HP 03

These are the third set of my Hexi-Puffs. These are Southwest from Inspiration Fibers and Funhouse Fibers.


There are 8 instead of 6, because I could not change yarns while my truck was getting maintenance.

HP 02

These are the second set of my Hexi-Puffs. These are Denim from Corgi Hill Farm.

HP 01

These are the first set of my Hexi-Puffs. These are Chocolate Cherry Sundae from Corgi Hill Farm.

Hexi-Puffs

For the and of the Year, and the New Year, I started the Bee-Keeper's Quilt also know as Hexi-Puffs.

Each of my Hexi-Puffs will be knitting my own hand spun yarn. After several test knits, the original pattern has 10 stitches cast-on. I knit 14 stitches for a sightly larger hexi.

For those that wonder, I use Magic-loop, two at a time with Judy's Magic Cast-On, KF&B, and a 3 Needle Bind-off.

On my Needles

I'm going to experiment and see if I can easily post a picture of what I'm knitting.


Okay, just turn your head sideways.

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I'm officially a Designer

It is Official!

I received a check yesterday from Skacel Collection, Inc.. I was one of several members of the Fall Men's Knitting Retreat who participated in Skacel's contest. We were each given on skein of yarn and asked to create an original design. We did not expect the final result, where everyone that participated could get their pattern published. These will be downloadable patterns. I will post a link if I can, once the patterns are released.

On the Loom

I practiced warp and weft patterns, using the pick-up stick. I stopped practicing when my shuttle was empty. I loaded up the shuttle, so I am ready for tonight's class.


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Utah Continued...

Saw the performance of Winter's Tale. I am not sure if it is the seven years between performances, or a better understanding of the language, but I understood this production much more. It was interesting to see those on stage in clothes from the 20s and 30s, instead of the traditional Elizabethan Era. I know the ladies next to me were a little uncomfortable, but I think changing eras add a closer tie to the modern era.

Dial M For Murder was a fun and interesting production. I have not seen it on stage before, and I have not seen the Hitchcock version. I found out that Hitchcock based his on the original theater production, with only minor additions.

I can see why he did use the idea. It does appear to be the perfect murder. When it goes wrong, it still seems a perfect. But does someone actually get away with murder? You'll have to find out....

Utah Shakespeare Festival can be found @ http://www.bard.org


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Fall Theater time

It is theater time again.

The 4th and Final show of the year is Five Guys Named Mo. Very interactive show. More interactive than I have seen with just about any other theater.

This weekend I am in Cedar City, Utah at the Utah Shakespeare Festival. There are three shows in the Fall season, but one of the plays, Noises Off ran in both Summer and Fall Season, so I'm only seeing two shows this time.

Dial M for Murder. I'm looking forward to this murder mystery. I have not seen this one on stage.

The Winter's Tale, by William Shakespeare. I have seen this one before in this same theater. I was a little confused the first time, so I hope to understand the play better this time.

This will be the last of the live theater this yea I believe. Of course I would like to see more. I am planning to go see Lord of the Rings, in Concert and the annual Trans-Siberian Orchestra

What is on my Needles

Panda Socks (Called Panda, because it is a blend of super wash merino, bamboo and Nylon).

Abstract Fiber Socks - might try Cat's new heel.

HizVest - I received this pattern at the Fall Men's Knitting Retreat and had to wait for my yarn to come in from Blue Moon Fiber. The 18 rows of 1x1 ribbing was slow. Just started my first pattern row.

What is on my wheel
Abstract fiber's Merino. I think it is pure merino. I loved all the colors in the fiber.

What's on my loom
I just had my third lesson on my new Ridged Heddle Loom. We started weaving this last class. We are doing a practice piece. I want to get through this worsted wool/acrylic blend and work on a thinner yarn.

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OTN Update

What is on my needles?

• The BMP are in a bag right now. I need to practice using two colors more before I can getthey to be looser.
• Kool-Aid sock need pictures.
• Wild-Foote need pictures.
• Red Cascade Heritage Socks are on the way to the heel
• Green Berroco Sox Yarn (Yes, the yarn I received from Yvonne) just past the heel this morning.
• Scarf, got lost in my knit bag.

Been having fun with Polymer Clay. Need to post more pictures. Started a picture study of a double center pull ball. Will post a Tutorial soon.

Might have a large box soon at my LYS. More details and pictures after I get it.

Stitch Marker Exchange

Another Exchange in Crafter's Haven. This time it is a Stitch Marker exchange, which is why I started working with Polymer clay.

These are my SM from Kris. Too big for socks, so they will be used for my next larger needle project. Thank you Kris.

These are my SM from Linda.

This little packet was in with my SM from Linda. I now have some more markers to make. Thank You Linda.

OTN Update and Stitch Markers

Here are my Kool Aid Socks, so far.

Someone (No names mentioned) (Nancy) about a stitch marker exchange, and the different kinds of markers. I already owned a set of Polymer stitch markers, and already tried some basic markers. These are my first experiment with the clay. More soon.

OTN Update:

• Kool Aid blank is near completeion.
• Wild Foote is still being worked on at work, but nearing finish.
• BMP Socks is on hold, just have not had time.
• Working on a diagonal scarf. Almost done
• New Sweater, just started Saturday. Still on the first row of the pattern, after the rib row. One pattern row is 5 complete rows, RS and WS. It is a open, buttoned sweater, but I am doing it in the round. More details soon.
  

