Martini Knitter

An fun surprise

I know it has been quite some time since my last post.  Alot has been going on and the summer is flying by.  One thing at a time,  Keith and I had the most delightful surprise this week when we got home.  A package on the porch always perks me up but this package contained something very special and very unexpected.  A lovely quilt for the baby we're expecting in the fall.  Julie truly outdid herself and I know this is going to get a lot of use.  I love the colors, fabric and it is a perfect size.  THANK YOU doesn't even express how touched we are.  And the pictures don't do it justice.

Zoo Lights

This past Saturday we went with some friends to see the zoo lights and had a great time.  I don't think either one of us has been to something like this before.  We were fortunate that the weather was mild for this time of year.  In addition to the lights we saw lots of sleeping peacocks in the trees and even some ice sculptures. Click on any of the pictures to make them bigger :)

     

         

Thanksgiving Fun

Keith and I were fortunate to spend Thanksgiving with some friends.  We had a fantastic dinner that I was so anxious to eat that my pictures don't do it justice, but here goes.  Amazing appetizers, moist turkey, terrific sides and pecan pie for dessert.  We also had lots of fun with their kitties, who even got into the holiday spirit after dinner.    I hope everyone had a fabulous day!  

Sock Swap

Sunday brought with it our second sock swap.  I was blown away by the lovely red beaded swirl socks that Crystal knit for me (a perfect fit).  And the great goodies she included were spot on, a great martini wash cloth, martini glass stitch markers,  martini sticker buttons, euclan, almonds,  chocolate,  sock patterns and a skein of  lovely manos silk/wool blend and All Things Heather sock yarn. 

I am so lucky that even though I have moved a couple thousand miles away that this fantastic group of knitters still include me in the festivities.  

Circle of Friends

Several knitting pals are putting together a Circle of Friends blanket for another knitting friend.  This is Strip Four and is on its way back to MA to be joined to the other strips. 

The Big Reveal

  Thank you, Debbi!  We swapped our Silly Socks this afternoon. Debbi spoiled me with these lovely blue socks that fit perfectly (I need to get the specs on them), some Spunky Eclectic roving,  some of Mary's fabulous stitch markers, a yummy cookbook, handmade soap that smells good enough to eat, hot cocoa (that will be going with me to work), a fantastic sock pattern, and a whooping 600 yards of yarn called Dragonfly.  And thank you Christine, Crystal and Kathy for the wonderful narration....it was almost as good as being there.  What a great idea Julie and Crystal ! The group reveal photo's are here and go over and check out Madame Purl's lovely new socks.

Saturday Hike

Keith and I went hiking with a friend yesterday.  A gorgeous spring day, temps in the 70s, and plenty of sunshine.  We headed out early for our hike up Mount Sanitas.  Nothing is blooming just yet but we found a few photo ops.   

I go out walking

I managed to finish up the most recent baby gift less than a week after he arrived. Julie and I picked up this adorable dinosaur fabric on my last visit for a friend that was expecting. I finally dared to break out the walking foot for my machine and quilt this most recent one. I was very pleased with how it turned out and the recipient seemed to snuggle right in.  He is our youngest house guest to date (6 days old),  he and his very proud new parents came by on Sunday for dinner.  

Impromtu Knitting

A cup of coffee,  a sock, and some lovely conversation.  I finally plowed though the second short row heel on my Silly Sock Swap Sock and am making great progress toward finishing them up.

On the way I pulled over to snap this beautiful mountain morning.

Sunday Crafting

Early Sunday was a perfect snowy New England morning and there was lots of knitting going on.  Christine was helping out one of our newer knitters  and Mary  was intently working away on her sock.  From knitting Julie and I went by Idylwilde to look around.  I haven't quite found such a neat "farm stand" in Boulder. Look at these veggies! Then off to Quilter's Way where I picked up the fabric for the lastest baby quilt I will be making.   As if this wasn't enough we went back to Julie's and she was so kind as to show me her soap making secrets.  I will definitely be trying this at home.  It isn't near as scary as it sounds :).    

And to top it off Jason had made a wonderful dinner (gone before pictures) and dessert.