Knitters-Hookers-Spinners-Dyers 5/21-5/27

[Scaethach]

Originally Posted by AmberP I mentioned on facebook, but I love that Aviary colorway. If you want to try one out with cream, I'd volunteer a bump of my fiber I cast on a pair of small longies tonight in TIG Curran. I've been holding onto this since I was pregnant 2 1/2 years ago. I feel so silly knitting the little bitties not knowing if we will have more kids, but I really can't help myself right now. My hormones must be in overdrive. Spring fever? IDK.

I'm the same way, Pixie's birthday is coming up and I've seriously had baby fever since I had her, but I've practically resorted to begging DH. It's going nowhere though We're very outdoorsy so I've been trying to tell myself that no more babies means sooner we can do long wilderness treks etc. like I did when I was younger.

And btw, you're welcome to bring a bump of your fiber over and leave with it colored

[AmberP]

Originally Posted by Scaethach I'm the same way, Pixie's birthday is coming up and I've seriously had baby fever since I had her, but I've practically resorted to begging DH. It's going nowhere though We're very outdoorsy so I've been trying to tell myself that no more babies means sooner we can do long wilderness treks etc. like I did when I was younger. And btw, you're welcome to bring a bump of your fiber over and leave with it colored

Same here. DH and I have had a few heated discussions over the past two years. I am really wanting another baby, but I really like this freedom now that Sean is old enough that I don't have to have my eyes on him 100% of the time and change his diaper or nurse every hour. I can go to the store without worrying about where I am going to find a spot comfortable enough to nurse. I like the sleep too. S just started sleeping through the night most nights and after two years, that is VERY welcome.

However, I'd gladly give it up for another LO =D

We should get together sometime. We are looking at houses closer to where DH works, and one of them was in Newberg. The house was less expensive, but it is still pretty far from Washington Square area and part of the reason we want to move is to reduce his commute (which really sucks right now).

[Scaethach]

Originally Posted by AmberP Same here. DH and I have had a few heated discussions over the past two years. I am really wanting another baby, but I really like this freedom now that Sean is old enough that I don't have to have my eyes on him 100% of the time and change his diaper or nurse every hour. I can go to the store without worrying about where I am going to find a spot comfortable enough to nurse. I like the sleep too. S just started sleeping through the night most nights and after two years, that is VERY welcome. However, I'd gladly give it up for another LO =D We should get together sometime. We are looking at houses closer to where DH works, and one of them was in Newberg. The house was less expensive, but it is still pretty far from Washington Square area and part of the reason we want to move is to reduce his commute (which really sucks right now).

Hubby works by Bridgeport, it isn't too bad, it's mostly mall traffic that slows him down honestly. I absolutely love Newberg, it seems like it's close enough to everything to be fairly convenient, but not close enough where I waste money cause I can just drop in at stores, and I love the old/small town feel of it (and not locking my door when I go for a walk). And I like that they have a spinning store

[bumminbeachbabe]

Originally Posted by Scaethach Hubby works by Bridgeport, it isn't too bad, it's mostly mall traffic that slows him down honestly. I absolutely love Newberg, it seems like it's close enough to everything to be fairly convenient, but not close enough where I waste money cause I can just drop in at stores, and I love the old/small town feel of it (and not locking my door when I go for a walk). And I like that they have a spinning store

I'm a frequent lurker.... There's a spinning store in Newberg? I had no idea!

[AmberP]

Originally Posted by Scaethach Hubby works by Bridgeport, it isn't too bad, it's mostly mall traffic that slows him down honestly. I absolutely love Newberg, it seems like it's close enough to everything to be fairly convenient, but not close enough where I waste money cause I can just drop in at stores, and I love the old/small town feel of it (and not locking my door when I go for a walk). And I like that they have a spinning store

We live in Canby, so 217/I-5 to get home takes about 45 minutes most days, some it is more like an hour. We would really like to cut that down and save on gas and Newberg is only about 5 miles closer than Canby. I'm not going to say anything to DH...but Pacific Wool & Fiber might have had a little bit of weight when I was pointing him toward Newberg . The only thing I don't like is that most of the grocery stores I frequent would still be far away.

