Monday, March 18, 2013

More March (and we're barely half way!)

Had to share how much I loved OZ - my favorite in a long time - more than Jack/Giant & that was great! This had the feel of an old MGM classic! I was mesmerized. E & I went to the 3D & it was worth the $21.

And must share my most recent dyeing project. Started with sock yarn, purchased in this icky yellow-green-blue-ick colorway. Two packets of lemon-lime Koolaid later, it's beautiful.

I'm continuing with my Tunisian Spiral blanket for my Nerd Wars Dissertation project. Love working on it still! It is officially 60% done (3 of 5 skeins of yarn done).





Also in March...

Boy - big deal! New car! A 2007 Hyundai Tiburon. Awfully cute & sporty & sexy! Hope it's not a dud! Was a repo from URW.

Jessica & Melanie ran the Green Legs & Ham 5K trail race 3/9. They were red fish, blue fish. Silly Elisha decided to take off after the runners! James went after him. Good grief! After the race, me &Jes &Elisha & 3dogs went out to mom & Dad's & visited with them & Sherry for a little bit. 'twas fun! Sherry had Felix too, so we had a houseful!

After a string of PG13 & worse movies, E & I went to see Jack the Giant Slayer. Yum! Ewan McGregor is really hot!

And of course, its not March without Jessica in a sombrero! 28 years old. How the hell did I get so old to have my baby grown?

It's been a busy month & we're not even half way done. Wonder what's next?












Monday, March 11, 2013

Marching FAST!

I'm taking a vacation day today & I've been very productive. I even submitted my last challenge for Nerd Was & HPKCHC for the month! Speedy. Here's March so far...
From top left:
Progress on the Tunisian Spiral - about 50% on 3/1
My first Tunisian Colorwork heart - 2 colors in one row = tricksy
I tried an afghan pattern called Wooleater. I like it but not enough for a blanket.
Adventures in yarn dyeing: I took a skein of white wool, knit & crocheted it into a long strip. Then I dyed that in three sections lengthwise with Koolaid - then I crocheted that into a Baktus with sideways stripes. Yay! Love it!!
My first try at "Stitch Diva's three color tunisian technique." Loved it! Neat effect, fast & easy!
Nineteen more yoyos to add to the big Yoyo Amoeba.
Also made a Tunisian washcloth.