tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-325919665980662542024-02-06T23:26:17.931-05:00My Empty Nest is Full of Cat Hair<br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><big><big><big> <center>Reflections and observations on my life as <br>
a quilting/knitting cat lady.
</center></big></big></big>SheilaChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05524906178087552513noreply@blogger.comBlogger320125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32591966598066254.post-35958187506000627302016-12-31T19:50:00.001-05:002016-12-31T20:09:35.763-05:00One Word Challenge 2017<br />
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Here we are at the beginning of another new year. My word
last year was "Grow"-- and I did have some success with implementing
that in my life.<br />
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I not only grew creatively and learned
how to knit, but I also grew professionally. More confident in my
position, I was able to try some new strategies with my students and I
think we both benefited in the end. I grew personally as well, reaching
out to people I may not have in the past and forging new relationships
that I hope will continue to flourish in the new year.<br />
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word for this year is "Explore". I want to continue my trend of growth
from last year and explore even more possibilities. I have a vision for
my future and only by being open to exploration and change can I bring
it to fruition.<br />
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Happy 2017!<br />
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I did have a very productive summer - creativity wise - and I have been improving on my new knitting skills.<br />
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The striped blanket was made with a friend's baby in mind-- due Oct. But still pondering how to fix "the error" (see previous post).<br />
So, I made a hat for the baby shower in September... and I can always make another blanket to give for the holiday season instead. We will see how it goes.<br />
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I love how the hat came out--- so cute! I knit it flat since I am not confident in knitting in the round yet, and I wanted my stripes to look even. Seamed it up with mattress stitch and it looks pretty good.<br />
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I also started a blanket in grey, ended up using two strands of yarn together since I didn't like using the one strand alone (Sheepish by Bernat). I do like how it looks with the double strands, but I had to order more yarn to finish it. Played around with trying to follow an easy pattern to make ridges... did okay with it, but I see where I miscounted a couple of times and purled instead of knitted (or vice versa). Probably will not try to rip out and fix.... it is nice and cuddly soft even with a couple of little mistakes.<br />
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I am working on my baby striped blanket with varying degrees of frustration. I put in a lifeline in a couple of different places since when I rip out I lose my stitches and end up ripping out more than I need to.<br />
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I have stretched it this way and that to see if it will unravel upwards, but it doesn't. So for now I have tied it off and I will see what happens.... after researching online I guess I can just secure it in place. Will keep an eye on it for now.<br />
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The blue section is about 5" before I started the striping and overall it is about 40" wide. Hope to make this crib size-ish. I love the Knit Picks Swish yarn I am using (super wash merino wool) It is so soft and easy to work with.<br />
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Pattern is on the <a href="http://thebrownstitch.com/projects/simply-stripes-baby-blanket/">Brown Stitch blog here. </a><br />
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Happy Summer!<br />
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I entered a giveaway at Fat Quarter Shop and this is what I won! Sherri McConnell’s <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/oasis-quilt-pattern">Oasis</a> pattern and a jelly roll from her fabric line <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/valley-jelly-roll">The Valley!</a><br />
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AND I finished my baby girl blanket. (just have to weave in the ends). I decided to do the pink at both ends instead of transitioning to the grey. SO cute. It came out 21x21" and next time I think I will make it a bit bigger. So nice and soft.<br />
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Only really have time to knit on the weekends.... but the baby girl blanket is looking pretty good so far. I love the stripes!<br /><br />Almost half way done now.<br />
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Been busy practicing my new knitting skills! After I finished the little "lovey blanket" I still had some of the Little Trees yarn left over. So I tried a different pattern that didn't have yarn overs.
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I made a small doll blanket, but stitched the edging too tight so it tends to roll up! Guess that will be handy when swaddling a little baby doll. heheh Like I said, learning as I go!<br />
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This little blanket took me about a week or so to finish. I am having fun tracking my projects and progress on my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/projects/shecarita">Ravelry page.</a><br />
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Next up, an actual baby sized blanket for a friend.... she really wants a girl so I am starting a heather rose and heather gray blanket using <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/diagonal-stripey-baby-blanket">Diagonal Stripey Baby Blanket</a>
by Theresa M. Roeder. The yarn is Lion Brand Wool Ease in the rose and gray. Feels soft and squishy so far, and I am trying to be more mindful of my tension in the border area.<br />
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Baby is not due till October, so I will have time to make a boy version if need be! But I wanted to keep practicing.<br />
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My practice piece is done! I tore this thing out a million times as I tried to learn how to follow a pattern, as well as increases (yo and k1f+b) and decreases (k2tog). I practiced a finished edge (slip first stitch p wise and k last) and giving my little buddy a cute face.<br />
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He is a bit raggedy and there are some loose areas and tight areas as I practiced my tension. And some rows on the head where I knit when I should have purled....plus some errors that I am not sure what happened! But I am proud of myself for sticking with it.<br />
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This little guy is a combination of 2 patterns.<br />
The blanket is from the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/50722.html">Lion Brand Baby Blanket Buddy</a><br />
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But I could not figure out the directions to make the head. So after looking around on Ravelry, I found the little pattern <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/kitty-baby-blanket-buddy">"Kitty Baby Blanket"</a> with a head that was much easier to do.<br />
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I used Bernat Soft Baby in Little Trees, size 6 needles.<br />
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Continuing to practice my <i>very</i> new knitting skills! I am making the <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L40353.html">Lion Brand Favorite Baby Blanket</a> using Bernat Softee Baby in Little Trees.<br />
