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My loomy gal-pal, Kelly Jones from Kellyknits.com is having her Blogiversary Party at her website this weekend! 
Why not stop by and have a ton of fun with her daily posted games, drawings, and a mystery Loom Along??? I think you’ll enjoy it!
Have a Happy Weekend!
Bethany~
This is what we're up to our necks in right now, lol!
We’ve moving! (finally!)
We’ll be offline until about Thursday of next week when our new internet will be hooked up…So we’ll see ya’ all then!
BTW: I have something VERY exciting to show you when I get back… it’s fun, zany, and absolutely loomy!!! ;} I just can’t wait~
TTYS…
Bethany~
We started out looking for the lucky person who would be the 1000′th commenter to the blog, and we found her!
This person is someone who, according to her comments, loves having tostadas for breakfast, is currently working on a project that involves a ton of stitches, and wishes someone (maybe even herself, lol) would design a loom knitting project involving Entrelac…
Yep! It’s our own Purling Sprite, Isela Phelps! 
Just drop a comment with your book choice, Isela, and I’ll send it right out to you…I know you mentioned you’d like to make a baby blanket, but just so you know, most of the blanket patterns are for crochet…maybe this is just the time to perfect a new craft, lol! 
***NEW WINNER!!! Isela has very generously passed the prize onto the next lucky person to be able to persue their crafting and get great inspiration…so the prize for the book goes to the next lovely lady in line: CAROL WILLIAMS!!! Congratulations, Carol! 
Let me know which book you’d like and I’ll send it winging to your door.
A GIANT Thanks to everyone who participated in the comment contest! I had so much fun reading what you had to say and getting to know you a little bit better.
Have a wonderful week, everybody!
Bethany~
Hello, everybody! I hope you’re having a wonderful weekend so far.
As you can tell by the title of this post, my little bloggie here is about to have it’s 1000′th Comment… I’ve been looking at this goal for a long time and just counting off the numbers ’till we arrived at the big 1000.
I thought we could celebrate this occasion by a bit of a contest… The person who is the 1000th comment giver will get to choose one of any of the books I have in my destash sale as their prize! (except the 2 looming books, as those are not mine to give away willy-nilly, lol.) How does that sound??
To add to the interest of the postings for all involved, I figured I’d ask a few me-me questions for you to answer in your comment post:
Okay! That’s it…I’ll be posting the winner on Monday August 24th, so be sure to check back to see if you’re the lucky commenter…and feel free to have a little fun with this! ;D Also…don’t forget that there are still some wonderful crafty books for sale…check it out before they’re all gone!
Bethany~
Welcome to the
Gettin’ It Pegged’s
2nd Loomy Blogiversary!
I hope you’re ready for some fun…because that’s what I had on the menu for today, lol.
First of all, I’ll share with you the party details, so you’ll know what’s going to be happening. We’re going to be having a “Surprise Project Loom Along,” via tutorial videos posted right here on the front page! There will be a total of 3 videos paced throughout the morning…here’s the schedule:
Video One: 10:00-10:15am (PST) “Getting prepped and started”
Video Two: 10:15-10:45am (PST) “Working with the project”
Video Three: 10:45-11:15am (PST) “Finishing up”
Questions for the LAL will be posted directly to the Video Post in the Comments Section, and I’ll answer them right there as well.
During the course of the morning, there will also be 2 new pattern releases for sale in the Peggin’ Pages area, as well as a special little “giftie” for you all for coming to the party.
Oh…and did I forget to mention…PRIZES???
There will be 6 prize giveaways during the course of the day!…just some fibery related goodies that I thought you could make use of.
Ways in which to win (each point is worth one entry into a random number generator drawing) :
After the Loom Along, we’ll be having Online Fiber Hunt! At 11:30am (PST) I’ll be posting the items for your treasure hunt list…for each “found” item, you’ll receive another entry! (Details to follow at 11:30)
How’s that sound?? I think it should be a ton of fun! So why don’t we dive right in to the first Video Session?
(ps: if you’re unable to join us in making the project during these exact times, that’s quite alright…I’ll be leaving the videos posted and will also be giving out a PDF copy of the pattern after the first LAL is complete, so that you’ll be able to join in the blogiversary fun on your own schedule. )
Got any questions??? Please sign in for the LAL for your first 3 entries, and ask any questions right here in the Comments Section.
I find myself spending valuable time reading each and every post, playing wacky games, and finding more friends to add to my collection…
…when I should be doing so many other things like: completing way over due loom knitting projects that have been just hanging out on my looms, forlorn and lonely; writing up patterns for those same projects; completing any number of tasks that need to be accomplished to get the purchase of a house in order; PACKING for that said move to a new house; organizing all my stuff for a garage/online moving sale so there’s less stuff to pack for that move, lol!
You name it, I need to do it! But here I sit, finding out all the juicy details of what everyone’s doing at any given moment. Why is this?!
I’ve thought about this addictive draw to these online social networks and have come to this conclusion…we need connections. Many of us have this huge online life that is completely separate from our daily lives and reading about our friends doing everyday tasks, or what they’re thinking about right now brings a more personal nature to that online life. It makes us feel like we’re right next door and can drop in for a cup of joe and great conversation at any moment, or hollar over the hedge to see what they’ve been up to, or share a funny moment, or much needed encouragement.
In short, it makes the huge idea of the world wide web seem not so big and overwhelming…it connects people and helps them to belong. There are others out there that share a bond that brings them closer together…whenever a moment is spent sharing tidbits on Twitter, or posting a funny whatnot on Facebook. So I guess in that sense, I’m not really wasting time. I’m building relationships that don’t have to be remade after a move, because they will travel with me where ever we decide to roam. That’s pretty valuable in my book!
