Fall into Autumn Questionaire

1. Do you knit or crochet? How long have you been doing it?
I knit, I have tried to crochet and I am not compatible. I have been knitting almost a year I started October 2006.
2. Have you made dischloths before? Do you use them yourself, give them as gifts, or both?
Yes, I have knitted a few dishcloths in my short time of knitting. I think they are fun:) I do use them and give them as gifts. I have found that it extremely fun to give them as gifts to those who truly appreciate them.
3. What's your favorite cotton to make cloths from? What cotton would you like to try that you haven't before ?I enjoy using sugar and cream brand it is really the only cotton that I can typically find on a regular basis here. I have seen peaches and cream on the internet and have thought of trying that brand to see if it is any different.
4. If you knit, do you prefer circular or straight needles? For all, do you prefer wooden, metal, or plastic needles?
I have found that I prefer to use circular needles of the metal variety. I don't mind using straight needles but I have a set of knit picks that I really enjoy they are metal. I have sizes 4-11 that I got for a gift for my birthday last year. My mother was so thoughtful to get me such a great gift.
5. What are your favorite colors? Any colors you don't like much?
I don't have one favorite color. I enjoy most colors except for Neon colors. I enjoy earth tones and jewel tones. I am not fond of a lot of orange, I like it but not a lot of it.
6. What do you like best about Autumn?
Cool Nights. I love it when the color of the leaves change. It usually means that you can wear jeans again which makes me happy too.
7. Pies: Pumpkin? Apple? Pecan? All of em? or No Thanks!
Yummy Pie!!!!!! Apple and Pumpkin!!! However, I think I enjoy apple slightly more. I love peach pie too but that is more of a summer pie.
8. When you were a kid, were you the one who couldn't wait to get started with school , or the one who overslept on the 1st day?
I think I was the one that couldn't wait to get started. I remember that summer felt like it lasted forever when I was a kid and that school would never start again. But I am sure I overslept the second day :)
9. Do you celebrate Halloween? (The real key here guys is especially knowing if you have an aversion to the holiday or little goodies/decorations associated with it, given the timeframe of the swap)
I love Halloween candy, but that is about the extent of it. I usually don't put out any decorations or anything like that. Did I mention that I love Halloween candy.
10. If you had to choose just 3 edible 'goodies' to eat for a full year, what 3 would you choose?
Oh who makes up these questions. Only 3 edible goodies, can someone choose only 3. Okay, really I will try, Cashews, Cheese, Chocolate.
11. Do you have any pets? Kids? Husbands who seem like kids? ;)
Pet=Kid1 dog Winston(maltese shih-tzu), Husband="The Chef" busy all the time.
12. If you were to describe a particular yarn that shares traits of your personality, what would it be and why?
WHAT??? I'll have to get back to you on this one.
13. Do you use your cloths mostly for dishcloths, or as facecloths?
I use some for dishcloths and some for facecloths
14. Favorite Fall Holiday: Halloween or Thanksgiving and why? (Feel free to share another fall memory if you do not celebrate either of these holidays)
THANKSGIVING!!!!!! Did someone say gravy? I love turkey stuffing potatoes and GRAVY!!! Homemade gravy is way better if it is available. Of course, it is great because it is time spent with family and you get to eat really good food.
15. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should know about?
I am allergic to mold, last time I checked that didn't play a big role in knitting though :)

Happy Labor Day!

Hi, I hope you all are enjoying your holiday. It has been a beautiful holiday weekend in MI and I could think of way better ways to spend it rather than being sick. I haven't even had enough energy to do any knitting this weekend which makes me sad:( You will find no pictures of knitting this time. Dish rag tag is nearing its final stage, Our box is on its way to Emily fingers crossed that ours gets there first so we win :) Go box XDR!!! It was very fun and I hope there is dish rag tag 2 I guess I will have to wait and see. Have a good week everyone!

