ISE Updating

Whew ~ its been very busy around here along with still not feeling a 100% most days. I've been kntiting, not much but here a little, there a little on my CPH. I recently started a new pair of toddler socks since I was getting a bit bored. I'm not sure what size they will be but hopefully will finish them off.

Yesterday I received my ISE7 package ~ Betty Jean was my pal from Texas. It was filled with an assortment of goodies but my pictures didn't turn out very well. I received baby yarn, several pattern pages of baby stuff from the Knitting 2009 calendar, a lighthouse calendar and a wall planner, some lovely Dairy Milk chocolate ~ yummy and a postcard of Houston. I'm sure I got more stuff too but without the pic or the box in front of me this is all I remember.

As I was taking pictures, I realized I've never taken pictures of my previous scarves ~ modeled that is. So here are pics of all 3 ISE scarves I've received. Enjoy ~ I'm off to an early nite of rest.

~ ISE5 ~

~ ISE6 ~

~ ISE7 ~

~ Lacy Love Scarf ~

I'm done ~ making my lovely scarf. I love the colorway and the pattern, it was an easy knit . Its warm and snuggly. I'm glad I made this one and look forward to making another.

Here it is with details:

Yarn ~ Malabrigo Intenso

Pattern ~ Lacy Scarf by Debbie Bliss

Needles ~ Bamboo 10s

Now to get motivated to finish off my stashalong list. I've only one item left now and I can't seem to get it done. Its my CPH ~ its over a year old and it really needs to be finished up. I'll work on it this week though I really want to start another project. Its the only thing left unfinished, well except for the B2S I have to buy yarn for since it is official ~ the yarn is gone. LOL

I want to make new socks, I want to make a sweater, I want to make dishcloths but for some reason I really am not interested at the moment. Could be the fatigue, the stress, and being sick on an off the past 3 weeks. I don't know but I'm getting excited about receiving packages in the mail and getting DirecTV ~ woohoo. I have sent off my ISE7 package and I will be sending off my KCS4 package in the next day or so. I've all the goodies and I've even scored some local, well to Arkansas, roving for my international pal. Can't wait for her to get that. ;)

I'm looking forward to a mini-vacation soon ~ definitely need it and I can't wait to go to Vegas. Dh and I are finally going, wow its been over a year since we won those tickets. Oh well, better late than never.

Gotta run, need to update and send emails. Have a great evening!

~ Woohoo ~

The lovely Lacy Leaf scarf is done. I need to wash it and block it then gather goodies for my pal. I'm hoping to have it in the mail by Friday. Pics soon.

Long awaited post

I promised you and the lovely bunch at ISE6 details about the package I received this round. So without further ado, here it is:

My pal, Chelle, decided to use her heritage for this rounds theme ~ chinese luck. Wonder how she knew I love chinese...food. LOL

My scarf is a shade of red ~ which means happiness, success and fortune, its also my favorite color. Its made from Crazy 4 Dyeing yarn. There is also a very lovely card and a bear dressed in a sheep costume ornament. ;) The scarf is a beautiful, intricate pattern that I will enjoy wearing, once the weather cools. LOL (wow ~ I've 2 lovely scarves from this exchange)

She sent a lovely embroidered bag with a dragon design ~ the dragon represents blessings and power. *here it is w/a lovely skein of Crazy 4 Dyeing in Cool Moss ~ 100% merino wool superwash.

On special occasions, guest would receive a red envelope, called a "hong bao", with money inside which represents good luck and wards off evil spirits to be opened after Chinese New Year ~ my envelope contained a 2008 Canadian quarter (now did she know I collect coins). Its beautiful and its after Chinese New Year so I'll have good luck. ;)

Bar of soap w/the Eiffel Tower ~ smells yummy, a Lush ball ~ can't wait to try this, and a bar of milk chocolate ~ my favorite thing.

This rounds we were to send good karma to our pal along with something they will remember us by ~ I will definitely remember the thoughtfulness of Chelle and cherish the heritage she has shared with me. Thank you. ;)