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MaggiKnits will be at Stitches West 2015

Posted in knitting, MaggiKnits, Shopping, tagged , , , on February 16, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Stitches West 2015 is almost here….February 20-21 at Santa Clara Convention. Several of us in the Skein Lane community are fans of her designs and her yarns. The ornate designs are Maggi’s creations and the others are designs knit with some of  Maggi’s yarns. I will be working in her booth again this year….come see us in booth 513.

p.s. Maggi’s yarns are also available at Skein Lane Studio online store.

Karen is happy!
Karen’s latest MaggiKnits project
One of the new designs 2014
Tassel Shawl in Linen
Maggi and Heather 2014
Debbie – MaggiKnits
Terry
Diane’s version of Cheryl Oberle’s Rebozzo Shawl knit in MaggiKnits linen
Susanne – Summer Flies Shawl
It’s done!!!
Detail of Marsha’s poncho/shawl
Marsha – another new knit!
Check out the buttons!
This collar follows MaggiKnits vision. ….I knit mine in seed stitch as I am that simple kind of gal!
Buttons in O’Doyle Wrap kit (embelished)
Proud Debbie
Carolyn’s O’Doyle Wrap
MaggiKnits Big Cowl – View 3
Me (Carolyn) modeling new MaggiKnits shawl
Carolyn’s Vision – MaggiKnits Large Cowl
Me – new Large MK Cotton Cowl

 

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Hearts

Posted in knitting, tagged , , , on February 15, 2015| Leave a Comment »

With Terry’s recent completion of her some 10 “heart” aghans/blankets, it seems the right weekend to share some of the creativity. These have all been inspired by Fiber Trend Pattern (CH-24), and I have hardly begun to capture how many I’ve seen completed in the Skein Lane knitting community. Think it’s probably time to thank Fiber Trends for this wonderful pattern.

This is Terry’s 7th or 8th Heart Inspired Afghan…in this case the baby is due in two weeks!
Terry
Terry and her Heart Design Afghan
The detail of the blanket Terry knit!
Maurie and the Rose Heart Afghan
The Rose Heart Afghan
Heart Afghan inspired by “Rose Heart” Afghan

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Rocky and Taffy (Photo Transfer) Pillow

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, Friendship, knitting, tagged , , , , , on February 8, 2015| 1 Comment »

I have been dreaming/thinking about photo transfers onto fabric for awhile. Recently I had a “vision”….Kimberly’s dogs on a pillow.

This photo transfer process is so much easier than I imagined. One simply needs to print “your” images onto Fabric Sheets for Ink Jet Printers. (There are several suppliers…just google.) Here are the steps that I took.

  • Trolled through Kimberly’s FB photos and found several…..the great news is that Kimberly loved them all and three of those chosen were her very favorites.
  • Created a collage of six photos…..then printed that collage onto the fabric sheet. In hind sight I realize I didn’t want to see as much white background. The pillow cover was already assembled when I had the thought of larger photos framed in ribbon before adding the fabric quilt type pieces. My solution to the white was to sew lace flowers around the photos. Even though labor intensive (each one sewn on individually) Kimberly loved the look as did I.
  • Framed the photos with fabric in quilt style to a finished size of 18″x18″.
  • Chose the closure of the pillow to be an envelope style. This style made for easy pillow insertion.

Kimberly saw the project at the beginning stages….photo with fabric lined up by printed photos….but she was wonderfully surprised and pleased when she saw finished result. It was really a fun project!

Kimberly’s BD Celebration
Rocky and Taffy
The beginnings of the pillow
It’s finished..ready for delivery.
FB message from Kimberly…”Best birthday present ever – a puppy pillow with my own.”

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We knit and we celebrate

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, knitting, tagged , , on February 7, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Another birthday ….. another round of celebrations and sharing. This week it was Bonnie from FMKG (Friday  Morning Knitting Group). The knitting table was full not only with chairs filled but with wonderful friendship. At one point there were more than a couple folks singing a camp song from their youth camp days.

Jan arrived looking stunning in her lovely knit shawl. Here are the details from Jan. “The shawl pattern is “Irish Moss” from Verybusymonkey.  And the yarn is Blue Moon Marine Silk (fingering weight) – 51% silk, 29% merino, and 20 % sea cell rayon.  The color is Sky Blue Pink.  487 yds per skein and one skein should have been sufficient but wasn’t.  Fortunately the pattern includes a shortened version and I was glad of that anyway since it would have been too long in the back otherwise. Verybusymonkey patterns are all beautiful, but they also are designed to curve around your shoulders, making them stay put a little better than other shawls.”

I did manage to whip out the iPhone for a few photos…but still way below my norm. Happy Birthday to Bonnie!

The BD girl with her pal Kimberly showing off one of her latest in knitting.
Jan and her beautfiul shawl
Another view of Jan’s shawl
The champagne and pie cutting commences!
The “official” and current photo of last week’s BD gal

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The Windsor Shawl

Posted in knitting, Textiles on February 4, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Recently Karen H came to knitting wearing her latest project off the needles….the Windsor Shawl. Karen always works diligently on completing the wonderful projects that she purchases at Stitches West (coming up again in a couple weeks). This time is no exception. I believe the Windsor Shawl (you can see Maggi on video showing more colorways) was of the most popular kits at Maggi’s booth last year. Can hardly wait to what Maggie has new for this year.

