I complain alot about computers. I don't understand how to fix it when it breaks...ie, gives me weird error messages that do not make sense. And all the connections you need to have just to get to the internet....
But I've finlly found a reason to put up with it.....take a look at what VogueKnitting has done
VogueKnitting 360
No more trying to quess what the sweater looks like in the back. No more wondering how the sleeve fits. No more wondering .....
I love you VK!
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Stitch Markers meet the Frances Land House
Meeting the at least 250 year old Sycamore. This beautiful tree was around long before the house was built between 1805 and 1810.
A few steps to the right a glimsp of the house itself. A little history: the porch and portico were added in 1955 when the house was purchased and used for "Rose Hall" an exclusive dress/bridal shop.
After a tour of the house (no photo's allowed, it's a museum) a short break on one of the many benches on the grounds. The door leads into the dining room. The kitchen, as in many plantations, would have been outside.
This is new to me....
Not sure what is planted to grow. The Master Gardners of Va Beach take care of the plantings/gardens for the House and didn't leave info. Perhaps grape vines?
After this picture the camera battery died. But Markers will have the opportunity to see more of the FLH soon!
Tonight....puppy training!
A few steps to the right a glimsp of the house itself. A little history: the porch and portico were added in 1955 when the house was purchased and used for "Rose Hall" an exclusive dress/bridal shop.
After a tour of the house (no photo's allowed, it's a museum) a short break on one of the many benches on the grounds. The door leads into the dining room. The kitchen, as in many plantations, would have been outside.
This is new to me....
Not sure what is planted to grow. The Master Gardners of Va Beach take care of the plantings/gardens for the House and didn't leave info. Perhaps grape vines?
After this picture the camera battery died. But Markers will have the opportunity to see more of the FLH soon!
Tonight....puppy training!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Stories of the Traveling Stitch Markers
Please let me introduce you to 5 beautiful stitch markers.
*****
They are traveling the state of Virginia living in differnet knitting projects while they tour one of the 13 original states.
They began their journey 4 months ago in Appomattox where they enjoyed time with handspun and dyed yarn from a sheep named Liza and were photographed on a cannon.
Easter Sunday they attended church service while their tour guide played the organ in Greenwood.
Then it was off to the Shenandoah Valley where they had many adventures including a trip to the dentist and a 4th of July Celebration!
What's next for them to experience? Stay tuned.
*****They are traveling the state of Virginia living in differnet knitting projects while they tour one of the 13 original states.
They began their journey 4 months ago in Appomattox where they enjoyed time with handspun and dyed yarn from a sheep named Liza and were photographed on a cannon.
Easter Sunday they attended church service while their tour guide played the organ in Greenwood.
Then it was off to the Shenandoah Valley where they had many adventures including a trip to the dentist and a 4th of July Celebration!
What's next for them to experience? Stay tuned.
Check out "Stories of the Traveling Stitch Markers" Group on Ravelry to read the adventures of other Stitch markers traveling in other states.
**** sigh...this was the best of about 10 pictures. they are beautiful! delicate!
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Big ambitions
Jenni is going to knit 365 pairs of socks.
The Sock Summit "is making an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most Number of People Knitting Simultaneously”. 1600 seat ballroom.
Me? I'm knitting my 12th puppy blanket for Chesapeake Humane Society.
Need to go find yarn and cast on for one to take with me tomorrow to knit while watching the new Harry Potter movie. #12 is being knit in dark yarn and it would be hard to see when to change from knit to purl and from purl to knit in the dark.
Hmmm, I do have a lighted crochet hook......
The Sock Summit "is making an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for “The Most Number of People Knitting Simultaneously”. 1600 seat ballroom.
Me? I'm knitting my 12th puppy blanket for Chesapeake Humane Society.
Need to go find yarn and cast on for one to take with me tomorrow to knit while watching the new Harry Potter movie. #12 is being knit in dark yarn and it would be hard to see when to change from knit to purl and from purl to knit in the dark.
Hmmm, I do have a lighted crochet hook......
Movie week
I like romantic movies, Paris, New York, Julia Child, blogging, food, Meryl Streep.
Bobbie received 14 free tickets to a preview of the movie "Julie & Julia". She shared them with 14 of her knitting friends.
It was wonderful.
Bobbie received 14 free tickets to a preview of the movie "Julie & Julia". She shared them with 14 of her knitting friends.
It was wonderful.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Addicted!
The other afternoon, a thunderstorm blew in and power was knocked out. I knit for about an hour and then became restless. I tried to read, but the book light I have just doesn't do it for me. So I pulled out a deck of cards and played Solitaire until the power came back on 3 1/2 hours later.
After the power was restored, I thought...gee, I haven't played online Solitaire in a long time. I remembered that the Lifetime network had a games page so off I went. Played a few of the cards games and then went looking to see what else was offered.
And there it was....my favorite game even before online games were invented!
FIND IT
Don't go there or you to will have to play over and over and over until you become smug and know you've beat the game and then....it throws in a new item to find and your confindence is shattered and you have to play again and again because that damn white cat is hiding somewhere and you can't find it....
I have to go now. Um, dishes need to be washed, yeah, dishes....
After the power was restored, I thought...gee, I haven't played online Solitaire in a long time. I remembered that the Lifetime network had a games page so off I went. Played a few of the cards games and then went looking to see what else was offered.
And there it was....my favorite game even before online games were invented!
FIND IT
Don't go there or you to will have to play over and over and over until you become smug and know you've beat the game and then....it throws in a new item to find and your confindence is shattered and you have to play again and again because that damn white cat is hiding somewhere and you can't find it....
I have to go now. Um, dishes need to be washed, yeah, dishes....
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Time traveler
Received my 19th century dress which is appropriate for the time of the Frances Land House.
Here's a close up of the print
A pretty blue flower with pale olive stems/leaves on a dark natural background. Cotton.
Here is a picture of the dress hanging on the closet door.
The front touches the top of my foot while the back of the dress goes into a small train. There are ties that will pull the gathers on the empire waist closed. I didn't do that before taking this picture.
There are problems though. I can get both of my arms through one sleeve. The edge of the neck sits on my shoulders which then makes the sleeves come way past my elbows. And lets not talk about how low and wide the front is.
At first I thought that my weird body shape had caused this. But no, the other Docent who ordered the same fabric dress was the same way. We have a feeling the seamstress used the wrong pattern for the top, (is that called the bodice?)
So, back they go to be fixed.
I will say that the cotton is very nice, the bodice lined and it's not as heavy as it looks.
But of course after what I'm wearing now (shift, pockets, petticoat, apron, vest, modesty scarf & mob cap one layer is going to feel light.
Here's a close up of the print
A pretty blue flower with pale olive stems/leaves on a dark natural background. Cotton.
Here is a picture of the dress hanging on the closet door.
The front touches the top of my foot while the back of the dress goes into a small train. There are ties that will pull the gathers on the empire waist closed. I didn't do that before taking this picture.
There are problems though. I can get both of my arms through one sleeve. The edge of the neck sits on my shoulders which then makes the sleeves come way past my elbows. And lets not talk about how low and wide the front is.
At first I thought that my weird body shape had caused this. But no, the other Docent who ordered the same fabric dress was the same way. We have a feeling the seamstress used the wrong pattern for the top, (is that called the bodice?)
So, back they go to be fixed.
I will say that the cotton is very nice, the bodice lined and it's not as heavy as it looks.
But of course after what I'm wearing now (shift, pockets, petticoat, apron, vest, modesty scarf & mob cap one layer is going to feel light.
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