Lost my Blogging Mojo

I'm still alive. I guess I just lost my mojo for blogging. It's been a very busy week, but I have been knitting and sewing. Actually I have done quite a bit, but not posted any progress or pictures as some of my current projects may be gifts intended for possible readers of this blog. I wouldn't want to spoil any secrets. But..... I will tease you all with a few peeks at my current sewing projects. You can guess what they are, but I will have to keep you all in suspense until the recipients have the gifts!


I have been knitting away at Roza's Socks. I am really enjoying the pattern ( Thanks Grumperina) now that I have the brioche stitch pattern down. I had to frog it three times before I got it right. The YO is kinda confusing, but once I got it I was hooked. I am halfway done, with one full sock completed. I'd better cast of for the second soon before SSS sets in!!! The yarn I'm using is Jojoland Melody, I don't recall the colorway (and I'm too lazy to go and look at the ball band), but I do know that it is a discontinued color. I wasn't really sure if I would like the feel of them as it is 100% wool, but they are quite nice feeling, and best of all the sock fits my foot really well. My last pair, the purple Jaywalkers are a little sloppy in the leg. I may actually put them in the dryer to see if that helps. These picture are not the best, as the light is bad today, but you get the idea. More pics when there are two socks to show.

Oh Mr. Postman......

Oh I was so glad to see the mail man today.... Finally my charm packs have arrived from The Fat Quarter Shop. Yay!!!!! The charm packs are so pretty, and I am especially excited about the Amy Butler fabric. Oh what to make? I'm sure some will be gifted projects, but the Amy Butler squares will definitely be making some thing for me.

As for my Ariann progress...... well, you see there's been negative progress. Yes that means Ariann went into frogging and did not recover well at all. After our frogging session, and the tears were all mopped up, all that was left of her were two sleeves (which may or may not be frogged as well) and a mountain of olive colored Andean Silk. So I wasted no time and cast her on again..... I am thinking that this is my opportunity to make her even better. Actually that's me just trying to make myself feel better about the whole incident. I am not taking any progress pics as it might be bad luck. I will say that I did get some great advice on the raglan shaping from Cara at January One. She was most helpful, and said that she struggled with the same thing. So I didn't feel quite so bad, as I do consider Cara to be an expert knitter, unlike myself.

In other knitterly news, I was very excited to finally find somewhere that actually has the HandMaiden Jane Pullover Kit in stock, and in a color I like. So I ordered it, and a skein of Fleece Artist sock yarn as well. I figured if I was ordering, I should really make it worth my while.... plus it made me feel better after the whole Ariann incident. But now I really need to get it done so I will be able to devote all of my love and attention to Jane, when she arrives.



In other crafty news, my calendar quilt is coming along well, just 2 more applique blocks left to do and then I can add the last row what I have sewn together already. Then I just have to get the two borders done and put it all together. I won't be putting it together until at least Tuesday when I go to my quilting group, so that my friend Lori will be able to help me. This is really my first time, so I want to get it right. Sorry that this pic is sideways, I can't get it to work, so just tip your head when viewing!!!!! Don't stay in that position too long or else you'll end up like me!!!