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Wordy Wednesday..Remember these?

By Denise, on February 25th, 2009%

Remember when I gave you a peek at these?

Well, look where they ended up!

Yep, that is the cover of the new Knit Picks Catalog that arrived in my mailbox a few days ago!

And here:

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The new online catalog at Knit Picks is very nice!

You can’t tell I’m pleased are you.. it’s the first time I got on the catalog cover! They make them look so pretty! (ok.. they are) The pattern is great too! The cables taught me a bunch! I think my brain expanded two sizes knitting these socks! The pattern is from� More Big Girl Knits by� Jillian Moreno and Amy Singer. It is the Twisty Stitch Sock Pattern. The thing I love most about it, is how the calf part is cleverly enlarged as you go by increases hidden in the back! It makes the leg of the sock fit very nicely!

How About a Foodie Friday? Desperate Lunches..

By Denise, on February 20th, 2009%

I have figured that with a family of 6 I have about 33% more laundry/cooking/cleaning etc than the average family in my circle of friends.

This means the cupboard gets bare faster, and so on occasion meal time is an exercise in creative desperation!

Today was one of those days.. and it turned out pretty . . . → Read More: How About a Foodie Friday? Desperate Lunches..

CPSIA: Are Your Thrift Shops Shelves Empty of Kids Items?

By Denise, on February 15th, 2009%

I still say I have NEVER felt less represented that ever before! I know many of you wrote to your Representatives and Senators as did I about the effects of the CPSIA and while yes, there is a stay for manufacturers, which is good, the part for sales and resellers stuck and now the effects . . . → Read More: CPSIA: Are Your Thrift Shops Shelves Empty of Kids Items?

Look! Yarn Company E-Newsletters! It Must Be Friday!

By Denise, on February 13th, 2009%

Most of my e-newsletters that I get from the yarn companies arrive in my email on Fridays! So I thought I would tell you about my favorites..

Let’s start out with the Berroco Newsletter. Theirs is definitely a favorite and among all the newsletters it is quite unique!

They, of course, have . . . → Read More: Look! Yarn Company E-Newsletters! It Must Be Friday!

Bookish Thursday: Knitting for Your Teddy Bear!

By Denise, on February 12th, 2009%

I love today’s book, for a very specific reason: It teaches you something! Yep.. and darn it all, it involves MATH! Yikes.. yep who knew I would like a book that teaches math! Hey as a former teacher, home schooling mom, and sometimes knitting instructor yes this book appeals to me for that reason!

. . . → Read More: Bookish Thursday: Knitting for Your Teddy Bear!

Wordless Wednesday: Nutty Buddy

By Denise, on February 11th, 2009%

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