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I love fast-topic-changing Fridays. Just by typing “Next…!” I am forgiven for randomly jumping around like a bunny rabbit with ADD.
Let’s get started…
Take a look at this wall of cards! You people are so freaking nice!
Besides the sheer volume (108 at last count), there were a few things that pleasantly surprised me:
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1. Nearly every card included holiday wishes to Ike and Abe as well. Aww.
2. The messages inside were SO sweet! I got choked up every day opening my mail. Choked up in a good way. 3. The little prezzies! I got chocolates, jewelry, little bath products, ornaments, family photos…wow. I’m so glad that I asked for cards. They really helped me to have a great Christmas. Every card was like a big hug. Next…! |
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Free pattern!
I just finished designing this baby sundress, called Fiona, for The Knitting Nest. Stacy (the other Staci) wants to have a knit-along in the spring, and then ask everyone bring the dresses in to the store for an awesome display. It’s made from worsted weight cotton, and has a unique pleated skirt that gives it a ballgown feel. This pattern, along with my other designs, can be found here. Next…! |
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DANG.
I put up these shelves, stocked them with books, then realized that I didn’t have enough space. I didn’t mind going back to the store to buy another shelf, but I did mind having to remove and replace EVERY SINGLE BOOK. |
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Much better.
Now I’ll be okay if I accidentally buy more books. Yes, a large number of them are knitting books. Next…! |
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Q. Isn’t it a lot of work having two dogs?
A. No. Have a great weekend! |
whoops – Ravelry details on the dress here: http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/fiona-baby-sundress
Comment by s t a c i — January 4, 2008 @ 1:18 pm
that’s a lot of love from around the world for you. hot damn!
fiona came out adorable!
Comment by meg — January 4, 2008 @ 1:46 pm
Agree – Fiona is darling! I really liked the first pic you posted in the yellow/pink colors.
Great pic of the dogs… horribly stormy here in Bay Area and I wish I were curled up in bed, too!
Comment by JavaNut — January 4, 2008 @ 2:06 pm
aww puppy naptime. I’m a dog person. All dogs are “puppies” to me, I love em all. I think one dog is harder! If they don’t have playmates they get very needy for attention
Comment by Jenny — January 4, 2008 @ 2:27 pm
Yay you! I’m so happy that so many people sent you cards, that is wonderful. I love the dress too, very nice. And I love your sleeping dogs – that’s exactly what mine are doing – it’s been raining for the past couple of days so they’re just snuggled up in their own beds, that’s what winter’s for I suppose; can’t say I blame them.
Have a good weekend.
Comment by Denise — January 4, 2008 @ 2:29 pm
Cute dress! Great job on the pattern. Love the line about the “feel of a balldress”. All little girls want to dress up for a ball don’t they?
Comment by Ahrisha — January 4, 2008 @ 3:11 pm
i’m trying to pick mine out on the way. but being mostly white (there’s more than one) doesn’t really help me. i do like the way you’ve displayed them. very cool. at work i tape them to my door. at home, i got 3, so they just sort of sat. beautiful dress. what little girl doesn’t like a ballgown feel? heck i still do! and as for the puppies, we’re going to be having a heat wave this weekend (almost 50!) so they’d be happy chasing the squirrels who’ve come out to look for those darned nuts. have a good one!
Comment by zeghsy — January 4, 2008 @ 4:50 pm
Hahaha!! I see the penguine card we sent you!!! Abe and Ike look soooooooo cuddley!! Makes me wanna nap too!!! So glad you had good holidays!!
Comment by Jennifer Liang — January 4, 2008 @ 9:09 pm
I LOVE that sundress. Any advice on making bigger sizes?
Thanks,
Carrie
Comment by Carrie @ Three-Girl Circus — January 4, 2008 @ 9:11 pm
That dress is darling!
If only it was sized 2 or 3T…
Comment by Christina — January 4, 2008 @ 11:09 pm
Hey, where’d someone get that sock monkey ornament? I want one too!
Comment by Keet — January 4, 2008 @ 11:55 pm
I still think it’s pretty funny they sleep in dog beds…on your bed!
Comment by teki — January 5, 2008 @ 8:32 am
I need shelves like that! Could you come over and install some for me?
I need *something* for my DVD collection that is pouring off my current shelf and onto every other surface in the living room.
Comment by Kate — January 5, 2008 @ 9:04 am
I love love love that dress!!!! I ditto the questions on how to make it bigger. I’m thinking around 12 months.
The puppies look so comfy. I wish I could just curl up like that some days!
Comment by Nic — January 5, 2008 @ 2:49 pm
What a lovely wall of holiday cards! And Fiona is TOO cute!!
Comment by Maya — January 5, 2008 @ 3:54 pm
That dress is so cute! Thanks for sharing the pattern. My niece has her first birthday coming up in April and she may need a cute little sun dress just like this.
Comment by Grace — January 6, 2008 @ 8:31 pm