Friday, April 1, 2011

lots of photos







apparently to post a photo anywhere you need an url. well, then, i'll just upload lots of photos and voila - urls!!

Sunday, February 13, 2011

Great Giveaway!

I'd like to tell y'all about a great giveaway over at photoknitdog.com. I've followed this blog for a year or so now and it's a really nice knitting blog, you'll want to follow,too!
Lena is giving away a copy of her new pattern, Nouveau Bohemia, plus a gorgeous skein of Madelinetosh 80/10/10 MCN Worsted in Bloomsbury. Isn't it gorgeous? And the hat(s) pattern is gorgeous,too. You'll definitely want to enter this one!

Monday, February 7, 2011

Doctor Who swap questions

This post is mainly for anyone in the Doctor Who swap who doesn't want to search through a thousand posts for the current questions. And no, we're not quite up to a thousand but we will be soon!

Favorite Doctor
Favorite Companion
Favorite Master
Favorite Episode
What do I love about the series?
If you had to pick one thing as an Icon for the series, what would it be? The TARDIS? A dalek? The Scarf?
Favorite Threat/Non-Threat
UK DVD’s okay?
What memorabilia do you have?
Cutest villains
Hottest creature on (and beyond) earth
What monster/villain/character would you not want to receive?
What was your first Who experience?
How do you feel about receiving used (vintage) books?
If you could see a DW episode set in any historical period/event, what would you choose?
Homemade treats?
old vs. new preference?
What episode(s) scares you the most?
favorite fibers
Which yarn weight would you prefer, lace weight, fingering weight or sport weight?
What kind of item would you like to make with above mentioned yarn? Any specific pattern? Or just a special kind of item like a shawl, socks etc?
Would you like spinnable fiber? Or handspun yarn?
Which episodes make you cry?
What’s your theory about River Song’s identity?
What is your favorite Doctor Who related pattern or project someone has made on Ravelry?
Would anyone like to receive a Doctor Who fanmix?
If you could (realistically) get any Doctor Who memorabilia from your spoiler what would it be?
Any fiber allergies?
Do you wear jewelry?
If so, what kind? (i.e. earrings, bracelets, necklaces)
Do you have any jewelry allergies?
Tasty treats/candy?
Chocolate? If so, white, milk, or dark? What about fillings/flavorings?
Allergies?
would you mind anything made of acrylic?
what type of bag would like eg project bag or small book bag
How is are your favorites/queued organized?
Handwriting on items? Yes or No?
Songs for ‘shipping vids?
Would you like socks?
What size are your feet?
Do you sew or are in need of a sewing kit type thing?
Do you prefer New Who or Classic Who, or either?
Are you willing to Ship internationally/Do you have shipping preferences?
Please list your allergies
Do you smoke?
Do you have pets? If so, what kind?
Do you own any Dr.Who episodes? If so, which ones?
Would you prefer one handmade item that takes quite a while to make, or would you prefer several handmade items that probably take the same amount or more time to make when the craft time is added up?
Do you own any DW soundtracks? Would you like to?
If you carry a container in your purse, what does that container contain? Pills, gum/mints, tea bags, phone, glasses?

Direct from our Mod -
Who is your favorite Doctor and why?
What are your favorite things about Dr. Who (the actors, the writing, the time-travel, the drama, the comedy…)?
Which is cooler: Bowties, fez’s, or ridiculous scarves?
Who do you think would win in a death-match: Daleks against cybermen? Five against Ten?
What do you think would be the most epic Dr. Who death-match?
Can you tell I am struggling to come up with questions that you chatty Who-ers haven’t already asked?
Do you knit or crochet or spin?
What projects do you like to make?
What kinds of items do you like to receive?
What kinds of items do you not like to receive?
Is there anything that must NOT be in your package?
Favorite color(s)?
Favorite fiber(s)?
What snacks do you like?
What post # in the Wish List thread is yours (if you don’t have one…go fix that now!)?
Is there anyone in this swap you have swapped with before or that you live with/can’t hide secret projects from/are currently in a blood feud with and simply cannot spoil?
Anything else your spoiler should know about you and your interests?
Have you read the rules? How many times? ;)
Do you understand that you will need to meet check in requirements, and that missing check-ins can result in your being removed from the swap and placed on our blacklist?
Do you understand that in a swap this size, I can’t track many exceptions to the rules, and that you may be asked to bow out if you have major issues arise?

