January 4th, 2008

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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:

img_8106.JPG 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…!

img_8109.JPG 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…!

img_8100.JPG 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.

img_8103.JPG Much better.

Now I’ll be okay if I accidentally buy more books.

Yes, a large number of them are knitting books.

Next…!

img_8123.JPG Q. Isn’t it a lot of work having two dogs?

A. No.

Have a great weekend!

16 Comments

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. I LOVE that sundress. Any advice on making bigger sizes?
    Thanks,
    Carrie

    Comment by Carrie @ Three-Girl Circus — January 4, 2008 @ 9:11 pm

  10. That dress is darling!

    If only it was sized 2 or 3T…

    Comment by Christina — January 4, 2008 @ 11:09 pm

  11. Hey, where’d someone get that sock monkey ornament? I want one too!

    Comment by Keet — January 4, 2008 @ 11:55 pm

  12. I still think it’s pretty funny they sleep in dog beds…on your bed!

    Comment by teki — January 5, 2008 @ 8:32 am

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. What a lovely wall of holiday cards! And Fiona is TOO cute!!

    Comment by Maya — January 5, 2008 @ 3:54 pm

  16. 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

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