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Back in November 2008, J and I signed up for Latvian mitten class . I was waxing that a lot will change between then and now - well, a lot has and nevermind that topic..

We set out early and drove to swank Hotel Murano in Tacoma. The environment was full of enthusiastic fiber types. I did not add to my yarn stash. Phew. J bought me some awsome Highlighter Tape from Knit Foundry. And we found Hello cupcakes and a big mountain.

Oh, the mitten (Ravelry link) ... it was painful. One of the rule of the class is no frogging. I sneaked a couple in - knitting wrong side out, missing an inc. I also left quite a few in - fudging missing stitch, braiding the wrong way, etc. The sticky shetland did not want to come out of the ball, and fiddling with that made my tight nervous knitting gauge even tighter. I made a huge mess :) There was a pile of techniques and I think I managed to learn (and hopefully retain) a couple. I am very happy that we went. Happy Knitting!

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... yesterday, it took all my will power and Pacific Fabric as an incentive to myself, to leave the house and do a few errands - library, grocery store, etc. I would have preferred to stay home and huddle under a blanket with the fuzzies. (uhoh, the hermit-mode is settling in) I have prez to make and web to surf .. nevermind the gainful employment I should be look for.

So I came home with a potential lining for dumpling and assorted fabric + vinyl for two needle cases - lace needles and dpns. The materials are piling up.

Oh! and J and I are going to Madrona Fiber Festival (in February, so much is going to change between now and then). We are taking a Latvian Mitten class! (I just spent my daily allotment of "!"s). And something about homework will be posted in December ... I hope GD is feeling better and got a chance to register. Otherwise, we do plan on another trip to the Yarn and Fiber Marketplace.

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J, who is moving back! pointed me to Madrona. There is a short list of classes I am interested in - Latvian Mittens (6hrs), Advanced design with cables, and Steek (3hrs).. classes! :D

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My Mom is a very crafty person. She was a seamstress. She sews(ed), knit, and crochet. I remember her sewing late into the night when I was little. She would help me crafty when I was learning knitting and crochet in elementary school.

I don't think of myself as a crafty person. I knit for therapy. I have wanted to learn to sew and stuff. I asked her a few months ago how I go about drawing sewing patterns...

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J and I saw very cute fabric when we were at PF. I thought ...

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J and I were sock-talking.. and

http://www.i18nguy.com/l10n/shoes.html#adult

Heh.. the magic of google.(and the magic of MT). I can save all this stuff. Oh wait, maybe I should use delicious. oh, the choices.

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Three of the patterns I like from the fresh VK. mmm.. Oh, and another pink Karabella in an ad. *sniff*

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Granted .... I have FOUR months to plan this trip. But .. the way I look at it, it is never too 'early' to start.

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I put my signature on CTH Burgundy scarf and Cordelia scarf. These are 'proof' labels from labelyourstuff. I didnt place my order in time for these presents so I used the proofs .. I sewed them on as straight as I can. It is a funny process. I have never sew something on a knitted object before.

These scarves are now ready to make the trip to Cali with me along with Mtn Color socks. Whee..

I am also hunting around for a project to take to Cali with me. I cant knit with US #13 needles on the airplane, but I will probably bring them and finish them at mom's. I printed Halley's Comet Hat and may attempt it ..

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So I have been on a quest to have custom sewing labels made. My requirements are pretty simple: personal, distinctive, and down to earth. I will be using them for knitted gifts. (just how many knitted gifts will I make? do I need a few lifetime supply!) There are a lot of companies that make labels. However, very few make small run and custom woven labels. I mucked around a bit and found ...

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http://feralknitter.typepad.com/feral_knitter/2005/06/

http://nonaknits.typepad.com/nonaknits/2004/12/jogless_stripes.html

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The ever resourceful and helpful J found this:

http://www.textileaffairs.com/hirez.htm

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J is singing the praise of tubular cast on .. will try next time I work on socks (perhaps Lady Bug socks)

http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEfall05/FEATfall05TT.html

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After J helped me with M1 .. I still didnt get it .. duh. I figure I should ask Google .. perhaps I searched wrong last few times I looked ..

DUH!!! this site is the best thing since ....

http://www.knittinghelp.com

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The forever helpful J pointed me to:

http://string-or-nothing.blog-city.com/innovation_update_grab_bag.htm

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http://knitty.com/ISSUEspring04/mattress.html

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http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter02/FEATdiyknitter.html

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Sleeve contruction article on knitty

http://knitty.com/ISSUEfall04/FEATfall04TBP.html
http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter04/FEATwin04TBP.html

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