Back to the many questions posed in the thread -
Colors we should let the Cybermen “delete” from the universe because they are so horrible? (i.e. Colors you don’t like?)
Would you want the scarf knowing it wasn’t your only handmade and that it would be made of soft acrylic? If yes, would you want it altered at all? (length, width, minus a color…)
What yarns do you have access to? Would it be difficult if your swap partner needed non-wool or non-acrylic?
Would you want some cute Doctor Who freebies included in your package (as an extra, not instead of proper items)?
New Daleks or Classic Daleks?
Do you prefer variegated or solid yarns?
Do you spin or dye your own?
How do you feel about 2nd-hand books?
Do you own any Doctor Who novels or audio-books?
If yes, which titles do you already have?
Shirt sizes? Just in case there’s the PERFECT Who shirt from one of the one-day shirt places or something?
Would you like handspun yarn or an item made from handspun yarn?
If you’re a spinner, would you like fiber to spin? If yes, what kinds do you prefer?
Chocolate? White/milk/dark? Favorite combinations for flavors?
When it comes to smelly things like lotion and candles, what is your preference and what scents do you love?
You’ve just been accepted as the Doctor’s next companion (congratulations!). As such, you get to pick the next destination. Where/when do you choose? Past? Future? Edge of space or just down the road?
Do you cook?
What is one thing you really want to find in your box? Doctor Who related or not
How many stitches do you prefer your socks to be? (54, ,60, 64, etc)
What size needles would you use? (1.0, 2.0, 2.75) (I know this also plays into the amount of stitches used)
Would you use.. light fingering, heavy fingering, sport weight?
Do you prefer- wool, wool superwash, wool and polyester blend, or some other fiber mix?
For a proper fitting hat… What is your head circumference?
So for your DW swag do you need something official or is all handmade by spoiler/etsy better?
Wrist/hand measurements for gloves/mittens?
Would you use/need a knitting needle or crochet hook holder/organizer?
Do you have a cell phone or ipod?
Do you have anything you would like a cozy for? Measurements? (kindle, laptop, whatever)
If you don’t currently dye your own yarns, why is that? No interest perhaps? Never had time? Would you like to give dyeing a try? Some other reason preventing you from dyeing your own?
Do you like beads or have a use for them?
What post # in the Wish List thread is yours (if you don’t have one…go fix that now!)?
Is there anyone in this swap you have swapped with before or that you live with/can’t hide secret projects from/are currently in a blood feud with and simply cannot spoil?
Anything else your spoiler should know about you and your interests?
Have you read the rules? How many times? ;)
Do you understand that you will need to meet check in requirements, and that missing check-ins can result in your being removed from the swap and placed on our blacklist?
Do you understand that in a swap this size, I can’t track many exceptions to the rules, and that you may be asked to bow out if you have major issues arise?

Back to the many questions posed in the thread -
Colors we should let the Cybermen “delete” from the universe because they are so horrible? (i.e. Colors you don’t like?)
Would you want the scarf knowing it wasn’t your only handmade and that it would be made of soft acrylic? If yes, would you want it altered at all? (length, width, minus a color…)
What yarns do you have access to? Would it be difficult if your swap partner needed non-wool or non-acrylic?
Would you want some cute Doctor Who freebies included in your package (as an extra, not instead of proper items)?
New Daleks or Classic Daleks?
Do you prefer variegated or solid yarns?
Do you spin or dye your own?
How do you feel about 2nd-hand books?
Do you own any Doctor Who novels or audio-books?
If yes, which titles do you already have?
Shirt sizes? Just in case there’s the PERFECT Who shirt from one of the one-day shirt places or something?
Would you like handspun yarn or an item made from handspun yarn?
If you’re a spinner, would you like fiber to spin? If yes, what kinds do you prefer?
Chocolate? White/milk/dark? Favorite combinations for flavors?
When it comes to smelly things like lotion and candles, what is your preference and what scents do you love?
You’ve just been accepted as the Doctor’s next companion (congratulations!). As such, you get to pick the next destination. Where/when do you choose? Past? Future? Edge of space or just down the road?
Do you cook?
What is one thing you really want to find in your box? Doctor Who related or not
How many stitches do you prefer your socks to be? (54, ,60, 64, etc)
What size needles would you use? (1.0, 2.0, 2.75) (I know this also plays into the amount of stitches used)
Would you use.. light fingering, heavy fingering, sport weight?
Do you prefer- wool, wool superwash, wool and polyester blend, or some other fiber mix?
For a proper fitting hat… What is your head circumference?
So for your DW swag do you need something official or is all handmade by spoiler/etsy better?
Wrist/hand measurements for gloves/mittens?
Would you use/need a knitting needle or crochet hook holder/organizer?
Do you have a cell phone or ipod?
Do you have anything you would like a cozy for? Measurements? (kindle, laptop, whatever)
If you don’t currently dye your own yarns, why is that? No interest perhaps? Never had time? Would you like to give dyeing a try? Some other reason preventing you from dyeing your own?
Do you like beads or have a use for them?

Sunday, January 9, 2011

Times Are Tuff: Nella's ONEder Fund and the National Down Syndrome...

Times Are Tuff: Nella's ONEder Fund and the National Down Syndrome...:
This is a link from my friend's mom. Remember the pink and white sweater I made? That was for Addison, who has Down Syndrome, and this is a fundraiser that Arlene is blogging about. The goal is 30,000 dollars for the National Down Syndrome Society, which will help lots of of children with Down Syndrome. Kelle Hampton is very close to her goal, coming in with 26,480, so please help if you can! Thanks!