Updated my Store

EXTREMEYARN visit today for great hand-dyed yarn

I just updated my store, great skeins available. I love the colors and the tones. Great holiday specials available too, just visit my store to find out more.

Long Skinny Scarf

Here is my long skinny scarf I finished . . . its 10 feet long! . . . this only took me about a week to complete, that is good for me. I like the colors and am glad I'm done cause I can't wait to start working on my alpaca yarn.

Today I'm reskein'n yarn to post in my store . . . www.extremeyarn.etsy.com and am hoping to get some sold this next month to promote my christmas fund. Happy knitting all

Yarn Shopping Day

I went yarn shopping with my friend Julie . . . we hit 2 yarn stores and Joann's. I picked up some stuff for my SP, 2 skeins of Patons yarn, a sheep and the Stitch an Bitch 2007 calendar, which I want! I will be sending off this package in the next week or so.

I picked up some Patons yarn for me too. PLUS some 100% baby alpaca! OMG it is soooo soft, I'm going to make a basketweave scarf with the black alpaca yarn. I have been on a scarf kick. I'm working on a 400+ CO scarf called the Skinny Scarf with some pretty autumn colors. I hope to have done by Sunday so I can post a picture.

I'm also going to skein up some of my hand dyed yarn cause I'm going to be featured on the SP9 site. I have about 6-8 skeins ready to post. I want to get my create of yarn sold before x-mas so I will be offering some additional sales. . . . . . . here is my picture of goodies I bought today :) Happy Knitting

Off to Alaska . . .

I finished my scarf and its on its way to its new home in Alaska. I used 100% wool, handdyed yarn. I like the pattern I used, it was a "Rainy Day Wavy Scarf" pattern. I also sent along a box of truffle brownie mix and another skein of handdyed lace yarn. The picture below shows all . . . even the "white envelope" that had the card in it (lol). I sure hope Kristin likes the scarf and yarn :)

International Scarf Received

How cool is this . . . I received a BOX OF CEREAL?

JUST KIDDEN! . . . . . . . . . it was shipped in one :) My scarf came from Ottawa, Canada and I live in Ottawa, Illinois USA. Isn't that just cool! what a wonderful hostest we have . . . Not only did I get this wonderful scarf, but I got a lovely set of mittens :) I'm happy about both cause I work in an open area with lots wind and COLD! Oh, plus I received a few trinkets too, candle, candy and needle point protectors. Check out the detail of the scarf . . . ILOVE IT :)

Thank you so much "Thistle" aka Laura, I love it all.

Project Runway DISAPPOINTMENT

OK I'm pissed . . . Jeffrey won . . . he over spent . . . disqualified shorts . . . and still won???

I liked Uli's collection. I thought it was the wearable. As for Michael, what happened, Safari or Street wear? Safari Street wear, hummm, street girls in the safari all dressed up? Then there was Laura, can you say 1950's?? uptight bitch with way to much time on her hands . . . but has 2000+ children must have a NANNY to get all that detail done :)

So, I will be producing my own "knitting" line on the Project Runway #4 next season. See blog for details, because if Jeffrey can win with trailer trash outfits, I can win with arcylic yarn :)

Secret Pal Additional Questions

1. Where is your favorite knitting spot?
My favorite spot is the couch or in bed. I love to knit while I'm relaxing.

2. If you suddenly could never knit again (shudder) - what would you do instead?
Have a YARN SALE! LOL- I would have to take up crochet.

3. If you could travel anywhere in the world - where would you go and why?
I would go back to Hawaii- this is where I met my husband.

4. When you were little - What did you want to do "when you grew up?" Are you doing it?
I wanted to be a "MOM" and a "WIFE" and yes I'm doing both. The other thing was a police officer . . . humm, I am a drug and alcohol counselor in a prison . . . does that count?

5. What is your favorite flavor of ice cream?
I love CHOCOLATE! is there any other flavor?

Secret Pal Contact

YAH! My pal has made contact with me :) She sent me a cute Hallmark card :)) I have made contact with my new pal and am sending off a snail card today. I'm soooo looking forward to this round of Secret Pal 9. I already am thinking of ideas for my new pal.

