handspun

wdyt?
it was from a 4 oz. sampler pack from Hobby Lobby.
the package says for needle feltng but I couls not resist spinning it.
The roving has a very short staple but is easy to spin, the hailo makes me think its mohair, but I was going to google to see if the company has more information [...]

Fitting!

For those who have been reading my blog awhile you know I subscribe to DailyOM.
This is is so fitting since I am offically a SAHM!
December 27, 2006
The Time of Your Life
Learning to Slow Down
Throughout our lives, we are taught to value speed and getting things done quickly. We learn that doing is more valuable [...]

Another gift to me

I bought this PATTERN FROM JESSIE!
I dont buy alot of patterns I am normally a DIY gal…but I so love this pattern.
As I am sure She is sick of me saying it lol.
I have not actually opened the file up yet, just love it from  the pic.
hmmm I think I deserve some yarn with the [...]

my gift to myself

many of you are aware of my dreaful job, well I have finally quit and it feels damn good!!
dh and I talked it over the other night and it basically comes down to money vs. stress.
And I an not there enough nor do I make enough to deal with this BS.
I was very surprised by [...]

a little excitement

I am pleased to present 3 of my recent published patterns.
http://www.crochetpatterncentral.com/new_patterns.php 
http://www.knittingpatterncentral.com/list_new_patts.php
the socks and the purse.
http://www.geocities.com/needlesandpinza/basiksox.html
http://www.geocities.com/needlesandpinza/AranCablepurse.html
And my Daughters dress
http://www.geocities.com/needlesandpinza/littleladydress.html
 
I need to do a tiny bit of tweaking on the pages yet but that will be done real soon
 
They are small patterns (but I have 3 more drawings in the works) but,
I appreciate it greatly.

Remember this….

http://needlesetpinza.blogspot.com/2005/12/fo-show-off.html
Well that was my mother 1 year ago when she started her diet. Even then the punds were melting off and she was looking FABU…
well I must reknit the sweater now. lol and she does not meet the pattern anymore. the smallest size is a 40 . You’ve come a long way Momma!! Love ya!!!
here [...]

lets see here…many updates in one

many things going on here.
1. I had a job interview on Thursday. Kurt applied for a part timmer and was hired on the spot (grr jerk) as a security officer, he starts tomorrow night.
2. We saw a finance manger on Thursday, to help us out. He was a HUGE help. Basically we was showing us [...]

NEW AND IMPROVED

well trying to save the site was useless so I signed up under yahoo, free pages.
http://www.geocities.com/needlesandpinza/index.htm
I could not transfer any old info, I have top start from stratch.
So bear with me as I get everything set back up.

website hacked

many of you already know that my main website for this blog had been hacked. I just wanted to let everyone know that this blog is NOT attached to that site at all. they are running off 2 different hosts.
So for now…dont go visting the needlesetpinza dot com site until further information from me.
This also [...]

Happy Anniversary

…and Pearl Harbor Day.
Gma & Gpa have 60 years of (I wont say bliss) but of wedded life lol
(trust me if you know them you know what I mean)
and today marks the 65th Anniversary of Pearl harbor.
Gpa is a vet also.
It has long been the belief they picked this day so they would have something [...]