Ornamant Exchange

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned a Ornament Exchange in Crafter's Haven? Well I can finally post pictures of the ornaments I knitted.

These are different sizes of holiday bells. The small blue on on the left is regular sock yarn, on a US #3/ The rest are different kinds of yarn, on needles from US #4 to I think #8. Each one was blocked and put onto a bottle to stretch to form. Yes it is mostly wool, so it will stretch.

... and now for exchange I received:

More sock yarn, and I do love the color. The dish cloths are the DW cloth, and an illusional design. (the camera angle brought out the illusion a lot better), and a Christmas stocking.

An interesting montage of stuff. Including:

• Gummy Rat (Yes I will eat it)
• Rubber chicken (LOL! Not sure if you all want the whole story)
• Gauge Ruler
• Spiderman Pen (Might be cute at work)
  
• Markers (Always use more markers)
• Frog Patch
• Note pad.
• Tea!

I'm looking forward to the next exchange, Stitch Markers

More Socks

After reviewing my blog, I realized I did not post pictures of finished socks.



These are my first sock blanks.


Here are my Coriolis Socks. It is not easy to see, but the coriolis. There is a line on each foot that starts near the top, goes through the heal, and wraps around the leg.

My Yarn Harlot Imitation

Here is my Imitation of the Yarn Harlot, while I was visiting Utah over the summer.

Socks on Stage.

Another Blank

What does this mean? It is sock blank time again. The colors are Grape, Cherry, Black Cherry, Orange and Lemon Lime. No blue, because I could not find any blue colors. Did not use yellow or pink, or the other reds. Why are there so many reds? Cherry, Black Cherry, Strawberry, Fruit Punch and Tropical Punch.

Wet Blank

Dry blank. There are thinner stripes at the bottom, wider in the middle and vertical at top. The blank is in the bathroom drying. I will probably cast-on over the weekend.

Utah Updates

• Two Gentlemen of Verona

Great production. Michael V. isthe only actor who can upstage a dog. The Dog upstaged everyone else.

• Taming of the Shrew (Always Funny)

Interesting version. Staged in 1946-7 in Italy. Not sure which was the shrew, and who was tamed.

• Cyrano De Bergerac (Hear this is the hit of the season)

Great work. I heard about a Broadway version, and you saw the actor who played Cyrano. Here, you saw an actor who was Cyrano. Needed a few tissue for the ending.

• Fiddler on the Roof

Great production with a lot of energy. Helped me understand the Jewish culture. More tissue.

• Othello

Very believable Iago. You so wanted to like him, but you had to hate him. So happy that actor returned. He was cast perfectly.

• The School for Wives

This was my least favorite of the group. Was just too predictable.

I'm already look at my Calendar for the Fall Season. This year's production includes:

• Julius Caesar (Hear it will be another modernized production. Top of my list to see)
  
• Moonlight and Magnolias

(In this hilarious farce, movie mogul David O. Selznick has hired writer Ben Hecht and director Victor Fleming to write the script for Gone with the Wind. Locked in Selznick’s office, living on only peanuts and bananas, the men turn their world upside down as they give birth to one of the most beloved films of all time. Now, if only Hecht had read the novel.)

• Gaslight (Mystery)

I'm thinking the end of September.

Learn more about the Festival. www.bard.org

Nature Sit

Monday and Tuesday were the first two days back to school. I have been helping out two of the Kindergarten classrooms, so I have been coming home tired. We had a storm front come through, so these two days it was actually below 100 outside. I decided to sit outside and listen to pod-casts and audio books while I sit and knit on the patio. Tuesday I filled the bird feeder and took my camera with me.

From Nature

Someone say FOOD?!?

More pictures in my Nature album.

Any bird watchers, I would love to know who my friends are.

More Socks

I was reminded that I have not posted in a while.

New socks

The picture does not show you the work of my lace knitted leaves. I do promise to get more pictures.

On the Needles:
Working on my BMP (That's their name on Knitty). I'm in the middle of a Riverbed Arch.
Working on a pair of Wild Foote socks. I'm in the early stages of a Upriver Arch.

Working on my Ornament Exchange for my partner in Crafter's Haven. No pictures allowed, because my partner knows about my blog. I will post pictures after she receives it.

Two more sock blanks are on oreder and being shipped. I need to find more Kool Aid.

More Pictures

I should have more pictures by the end of the week. Now that it is summer break for my students (all two weeks), I am enjoying my Summer Vacation. I am in Cedar City, Utah for the Utah Shakespearean Festival. I am seeing the following plays:

• Two Gentlemen of Verona
• Taming of the Shrew (Always Funny)
• Cyrano De Bergerac (Hear this is the hit of the season)
• Fiddler on the Roof
• Othello
• The School for Wives

Since my motel has wireless Internet, and I have my traveling laptop, I might try to post a bit.

Congratulation on #8

The weekend of 8/8/08, and the 3rd Road Course of 5 won. This adds Kyle's Nascar records for this year. A few of the Media thought Kyle was having a drought.