I'm hoping to get the LYS by the end of this month . . . my good yarn store is like 60+ miles away, oh I'm sorry that would also be the closest. But its so worth the drive. My hubby did tell me that we need to cut our spending so we can re-do our bathroom. So, I will only be buying for my new pal and holding back on what I want (key word want cause I sure don't need anymore yarn!) Happy Knitting :)

12 YEARS . . . and counting

I celebrated 12 years of being married to my hubby on Sunday. WOW, what an accomplishment. I'm honored and excited about the past, present and what the future will hold. Seems like just yesterday we were dating and driving back and forth. Now we are raising our two wonderful children and planning our retirement :) Happily knitting and playing XBOX360 (LOL). What memories we have and what memories we are planning on.
Love you honey :) XOXOXOXOX

Chocolate Swap

YES, a full box of chocolate and goodies from Brooke my COCOA swapper. I actually have eaten a few chocolates and a package of hot cocoa for 2 - not pictured here. Ooops couldn't wait. This was a fun exchange to buy for another all the chocolate goodies and some yarn. Brooke sent me some chocolate colored sock yarn and a pattern . . . yes maybe I will get the sock thing down pat soon. Thanks again Brooke and I look forward to continuing our blog reading friendship. Happy Knitting

ISE 3

I have been working on my scarf for my secret pal. I have started over from the one I previously started. This one is a Wavy pattern and I'm liking it alot. I'm using 100% hand dyed wool, which the colors are great. I'm really digging the pattern effect. I have been off since Wednesday, I don't know what I have but my head has not stopped hurting, doctor may get a call tomorrow. I'm going to take another day just in case, my whole body is ache'n . . . weird. But I have been knitting and I'm getting somewhere with this scarf. What do you think?


After this scarf exchange I plan on knitting 3-4 more scarves for gifts for the season. Lit Cyrano is almost done with one and I want everyone I know to get a scarf this year. I have tons of Homespun yarn that I'm going to whip up scarves. Some may be more complex then others. Happy knitting to all the knitters :)

First Band Concert

Cyrano had his first band concert last night, it was fun. He did really well. I think all my picture taking started to make him embarassed. But it was great!





Papa, Aunt Onetha, Ayana, Dad and I attended. Papa was wheeled in by wheel chair due to his leg that is broke. We were all glad he got to go.

GREAT JOB CYRANO!

Secret Pal 9 Questionaire

1. What is/are your favorite yarn/s to knit with? What fibers do you absolutely *not* like? Anything but arcylic, I love trying new stuff. I really like wool :) I'm a felter.

2. What do you use to store your needles/hooks in? I have a nice case and bag.

3. How long have you been knitting & how did you learn? Would you consider your skill level to be beginner, intermediate or advanced? Coming up on 2 years. My best friend Julie taught me. I consider myself intermediate, I'm getting much better :)

4. Do you have an Amazon or other online wish list? I'm planning on making one :)

5. What's your favorite scent? (for candles, bath products, etc.) anything but vanilla

6. Do you have a sweet tooth? Favorite candy? I love chocolate. Candy: sweet tarts.

7. What other crafts or Do-It-Yourself things do you like to do? Do you spin? I like to scrapbook - but I have enough. I love to take pictures. No I don't spin.

8. What kind of music do you like? Can your computer/stereo play MP3s? (if your buddy wants to make you a CD) I like hip hop and Top 40 - Yes I can do MP3s

9. What's your favorite color(s)? Any colors you just can't stand? I'm more of a jewel tone then pastels. I will pass on yellows, cream, and light green.

10. What is your family situation? Do you have any pets? I have 2 children, son 10 years old, daughter 6 years old, hubby (12 years) and a lab dog named Tara who is now 9.

11. Do you wear scarves, hats, mittens or ponchos? YES, I haven't attempted mittens yet.

12. What is/are your favorite item/s to knit? I like making purses, felted purses. I enjoy scarves, ponchos and shawls.

13. What are you knitting right now? HUMMM, what aren't I knitting. I have 3 scarves, 2 purses and a shawl OTN.

14. Do you like to receive handmade gifts? sure :)

15. Do you prefer straight or circular needles? Bamboo, aluminum, plastic? I love circular - bamboo or aluminum. I have totally stopped using straight, with my wrists hurting, circular needles are easier.

16. Do you own a yarn winder and/or swift? YES, best investment I have ever made.

17. How old is your oldest UFO? Oh, about 6 months, a sock:(( Maybe someday I will pick it back up, I want to make a pair of clogs and I think finishing a sock would make a clog simple to make.

18. What is your favorite holiday? anyone that has food! I love Christmas and all the decorations.

19. Is there anything that you collect? besides yarn? scrapbook supplies (way to much) not really, hate clutter even thou my whole house is cluttered.

20. Any books, yarns, needles or patterns out there you are dying to get your hands on? What knitting magazine subscriptions do you have? I subscribe to Creative Knitting. Books? humm, haven't really looked, I utilize my local library and have books sent from other libraries - great way to check them out first.

21. Are there any new techniques you'd like to learn? ummm, no, I take things slow. LOL, I have been attempting new patterns. Clogs. I would love to make clogs.

22. Are you a sock knitter? What are your foot measurements? HA! Ya I have about 2 inches on circulars done. Maybe someday I will finish, I think homemade socks are the bomb. My foot is a size 10!

23. When is your birthday? April 28

I'm so looking forward to this round of SP. With it being the christmas season . . . I think it will be a ton of fun. Happy knitting