Friday, June 16, 2006
I guess I didn't really want a break...
I've got two new designs in the works for SWTC in their new Gianna yarn. I got to play with it when I was hanging out in their booth at TNNA- it's nice- a bit like Karaoke only bulky. I haven't worked with bulky yarn in a while and it sounds nice after doing so many things in DK and sport lately- I could use some instant gratification!!
Thursday, June 15, 2006
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL!!!!!
Woo hoo! It's a long day though. We do a lot of fun events during the day and have a big awards/potluck thing at the end, and I still have to work one more week to finish up paperwork and stuff, but still. This year has been particularly crazy at work so I'm glad to get to the end, and hope that next year will be better (I'm sure it will).
For me, this means tons more knitting time. Can't wait.
For me, this means tons more knitting time. Can't wait.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Live from TNNA (plus a little contest)
I'm here, and attempting to post from my Palm, since I left my laptop at home. I saw SO MANY COOL THINGS, and met SO MANY COOL PEOPLE, including Amy Singer, Vickie Howell, Louisa Harding, Lexie Barnes, Nicky Epstein, Stephanie, Yahaira, Suss Cousins, Annie Modesitt, Ann and Kay, Jordana of Jordana Paige, everyone I've been designing for, other yarn company people, and saw pretty much anyone else you could name in knitland. Really. Plus I drank too much free wine. More later.
ETA: It's later (and I'm really tired and will ramble). Who would have thought you could have so much fun NOT buying things? The best part was meeting everyone at SWTC (all soooo nice) and seeing their great booth FULL of my designs. There was even a huge poster of the corn yarn sweater! I dropped off the alpaca one at Alpaca Yarn's booth (a huge relief) and spent most of my time chatting with people and waiting in line to get books signed. And they just give you the book too- some are the "real" book, others are uncorrected proof copies of books that aren't out yet. I got signed copies of Mason-Dixon Knitting, Alterknits, Andean Inspired Knitting, and a yet-to-be-published book by Suss Cousins. I got a signed tote bag from Nicky Epstein (her books were gone by the time I got to the front) and missed out on a few others (pout). I saw the Great Wall of Yarn and got to put yarn clippings in a book to take home. I saw my swatches (Chrissy-I saw yours too). I fondled all the needles and bags at Namaste Needles and petted lots of quviut. I went to a meeting with all of the designers from AKD. I had a great class on creativity with Sally Melville, and tasty crab cakes at the Vogue Knitting booth. I felt more yarn than ever before, and saw lots of stuff that isn't out yet (including new prints of Lexie Barnes bags that I totally need, even though I already have TWO of her bags). What else? I got through almost an entire sock and a swatch for Classic Elite while waiting in line for book signings so I'll have a new FO soon. The best part? More than a few people knew me by name- that was weird but really, really nice. And now? I just got home, have to go to work tomorrow (but only 4 more days until school lets out) and I am exhausted from all the sights, excitement, and WALKING. Too bad you can't bring cameras in- I'd love to have lots of pictures to show. Just use your imagination, okay?
As for the contest, I now have 2 copies of Alterknits and Mason-Dixon Knitting. No, you can't have the signed ones (they're signed to me, anyway) but you can have the old ones! Leave a comment if you're interested and Emma will make a random selection on Friday.
ETA: It's later (and I'm really tired and will ramble). Who would have thought you could have so much fun NOT buying things? The best part was meeting everyone at SWTC (all soooo nice) and seeing their great booth FULL of my designs. There was even a huge poster of the corn yarn sweater! I dropped off the alpaca one at Alpaca Yarn's booth (a huge relief) and spent most of my time chatting with people and waiting in line to get books signed. And they just give you the book too- some are the "real" book, others are uncorrected proof copies of books that aren't out yet. I got signed copies of Mason-Dixon Knitting, Alterknits, Andean Inspired Knitting, and a yet-to-be-published book by Suss Cousins. I got a signed tote bag from Nicky Epstein (her books were gone by the time I got to the front) and missed out on a few others (pout). I saw the Great Wall of Yarn and got to put yarn clippings in a book to take home. I saw my swatches (Chrissy-I saw yours too). I fondled all the needles and bags at Namaste Needles and petted lots of quviut. I went to a meeting with all of the designers from AKD. I had a great class on creativity with Sally Melville, and tasty crab cakes at the Vogue Knitting booth. I felt more yarn than ever before, and saw lots of stuff that isn't out yet (including new prints of Lexie Barnes bags that I totally need, even though I already have TWO of her bags). What else? I got through almost an entire sock and a swatch for Classic Elite while waiting in line for book signings so I'll have a new FO soon. The best part? More than a few people knew me by name- that was weird but really, really nice. And now? I just got home, have to go to work tomorrow (but only 4 more days until school lets out) and I am exhausted from all the sights, excitement, and WALKING. Too bad you can't bring cameras in- I'd love to have lots of pictures to show. Just use your imagination, okay?
