Angel package from Freya

   Freya Lovegood is a true angel.  I received the most wonderful HLBOE package.

The package contained:

3 packets of coffee in Blueberry Crumble, Chocolate Nirvana, and Vanilla Almond...Yummy Yummy!
Albanese dark chocolate fudge (not pictured, went directly into the fridge!)
Albanese gummy bears
Albanese Candy Factory  brochure
Crown Point, IN map (It looks like a very lovely place to live.)
Blood pops!
Droobles Best Blowing Gum!
Precious bird nest stationary....You must of known that I am also scrounging for  note cards for swaps!
Pink Owl list and place marker paper
Green list paper with matching little notebook (Some little girl was eyeballing these items already!)
Pink and Yellow Owl tin (which matches the stationary paper) with surprises tucked inside!
Exploding frog soap was on top,
then Crochet Snitch bookmarker (Love) and
a Gryffindor pouch with a stitch marker bracelet from my wish list!

New Knits on the Block book by Vickie Howell, wow, great children patterns!
2 skeins of I Love This Cotton! very pretty color way that I think I am going to make R something from it.
Berroco Sock Yarn, my first Berroco yarn.  It is so soft!

BEAUTIFUL necklet scarf!  I love it so much!  The color is as rich and it feels....
And last but not least for me, a nice note from Freya.

R's goodies
Yes, enough to make a separate list.

3 pack of Little Pet Shops....aka Sweethearts
Little Pet Shop activity book
Lady Bug Necklace kit
The cutest crocheted Owl that has been named Hedwig

She was so excited that first thing we had to get the pictures taken!  Right after, things were being ripped into!

Thank you so much Freya.  You have no idea how much I appreciate everything you have given me.

New Doll

So, I took a plunge.  I am now the proud owner of a Blythe doll.  I purchased the Simply Mango set.  She came with a precious little chihuahua even.  Her name is Ginny mildly after Ginny Weasely. 

At first it was a bit scary to change her eye color with the pull string but it is fun.  Why don't all dolls have changing eye color? 

Something I have noticed as far as knitting patterns, there are very few.  Sewing patterns, wow, there are tons and for free!  I have written one knitting pattern thus far.  I am going to knit it a few more times to make sure it is bug free. 

I made the most adorable "Weasely Sweater" and Gryffindor scarf.  I am working on Ginny's Beehive hat from the GOF but I am unsure it is going to work out.  I made an accidently sweater dress for her also.  The accident was that I made it too small for R's elephant.  Photos coming soon.

To do list:

Finish Alpha Phi Alpha  scarf
start Nessie
finish kitty for Claire

Retro Cardi

Retro Cardi
Originally uploaded by pandoraphelps

Retro cardi on my doll Lulu. Pattern by SockPixie.

Suffering Blog

I have been really neglecting my blog as of late.  Nothing has come to me to write about. I started a few but they went no where. 

I have been in a knitting funk.  I guess it is all the spring air we are having in Arkansas.  I've got to finish up my commissions.  I am sick of them. 

I have been knitting an adorable sweater by SockPixie.  Check out her complete blog: http://sockpixie.blogspot.com/ . I am using her pattern Retro Cardi.  I am axiously awaiting the child and adult versions.  It just maybe my first real person sweater. 

I participated in Ravelympics and accomplished my goals and more....  I have some really cute monster and creatures.  I wish I didn't give up my whale (narwhal, I was afraid to give it with the tooth to an unknown child or home), but it was for a good cause.  I donated him to my county foster program for a Valentine present.

Hmm...that is about it.

My Dolls

Ravelympics 2010

I joined Ravelympics. I am on the Danger Craft Team. I have 2 goals knit like a mad person for two weeks and stash bust (specially scrappy bits). Here is what I have planned to start on 12 February:


Pattern: Narwhal
Yarn: baby blue and red cotton
Needles: US 5 dpns
Extras: eyes and chop stick

Pattern: Cat
Yarn: black, grey, white cotton
Needles: US 5 24" circs and dpns
Extras: eyes and nose

Pattern: Frances
Yarn: variety for legs and solid for body and arms
Needles: US 5 dpns
Extras: eyes and felt