Stitch Witch

So, it’s Sunday.  Let’s review, shall we?

1.  By exponentially more than a hanging chad and a slim needle’s worth of hair, we can now safely sing praises to our newest fingerpuppet-elect, Barack Hussein Obama.  Whether he can uphold all the lofty campaign-trail promises or if he’s just another person who said what we all wanted to hear as a means to an end remains to be seen.  Yep, you guessed it….I am a cynical witch when it comes to politics and government.  It’s easy to get caught up in hype…..it’s hard work to make that hype into a valid reality.   I, however, shall save my political diadribbles for another forum.  We are here for the sake of many colorful and varied needly and hooky fibers!

2.  Remember the Deepest Sea Messy Handspun?  As luck would have it, once it arrives in the mail, I have BRAGGING RIGHTS!  That’s right……I waited two days.  I prayed.  I held seances.  I concocted spells and danced nekkid in the back yard.  (YEAH SURE I DID!).  Then, with my writing money, I was able to snag up the one remaining skein from Ms. Lindsay Luu at her gorgeous Etsy Shop:  Lonely Love Bird Supplies! Once it arrives, you’ll all be the firsts to know what I plan to do with it.  Firstly, I will open the package, and take it into my yarn-obsessed hands, and just sit quietly soaking up the luscious hues of blues!

3.  Yarn Whispering-Part Trois is a work in progress and will be posted at some point during the upcoming week.  Maybe I’m just a Leo who didn’t want it to get lost in the shuffle of all the political hubbubub Click here if you want to catch up by reading Yarn Whispering-Part Duh!

4.  Progress on my workings in progress:

• Started Vogue sweater.  Currently resting at row 7

• Almost completed side one of Elegant Woot Evening Bag.  Side two will be short work since it’s just going to be rectangularly in shape!  Then the fun part.  Making the lining, sewing it in-invisibly, creating a handle or strap (undecided), and the beading work and finally the clasp/closure!  It’s gonna rock.  Just watch!  I’ll post pics to update you as it comes along!  Exciting, I know!

• I have selected two other yarns to use with that splendidly supple Bamboo yarn purchased during my recent fit of yarn hysteria at Michael’s.  The colors are very mild and understated, so it’s perfect for anyone who shies away from vibrancy!  We cannot all be one with bedecking ourselves in brightly -hued pieces!  And mellow and light tones do have their place!  You’ll see.  Sorry for the shoddy pic, lighting quality is not abundant within the realm of my domicile! 

5.  Check out my lovely guide to caring for your hands, if you too, are a fiber artiste! It’s called (of all the blatantly obvious titles):  How to Protect A Fiber Artist’s Most Important Tool-The Hands

This is great for anyone who’s just delving into the finer addictions of yarns and fabrics.

6.  But not least, I would like to give a humonguous SHOUT OUT to Acadia over at The Superficial Gallery, for including me in his Super Saturday Links post! 

You gotta see his site, though.  I’m not much on the superficial stuff in life.  I can’t tell you the names of the hot pop groups right now, and I don’t care how much the latest Disney clone weighs, or if her eating disorder is hurting or helping her career.   I think the last time I cared about celebrity, Tom Cruise still had control of his mental faculties, Gary Oldman was perfecting Syd Vicious and Lindsay Lohan was just a comment on an egg floating in utero.

But, I digress, because you see, the Superficial Gallery is NOT JUST about the superficial :)  It’s chock full of all kinds of good, fun, quirky stuff that can keep you entertained for eons!  And, for those who simply adore the superficiality of life, there are pages upon pages of just that for your inquiring eyes to look at!  Go CHECK IT OUT!  You can even fondle your fibers whilst visiting!

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