Quickie Comfort Knit

~ Project Details ~

Pattern: wham bam thank you lamb! neckwarmer

Inspired by Christie's FO who reminded me that I had this in my que forever :)

Time: Started at lunch time was finished by bed time = super fast = perfect instant knit gratification

Needles: US13

Yarn: Lion Brand Thick & Quick in Grey Marble (was in a neutral mood)

What I learned: I love comfort knitting and wanted to stay in my garter therapy mode :)

Modifications: Not one thing

Verdict: Luv luv luv

And plan to do more cowls like this one and that one :)

K, K, K, K

Yep getting a little bit of puuuuuuuure & simple garter stitch in

Just a little bit of knitting going on *gasp AND on straight needles* (not by choice Haha)...really not much (a simple scarf)...but it's something!! :)

Hope everyone else is getting more crafting in than me!!

Breathing again

exhaling again

smiling again

You never know how hard something will impact you until it happens to you.

I've been overwhelmed with everyone reaching out to check on me...sending me messages of encouragement...letting me know you care. I am sooo grateful.

A simple thank you really isn't enough..but that's all I have...b/c I really mean it.

And it feels good to know you all are around for me.
Matthew 5:4

Will be back soon...

When the Wind Blows...

It sometimes comes unexpectedly fast and hard......

I lost someone I loved very very dearly today.....

And I know who loved me....

We loved each other...hard.

I've known him for over 1/2 of my life and it seems like we've experienced many lifetimes together.

Unfortunately we just could not love together anymore for many reasons

But we always stayed close and remained in each other hearts.

He was my best friend

My true love

And I am heartbroken today...and will never be quite the same again...

I will miss & love him always

RIP 03.26.75 - 09.24.09

(I purposely closed the comment section b/c I just needed to journal about this season to ease the pain; and instead truly appreciate any warm prayers you lift up for me/his family at this time...thanks for understanding)

Trying to Muster Up...

Some motivation and desire for:

Knitting...

Blogging...

Ravelrying...

Truly have had ZELCH inclination to even doing any of the above....and I am actually alright with that - no apologies at.all coming from me!
Sometimes you just need a break you know??

I have fooled around a tad bit here and there with knitting on some socks that I ripped and started over with a new pattern...but they are still in progress of course :o)

Also finally felted the sushi wallet but need to put the zipper on and those little sushi circles...

Ooh I gotta get started on a baby item quick! So hopefully that will get me going too.

~ As you can see I am just dibbling and dabbling for now ~ ;o)

I was surprised that I even remembered how to log into Blogger LOL

Of course I am always behind on blog reads too..maybe once a week I peek in now?? One of my friends pinpointed it as being the iPhone takeover...yes I am still stone cold in luv with Sanchez *big grin*...he rules my electronic/social media life...le sigh

Figured I would dust off the old camera and take a pic of me trying to get some inspiration

Maybe leafing thru those mags will do the trick for me?? There are some fabulous patterns in those editions (too many for me to tag!)

Appreciate those who checked in on me to see where I was or why I was so quiet...it's good to know you are missed sometimes :)

Until next blog time (can't promise when)...Be Blessed!

Now that's a Compliment...

Feels good to know something I made is being used!! So glad Miles is enjoying it! ;o)

Blogstalking XXI: In Lurve!!

This summer I have fallen in luv with a few items. And here are my most recent ones:

Since it is an ice box at my place of employment ;op I now drink a lot...A LOT of tea to stay warm there.

I've always wanted to get into loose teas and last month I jumped into it! I saw this great contraption on my blog friend Chan's site. And so.glad.I.did!!

This is THE best invention for tea drinkers!

You place the loose tea in the little basket, fill it up with hot water, and drink from the top!! The other best feature is that the tumbler is dishwasher and microwave safe - SOLD!! Anything that makes an indulgence easier!!

Edit: I was remiss in not letting you all know where I got this wonderful tea tumbler from and I purchased it from Target (here)! If you can't find it in store you should be able to order here online ($5 bucks cheaper at Tar-jay though)

I LURVE this item so much I got it in all three colors ;op

And we won't even talk about the Teavana discovery either...lets just say that is a big bag for a reason ;o)

A couple of months ago The B.ody S.hop had this killer sale

I just couldn't believe that gift set was marked down to $7 bucks! Just Wow! Lurves a bargain :oD

Some of you may know I collect elephants, and really like to get unique/different kindThis one has both of my fav colors in it (purple & red) and lurves that she wrote my name on the leg too! My new heart elephant figurine :)


A couple of weeks ago I made it to the Asheville mountains for an art festival (it was great!!)
Well it was also extremely hot with the sun beating on us!! THIS stuff right here..is wonderful on my extra melanin self ;o) with the 70+ spf and lurves that is a spray on!! Yay!

And my most BELOVED to-date item right now......

:oD I am ab-so-lute-ly IN LUUUUUURVE!! It has totally altered my life! I rarely sign onto my real computer (which makes for back reading on blogs....sorry!) and luv all the apps that I have on it. It is so seamless and smooth!!

I am stone cold in love!! So much so I named it Sanchez ;o) LOL

Well now you know what I've been in love with this summer

Enjoy August!!