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This is a baby sweater I knitted for one of my dearest and oldest friends, Kathleen. She had a baby boy, Isaiah, a few months ago, and I finally got this thing done! It’s so cute, I wish I could make one for myself 
I love knitting small things. They go by so quickly and before you know it, you’re done!
For about a year now, I’ve been wanting to knit myself a tam (see sidebar crafty things to do) But I never got around to it because I didn’t have the yarn or the right sized needles. I finally found this pattern – perfection!
Lace patterns have always been frustrating and a little frightening for me. But once I understood what was going on, it was so easy!
this is what it looked like a few days ago
finished!
Complete with yarn swift and Tibetan prayer flag
For those of you who don’t know, I am completing my second year in costume design. I spent the bulk of the summer sewing clothes for myself, and for my sister’s birthday, she requested a cloak to go with her Renaissance Costume. Here it is:
It’s a fully lined, forest green wool cloak. It’s beautiful, if I do say so myself 
Up next, I am finally, finally going to make and finish that tam I’ve been wanting for the last year!
I’ve finally caught up on my gossip girl – phew! I love chuck “bass-tard” as B calls him. (Did you know that “B” was the nickname that Faith used to call Buffy – but she hated it) This show is so great. Do you think there are really people who live like this? That there are a bunch of Upper East Sider, 16 year olds right now who are pissed that there is a show that makes fun of them??
In other mews…look what I made!
A sweater vest that’s too short, accents my scoliosis and makes me look pudgy. Ribbing around the waist – not my friend. (notice the strategic arm & camera strap placements) I suck at knitting. I think I need to stick to scarves. And socks. My socks are pretty darn good. I just don’t have the heart to frog it and just do it in stockinette, but I think I should. Any advice, knitters?
Here’s a few things I made the other day while watching the Tony’s (Yay Patti LuPone – I worship you!!!)
This was a fun little pic James took of me. It has this really cool lens flare in the corner (you can barely see it here)
My sister sent me some goodies and some pictures of the kids. Look at Sean trying to pull a funny face 
I made this mini too. I had so much fun making it. It’s Words I Love. I’m going to fill it with fun words that I find.
Been knitting some socks. This is the third (and last) pair I’ve made. Since it’s now 90 degrees again. I’ve finally figured out how to keep the seams from creating that huge ladder when you knit on db pointed needles. They are really easy to make – from the Knit Scene Fall 07 issue. My knitting group helped me to understand short rows and wrapping stiches.
It’s so hot here again. I guess I should get used to it. It’s going to be 90 degrees in the Philippines too. And rainy. I’d forgotten how much I loved warm showers. We are leaving on Thursday and get to the PI on Saturday. That’s one long flight, huh? I don’t know if I’ll be able to blog much before then. And hopefully there are some accessible internet cafes there. TTFN!
My good friend Heathyr is going to be a mommy very soon, so I made these for her baby shower. Booties and a matching little hat. Aren’t they the tiniest things you ever saw?
Have any of you seen There Will Be Blood? Wow. What can I say about Daniel Day Lewis that hasn’t already been said? He is phenomenal. This movie is so intense. It’s not what I thought it would be, but it was still amazing. James keeps saying the above quote now. It’s kinda funny, out of context.
I have been promising you a RAK for a while now.We haven’t had a RAK here at oranginadreams in a loooong time. So, here we go.
One day, I decided to take every project that I never started and place it in the middle of my room. The pile was enormous!! Apparently, when it comes to crafts, my eyes are bigger than my proverbial stomach. I kept about half and the rest I’m giving away. I have several prizes up for bid.
1) an unused Life’s Journey 12×12 scrapbook
2) A Making Memories frame kit
3) 7 skeins of yarn. The color is a little off (those dark blue ones are actually a royal purple)
4) a wood album and matching frame, laser engraved
5)11 patterns. There are some cute crafty ones, some cute little outfits
6) an 8×8 scrapbook, matching papers and an album
So what do you have to do to win these lovely items?? Well, I have decided to start an etsy shop!! Mainly I’m going to sell hand knitted scarves. I’m terrible at naming things, it would take me weeks to come up with a name that I could decide on. So help me out! I need a name! Something fun, catchy, whimsical. If you leave a comment, let me know if you are a sewer, knitter or scrapper. Plus there will be extra goodies for you, too!!
Thanks for helping me out!
We are only 5 days into the New Year and already so many changes have happened.
I convinced James to start an art journal with me. (it didn’t take that much convincing)
Isn’t his amazing? I’d almost ask him to stop if I wasn’t used to his outshining me
The quote is
Only as high as I reach can I grow
Only as far as I seek can I go
Only as deep as I look can I see
Only as much as I dream can I be
Then mine
It’s kind of silly. But, I know that I will improve if I keep working at it.
I’ve just found out that two of our dear friends are pregnant! Two couples, that is. One of my good friends from college and one of our oldest friends from high school. It’s so amazing to me. Being pregnant is so grown up! I don’t think I’ll ever be ready for that step.
I’ve been in the kitchen a lot lately. So far (from scratch) we’ve made Key Lime pie (delicious), pumpkin pancakes (yummy), lasagna (scrumptious) and today we are having butternut squash soup. Fresh from the crock pot. We got it as a wedding gift, but have never used it. Today was the perfect day for soup. Over here at Storm Watch 2008, we’ve had nothing but dire warnings from every news station, and it didn’t even rain today. But it was chilly!
I’ve been handwarmer crazed lately. I made 4 of them and intend to make some more. Some to give away, most to keep. I want to make these next. How fun!
I got a holga for Christmas. It’s so much fun. James and I went to the Santa Monica pier to take some piccies. When they are developed (if they turn out any good) then I will post them.
I went to a knitting class on Sunday to make cabled hand warmers. So fun! I finished this bad boy and promptly went home to make the second one.
La di da… knitting the right warmer. Finished and now seaming it up. Wait! WHAT HAVE I DONE??
Here let me help you. (experienced knitter, I am sure you can see)
That’s right. I knit the left hand AGAIN! And I didn’t even notice until I was finished. But I didn’t have the heart to frog it. I also had James consoling me and telling me that it was ok and no one will notice.
Needless to say I will never wear these in public and have started making more. But I will follow directions.
It’s been a while, huh? Like my new format? I’m not sure if I do.
- was anyone else disappointed with the ANTM finale? I was so upset when they kicked Jenna off, and there was practically no competition between Chantal and Saleisha.
- my job is now two pronged: I am a site supervisor, as explained before. And I am the assistant to the executive director/founder. I’ve only worked two days for her, but I can tell that this job is going to be exciting and stressful.
- I haven’t done too much crafting: I made a couple more cards, but mostly I’ve been knitting. I can’t show you any pics because it’s a gift for a certain someone who might read this.
- there’s something in my stocking!
- I made three layouts last night. They sort of go as a set. They’re pictures of my sisters and I when we were playing in front of Michelle’s camera at Thanksgiving. Aren’t they fun?
