Episode 15: New Beginnings

February 5, 2012

The month of January flew by but provided so many things to share. February is off to an excellent start with a new job, a yarn tasting, new hobbies and so many new friends! Finished Objects A new crocheted beanie for my son What’s in my bag? Orange Sharf One Skein Shrug New Denise Interchangeable [...]

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Starting Over: A New Cap

January 31, 2012

This weekend I had the guilties. I felt guilty for not feeling well, I felt guilty for laying around all day Saturday, and I felt guilty for spending all my stitchy time with knitting and not mixing in some time for crochet. By the time Sunday rolled around I was feeling much better, and I [...]

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The Incredible Shrinking Beanie

January 10, 2012

I told myself it would never happen. I thought that I was too conscious of treasured handmade pieces that there was no way I could shrink or felt something by accident. But, alas the words in my mouth have been replaced with crow. Or my foot. Or whatever should happen when someone says they’ll “never” [...]

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Episode 14: New Things for the New Year

January 8, 2012

The first episode of 2012 includes details of what’s new so far in 2012 and what’s yet to come. I’m excited to share with you that I’ve added my yarn stash to Ravelry, which includes lovely yarn I was gifted over the Christmas holiday by my sister. What’s in my bag? Orange Sharf (with notes [...]

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Food, Fun and Snow

January 4, 2012

I hope you had a wonderful holiday season and your new year is off to a great start! I’m really excited about the month of January this year because I have lots of positive changes in store for me and my family. I’ll share more details as things come to fruition. Until then, here are [...]

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Episode 13: Merry Not Contrary

December 26, 2011

Welcome to the 13th episode of the Shorty’s Sutures podcast! Today begins with a super fast recap of what Christmas Wishlist wish came true and what stitchy projects are underway. Finished Objects Shorty’s Classic Cowl in Sheepish yarn Plum Crazy Cowl in Cascade 220 Superwash What’s in my ears? Knitting Pipeline The Savvy Girls Podcast [...]

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What Are You Waiting For?

December 16, 2011

I’m waiting for several things right now…. the work day to wrap up so I can start my weekend; the weekend to start so I can pick up my handsome son then head out with Hubby to meet some good friends for dinner, then maybe watch A Christmas Story when we get home. I’m waiting [...]

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Twinkly Lights and Squishy Noses

December 13, 2011

Well, it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas around here. The holidays somehow crept right up behind me and tapped me on the shoulder, but I’m glad they’re here. I’m still not finished with shopping, but I’m getting closer to being finished. The holidays just aren’t filled with holiday spirit unless you have a [...]

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Episode 12: Brevity

December 4, 2011

Since wrapping up the cowl craziness I had during the last episode, I’ve managed to practice my knits and purls and whip up a beaning for my son. I share bits of my Christmas wishlist and holiday preparations so far. Finished Objects A beanie for Trey Operation Gratitude Scarves What’s in my bag? Plum Crazy [...]

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The Secret to Staying In Touch

December 2, 2011

Do you ever feel ‘out of the loop’ when it comes to crocheting or knitting? Sometimes its easy to get sidetracked from our projects, especially if life is dragging you around from one place to the next. I’ve found that carrying a project with me everyday helps me make time to keep my hook or [...]

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