PIF Exchange Update

Hi everybody, thanks for visiting me! This is just a quick update on my PIF exchange. Maria M is participating by having me donate her gift to my local womans shelter, Cecily is participating as well, and thirdly is Lesley D. I am so glad that you all want to participate and I will be thinking of what wonderful things I can make to send your way. Thanks to Ally B for sending people my way as I try and get my new blog out on the "market" for visitors. It has been a busy weekend, shopping at the LYS on Saturday after a trip to the local farmers market. I got lots of fun yarn at the LYS and I can't wait to get it on my needles. The other half of my weekend was boring, with work and laundry. Hopefully pictures at the next post. Before I leave I am going to cheer on my teams dish rag tag box. Go box go as fast as you can, and go Donna you're it!!!! Yeah Team XDR!
See you all later. Happy Knitting:)

PIF Exchange

Hey there everybody :) I hope you all had a great weekend. I hope someone is actually reading my blog because this won't be fun if I don't have anyone reading my blog.

Whether you've seen the movie or not the concept is heart warming.

(Copied from Ally's blog, who copied it from Jennifer's blog, who copied it from Megan’s blog, which was copied from Pony Knits blog, and so on...)

Here is how it works! I’ll send a handmade gift to the first 3 people who leave a comment on my blog requesting to join this PIF exchange! I don’t know what that gift will be yet, and you may not receive it tomorrow or next week…LOL… but you will receive it within 365 days, that’s a promise! The only thing you have to do in return is pay it forward by making the same promise on your blog…

So if you are one of the first 3 people to leave a comment on my blog, and please include your email address so I can contact you, I'll send you a little surprise!

This is one way to find out if there is anybody out there :) I really anticipate this being a lot of fun. Just remember to be one of the first three to comment.

Mystery Solved

Okay, the mystery is solved. My Dog Day of Summer Spoiler was Maria M.
Check out her blog at http://creativepotpourri.blogspot.com
I am so happy with my package it was tons of fun!! Thanks Maria :)

Dog Days of Summer Package Arrival

What is the dog barking at now? Doesn't he know I am busy? I guess I better run downstairs because jumping at the front door in our house only means two things: the mail has arrived or fed ex/ups have delivered a package and Winston my sweet little doggie is upset because he can't get to the person on the other side of the door (to lick them to death or bark at them until they are deaf) and they must only come to visit him. I opened the door and found a package. I couldn't wait to rip into it, I love packages :)

WHO DUNNIT?
My dog days spoiler!!
?????????

A package for me?!!!! It had my name on it so it's for me :)


WOWOWOW! Look at that I couldn't wait to unpack the box!!! But first a close up is appropriate


Look at all the goodies :) Yarn (yes!!! more for the stash and cloths)


Not just one, but three cloths my pal was a super knitter to get all these made.
Who is this trader joe dude? He has invented some awesome nuts. Here are the two packs from my pal Sesame Honey Cashews (luv cashews) Can't wait to try them. Also, Cinnamon Almonds (love it) almonds are my other favorite. I am going to exhibit some self control and only eat one bag today (hahahaha) and then the other bag tomorrow (evil--lol!!) Yummy goodies, I might need to find this trader joe guys store so I can get me some more of these when they are gone :)
After I eat my trader joe's snacks I probably won't be able to fit into one of these (haha). In case you need a clue it is a swimming suit design on the cloth!!! How cute is that for summer!!!
This is a lady bug cloth and another surprise in my package. I think they might be book marks. Pardon me for not knowing exactly but the are very nice beads on long strings that seem as if they would make a really great book mark!
And some yummy smelling soap!!!! Hand made!!!!!!

Last but certainly not least..................YARN.............................I can't wait to whip up a few cloths from these. I have a couple patterns that I want to work on with these so it will be marvelous I am sure of it.


Only one sad fact..........................I can't tell you who sent this, because I am not sure who sent it. Please, I want to praise you for this wonderful package but you are so sneaky I am not sure who you are;) You deserve credit for this great package and I want everyone to know....................

WHO DUNNIT.!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THE AWESOME PACKAGE!!!!!!!

Dog Days of Summer Package Arrival