Gettin’ It Pegged…Loom Knitter’s Clique

On Saturday (5/3), my daughters and I got to have a girl’s day out with my family. My 2nd eldest sister’s son is getting married in July, and his bride’s wedding shower was in Lacey, WA. Since we would all have to travel 30 miles to get there, we decided to make a day of it!

First we met at the Centralia Factory Outlet Center, where some of us (I won’t mention who! Hehehe) had to do some very last minute shopping for the bride…then off we went to the Olympia Olive Garden for a scrumptious Italian lunch! Mmmmmm- mmmmm!

Those around the table: my 2 eldest sisters, one daughter each, my mom, and my own 2 daughters. It was so fun! I think it was good to get out and go have some fun with just us girls…we don’t do that enough. And we were still missing my youngest sister and her daughter, a sister of one of the daughters who attended, and my brother’s wife, and her 2 daughters. Now you see why it’s so difficult for us all to get together…we have a tribe! We were having such a good time, that my sister had to call the bride, and tell her we’d be a tad late for her shower! Time just got away from us.

When we finally made it…about a half hour late!…we had a really enjoyable afternoon getting to know the bride’s family, and all the bridesmaids, and playing those kooky games you can only find at showers. One of the games involved breaking up into 4 different groups, and separating into different places in the house. We then had to use only toilet paper to design complete wedding attire for someone in our group! The bride then got to choose which one she liked best.

My daughter Emily was the model in our group, and my Megan got to be the bride in another group…I think everyone was thinking “the smaller the model, the less wrapping in TP!” 

I got to design rosebuds for Emily’s bouquet and headpiece, while the other ladies wrapped away.

Here is the finished TP bridal attire…

…and the winner is…

Emily!

The bride said that even though she would probably wear dresses like the other three, she liked ours best for all the lovely detail. It’s amazing what you can do with a couple rolls of toilet paper! We tried to fit in a visit to Shipwrecked Beads… but we got there one minute after their closing time. Rats! Oh, well…that will be a reason to get everyone together for another Girl’s Day outing.

On a fibery note: yesterday, I got to KNIT! <BIG SMILE!> I only have 1 more wedge to go on my pinwheel blanket! I’ll post pics as soon as I have it off the loom, and stitched together…then it’s onto the 2 afghan squares I’m terribly behind on…and then I’ll get to the edging for the blanket. I have to shuffle between projects, so everyone’s happy, and I actually get them all done, lol!

Have a wonderful day!

Bethany~

This is how the Knifty Knitter version of the new booties turned out…

Pretty cute, huh? 

The pattern is all set to go for the class beginning tomorrow!  Yippee!!!  If you still haven’t signed up…now’s your chance…just click on the bootie and join in on the fun. 

**Your TO-DO list:

• Join the Loom Knitter’s Chat Clique.
• Once you’re there, officially enroll in the class through the Database.
• Download the Supply List in the Files section.
• Gather everything in a handy location, ‘cuz the class starts tomorrow! 
• Of course, you can comment here too!
• While you’re waiting for the class to begin…pop on over to Isela’s blog and see what she’s all geared up to do for a great cause…sponsor her for a chance to win a very superlicious prize!

Bethany~

Cat Girrrrrl says…

Pop on over to Money Blogger to find out how to win an Ipod Nano!

Hello! 

I just wanted to let you in on the great news….

Judy Hunter is the lucky winner…did I say lucky?  She earned it…her pictures of her projects are fabulous!  She gets to go spend her $10 gift certificate at Decor Accents, Inc.  Congratulations, Judy! 

If you’d like to see her pics…pop on over to the new page at the Loom Knitter’s Clique, *Clique Pics*, and check ‘em out.  And remember, you can submit yours as well…just follow the directions on the top of the page, and your lovely knitted goodies can be featured up in lights!

Bethany~

Hey check it out!  I finally made it to         Top Momma! 

To help me stay there…at least for a little while ;)  please click on the button and then click on the cute little girly wearing the Chill Chaser Cap and kissin’ a bunny…Thanks! 

Bethany~

Click the pic for all the details!

I thought when you sleep…you’re supposed to be counting sheep.

Apparently my mind thinks that instead of counting the sweet little fuzzy things…it should be counting patterns! 

When you’re sleeping and dreaming, have you ever thought that you were having a major epiphany that would be earth shattering, only to wake up and find that your insight was sheer jibberish?  Last night I dreamed up no less than 5 new patterns for working on the looms!  Not only that, but exactly how to do them, including tricky techniques that I had no idea I even wanted to do…and they made perfect sense when I woke up! 

*Now, that’s cool!*

So, I sketched them out as soon as I woke up and realized what I (or my subconscious)  ;)   had done.   It’ll be really cool to be able to knit them up and know that this thing I’m holding in my hands is literally a dream come true! 

I was so inspired by my sleep tutorials, that I had to play with paint and draw a memento of my experience, which is what you see up there at the top.  I just love the little sheep!  I think I’ll use them every so often, here and there, where a little fuzz is required.  

Just a Reminder!

There are only a few more days to get your pics in for the drawing which will be held on the first of February!

Not sure what in the world I’m talking about?  Just click here for all the info…  CLICK!

Thanks so much!  I can’t wait to see your wonderful pictures!

Bethany~

My name is Silly Meg…  

I’m here to remind you to send in yer pictures of all the projects you’ve created using patterns from the Loom Knitter’s Clique…

Bethany has a bad head cold and needed to stay in bed…yuck!

Attention to all you who have taken local classes from Bethany…All those projects count!!!  So snap some pics and send them in pronto! 

How do you do this, you ask?…and why?  Follow the link here to discover all the details on how to enter the Clique Pics Contest!  You have until January 31st before a name is drawn to win a gift certificate to Decor Accents!    Yippee-Skippy!   Now that’s a right fine, knee slappin’ deal! 

Now I need to hop along and make up my best country fair winning recipe of healin’ homemade chicken gumbo soup.  Between you and me…Bethany’s a tad grumpy when she’s under the weather, and I need to get her back to bee’s knees healthy in right snappin’ good time!  Ya-all have a good day, now, ya-hear?

Silly Meg~

Angora – Soft and warm
“Angora has a warmth that rivals cashmere and softness that rivals qiviut. Best of all, it comes from cute little bunnies that look for all the world like furry footstools with ears.” –The Knitter’s Book of Yarn

Angoras are eager to please and are highly sensitive. Flexibility and adaptability are your strengths and sometimes your weakness, as well. You are essentially a warm and feeling person, and little escapes your impressionable mind. You are generous with others and strive for harmony in your relationships.

—————————————————————————————————————— I don’t usually take these quizzes, but I thought the little buttons were so cute, I had to give it a whirl.  :)   I think this is a fairly accurate description of me as well.  I don’t know what my close acquaintances might think, but I like it!  ;)  …and I know I love bunnies!  Why don’t you give it a try?

Just in case you didn’t know…check the posts below for the juicy details of the Clique Pics Contest happenin’ right now, through the end of January…hurry & get in on the fun!

Bethany~

Well, how’s your monday going so far?  Mine’s been a little crazy…too many irons in the fire!  But I wanted to pop in and leave a little hellllllloooo!  to all you happy loomies out there.  I hope your fingers have had a chance to get some excercise today. 

Just thought I’d give a little peek at my January Jewelry project for class…

A Taste of Wine…

 very preeettty! 

Here it is all twisted up…

even preeettierrr!

*Just a little reminder…There is a fine, how-do-you-do contest happenin’  right as we speak…you have until January 31st so you’ll want to get those pics in ASAP!

Bethany~