I really want to live near the library in Beaverton because the commute would be awesome for DH, public transport would be easy for me, the library, farmer's market and park are all right there. Costco, Trader Joe's, New Seasons and Powell's are all right there too. I would save so much money on gas. But then there is all the traffic and noise... and I've gotten used to the silence out here.

[OrangeBananas]

I tried to quote everything, but it was waaay too long but yum, gorgeous yarns and projects!

This is what I am working on, a skirty for a baby girl who is due in June. It is a surprise gift.

[bryandcam+2]

Originally Posted by Prima Knits Anyone notice it is Wednesday and there was no new thread started on Monday? I hope everyone had a good weekend. Mine was very busy, and it hasn't slowed down since then. Younger DS had a minor outpatient surgery for something in his mouth on Monday and I've been having extra rehersals for my dance recital coming up as well. Plus DH changed shifts at work, so we are trying to get back into the swing of things at home. Here is DD in the skirty that I finished for her this weekend. My Black Swan and White Swan on 80's superfine. Not too pleased with the quality turnout, but it was only my second time dyeing fiber and I know it's more finicky than yarn. And some yarn for a custom.

Originally Posted by Lizardcandy I think the other thread was going till yesterday so today was the day for the new thread . I have some FO's to share! Pretty Pink Pony-who is already being loved by her little girl <3 Dolly vest: for June's instock And string sacks! first two are for me, and the last one was a gift for my sister who just started getting bountiful baskets. I'm going to finish another (orangeyellowwhite) string sack today. I'm actually waiting on yarn for my next three orders (watch, it will all come at once LOL), so today I'm cleaning off my desk and reorganizing my 2 year old's closet (going through clothes).

Originally Posted by mommylifew3 I finished this set for my Lily: I have some yarns:

Originally Posted by OrangeBananas I tried to quote everything, but it was waaay too long but yum, gorgeous yarns and projects! This is what I am working on, a skirty for a baby girl who is due in June. It is a surprise gift.

Everyone's wips is beautiful. I'm on the pleats fr the SBH now. I can't wait to get it done

[Dayzee1081]

Erica T - why'd you have to post that White Swan roving, huh?? Now I "need" that too!!!

[Dayzee1081]

"Technicolor Girl"

[Scaethach]

Originally Posted by AmberP We live in Canby, so 217/I-5 to get home takes about 45 minutes most days, some it is more like an hour. We would really like to cut that down and save on gas and Newberg is only about 5 miles closer than Canby. I'm not going to say anything to DH...but Pacific Wool & Fiber might have had a little bit of weight when I was pointing him toward Newberg . The only thing I don't like is that most of the grocery stores I frequent would still be far away. I really want to live near the library in Beaverton because the commute would be awesome for DH, public transport would be easy for me, the library, farmer's market and park are all right there. Costco, Trader Joe's, New Seasons and Powell's are all right there too. I would save so much money on gas. But then there is all the traffic and noise... and I've gotten used to the silence out here.

I lived there up until we bought the house here, right on Lombard in easy walking distance. I loved it for sure. But yes it's noisy, and faster paced. It's an adjustment for sure, no matter how you move!

Originally Posted by OrangeBananas I tried to quote everything, but it was waaay too long but yum, gorgeous yarns and projects! This is what I am working on, a skirty for a baby girl who is due in June. It is a surprise gift.

Super cute!

I spun Prima Knits "white swan" last night on superwash merino, super feminine and soft!



Today I dyed trim for Pixie's birthday tunic and a new sock yarn that I think will be gorgeous, it's blackberryish Hopefully tomorrow will be dry so I can hang things out and accomplish more!