As for the contest, I now have 2 copies of Alterknits and Mason-Dixon Knitting. No, you can't have the signed ones (they're signed to me, anyway) but you can have the old ones! Leave a comment if you're interested and Emma will make a random selection on Friday.
Friday, June 09, 2006
At last!
The Fair Isle Cardigan for Alpaca Yarn Co. is done. Really. Just needs the buttons sewn on after it's done blocking (which it's doing now.) I am so happy. And tired. I still need to pack to leave for TNNA tomorrow after work, but that will have to wait till the morning.
Goodnight.
Hey- as of this moment (well, I still need to clean up the pattern instructions a bit) I have no knitting going on for anyone else. I can make something for ME next- like the socks I have yet to cast on for. Yay!! As much as I love seeing my work in magazines and stuff, after spending the last 4 months cranking out designs for mags and yarn companies(including that capelet, 2 cardigans (1 Fair Isle and the other with an allover knit/purl pattern), 1 allover cabled mock turtleneck sweater-in sport weight yarn no less, 1 short sleeve sweater, 1 Fair Isle pillow, 2 pairs of socks, plus other submissions, writing instructions, etc.) I'm ready for a little break. And just in time- school lets out next week!
Goodnight.
Hey- as of this moment (well, I still need to clean up the pattern instructions a bit) I have no knitting going on for anyone else. I can make something for ME next- like the socks I have yet to cast on for. Yay!! As much as I love seeing my work in magazines and stuff, after spending the last 4 months cranking out designs for mags and yarn companies(including that capelet, 2 cardigans (1 Fair Isle and the other with an allover knit/purl pattern), 1 allover cabled mock turtleneck sweater-in sport weight yarn no less, 1 short sleeve sweater, 1 Fair Isle pillow, 2 pairs of socks, plus other submissions, writing instructions, etc.) I'm ready for a little break. And just in time- school lets out next week!
Monday, June 05, 2006
yes, I still exist, thank you
To go a whole week without posting- that's just not me. I'm still slaving away on that sweater for the Alpaca Yarn Co.- it HAS TO GET DONE LIKE RIGHT NOW so in a second I'm going back to it. If I only didn't have a real job, this would be so much easier.
In happier yarn-related news, Mr. Mailman brought me TWO checks- one for a SWTC sweater and one from Cast On. Yippee! Now all the money I spent on "necessary" Marathon Training Supplies (new shoes, cute outfits, etc.) isn't going to get me in trouble. I did a whopping (for me) 14.2 miles last week (spread over 4 days). Now the trick is to keep going- that's what the cute outfits are for. (Yes my need for external motivation is just plain sad).
I'm leaving for TNNA after work on Friday. I was hoping I'd have time to knit up something cute to wear, but yeah right. Guess I'm sticking to "regular" clothes. I'll let you know if I meet anyone famous (in the yarn sense) there. I'm hoping!
In happier yarn-related news, Mr. Mailman brought me TWO checks- one for a SWTC sweater and one from Cast On. Yippee! Now all the money I spent on "necessary" Marathon Training Supplies (new shoes, cute outfits, etc.) isn't going to get me in trouble. I did a whopping (for me) 14.2 miles last week (spread over 4 days). Now the trick is to keep going- that's what the cute outfits are for. (Yes my need for external motivation is just plain sad).
I'm leaving for TNNA after work on Friday. I was hoping I'd have time to knit up something cute to wear, but yeah right. Guess I'm sticking to "regular" clothes. I'll let you know if I meet anyone famous (in the yarn sense) there. I'm hoping!
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