body completed...and I haven't worked on it for over a week. Miles and miles of plain stockinette to go before the interesting patterning starts.In rebellion against doing miles and miles of plain stockinette,

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-51498087308666544222007-02-08T07:42:00.000-05:002007-02-07T21:02:05.619-05:00

I wanted to write a little bit about the new issue. The layout has changed, and while I understand the reasons for the change, it is going to take a bit to get used to it. Basically, they have moved the instructions for the patterns to the back, while leaving pictures in the front.Other knitting magazines do this currently, but I don't know that this is what I prefer. Something about having the

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-3840285471501979232007-02-07T20:58:00.000-05:002007-05-04T15:14:16.666-04:00

I am very happy! My Interweave Knits Spring 2007 came in the mail today. It was a very nice surprise during a very busy week.Tomorrow I will have pictures of my various WIP, including my almost finished Swallowtail shawl.

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Finally I was able to transfer my blog to the new Blogger! I love it so far. The biggest change is with the template, I will have to learn about how they are doing that so I can convert to the new way without loosing my buttons and images etc.It has been quite a while since I posted last. I have been so busy; work, contract work, and illness have kept me away from the fun stuff on the computer.

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1168815045326188232007-01-14T17:24:00.000-05:002007-01-14T17:51:56.996-05:00

This weekend, DH took the PS3 back to the store. But then...bought a new one...but found this deal where you can trade in your old ps2 and get $100+ dollars back toward the purchase of the ps3! So that is what we did. It was a good deal, but I still don't see him getting to into it, especially now that school is starting up again.In knitting news, I completed the seal rock socks that rock for my

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Lots of pictures for you this posting. I was away for the holidays, and came back with a sinus infection but lots of gifts. First, from the Lancaster Stitch 'N' Bitch: My secret santa was too kind! Becky got me a stitchonary, some tools, a cute ornament, a cookie cutter, and personalized hand dyed yarn!How awesome is that!!! Its named after me, "Heather's Twilight".From the family I got several

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Hey, who's that messing with my center-pulls? :(

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Well, I am planning on doing the legwarmers from Handknit Holidays. But, I wanted to modify the chart to be less "Christmas-y" and more anytime. Here is what I have come up with. The ribbing at the top and bottom will be done in the brown color.I also think I am going to try this in knitpicks Merino Style DK weight. So in order to make sure the colors look OK I have constructed this image of the

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1165892267774732202006-12-11T21:46:00.000-05:002006-12-11T21:57:47.783-05:00

Tonight I finished my fingerless gloves.Pattern is from: Holiday Knits.Yarn: Trekking XXLNeedles: size 3 dpns (set of five) and one size 0yes thats right six needles...Ok, I was using two as stitch holders...but still, thats alot of pointy sticks!

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I have joined the Stranded: Colorwork Challenge!What are your projects for this knitalong?My first project is going to be:Eunny's awesome Endpaper mittsAfter that I plan to move onto various projects from Handknit Holidays but with my own pattern designs. Particular projects that interested me are the cute gift bags and the leg warmers.My dream colorwork project is the deep scoop neck sweater

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Here are my finished Jaywalkers!In addition to finally finishing that second one, I have started the second of the Seal Rock socks. The first of the pair are already on the cuff, and awaiting simultaneous knitting till the end of the yarn.The other object I am working on: a vest from RYC Classic booklet. The entire booklet is using wool/silk, but I had all this Debbie Bliss Cash Cotton, so I

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1164597819436465912006-11-26T22:07:00.000-05:002006-11-26T22:23:39.473-05:00

...no write! It really does seem like a long time since I have posted. Thanksgiving was OK, not much really going on. For work, I got off Thursday, but Friday I ended up working from home. Usually I am more productive at home, so this was not a problem. Hubby and I went to my sister's house for Turkey Day. She is the BEST cook! Dinner was simply awesome...a true feast.As for knitting news -- some

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First up -- My husband got a little upset at me for not posting for a while. He has finished another square...but this time it's big enough to be used as a washcloth! It really did turn out well. This time he also did everything from casting on to binding off. Now his needles are freed up and I have procured his services for Christmas knitting!Here are the colors I chose for the tri-fold bowls I

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1163084833056755252006-11-09T09:45:00.000-05:002007-05-04T14:52:24.696-04:00

Today I had to take my car into the shop to get a diagnosis on its incredibly loud sounds. Seriously, my car sounded like one of those souped up motorcycles, the ones with the big non-muffling mufflers. I noticed it was getting a bit loud some time ago, but I just figured it was getting old. However, one day while stopped at a fast-food window I noticed that it was really embarrassingly loud. So

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Getting to work today was quite the experience. First, the neighborhood was flooded. Next, when stopping for gas I had to wade across the parking lot to get to the store. At this point I consider turning back, and calling in to let work know that I would be working from home today. However, I decide to give it a go. On the highway it wasn't bad, but because it was raining, people feel the need to

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I am so glad I attended! I didn't buy much, but it was a wonderful trip. The rides down and back were non-stop laughing, and the market was nothing short of overwhelming. I got to buy my black sheep tape measure.Also I acquired some lovely size 3 Brittany needles.On my way down I tried to work on my second mobius basket, but silly me, I did the last part first, and so had to start over again

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1161965354510909792006-10-27T09:02:00.000-04:002006-10-27T12:09:14.790-04:00

I will not buy more yarn, I will NOT buy more yarn...except for Christmas gifts. Ebay is much too easy to get addicted to, and my stash seems like it has suddenly grown overnight! I really have SOOOO much Christmas knitting to do, that I cant really justify buying any yarn for projects other than gifts. If I get done early, maybe I could treat myself to some of the yummy new color ways of Socks

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1161272309323336232006-10-19T11:26:00.000-04:002006-10-19T11:38:30.610-04:00

Unfortunately my progress bars cannot display a negative status. Here is a picture of my jaywalkers...In other sock news, I have completed the gusset increases for my Lornas Laces socks! So now I am ready to turn the heel. Maybe I will be able to complete them this weekend.Also on the needles (or rather hook) is a bunch of granny squares for an afghan. Its really icky acrylic, but my Mom doesn't

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1160575315813067142006-10-11T07:23:00.000-04:002007-05-04T14:52:52.544-04:00

Carpooling is great for knitting! However...there is one guy that I ride with that insists on playing hiphop. Maybe I am just getting to that point in my life where only old music appeals to me, but I just cannot stand hiphop! By the time I get to work I feel all angsty and agitated. No wonder he drives like a maniac! 6am in the morning is just too early for those types of feelings, it really

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So, I think my I have to rip my jaywalkers again. I took another look at the pattern, and after the toe, I am supposed to make it even bigger! So...Yeah, definately ripping...might even have to go down to a size 0 needle. I wanted to use the 1's because the yarn is a bit heavier than the usual sock yarn I have knitted with. But I guess it just makes my guage way too big. A good thing did come of

Heatherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15394234676359871663noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-35169836.post-1160508954791313642006-10-10T15:21:00.000-04:002006-10-10T15:35:54.893-04:00

I started the jaywalkers! I used Queen Kahuna's awesome invisible provisional cast on with a shortrow toe...however, after completing the two toes, they seem to be really just too big. So...I may have to start over again. Its really a shame becaues this is the second try with this pair.The first time, I was trying to use one end from the inner pull ball, and one end from the outside of the ball..

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