More bags...

Fun felted bags to make. The round bag was knitted with maroon wool and double stranded with eyelash yarn. A quick and easy project. More time for the entrelac knitting, contrasting colors create an easter egg coloring effect. This bag is lined with turquiose fabric and sewn with handy pockets. Never enough knitted bags!

Harry Lives!!!

With wand in hand, Harry is ready to fight the dark evil forces!

Got It!!!

Yes...At twelve midnight I was one of the crazy nuts waiting in line for the final Harry Potter book! Loyal fans who stood in line were given glow in the dark Harry glasses. I didn't start reading of course until the morning. A sunny day, my ever ready wand, and a good Harry Potter book is all I need to make it a perfect day. No time to go to band practice and hang out with the guys or even see the 'babes'! I have to read and find out what happens to Harry and 'You Know Who'!!!!

Short Row Shaping Applied...

Loved the idea of short row shaping knitting with the wrap & turn stitches for sleeves. I decided to try it on a smaller version for an 18" doll on a cropped cardigan. The pattern was from Eileen Adler's book 'Matching Knits for Girls & Dolls'. The sleeves called for a 3" length with more simpler square shape. The short row shaping allows the sleeves to drape more naturally with the curved sleeve caps.

Graduating! Can't believe it!

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Buddies since kindergarten and friends forever...

Dexter Danger's Last Show!

Punch Embroidery for the Boys!

Remember Raphael of the Ninja Turtles? or the Mickey Mouse? Any theme my boys loved, I made a punch embroidery to add to their shirt. Every character was punched and outlined to recreate their favorite comic hero or interest... Of course their super heroes had muscles. Raphael is three dimentional from head to toe. The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, dinosaurs, bubble gum machine, baseball blue jay logo & Giants and countless more boy stuff! Last but not least is the logo for my son's alternative rock band Dexter Danger. I applied the DD emblem to my jean jacket for their last show 10/06. The guys of the band and kids loved it. Their last show was a hit at the Bottom of the Hill in SF, packed from wall to wall. One of the photos is of my younger son (as a baby in Mickey Mouse shirt) and their show. The knitted furry like scarves are the 'brainless' projects you need when waiting in doctor or dentists offices or to pick up kids while waiting in the car. Everyone needs a simple project that doesn't require counting. The back of the jacket displays my son's Dexter Danger logo.