Category Archives: Cross Stitch

Finished -Ugly- Socks!

With Baby Man back to his old self, I’ve been able to get a bit more time to knit and cross stitch.  I’ve been busy with socks (yes, more socks), Castles in the Air, and even a couple of special … Continue reading

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Updates, Comments, and TUSAL

I thought that today I would address a few comments and other things that I have popped up over the past couple of weeks. First, thank you to everyone for the well wishes for Baby Man.  He is almost back … Continue reading

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The 50 Project Failure and a So Long

A while back I signed on to take part in a 50 Project Challenge. Essentially, I pledged not to buy any more patterns, and very little other stash, until I finished 50 projects. Well, I’m a total failure. I’ve bought … Continue reading

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Busy Fingers

Before the Baby Man got sick, I was actually moving along very well with several of my projects.  In fact, over the weekend, while he was just feel blah rather than bad, I even finished two small designs. Black Hatter … Continue reading

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Birthday Gifts!

Last year I complained a few times about not ever getting stash as gifts for birthday, Christmas, etc.  This past Christmas, my parents did buy some stash, much to my delight.  And, for my birthday this past weekend, I was … Continue reading

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Back on the Knitting Wagon

I’m back on the knitting wagon after having nothing but bad luck for nearly the past week.  (The failed Lily of the Valley Stole and two or three attempts at getting the right gauge with some Cascade Fixation socks kinda … Continue reading

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Shawls and Fairies

First, a quick update on my aunt and uncle who were in Mexico.  They made it safely home on Monday, without a single sniffle between the two of them.  It turns out that the part of Mexico where they were … Continue reading

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