Month: June 2023

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A Yarn Giveaway

I’m doing a yarn giveaway! I’ve told you before, I have more than 1000 balls of yarn. There is no doubt I need to cull the herd. The best way to do that is a give away!

 

Here are the rules:

Follow me on TikTok now. The winnter will be drawn October 1 and then comment. 

For every item I make between now and September 30, I will add a ball of yarn to the give away. I’ve already made 2 items. 

My ultimate goal is to have all my yarn fit into the closet. It can hold about 30 containers – I have twice that amount. If this goes will, I will do it again at the end of they year.

There will be regular updates about the yarns so you know what to expect. What we have so far:

1 skein Feza Opera acrylic/wool blend Black Bulky

1 hank Knit Picks Bare Merino Wool Fingering Weight

The winner will be chosen by a comment picker. I hope to do it live so everyone can see. I was thinking of limiting to the 50 states but I think not. Open to everyone.

I was thrilled when I sorted myyarn and got it organized. I still am but now it is beginning to look junky even though I have kept it up and haven’t moved it. It is difficult to realize there may be too much; especially since I am on yarn sites daily looking to see what is out there. To my credit, I am only purchasing things I have a need to purchase. They will be used shortly for items going on sale at designbcb/BoHo on Go Imagine.

So, if you want some yarn and you love a mystery box (well, you know what will be in it) head on over to TikTok and join the fun!

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Today Years Old

I was today years old when I owned a ball winder. I have done without one for decades when I knew I had to have one. A ball winder was given away at the Crochet A Thon. I didn’t win it but someone at my table did and they let me use it and it changed my life. So, I got on the inter web and the mighty Amazon dropped one off at the house for under 20 bucks.

I am well aware the photo shows me caking a cake. I am slicing the cake in two pieces. (Actually, ended up being into 3 pieces.) It’s Jarbo Cookie from Hobbii. Very soft and easy to work with. The color is Flowery. I’m using it to design a cowl. Design being what it is, I had an idea of what I wanted to make but it’s doing something else on its own. Only hope I can keep up with it.

The idea is to keep it attached to the table as it is a pain to remove and attach. Also, took me a little bit to learn how to thread it. Don’t know why I just can stick it through the middle. Gonna try that next time and see what happens.

 

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A June Giveaway

Let’s do a June Giveaway!

Sometimes the world is just too peopley; the only thing to do is to lean into that and deal with it the best way possible. So, I thought I would bring some of the peace I need into the world. 

If you click the image to the left, it will open an svg that you can use for your very own. No restrictions, you can even try and sell it if want. Place it on mugs, shirts or tote bags. 

Today is Loving Day. The Supreme Court said the following about interracial marriage: ‘The freedom to marry, or not marry, a person of another race resides with the individual, and cannot be infringed by the state.’

The last miscengenation law was removed from Alabama law in 2000. A mere 23 years ago. If you do not know the story of Mildred and Richard Loving, it is worth taking a look and even watching the interview with them. 

There is current legislation in the works which would make interracial marriage illegal. It is in the same legislation banning same sex marriage. It’s just not being talked about as loudly.

 My sister and her husband have been married for 50 years. They lived in states with those laws on the books. I can’t imagine one day waking up to find my marriage is no longer legal in all 50 states. God brought Mr. Honey and I together. Men with legislative power think they know better.

Hands off our marriages, please. In the meantime, celebrate love and enjoy using the SVG.

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Happy 4th of Halloween!

 Happy 4th of Halloween! Wait, what?

You read it here first, Happy 4th of Halloween! I’m not as crazy as you may think. June is a transition month for people who sell things. We can finally put away Mother’s Day things, Valentines and New Years is gone. Easter is over and it’s going into Ordinary time.

We don’t really have to worry that much about Fathers’ Day. Sorry, Dads but let’s not pretend. The only thing coming up is 4th of July and then after that, you’re gonna start seeing pumpkins before the last of the charcoal is gone. 

Makers are getting ready for fall. My mind is already thinking about what will be new in this shop and this one. I’m exploring new patterns and getting inspiration from all across the interweb. 

In the works right now:

A new sticker pack that fits in with the holiday/holy days season.

A new bulky scarf

The Amity Blanket in a regular and custom version

The pattern for the scarf.

There will also be some new yarn reviews.

I don’t want you to think I won’t be enjoying my sunner. I will. What’s new for me is ny blood is thinner; thanks to the blood thinner and my new insides. Where 80 degree temps would have me sweltering, I now think of it as a little warm. I mean, it’s 70 degrees outside and I have on a sweater. How cool is that? See what I did there?

I’m excited about what’s coming and equally excited to show it to you when it’s ready. I have to go finish the last few rows of the Amity blanket – ok last 20 rows or so. Will show it when I’m done. I friggin’ love it!