I was diverted this month by some things for a charity auction (three hats and a baby sweater) but finally got back to finishing the Dale baby ull sweater for my youngest granddaughter. I needed to get it done as she is growing so fast. It is the one on a recent cover that has a zebra on...

I am back after more than a week. My mother (91 yo)died monday nov.11, and I was happy to sit by her bed two days before she died. She was mostly unconscious, but I was glad to be there. She had much pain, but got relief the last two days. We had a very *good* and *warm* funeral,yesterday, and I...

Thank you for the tape, sweetie, and the nice card along with it! ((((H U G S)))) Auntie Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

Thanks Ray! Windy (SewSewLady)

Woke up to SNOW this morning! Granted, this is my first winter here in over 20 years, but I was shocked to see like 3 inches and it was sticking! It is so beautiful and I'm thoroughly nested in a spot on the sofa in front of the fire with hot tea and chocolate! Class got canceled tonight (my...

This is really absurd! I got a mail from Italy from a dear friend of mine. She is a crafter as=20 well and we talk a lot about yarns and projects. Unfortunately she can=B4= t join us, since her second language is French and not English... Anyway... she was talking with a common acquaintance ( a...

Hi All, I just started Crocheting and thought I'd say hello and ask a few dumb questions (grin). First off, my name is Wendy and I live in Gainesville Florida. I'm 35, married with two adorable children (4 1/2 son, 2 1/2 daughter). A friend at work got me started crocheting and I've made a...

Myka, The package YOU sent for you-know-what arrived today, thank you! Just waiting on 2 or 3 people and then.... our surprise recipient will ooooooh and ahhhhhhhhhh, grin! Hugs, Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

Sue, Your parcel for you-know-what arrived today, I've added it to the box... just waiting now on 2 or 3 people!! Hugs, Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

Windy, The check arrived today, thank you Very much!!!! Hugs, Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

The package arrived today, and I absolutely LOVE the Cambridge themed things you sent! What a really NICE exchange for kool-aid, THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Hugs, Noreen -- STRIP * tease * to email me.

I am rather inexperienced with knitting, but I was wondering if anyone had a pattern for a sports team- I wanted to make a Steelers scarf or something for a loved one.

OK, now that I'm constantly doing something, trying to keep up with orders, my left hand cramps up (I'm right handed) I crochet by holding the entire hook in my right hand, like I hold silverware, not the way you hold a pencil. (I know there are 2 styles of crocheting, neither correct or wrong) I...

What have you found to be the neatest way to join squares togethers while crocheting. This has always been difficult for me and that is why I stick to afghans that are made in one peice. I have a hard time getting them to lie flat. Today at AC Moore, I found a really nice sqaures pattern and I...

I am sitting at my computer, trying to write a concert report (due tomorrow). We had a drastic change in the weather. It was in the 60's yesterday - I didn't even need a jacket. Today, it is so cold, I don't even want to go outside! DH mentioned below freezing with the wind chill factor! :-O What I...

I have been using the $1.68 yarn from Walmart - the house brand and I love it. I never find any knots or frays or anything. I found an unmarked skein in my stash, and as I was using it this morning, I found over 8 knots in an 8oz skein. Yuck! I have also found that un unmarked ball of chenille...

Hey group! Allaya was thanking ME for sending her something from the mystery knitter. I know I'm mentalpausing, but gee whiz, I KNOW *I* didn't send Allaya anything other than what was from me in the package Nora sent Allaya for her virtual shower! Now, I also know that Pirjo sometimes calls...

I found a pattern for a hat I want to make. The problem is, it calls for Nomis Excellence and Nomis Allison Mohair. I did a google search, and found out Nomis is no longer in the yarn business. What can I substitute for these? Peace, Michele in Ky

One of the gals who works at my vet's office is a groomer on the side. I went in yesterday to pick up a bag of food for my lardbutt cats and Kari said "Oh Michelle, guess what I have for you?!" Not one, not two, but FIVE paper grocery bags full of dog hair. Mostly poodle, some Samoyed, and one bag...

I have searched the net for cute hat patterns for my DGC. Since we are in TN the weather does not dictate something extremely warm. I have been looking for something kindof wild looking so that my daughter will say "what was she thinking when she made this?" Do any of you have any special...