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With this beginner pattern I am learning all about "<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aiMmAR6qFY8">yarn overs</a>" and I am even trying out a finished <a href="http://www.vogueknitting.com/pattern_help/how-to/beyond_the_basics/selvages">selvage edge</a> (with mixed results!)<br />
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Must have restarted this half a dozen times trying to get everything right. Now that it is a bit bigger it is a little easier to handle and I am beginning to find a rhythm.<br />
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Been practicing some knitting stitches, learning how to comfortably hold the needles and not drop stitches.<br />
Found this very easy tutorial on making a little bunny from a knitted square-- EASY!<br />
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Been so lazy when it comes to my quilting. I made this baby quilt for a friend of mine last year, but otherwise I have not touched my fabric. Need some inspiration, so I have been browsing Pinterest and will have to check out some of the great blogs here.<br />
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Sorry I don't have the info on the fabrics.... they were just some random fat quarters I had in my stash. I liked their whimsy-ness and the colors all went together so well.<br />
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I have been in a major funk and can't seem to shake it. Needed to <span style="font-size: large;"><u><b>focus</b></u></span> on all that is good in my life today. Family, friends, faith, health, furr-kids, job...... definitely a life full of blessings....<br />
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It is Shell's Birthday today!! I am lucky to have crossed paths with this wonderful, kind, caring and creative woman! If you don't know her then please HOP right over to her blog <a href="http://www.theraspberryrabbits.blogspot.com/">The Raspberry Rabbits</a>.<br />
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Shell, Happy, Happies to you my friend! I wish you joy, love and success in the coming year. I am lucky to know you!<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Today is the 17th annual Spay Day — a worldwide event organized by The HSUS and Humane Society International, in partnership with the Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association — to promote sterilization of dogs and cats as a means of reducing euthanasia and pet overpopulation.</span><br />
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<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">If an adult is reinforced for behaving
appropriately we call it <i>recognition</i>.
If a child is reinforced for behaving
appropriately we call it <i>bribery</i>.
If an adult laughs </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>socializing.</i>
If a child laughs </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>misbehaving.</i>
If an adult writes in a book </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>doodling.</i>
If a child writes in a book </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>destroying property.</i>
If an adult sticks to something </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>perseverance.</i>
If a child sticks to something</span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>stubbornness.</i>
If an adult seeks help </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>consulting.</i>
If a child seeks help </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>whining.</i>
If an adult is not paying attention </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>preoccupation</i>
If a child is not paying attention </span></pre>
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If an adult tells their side of a story </span></pre>
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If a child tells their side of a story </span></pre>
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If an adult raises their voice in anger </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it <i>maintaining control</i>.
If a child raises their voice in anger </span></pre>
<pre><span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue",Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">we call it a <i>temper tantrum.</i>
If an adult hits a child</span></pre>
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If a child hits a child </span></pre>
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If an adult behaves in an unusual way</span></pre>
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It has been a busy year! It feels like I didn't get much accomplished, but I did get<i> a lot </i>more sewing done this year than in the last couple, so that is something! I have enjoyed looking at your blogs and seeing all your wonderful projects.. so here are a couple of mine (some still not 100% finished.. but at least I was sewing!)<br />
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Looks like a lot when it's all shown together like that, hm? All of your wonderful, creative blogs certainly gave me inspiration this year!<br />
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...And New Year's Resolutions?? Nothing formally written down this year. Just going to <i>FOCUS </i>on doing my best and see where that takes me..... What about you?<br />
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I hoped to be able to work through the hurt and anger that I carry around with me and forgive those that made me feel that way. I am not ready to have those people in my life, but I knew that I needed to let go of the poison before it turned on me.<br />
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My word was on my mind often in 2010, but I am not sure if I was totally successful in implementing it. How do you know if you have truly forgiven someone? Can wanting to forgive be enough?<br />
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I have been very lucky in that I have been forgiven by two people in my life..... somehow they were able to look past the wrongs I had committed and were able to forgive me and keep me in their lives. I admire their strength.<br />
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Sometimes I feel like I am going in a million directions, and yet I get nothing done! So this year I am going to be more mindful of Focusing on one thing at a time.<br />
Will you join me? Will you find a word that has meaning for you and see where it takes you this new year? Even if you don't choose a word I hope you will help me with mine!<br />
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They got married at the community church in Stowe, which is supposed to be one of the most photographed churches in New England.<br />
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I haven't been to a wedding in a while..... it was so sweet, the groom got all choked up as he was saying his part of the vows.... most of the wedding party (men and women!) were crying too.<br />
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Their play area includes their cage (door always open) attached to a fenced in area where they can safely play and not chew on wires or be tormented by the cats. (Harry is famous for that!) This is them snuggling together the first night!<br />
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The new bun was named Macy at the shelter.... but I will probably think of a new one as I get to know her!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">I couldn't get tickets the last time they were in town, and I am so excited to go!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> It is about the 60's musical group The Four Seasons.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">PS I also won this great mini-charm pack from<a href="http://thel7quiltco.blogspot.com/" linkindex="25"> Michelle at L7 Quilt Co.</a></div><br />
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