HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY !

                                                 Happy Valentine's Day
                                                            
                                                 Hope it's a good one!

 Grabbing a hank of handspun, I just could not stop myself from casting on for yet - another project. Such a fun looking pattern. Of course, I had to drop everything else I was working on, and cast on immediately.

Leaving the room to get the camera for a progress shot, you can see who had to get up on the table, to enjoy a little sunshine.

So... I snapped him! Such a big, warm, fuzzy kitty.

 Well.... it's back to some fun knitting, for me.

 Hope you make a little time, to enjoy the day!

KNITTING THRU THE STORM

The storm is headed our way, with more snow!  Poor kitty goes out... then in... then out.... again in hopes that it will be nice out. But he doesn't last long before it's back in for him. This is the time of year when we all get  cabin fever.

I have finished the second pair of Cowgirl Slippers, and I'm finishing the toe on the third pair. This time I am using a heavier handspun in BFL, mohair, and firestar. These slippers knit up so...fast.

Off to ride out the storm, and do a little knitting.

Stay safe and warm everyone!

CHRISTMAS EVE

 It's Christmas Eve, and one of my favorite movies is on tonight. I love the the snowy shot of Bedford Falls. Just watching that snow swirl, and feeling the chill of the winter night, makes me feel all cozy and warm at home, tonight.

 I... know... I... know... I've seen it - over, and over, every  Holiday for years..... There is just... something... comforting... about the tradition of watching it, each and every  Christmas Eve.
 

The presents are wrapped and under the tree, but the best present of all... is that... the old grey   cat is sharing another Holiday with us.........

                                     

                       

 Along with his buddy - the old grey poodle.

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO EVERYONE!

Hope you have a good one!

 

LONG...WINTER'S NAP AND PHATFIBER

SEASON'S OF LIGHT- NOVEMBER PHATFIBER BOX

Just look at all the goodies!

more below

A chill is in the air and the boy's are curled up for a nap together. They know winter is on the way and have started spending more and more time indoors snoozing.


Our old grey Smokey is a normal sized cat and I think he huddles close to Spook- my gentle giant - to keep warm.

HOME FOR THE HOLIDAY'SFrosty Icelandic fleece, wrapped in ribbons of ruby red, and emerald green shetland/rambouillet lamb fleece. Topped with fluffs of white cotton drifts, and glittery ruby red, emerald green, and vintage gold angelina.
A fun Holiday spin.

MusicBox is the theme for the December Phatfiber box and I'm busy washing, dyeing, and carding fleece for the box. I've got a pretty good head start.

COLOR TOUR

Silky Bfl roving

All the leaves were bright and light when I decided on my contribution to the November Phatfiber box, one of my favorite times of year. I just listed a few in the shop http://www.giffordables.etsy.com/

Season's of Light - November Phatfiber box. I finally found some time to post photos of my box.

Yummy fiber, yarns, patterns, and stitch-markers. Love it all as usual.

Now to find some time to spin the fiber and knit the yarn.


Busy... busy... busy... hope to find some time during the holiday to enjoy some of the wonderful boxes that I have.
Remember to click on the photo to enlarge for a good look at all the goodies.

Here is a shout out to all the wonderful contributor's in the

SEASON'S OF LIGHT- PHATFIBER BOX

http://www.skyloomweavers.com/ - Harvest-merino roving

http://www.allforloveofyarn.etsy.com/ -Star Light-tussah silk

http://www.mamajudes.etsy.com/- O CHRISTMAS TREE- lot's of yummy fiber's in this one. All plant dyed and cute tree lights included.

http://spinfusion.etsy.com/ - Aneira - Welsh-meaning Snow. Falkland wool, and angelina

http://catawampus.etsy.com/ - Main Harvest Moon-kid mohair, romney, alpaca, angelina

http://www.fleecemakers.etsy.com/ - REFLECTIONS- A beautiful blend of fibers- to name a few finn, merino, cormo. Very yummy.

http://thedyeingarts.com/ - Aurora Borealis- Oh....so....soft...Baby camel, and tussah silk sliver

http://www.hippiepenguinfibers.etsy.com/ - Diwali-hand pulled roving-merino,firestar, silk, and more....

http://www.knittink.etsy.com/ - League of Extraordinary Gentlemen-Faux Cashmere, and Firestar, and a key charm. Soft..

http://rockymountaindyeworks.com/ - Mt.Sparrowhawk Sock- superwash merino

http://www.fiberfancy.etsy.com/ - Twinkling Teal Lights-extrafine Merino

http://www.rebelyarn.etsy.com/ - Light of Day -Silk noil fine yarn- beautiful!

http://www.dyetyarns.com/ - Sockolate Mousse-merino/cashmere/nylon-fingering wt yarn

http://www.atreehuggerswife.etsy.com/ - Aurora Borealis-merino-fingering yarn

http://www.taddiebeeknitting.etsy.com/ - Brooks brothers-luxury upcycled yarn

http://www.lampyridae.etsy.com/ - beautiful stitch marker with a shiny butterfly

http://www.4stitchmeknot.artfire.com/ - smooth stitch marker rings

http://www.bitsyknits.com/ - Evening Star-Beaded Wristlets pattern

http://www.ravelry.com/stores/katherine-vaughan-designs -EYDI FICHU- small shawl pattern

Thanks to everyone in the Season's of Light - November Phatfiber box.

For more information about the box or latest news go to http://phatfiber.blogspot.com/

Winter Nap

Wind is blowing and the snow is falling. The furballs know when it's good to get cozy and snuggle in.