Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Nerd Wars Team Pineapple Swap

The package arrived from my swap partner... all the way from Alaska!  It contained lots of goodies!!

The first picture shows the entire contents of the box.

There was a box of assorted flavors of white tea. I've never tasted white tea before, and am looking forward to trying it! The Sassy Bear spiced black tea smells like heaven! When I opened the box, that wonderful smell scented the whole room. :-) And there's also a honey stirrer to sweeten the brew. When I want a change, I can make some cocoa. And the little chocolate candies taste like chocolate covered cherries with a crunchy shell -- yummy!!

There was a book -- Shades of Earl Grey -- that is exactly the type of mystery novel that I like to read! The soft, soft green scarf will be greatly appreciated this winter (did I say it is really soft?). The pattern for a wall hanging not only evokes images of what I imagine Alaska to look like, but it also will challenge me to learn a new quilting technique (applique). Fun!

Finally, these lovely knitted mitts completed the package. Both the color and the fit are absolutely perfect! The eyelet pattern and gathers on the side make them look very elegant! The color is actually more green than the picture shows.

Thank you, thank you, thank you, JBartRedHawk!! This package was definitely worth waiting for!

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Yarn Report

Nothing used or added this week.

Used this Week: 0 skeins
Used since mid-August: 3.6 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 3.6 skeins

Friday, September 13, 2013

Yarn Report



The Top-Down Raglan Summer Cardigan is finally finished. WooHoo! I used 3.6 skeins of Bernat Cotton-ish yarn in the color Cotton Gin.

Used this Week: 3.6 skeins
Used since mid-August: 3.6 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 3.6 skeins

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Yarn Report

I just finished re-doing the button band on my Top-Down Summer Lace Cardigan, and I'm still not satisfied. I think I need to pick up more stitches from the point of the v-neck up to the back of the neckline. Sigh. I am soooo ready to be done with this sweater! Maybe the third try will be the charm.

Used this Week: 0 skeins
Used since mid-August: 0 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 0 skeins

Saturday, August 31, 2013

Yarn Report

I finished the sweater...but...I decided that I didn't like the way the front band looked, so I ripped it out and started over, picking up more stitches this time. It should be finished in time for me to count the yarn used next week.

Used this Week: 0 skeins
Used since mid-August: 0 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 0 skeins

Monday, August 26, 2013

Yarn Report



I'm making good progress on my Top-Down Raglan Summer Cardigan, and should finish this week. I bought two skeins of Ironstone Yarns' Stained Glass, but it's a gift for my Team Pineapple swap partner, so it doesn't add to my stash. The stash report hasn't changed.

Used this Week: 0 skeins
Used since mid-August: 0 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 0 skeins

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Yarn Report





Used this Week: 0 skeins

Used since mid-August: 0 skeins
Added this Week: 0 skeins
Added since mid-August: 0 skeins
Net Used since mid-August : 0 skeins

I'm still working on my Top-Down Raglan Summer Lace Cardigan. I've made a little more progress since the picture was taken -- there are now only 14 rows to go before starting the bottom ribbing.