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Grace sent the box to BEth. then Beth sent the box to COlleen: Colleen took that gorgeous little gnome that, if you follow Grace's blog, she creates in a twinkling you' d hear on a roof! Get ready MajorKnitter Jennifer, Colleen has already mailed the box to you for our TAKES and REPLACES. We are expecting a big snow storm. I am done working this week. Did my time, got off this morning at 0700. Can you say HUNKER DOWN AND KNIT? I talk more in the comments!

Beth enjoyed the TAKES! and the box is on its way to Colleen. I talk more in the comments!

These are a sampling of the pretty baby blankets that Adrianne's daughter (of Three Bags Full Knitting Studio in Northbrook) knit this summer for the NICU. Molly you did a great job. They are the perfect size and perfect washable yarn choices. OOPS > PLEASE SEE MY COMMENT BELOW.....CHANGES IN POLICY PREVAIL. But Molly they won't go to waste... These are Kim's picks from the Red Team swap box. I love the carved wooden crochet hook! I am always amazed at the cute stationery out there for knitters. Sarah get ready for the box to get to you next and soon. Lastly this is how things are around my house lately. Rosalyn and Radar know how to enjoy a warm radiator! I talk more in the comments!

*Another fabulous Fadeeva: Momma cat and kittens. How does she do this? *my new owl stitch markers from Allison at Perknitious.blogspot.com *my still new i-pod. I don't have to watch TV that Fireman wants to watch, I just plug in my i-pod and knit away *a dusting of new snow....we are lucky to be getting this kind of every other day or so snow in Chicago this year *square needles....so easy on the hands. *Opi new no chip manicures.... yup they didnt chip for nearly two weeks. Love it! *not being afraid to fly anymore! Spring break here I come...let's make it two years in a row. *honesty from knit friends. So important , even if it disappoints from time to time. *Patterns that mean no color pooling! ( My current Seaman's scarf in a fake cable pattern fits this bill. ) *Somewhere Over the Rainbow sung by the late Eva Cassidy *Mr. Cardinal brought Mrs to the feeder today for the first time since we put it up a week ago *Black capped chickadees in my neighborhood in abunda...

These adorable stitch markers are for sale at Three Bags Full, I hear! My dear friend Jennifer gave me four bejeweled votive holders. I think they are the cat's meow. Fireman thinks they are gawdy. What do you think? I simply adore Natasha Fadeeva's handmade stuffed animals. I would invite these mice in from the cold, but my feline friends would frighten them in short order...... some other of my favorite things: Jack LaLane......what a great man who thought and acted so positive the ads for Crumbs cupcakes. They are new to Chicago. Have you had them? Are they moist??? Another new candle give to me by a friend, that makes a crackling noise when lit. Have you ever? and finally my new mattress..........I have had 5 sleeps on it, and I am in love. A Beautyrest.... I talk more in the comments!

REMEMBER IRISHEYES LYNN??? SHE SAVED THE BLOG TODAY. I ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THE BLOG FROM BLOGGER THIS MORNING. I WAS SHOWING OFF TO KAREN ABOUT HOW EASY IT IS TO START A BLOG. IN THE MIDDLE OF HELPING HER CREATE HER BLOG (MORE ON KAREN'S BLOG KNITTRAP.BLOGSPOT.COM) I DELETED MY BELOVED BLOG. SOMEWHERE IN THE RECESSES OF MY MEDICATED BRAIN, I REMEMBERED THAT LYNN AND AL CAN POST ON IRISHEYES TOO. I CALLED LYNN WHO IS DOING REAL WORK AT HER REAL JOB. LATER SHE INVITED ME TO BLOG ON IRISHEYES AGAIN OH THANK GOD IT WORKED. PERHAPS EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE SOMEONE WHO CAN POST TO THEIR BLOG IN THE EVENT THEY PULL A STUNT LIKE MINE THIS MORNING AND CANT RECOVER THEIR BLOG I HAVE TO GO LAY DOWN NOW...

I'm usually late to the party and last to know, but if anyone out there hasn't baked cookies on a silicone sheet, do give it a try! Al's boyfriend Pete suggested I try it and it made a world of difference is my cookies. Baked them all even and purdy! The lovely Carol is kntiting the PURL BEE's WHit's Knits Mobius cowl. Isn't her yarn gorgeous.? The pattern calls for Alchemy's Kozmos in silk, mohair, wool and cotton blend. Not sure if Carol is using Alchemy but I love her yarn and colors. The pattern is free and looks clear cut and easy to read! I think I must put this on my list of things to knit up this year! CORRECTION: CAROL IS USING RITTRATO and making her cowl from a Cat Bordi pattern. Lastly, Rosalyn wished to be prominent in the FO sock picture! I had some serious second sock syndrome with this pair but prevailed last night. My first pair of alpaca sox. Can't wait to wear them all this cold day. I finally like the way colors pooled ina...