Promises Promises from a Delinquent Knitter

Just sitting back down here in the studio after a wonderful visit from my son who has been in Iraq these past months. This time he brought home his wife to be!! It has been a very happy time here and unfortunately when life moves it tends to move me away from the computer and the studio! That doesn't mean that I quite work all together but it does mean that the ole I'll get to that tomorrow does kick in. Now if you want to keep up with my other blog at Jeweled Frog Creations then by all means hop on over there and see if something strikes your fancy.

Knit one and Read Two

If you are looking for some blogs that encourage your creative juices then here are a few of my favorites:
The Purl Bee is always a favorite. Full of bright colorful pics of projects that is sure to inspire and get you to thinking of your own versions of interesting creations. Check it out for quick gifts that you could make for someone special!

Spud and Cloe is another favorite blog and web site. Filled with great eye catching tidbits and fantastic yarn supply. Just subscribing to their news letter fills my in box with great projects!

Knitting Daily! What can I say if you don't subscribe to this news letter you should! Filled with free e-patterns this great e-mail can give you wonderful tips and inspire you on even the darkest winter days. (while your at it check out the magazine offers)

There are so much more so check on each of these websites for their links chances are that if you like these then your taste run the same and they will have links to other "like" minded sites.

Iphone picks

I am addicted to my IPhone and any time that I can consolidate helpful tools I do it. Why have a million tools at the bottom of you knitting bag that you have to dig for when you can have one useful tool in your IPhone that you carry with you anyway? I have downloaded Stitch Minder and Knit Minder! Both great apps! I like the Knit Minder because you can put a great pattern in like a sock pattern that just gives you the basic stitches so you don't forget. Now from what I can see you have to enter this information in all by hand. I wish that you could just filter it in. I do have an Adobe pdf reader in my phone and I have used the cut and past method but it does take time and so usually I will just use these as reminders on projects. You can post images of your completed favorite projects and needle sizes etc so these are very useful when you are out shopping and what to pick up some more yarn. You have to get used to using these programs instead of grabbing a pen and paper to jot things down but I have love the stitch counters in them. Stitch minder has an area that has the the increase and decrease rows as well as keep up with the count so this is great and the large readable face of the IPhone makes for a wonderful addition to my knitting basket. I also like the fact that while these programs make of a fantastic and easy stitch counter that you can also listen to your ipod selections of music or books so I can create that perfect world in which to knit.

Piggletts

Whew, just when I set back and neglect my knitting blog wouldn't you know I would get followers. Well greetings to all and thanks for joining me again my faithful followers. I hope to add a little color to your life or at least a giggle or two.
Once again I am at it with the baby knits and with that comes my favorite gal from England Debbie Bliss. Here are some of the cutest slippers or baby booties, that are a stich to knit up! Quick fun and great gifts. Perfect for a first time knitter (I know because these are the first baby booties that I knitted some 9 years ago and I still love the little pigs. They are also a good fit. Every thing from pig snouts to curly tails. A definite hit at congrats parties, or showers, or coming home day! Made with cotton for a wonderful feel against babies delicate skin! All of these sweet little creations can be found in the Debbie Bliss Quick Baby Knits.

The same goes with these little rabbit booties also quick and looks fantastic on the child's feet. Magical, whimsical, just down right cute. I like to pair the gift with a small book like the "Velveteen Rabbit" or a "Beatrix Potter" story of "Peter Rabbit" ( I just did a tribute to her on my other blog Jeweled Frog Creations ) or what every the favorite bunny story might be. Layering the gift just adds something special. You could include a book like the Three little pigs. Consider using vintage books for something unique. Don't forget to embellish your boxes that will tote your creation with vintage clip art! These things that all of "us" knitters knit up are future heirlooms to be passed down so why not present it as an heirloom.

Now I know how I am on time so I wanted to pass this great recipe along that I found on

All Recipes.com Easy to start and quick to bake up. It requires some planning ahead since they are yeast based but you and your family or guest will love them. They make up big enough to be used as small sandwich rolls. Great with some laughing cow cheese spread and ham bits for a quick breakfast or in a lunch box for school children. Try them I am sure you will love them.


Last but not least this is Tiger who just had to get into the shot to make sure that the placement was just so. How many of my readers have animals in their studio that love to just get in the mix. LOL Send me you photos I would love to see them!
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So until next time I hope to see you again!