June 18, 2008

Andrea is the proud new owner of the SOG Giveaways!

I know it's hard to understand: just givin' away stuff. I've got 20 years of stuff lying around and I just find it easier to give it away. No strings, I pinkie swear.

In other news...
I really appreciate all the nice things y'all had to say about Cherry. I promise it is a trick of the camera, but the sweater did not look good on me.



See the guy on the right? Now compare it the original, un-edited "me in the sweater pic":


I will concede that the hairdo may have more to do with the similarities than the sweater. (And I need a gardener.)

Yes, I know. Too hard on myself yada yada yada. (I'm pretty sure "don't whine so much" is becoming a Don't on the Rules of Good Blogging list. I'll have to keep this in mind for future posts.)

I do appreciate how much positive reinforcement you've given me over the years. Please insert sappy, mushy thoughts here. (Any fans of Flipping Out around? I could invite you to a mandatory We Appreciate You Cocktail Party...)
Countdown 1,000: 100

Labels: FO's, Knitting, Summer of Givin'

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I forgot how fun swaps were! I'm madly putting together a package for the Pamper Me swap at Crochetville. After a few starts, I think I finally know what I'll make for my partner. I want to post a picture, and I took a close-up thinking it wouldn't reveal too much, but now I think it does. Guess I'll have to wait.

Now get ready because it's time for:



I have two offerings today.
1st: A set of Little Boxes

Please note that one pattern is missing from the Little Box of Knitted Throws. Be the first to e-mail me and claim them. Offer expires June 25.

Next up: A book of crochet patterns.


You know the drill: click fast! Offer expires June 25!

Now, I am going to go enjoy an empty house.
Countdown 1,000: 101

Labels: Summer of Givin', Swaps

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June 4, 2008

Ok peeps, two things to give away today.

1. Crochet Grab Bag




10 old issues of Hooked on Crochet
A pattern sampling:

• Golden Maize thread tablecloth
• Tapestry crochet yarmulke
• Burst of Blue pineapple doily
• Holiday Jewels afghan
• Marigold Shell
• Floral ornaments
• Quilt Look Potholders
• Summer Top

Touch of Class Afghans Pattern Booklet
Patons Designer Series: Heat Wave (Tank patterns featuring Patons Grace)
Click here for my inbox. Offer expires in one week then it's off to le Garbage.

2. Knitting Reference




Thumb not included.
Hardcover. Little to no wear.
Be the first to click and it's all yours.
Countdown 1,000: 125

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 3, 2008

Wow! I got an almost record-breaking* number of comments yesterday! Thanks to everyone who commented...and everyone who reads me! I promise I won't make a habit of whining about subscribers. If anything, I learned that there are many feed readers out there (ie: Bloglines, Google Reader etc) and subscriber numbers are hard to verify.

So with all my whining I totally forgot the biggest news: SCHOOL'S OUT!!!! I'm so excited! I told the loved ones to leave me the hell alone and I've got plenty of crafty planned. And...wait for it....

Summer of Givin' is BACK!!!! Spread the word (make me a button somebody, please!) And this year all you have to do is ask! No contests! Be the first to e-mail and you "win"

First up:




Four skeins hot-pink Sinfonia yarn.
100% cotton
100 g (220 m)/3/52 oz (218 yds)
Sportweight
First one to my inbox wins!
Countdown 1,000: 133
*BTW, the movie quiz meme was my record breaker

Labels: Blogging, Life The Universe and Everything, Summer of Givin'

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July 1, 2007

Wendy!!!! Mazel Tov!

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 24, 2007

When you clean out all your crap (might as well, I've already got the PG rating) you finally accept that there are some things that you just arent going to get around to.

Knitting lace is one of those things I'll never get around to. So I no longer have a use for:



Three hanks of Knit Picks Shimmer (70% Alpaca 30% Silk) in the Morning Mist colorway and the book A Gathering of Lace by Meg Swanson.

To enter all you have to do is e-mail me and tell me the country of origin for the following:

Cluny Lace
Clones Knot
Bruges Lace
and...
Mantilla (more and item than a technique)

I will enter you in the drawing to be held on July 1st.

