Happy 4th and Springtime Swirl

I've finely finished the Springtime Swirl Shawl! WOOOHOOO!!






It's not as big as I would have liked it...but that is all on me, I should have used bigger needles. I really liked the pattern.

That's all I got for now....

I'll be a better blogger again soon.....I promise!

Yarn, Fabric, and Buttons!

Here is the Handspun that I put in the shop last week. 2 of them are new. The green one on the far left is Romney dyed by Flawful Fibers. The yellowish one on the far right was dyed by Sunset fibers and is Merino. The rest is older stock that was never listed. I also have 2 skeins of Bamboo Blend Sock to list....I was holding on to them, but I have soooo much sock yarn I don't know when I'll ever use it. I'll list them later this week.

This is The Buttercup Bag. It is a free pattern that you can find here http://madebyrae.blogspot.com/ I really like this pattern and plan on making some for gifts! This was my first bag and the first time I've used pleats.

I made this dress yesterday. It is New Look 6908. I've had the pieces cut for a few weeks now and have been putting it off. I really like how it turned out. The ruffle was a PITA. What saved me was The Sewing Book By Alison Smith (now blogger works) This book is super sweet! I'm super new to sewing and it is just packed with tons of great color picture and even some cute patterns. I'm sure this will be my go to when I need some sewing help!
I've been playing in the button box again.....I made a bunch of my button hair pins for the shop. I'm only listing in the yarn shop....it was kinda a pain to have 2. I've also been listing some fun vintage stuff perfect for altered art and stuff.


I've been knitting too! I'm working on the edging of my shawl and am hoping to have it done by next week so I can start working on Mystic Roses again. No pictures, sorry...it's all rainy and dark today. Well I think that's it....oh the kids are great, DH likes his new job, and nothing has broken this week...so all is good! I know I keep saying this....but I'm going to try to blog more!

The Golden Turd is home!

Cost $590 We had $600! I want to say Thank you to Batty, Janet, and my sister Colleen for visting the shop! With out you The Turd would not be home!!!


Now that the drama is over we will get back to crafting!

Another Lovely Week

Both are cars are dead. The Golden Turd died a few weeks ago, were not real sure whats wrong with it, it's in the shop but is looking like it's going to cost more then we have. The Blue Ghost got hurt on Thur. Something with a transmission gasket...it's sitting in the driveway bleeding to death as we speak. We are 1000 miles over warranty, nice huh. Dh started a new job about a week ago. As you know the car business was a little slow...He's selling Kirby now and needs a car to do it. They go to peoples homes and demos them. This is just alittle of the drama that is going on in my house....Anyway I've updated the shop with some more things. I'd love you forever if you go and check it out...if you don't see anything you like maybe you have a friend that does. Every dollar will go to help pay to fix the cars and maybe get some food for the week. I'm putting a paypal button in....Just in case. Thank you :)

I've been cheating on my yarn...

I'm a bad bad girl.... This is why I haven't been blogging.


Here are a few things I made. If you want more info on them click on the pic and the info :) I'm lazy today and don't feel like posting all the links.



I've been knitting still, alittle. I'm still working on the lime shawl, I just started clue 6 of 7. There has been tons of drama around here...I'll post more about it later...

6 Months of Lily Pie

Lily is 6 months old today. And man has it bet one hell of a ride. Up until a little over a week ago Lily couldn't sleep unless she was on me or next to me. Now she takes all of her naps in her crib and I get to sleep at night. wooohooo! She has started cereal and fruits but so far only likes pears. We are only doing one meal of solids right now, lunch. She still love the boobies and will not take a sippy cup or a bottle. She doesn't like the pacifier anymore. She loves to roll around on the floor and play in her exersaucer. She likes to play in Trinity's old one upstairs wile I spin. She loves to look at trees when she goes for walks. She loves the cats and the dogs. Her hips are "normal". We got the U/S back, one is 59.something the other is at 58.something. 60 is normal. Here is a little secret...She only had her harness on for the 1st week. My gut told me not to put it on her, that and I hated the thing with ever fiber in my stash. Well I guess I'm lucky it worked out well. I'm so happy to have her off of me. I sat on the couch for about 6m now I can do stuff. I've only left the house without her 3 times and all 3 end with Joe freaking out. I'm hoping now I can do stuff again. I've made friends with the treadmill again and I'm feeling soooo much better.

Let's see, it's been a couple weeks. Well, as you know I'm pissed off about Chrysler. Dh sells Chrysler and well bankruptcy isn't really good for sales and well, I like paying my bills and eating. I know I voted for Obama and McCain is no better and my heart bleeds rainbows but I really don't like the direction this country is going. Can we say Socialism? Hmmm the government runs our banks and the car companies...and we are paying for it. I think that the government is prolonging this recession and trying to scare us with swine flu. Nothing like a pandemic to keep us home and not spending right? I guess that's good for my WIP. OHHH nice transition.

I've really only been working on my shawls. I frogged my green Mystic Roses and restarted in a different yarn. This time I'm using Yarntopia Treasures 10/2 Tencel in Antique Rose. I'm still only on the first clue.

I'm also plugging away at my Springtime Swirl shawl. I'm working on clue 5 of 7, clue 6 comes out tomorrow. I'm a bit behind but not by much.

I'm also signed up for Mystic Air and Goddess Knit's Anniversary Shawl. Yes I know I'm nuts. And according to the neighbors I'm a bitch too, but that's a story for another time.

I've been spinning too. I'll give the specs after they've been plied.

Well this post is getting long...I share an etsy shop next time. The baby is napping and I have a date with the treadmill.

Thank you

I would like to thank Chrysler's bond holders for fucking us so hard our asses are beeding. And would also like to thank Obama for not using enough lube.


Knitting content coming soon