Spiderman

Here is a great blanket that worked up really quick with spiderman theme... I made this for my nephew Nicholas..
Here is the link for the free pattern so you can try the pattern out yourself..
Enjoy
Spiderman Blanket Pattern

Secret friendship Swap

Our Group Vanna's fan club had a secret friendship swap.... I got the most amazing package:

in my box you will find
a skein of vanna baby
a skein of bernat alpaca yarn
body spray, bubble bath, body lotion all in apple
a bath puff
nail files
mini pens for my purse
post its
tootsie rolls with the usa flag on the wrapper
chips with crab seasoning on them (a hint from my secret friends area/town)
milk duds
muddy bears
tropical trail mix
2 packs of lip glosses
and for my gag gift… gummy rats……ohh dear i know i won’t be able to eat them…..eatting a rat…………..great gag gift ..LOL
and my handmade gift is a super soft and colourful scarf … just perfect!!!!!

Christmas Swap Partners

Updated Dec 27th, 2010


Patterns From Ravlery :

adirondack-socks
/hourglass-jacket
Blue Sock Happiness
/victorian-shrug
knit-look-cardigan

Supplies:

small and medium projects bags.. colourful , funky patterns, something exciting
a zippered pouch of some kind like a pencil case to hold scissors and other items
a zippered pouch like a change purse, a bit bigger to hold all the stitch markers
a 5.5mm or a 5mm light up crochet hooka wooden shawl pin

Books:

Any knitting magazines
The chicks with sticks guide to knitting:  by Nancy Queen

Yarn:
 
Vanna choice yarn in  Lime, Aqua and Silver HeatherI would Love to try any SOFT yarn that you love

Caribbean swap for Keegan

My first square swap was the Caribbean themed swap on the vanna fan board.. We exchanged 9 inch squares... I've taken the squares and stitched them together with a single crochet. I've then boardered them with a single crochet, a round of double crochet skipping one stitch every 3, then a round of single crochet and a double crochet every 3rd stitched and then the final round was single crochet... This blanket is for Keegan
I'm really pleased how this turned out...

Not In love at all

Well Many many months ago I feel in love with this car coat pattern... I really really loved it and wanted to make it for myself.. I bought the book with the pattern in it.. For you and your home, Vanna's choice and I bought the yarn.. 9 skeins of lion brand thick and quick wool ease yarn at $70.00 and have been saving it for some time now.. I finally took the time to make the coast since it is getting cold here... It did work up quick and I followed the pattern to a T.. but in the end I do not like it at all.. There is too much yarn under the arm pit and it bunches up when your arms are at your side.. its very very heavy and wold be warm but heavy on your body.... ohh well.. lesson learned!!!

Another Clue Complete

Clue # 4 has been completed and the mystery blanket is looking less and less like a mystery.. This week we were left with a cliff hanger.. At the top of the picture one row in green... I'm not sure how this is conected to next weeks clue....ummmm
Enjoy

Love Mail

Today a wonderful package came in the mail from my swap partner, Allison... It was full of amazing treats
Thank you Allison for a wonderful pick me up
my wonderful package had the following items in it:
my awesome box was stuffed with goodness:
a handmand scarf, I can’t wait to wear and its a perfect colour too
riesen chocolates--- more then half the bag is gone already
a magic monkey towel for the kids bath, will be used tonight
nail polish, I need a pick me up I will paint my nails this weekend
halloween bandaids all my kids will want a boo boo now
mini scissors… they are perfect and will be used alot
a santa puzzle that will be perfect for my daughter on our plane ride…
mango body lotion.. the box smelled sooo great when I opened it.. I can’t wait to smell that good
plastic locking stitch markers and a little case to carry them in… they mean the world to me…
soak, a fine fibers wash.. I have never seen or used this.. i’m looking forward to trying it
a project bag which is the perfect size for the car and making wash clothes on the road
starburst candy…Marley already said they were hers and ate 3
knitpicks palette in forest green…love it
knitpicks palette in edamame….so soft
knitpicks wool of andes in chocolate…I really wanted to try this one
a movie..two weeks noticed.. I have watched this and loved it.. hubby and I already said we would watch it sat night..(we need a laugh)
handmade hair clips for marley… she loves purple and she wanted to wear them right away
3 halloween pencils
icelandic cowl pattern.. Thank you I need to work on a project just for me.. ( i will start this soon)
applesauce spice cupcakes, I love cupcakes and these are healthy too for the kids….wonderful
fall stickers… a great craft item for the kids
and vintage halloween greeting cards.. I know just who i want to give these too