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 19, 2007

In the second edition of the Summer of Givin', folks were asked to comment and send commenters. Many were entered, one was chosen....


Stay tuned! The third contest will be announced very soon!

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 13, 2007

Any comment made to any post will get you in the drawing for the contest.

I hope no one has felt compelled to go back up and comment on the contest announcement.

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 12, 2007

I will not enter Bloglines in my contest because it is giving Andrea a hard time.

Boo Bloglines!
Hooray Beer!*






*not really, but couldn't resist :-)

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 11, 2007

Time for more givin'! And this conest only lasts a week!

Every time you leave a comment, you'll be entered for the drawing to be held June 19th.

But wait, there's more! Send a friend over here with a "So-and-so sent me" message and you'll be entered for the drawing again! (Yes, I realize you are sending competition over...'cause your friends will be entered, too.)

The pay-off?

This brand new book:





And these three Brit Mags:

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 10, 2007

Pam from Hip Hip Crochet!!!!!!!!

A new contest will be starting soon so stay tuned!

Labels: Summer of Givin'

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June 5, 2007

Behold the biggest doily I've ever done:






Size: Approx 22 inches (57 cm)
Thread: Aunt Lydia's size 10; color-cream (which actually reminds me of Banana Cream Pie it's so yellow)1 1/4 balls (I've already tossed the label, so I don't have the yardage)
Hook: Boye; steel size 4 (1.25 mm)
Pattern: Doily #19 from the book Pineapple Lace published by Japan Publications/Nihon Vogue (In my opinion, some of the best thread patterns in the world are from Japan)
Commentary: I have never been so happy to be done with a project! It was not difficult (I love symbol crochet!), but I just seemed to keep making mistakes so this turned into a two steps forward one step back kind of project. I'm also asking myself why I don't do thread more often. After I taught myself how to crochet (20+ years ago), my projects of choice were almost exclusively thread. And now that it is summer, the lighter material is a godsend.

Check back soon 'cause this one is going to be a prize in the Summer of Givin'!

Labels: FO's, Summer of Givin'

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May 27, 2007

But I will spare you and consolidate...

50 Book Challenge (or What Would Have Been the 4th Post)
The Shrone posted something about this at Crochetville. Of course, she started it in January. True to form, I am coming in to this late. You know the saying about beats and drummers. Some of us don't even hear the drummers.

1. A Vision of Light by Judith Merkle Riley
2. In A Dry Season by Peter Robinson

Only 48 to go!! I could have totally been done if Lori had challenged us to buy 50 books this year...

Progress Pic and Batrick le Fatrick (or What Would Have Been the 5th Post)
Among the many WIP's that I really have (I just tell myself I have 2 at a time), is the Baby Albert Coat from Book 1 of Sally Melville's series The Knitting Experience: The Knit Stitch. It's a mini-version of the Einstein Coat (which is on my list of WIM's). Only one more sleeve to go!





I'm also including a pic of Bat. He is the hardest of my cat children to photograph. Part of the difficulty is my inability to take good pictures period. Another difficulty is his coloring and the general lack of lighting in my house. I was quite pleased with this shot, though.




There was actually a better pic, but I have no idea how to remove "green eye". Red eye I can manage.

Summer of Givin' (or What Would Have Been The 6th Post)
After going through all the mags today, I discovered that I now have a nice stack of mags I don't need. It is a sin to throw away patterns, so I am now going share; however, I want to make it a little entertaining...and maybe grab a little traffic while I'm at it. Basically, instead of saying "here's what I've got, who wants it?" I'll be coming up with ways to award them as "prizes." Since I plan to organize patterns and stash this summer, there will be lots o' easy-as-pie mini contests.

My first mini contest begins....NOW!

The Prize:
This Pattern


The "Challenge"
Here are the lyrics:


Can you name the song and artist?
Send me an e-mail with the correct answer and be entered in the drawing that will take place June 10th*







*some of you may be thinking "isn't Netter still waiting for her prize from last year's contest?" Yes, it's true, she is. But I've turned over a new leaf!

Labels: 50 Book Challenge, Summer of Givin', WIPs

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