So happy Tweeting and see ya’ at my Wall! (at least when I can steal some moments away from my real-life to get back to you all, lol.)
Bethany~
Hello, everybody! I keep thinking about you all and about how I want to post about things that are happening here, but I just don’t get the chance to dive in as deeply as I wish to. If you’re watching for what’s goin’ on in my little corner of the world, you can gleen little snippets on my Twitter page found on the right hand sidebar. I do make the use of little stolen minutes that I jump on and tweet little tidbits of what’s happening…but in general, I’m just keepin’ on, keepin’ on.
I didn’t realize how much I wasn’t doing at home until I directed my gaze completely on that front and saw what a mess my corners are…whew! Talk about stacks everywhere that were just put aside to be gotten to when the time was right. Let me tell you, the time really never was right, judging by how many there are, lol! So, in light of the fact that we will be moving soon, I figured I’ll just go through them all as I organize and pack. Much simpler and more streamlined that way. Now I see clearly what my hubby was complaining about. 
Did I tell you I’m a serious pack rat???
On another note, I thought I’d share another photo from my Digital Photography class… that I got a 14 out of 15 points. This category was for Portraiture. I was able to catch a lovely shot of my darling daughter snuggling with my great nephew Blake…aren’t they so cute??
I also have some fun shots of my hubby’s birthday last night, which I will share soon, I promise! Have a wonderful day…
Bethany~
I have been remiss in my blogging duties lately. Over the past couple of months I have missed telling you about certain awards that this little gettinitpegged bloggie has received. As you know, I’ve been really super busy lately. But recently, the number of awards has increased, and I just couldn’t go any longer without officially hollaring out a big “Thank You!”to those who have so kindly picked my blog out of the multitude of great choices available out there in cyber-world to honor. Now it’s my turn to pass along the feel good blessings…
The first nomination I was so richly given was the Marie Antonette Award. This was passed along to me from Monika Rose Crochets. I hate to admit this, but she actually gave this to me back in December. I so much appreciate this, Monika Rose, and hope you didn’t give up on me posting about your award…so sorry.
What a very classy looking pic, don’t you think?
The second award I was so humbly honored to receive was from Cindy Crochets. This was given to me back in February…I know…baaaaaad
me! So sorry for the lateness in posting, Cindy! But I appreciate your nomination very, very much!
Don’t you just love this picture? It’s so artsy!
Okay…now we’re into more recent nominations, lol!
I received this award from my friend Robin McCoy. Here’s what the award represents:
“This blog invests and believes in the PROXIMITY-nearness in space, time and relationships. These blogs are exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement! Our hope is that when the ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please give more attention to these writers!”
This is what Rockin’ Robin said about my bloggie: “Ever since I first ran across Bethany’s blog, I thought it was special and unique. She keeps it so clean and pretty and blogs about life as much as she blogs about other stuff. She has taught me a lot and has the same kind of loving patience that I try to instill in my own life. Bethany is another one of those incredibly sweet people, and her daughters are following in her footsteps, and that makes her a great mom as well. ”
I can’t tell you how much these sweet words touched me! Thank you so much, Robin, and know that I feel the same way about you! :*)
The second award was given to me by 3 people! On the same day both Robin McCoy and Brenda Myers passed on this excellent trophy. Talk about “proximity!”
Then a couple days after, Jenny Stark sent a nomination winging my way as well. She says: “This blog belongs to my fabulous friend Bethany. Bethany has created a sunny, cheerful corner of the internet. She is a very talented loomer and has some super tutorials on her blog. ” Thank you so much, Jenny! You are one of the most cheerful and giving people I know, and deserve all good and wished for blessings spilled to overflowing into your life.
The rules for this particular award require me to list 7 things that I love: hmmmmm….there are so many!
The next item on the list for this award (and all the others) is to pass on the good fortune and blessings that receiving these lovely nominations gives. This is hard for me, because I know that all my favorite blogs and their wonderfully creative owners have already received awards and congrats and kudos many times over. I don’t want it to seem cliche. I list the blogs on my side bar not as just something to fill up space, but as a promise from me that you’ll find good and marvelous things therein, and that you’ll make a new friend along the way. So, if I am repeating the nominations already given, I apologize, but I assure you that these bloggers deserve to be honored again.
Brenda is always available with a helping hand and an encouraging word…Many heartfelt thank you’s go to you, Brenda! There truly are many others that I could name, but, as you can see, this post is already on the longish side, lol! We’ll leave that for another day… Everyone out there in Fiberland, please accept my many thanks for all your time and efforts given to help others find the joy of artistic crafting! You are greatly appreciated.
Bethany~
Hello, my good loomy friends! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderfully terrific St Patty’s Day…filled with lots of green and visions of the land o’ fairies.
I’ve been bogged down with the wrapping up of the Winter Quarter of college, and trying to get things all completed, studied for, turned in, and aced…hence the long span of no updates.
But, since you’ve been so patient, and it’s a fun holiday today, I thought I’d share with you one of my projects for my Health and Fitness class. 
It contains a very healthy meal with scrumdidliumptious recipes! How’s this for starters…Apricot Stuffed Pork Loin…Sauteed Green Bean and Black Bean side dish…Cherry/Strawberry Crisp… Mmmmmm. I’ve got your mouths watering haven’t I, lol?
Well…feel free to download in PDF format all the luscious details.
Have a happy St Patrick’s Day…keep thinking GREEN!
Bethany~
PS: If you’re interested in the book that I mention in the project above, and where to get those great recipes (it has a ton of excellent ones!) you can check it out here: http://tinyurl.com/dz828p
So…whad’ya think???
Bethany~
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