As for Karen….she will have a new showing very soon. Stay tuned.

p.s. I will be working at Maggi’s booth again this year….more news coming.

Karen is happy!
The back of the Windsor Shawl

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We celebrate Sarah!

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, Friendship, knitting on February 2, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Sarah - the birthday girl!

Sarah – the birthday girl!

Last week….Jan 30 to be exact…we (the Friday morning knit group aka FMKG) celebrated Sarah’s birthday. I always take photos and somehow I lost the plot on this celebration….so the good news is that Sarah hasn’t “aged” a year when I share a joint birthday celebration from last year.

This past Friday’s celebration was lovely…champagne accompanied with strawberries and toasted almonds, gifts, and most importantly – friendship. Yep….we did find some time to knit. I saw that Sarah was working on a project that had a sheep theme. Many of us share a similar love of sheep…the main source of our yarn.

Happy Birthday again to Sarah!

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Ringing in January with a Birthday Celebration

Posted in Birthday Celebrations, Friendship, Jewelry, knitting, tagged , , , on January 10, 2015| Leave a Comment »

Our Friday morning knit group (FMKG) celebrated it’s first birthday of the year….Kimberly. She was treated to cheesecake (specially made by Merle for Kimberly),  champagne and a variety of gifts. Cheers to friendships and celebrations.

ps….we did some knitting. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s post re: Karen H’s finished garment.

The Cheesecake
The Champagne
Kimberly loves the Cheesecake
It’s gift time
Kimberly’s BD Celebration
Beautiful “gifted” jewelry

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Auld Lang Syne – Remembering another year gone by

Posted in knitting, tagged , , , , on December 31, 2014| Leave a Comment »

New Year’s Eve….a day and evening of remembering days gone by. This year’s post includes both photos we have seen and those that are new to us. Wishing all a happy new year and all the best in 2015.

Grateful for all the friendships and creativity!

p.s. There may be flashbacks to 2014 in the next month….there are more wonderful creations that need to be posted.

Merle and her new colw
Carolyn gifted Step for Virginia stay
The shawl details
Someone is hiding
Just off Connie’s needles
Jean and Karen
Doesn’t Cameron evoke a French look
Jan
Karen K and her latest.
Nina, Diane, Laurel, Marsha
Rose and Katie
FMKG Celebraton
FMKG Celebraton
FMKG Celebraton
Connie is knitting for her her expected grandchild.
Karen wore her wonderful knit piece…a design from Slicer-Smith
Jan in another beautiful shawl
FMKG knits
Booties off PJ’s needles
Jean
FMKG
Celebrating Ellen
Jean and Karen H
Carolyn and Jean
Ellen and Patricia
Jean and Debra
Our wonderful bartenders!
Rachelle and Sarah
The Hostess and the Grad
Margo, Katie, Carole
I know..it was a wild hair day!
Jan
Kimberly is all knitted up!
Bonnie has been crafting
PJ
View 1 – Honeycomb Cowl
Matching Sweater and Cap
The Birthday Girl!
FMKG
The Prayer Shawl – Fanned
Beautiful wristlets
Carolyn’s Hitchhiker
Bonnie…rainbow socks
Headbands for Carolyn’s niecies
The 1970’s poncho shawl
Kimberly – Honeycomb Cowl
Jan’s creations
FMKG
Deborah H’s creation
Sarah and sheep sweater
Rose completed her shawl for cruise
Rachelle
Katie
Jean got a pup Quincy
Quincy’s foster mom
Karen H
Kimberly
Marsha – the beginnings
Marsha
Baby gifts
Diane’s version of Cheryl Oberle’s Rebozzo Shawl knit in MaggiKnits linen
Kimberly’s Baby Sweaters
Carolyn finished this year
PJ – LInen Shawl
Sat Knit Group
Shari with her latest
Shetland Shal

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Kcritap’s Stunning Knit Tablecloth

Posted in Family, Friendship, knitting, tagged , , , on December 29, 2014| 1 Comment »

Some of you may recall that last September I drove from El Cerrito, CA to Twin Lakes Resort near Bend, OR to attend a family reunion….a personal driving best for me! This wonderful weekend…..really 24 hours plus sleep hours…included several lovely moments. Little did I know that one of those moments would be that I had not only met an extended family member, but a fellow knitter….although I didn’t learn this until we friended on Facebook. Since then I’ve learned that he is one with extraordinary talent. His sister’s FB post reads “Beautiful lace tablecloth made by my brother!”
Karen’s post re: her brother’s work
A close-up photo from Kcirtap
With Kcirtap’s permission I am sharing his work. He tells me that he used #20 cotton and US size 1 needles to knit this tablecloth designed by Herbert Niebling.
I can hardly wait to meet up with him again next September….yep back to Twin Lakes Resort. We will have a lot to discuss.
 

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Alison will be at the KPFA Crafts Fair

Posted in Events, knitting, tagged , , , , on December 18, 2014| Leave a Comment »

Just the other day I heard from Alison…..a friend from my Skein Lane retail days. She wanted to share what she had knit with her Skein Lane yarn purchases and that she  will be selling at the KPFA Crafts Fair Saturday and Sunday, Dec 20 and 21. I was flattered to have an early look. You can find Alison and her Inner Frou Frou creations in booth 621 presented at Craneway Pavilion. Here’s a preview…..

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