Surviving’s Craft Room

Since it is my birthday in just a few days I decided to have a contest.  Anyone who comments through the end of the month will receive one entry.  Any one referred by you will earn you another entry.  The winner will be drawn randomly and will receive a surprise package from me.

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I have several projects that just need to have the ends woven in to be completed.  I have started 4 other projects, 3 of which have been restarted and been restarted with a totally different pattern at least once.  With all the craziness going on right now I’m having a hard time staying focused.  I have to get through it fast though.  I have a package on the way that has to be knit and mailed asap. 

For some good news I will be taking a two weeks vacation in a couple of weeks.  I really need it.  I’m seriously losing it.  Any one that knows me would be shocked by some of my behavior lately.  If things work out, my husband and I may be able to sneak off from the family vacation for a little side trip without any kids.  I guess I had better stop bugging my husband about my birthday so he doesn’t change his mind. 

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On Tuesday I was able to make arrangements for someone to watch my three monsters boys.  I then spent a couple of hours at the LYS during there weekly knitting group.  The owner is very nice, friendly and helpful.  I didn’t talk much but it was nice to just be able to knit with others and listen to all the different conversations going on.  Of course I couldn’t leave without spending money, hahaha!  I ended up buying a children’s sweater pattern and enough yarn to make one.  So far everything is working out well with the sweater, I haven’t gotten very far though.  Unfortunately the sock I was trying to work on while in the group just didn’t work out at all!

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My little sister is in the hospital right now.  Please keep her in your prayers/thoughts.

Thank you!

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I was accepted into the Dish Rag Tag 2.  Last time I didn’t find out about it until it was over.  So hurry and go sign up now!!!

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Well, I really want to start working on another pair of socks.  I needs some suggestions on a pattern and help with figuring out gauge.  I’ve never done it before as it really wasn’t important in most of the things I’ve knit so far.  The first pair of socks I made are pretty big and are really more like slippers to be worn over another pair of socks. 

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I’ve been buying lots of great hand dyed sock yarn lately.  My husband would go crazy if he knew how much I’ve spent.  You may want to know what I have done with it.  Currently it is all hiding away in my cedar chest only to come out to be petted my me and my two youngest children.

I wanted to thank everyone for the comments.  It really means a lot to me!!!

I know it has been a really long time since I have written anything.  I’ve been  going through a lot the last few months.   I wasn’t taking care of health.   I actually ended up in the hospital this week.   I stopped doing a lot of things lately.  While in the hospital I realized that I had stopped doing the things that I enjoyed.   I need my blog and to spend a little time online.  So if anyone is still reading I hope to hear from you soon.

I have been working on some knitting.  I actually have several things that I need to send out that have been sitting for a couple of months now.  I am very sorry that it has taken me so long .  I’m going to get everything together and packaged this weekend so that I can mail it all out next week.

Here is the great sock and bag I received from my partner!  She also drew a very cute panda on the package.