Bamboo-zled

We went to the beach today after doing the weekend shopping. Nell had a great time So did we, and Griff and Suzie did too. When we got home I found that my set of DPNs had arrived. Already? So quick! And now I cannot decide whether to pursue the beaded shawl this afternoon, or …

Fire!

The proceeds of my Ravelry fibre stash swap landed on the doormat today. The skein of Araucania Nature Wool is perfect for Project Spectrum, Fire. If only I could find a pattern… I have been searching Ravelry for what seems like hours. Nowhere can I find a one skein pattern that both inspires me and …

Life with cats #373

  Treacle has been helping with the blocking of my test pieces. Just after I grabbed this snapshot he decided to get up and greet me, and began to knead with his paws…claws extended. ARGH!

Amazon night

I need a copy of The Rattle Bag. So I’ll get this as well…  that should put me safely into the free delivery zone. Mr L, you’re buying *smooch*   EDIT: Thank you, dear   **double smooch**

A Grizzly Coincidence

An amazing coincidence today found me blundering in to the website of Grizzly Mountain Arts – the self same people whose wonderful basket and nostepinne set I was wishing for only yesterday! Imagine my horror/delight to find what fabulous tatting shuttles they make! and, O.M.G. … niddy noddies! I need a lottery win, and now! …

Lust

I would love to give this a home Sadly, (or fortunately, given the state of my finances) they won’t ship outside the US of A. *sigh* knocks my jam-jar-with-a-pierced-lid into a cocked hat, doesn’t it?