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From Cosmicknitter

I have many vintage (circa 1900) knit/crochet patterns calling for Perle cotton. I do not know what I will make with this, but I will be thrilled if it is a 100 yr.old pattern. Too cool!
I bought this a few years ago when my FIL was still crocheting. I found a ‘Blue Bear’ vintage pattern book at a yard sale calling for similar yarn. SQUEE! It sat and sat for years. I decided to find another project to use it for. Have I found that project? NO, but I will…None the less, it is beautiful Perle Cotton in a fantastic shade. Trust me, I will find the pattern…I am on a mission…
This is Gamermom signing out!

This is some roving I purchased. There is a picture below of some fabu orange merino roving…this is very difficult to learn drop spinning on…who knew! The Romney is very different, and I feel confident I will have more success with it as well. I will finish my DH’s Twist vest before I start anything else but I am thrilled at the opportunity to be successful at hand spinning. I have found wonderful videos on the topic at YouTube; don’t overlook this resource!

I hope everyone is well…heaven knows we need to be well when we enter the holiday season! 8/

So, we were in Mystic Sunday and Monday (Columbus Day).I found this yarn shop in a directory and just had to go! Can you guess my reaction when I read the sign on the door that said ‘Closed Sundays and Holidays’??? Here are some photos of my experience. Don’t you see the bars keeping me from getting into this shop? Can’t you feel my angst? Can you say ‘homicidal, boys and girls?’ Oh, somebody shoot me-or pour me a shot ’cause I think I’m-a gonna die!

From Cosmicknitter

Simply put, I love Ravelry because they refer to projects as WIPs – work in progress. Until I met Ravelry, these were always UFOs – unfinished objects. WIP = earnest knitter, slow but by all means steady, a real trooper. UFO = freak of nature, lazy knitter and all around ‘I am a loser’ vibe. WIPs tell the world that we are ambitious multi-tasking people who won’t settle for just one project! NO, bring ’em on…I can take it. UFOs conjure up images of ADD and fickle-pickles. Even when it comes to me, I am definitely a WIP (contrary to public opinion)!