baby games

A Peek-A-Boo Rhyme
(for Audrey and Hannah)

by me January, 2012

Close them, close them

One. ~ Two.

Open them, open them

I see YOU!

Close them, close them

One, Two, Three.

Open them, open them

You see ME.

Blessings, Debbie

the source of my madness

Talk about going straight to the source!  This weekend I was blessed to be invited to the friend of a friend's house to spin with a group of Pygora breeders.  I mentioned here that I am becoming addicted to this fiber. Now I'm in love with the goats that provide it.  Don't worry... this is not a new hobby I'm considering.  I live in town, remember?  So, I stick to the spinning of and knitting with the beautiful yarn and leave the raising to Kathryn and her crew. 

The beautiful Willamette Valley is also home to my Hillary so I stayed the night with her and Monte.  We    attended their church on Sunday morning where Jon Micah of Kutless was home for the weekend and leading praise and worship.  Apparently Athey Creek Christian Fellowship is his home church.  I couldn't wait to tell my husband.  Not that he needs another excuse to visit his daughter, but...

Blessings, Debbie  

nothin' fancy

I had fun playing with fat and thin...  I also added some of the green fiber that I destroyed when I was learning to spin.  The pattern is; 

Cast on 11

knit 2 

*(yarn over, knit 2 together) 4x, 

knit 1.

Continue this pattern until desired length.

Bind off loosely

The scarf is 100% Merino hand-spun, knit with size 17 needles.

I'm reading Spinning and Dyeing the Natural Way by Ruth Castino.  I've checked this book from the library more than once.  It's not all inclusive, but I find it very inspiring.  I love the look of natural dyes and am eager to get busy!  Stay tuned!!

Joining Ginny's Yarn Along

Blessings, Debbie

a voice from the past

What's there to say?  I'm not even sure what's going on around here.With a bit of effort I give you my list of excuses...

* scritchies that turned into full blown colds

* family, family and more family for the holidays

* computer glitches

* camera glitches

* weekend travel

* search for a lost school routine

* post holiday lazies

I found myself getting comfortable, and then overwhelmed by the idea that it had been so long.  I was afraid to even pull the blog up because of guilt.  I didn't check to see what my friends had to say because of guilt.  I found myself avoiding the computer altogether because of, well, you get the picture.

Days came and went.  Full days, quiet days...

I look forward to catching up with you, my friends...  now that I've made friends with the computer again.


Blessings, Debbie

last minute scritchies and last minute gifts

Today I received the 5 ounce pygora/wool/silk blend that I ordered from my friend who raises fiber goats.  It was a mistake to buy the first couple of ounces...  I'm now an addict.  It's soooo soft.  

I needed a pick me up since this morning I woke up with a scritchy throat.  I really don't have time to be sick! I did nothing wise today to try to keep it at bay.  I don't have time to take care of myself.  So much to do, so little time...  

I did finish a couple of gifts this evening.  Only about a gazillion to go.  I know, I should be done by now. What is the law that says that however long we have is how long we'll take?  So, although it makes sense (and I know some of you have mastered this) that you could be done a week before Christmas and then just relax...  Me?  I plot out how long it will take to finish what I need to accomplish.  Make the mark.  Then get excited about what else I now have time to make...  Actually I get excited about what else I can make when I realize that I'm about to make the mark!  This philosophy finds me up at 1:00am Christmas Eve morning putting the final touches on several last minute projects.  Ah well, that's me.

Blessings, Debbie   

on centipedes and advent

This is my stash bustin' stroke of genius... If you've seen it elsewhere, don't tell me or I'll cry.  I admit to seeing something similar at the department store and wanting to copy it.  But the eyes... those are mine. Knit in garter stitch until you have a square, break yarn at about 4 ", change colors, knit until you have another square, break yarn at about 4 ", change colors...  Just leave the 'legs' dangling.  When it's as long as you like, cast off.  Now, cut 8" pieces and tie 'legs' on the other side to match.  Sew on button eyes and call it the Centipede Scarf!

The first picture shows what it looks like wearing it's face.  The second shows it using the 'eyes' buttoned through the scarf to hold a shape.  Simple.

Our Advent Book by Jack and Kathy Stockman is a tradition that we've had for about 7 years.  When I purchased this beautiful volume it was a real splurge, but I was in love.  Now I wish that I had splurged double because I know 2 girls who will fight over it when it's time to start the tradition with their own children.

Joining Ginny's Yarn Along
Blessings, Debbie

beauty defined

Friendship is made perfect by good Mexican food... and presents!

This is a room full of beautiful people.  Some of the most beautiful people I know.  I'm even talking about myself here because when I'm with them... I'm beautiful.  Something about these people...