"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
Please, God, help me to always remember this passage. I've prayed a specific prayer, expecting a specific answer for months, when what I need to do is simply trust you. Trust is a hard thing to maintain, so please forgive me when I slip into doubt, and give me strength to cast out my fears. I know you will answer my prayer in your way, and in your time. Please, give me peace until you do. Amen.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Hummingbird Flower
I just had to share this photo of my hummingbird flowers. These annuals are easy to grow, and look to me
like a type of salvia. I had bought some from a local nursury back when I first began gardening, but hadn't been able to find them since. Over the years, I had actually forgotten about them, until this Spring. I was at Lowe's on one of my plant buying sprees, when I saw a table full of them . They were small plants, and very inexpensive, so I grabbed three to fill one of my pots. They have grown into this big beautiful bush, covered with pale pink blooms. I had always thought hummingbirds were attracted to red, but that must be a myth, because they love these flowers. I'll be sad to see the plants die out when thier season has passed, but I'm excited to have them in my garden again, and I plan to enjoy them as long as they last.
like a type of salvia. I had bought some from a local nursury back when I first began gardening, but hadn't been able to find them since. Over the years, I had actually forgotten about them, until this Spring. I was at Lowe's on one of my plant buying sprees, when I saw a table full of them . They were small plants, and very inexpensive, so I grabbed three to fill one of my pots. They have grown into this big beautiful bush, covered with pale pink blooms. I had always thought hummingbirds were attracted to red, but that must be a myth, because they love these flowers. I'll be sad to see the plants die out when thier season has passed, but I'm excited to have them in my garden again, and I plan to enjoy them as long as they last.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Noro Striped Scarf
Every now and then I allow myself a treat. I'll buy a couple of skeins of a more expensive, high-end yarn. I haven'
t done this is a long time, because I've ended up with several bins filled with two and three skeins of these lovelies, and no idea what to use them for. In keeping with my goal to use only stashed yarn, I've been searching for small projects, and found the perfect use for the four skeins of Noro Silk Garden I found among my lonelies.
Noro is famous for self striping yarns in amazing colorways. The Noro Striped Scarf pattern uses two different colorways, resulting in a very interesting striping pattern. I'm not sure if I'd have gone into the yarn store and chosen these two colors to use together, but it's what I have, and I really want to make this scarf. It's going to be so much fun to see the results.
t done this is a long time, because I've ended up with several bins filled with two and three skeins of these lovelies, and no idea what to use them for. In keeping with my goal to use only stashed yarn, I've been searching for small projects, and found the perfect use for the four skeins of Noro Silk Garden I found among my lonelies.Noro is famous for self striping yarns in amazing colorways. The Noro Striped Scarf pattern uses two different colorways, resulting in a very interesting striping pattern. I'm not sure if I'd have gone into the yarn store and chosen these two colors to use together, but it's what I have, and I really want to make this scarf. It's going to be so much fun to see the results.
Booga Progress
It’s the wee hours of the morning, and I just finished knitting the i-cord staps for my Booga Bag. This project has taken a lot less yarn than I thought it would. The 
bag portion used one and a little over half of another skein, so I just knitted i-cord until I’d used up the rest of the second skein. The pattern suggests five to six feet of i-cord. I’m not sure exactly how long mine is, but I’m 5’4”, and when I hold it over my head, and stand on my tip-toes, it still drags the ground. Tomorrow (well, I guess technically it is already tomorrow, but I haven't slept yet, so to me it's not) is laundry day, so I’m planning to felt my bag then. The pattern suggests washing it with something heavy like jeans. Since we don't wear jeans often during the summer, I'll have to use something else. Maybe my big, heavy towels? I'll let ya'll know how it goes...
bag portion used one and a little over half of another skein, so I just knitted i-cord until I’d used up the rest of the second skein. The pattern suggests five to six feet of i-cord. I’m not sure exactly how long mine is, but I’m 5’4”, and when I hold it over my head, and stand on my tip-toes, it still drags the ground. Tomorrow (well, I guess technically it is already tomorrow, but I haven't slept yet, so to me it's not) is laundry day, so I’m planning to felt my bag then. The pattern suggests washing it with something heavy like jeans. Since we don't wear jeans often during the summer, I'll have to use something else. Maybe my big, heavy towels? I'll let ya'll know how it goes...
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Gorgeous!
I'm so excited! I was outside watering my poor wilted flowers, when I saw this beauty. It floated around the yard, and lit on my purple pentas. I was berating myself for, once again, not hav
ing my camera with me. I continued to water, glancing at it from time to time, and noticed that it just wasn't leaving. I decided to run indoors and grab my camera. If it flew away while I was in the house, it would be no different than if I'd missed the picure because I was outside without a camera, right. When I got back outside, not only was it still there, but it stayed long enough for me to get several shots. I chose the best of them to share with my readers. I think it's probably the prettiest butterfly I've ever seen, and this time the picture isn't blurred! I know it's hot and very uncomfortable this time of year, but if we're paying attention, we can find a wealth of little things that make us smile.
ing my camera with me. I continued to water, glancing at it from time to time, and noticed that it just wasn't leaving. I decided to run indoors and grab my camera. If it flew away while I was in the house, it would be no different than if I'd missed the picure because I was outside without a camera, right. When I got back outside, not only was it still there, but it stayed long enough for me to get several shots. I chose the best of them to share with my readers. I think it's probably the prettiest butterfly I've ever seen, and this time the picture isn't blurred! I know it's hot and very uncomfortable this time of year, but if we're paying attention, we can find a wealth of little things that make us smile.My New Goal
During my recent reorganization of my yarn bins, I made a new goal for myself. I was surprised, and a little embarrassed at the number of skeins I'd purchased, stored, and forgotten I had. This blatant neglect of these poor yarn skeins and hanks is inexcuseable. I plan to devote the rest of this year to knitting primarily with yarn from my stash.
now, I know what you're probably thinking...That there's no way on earth I can go the rest of the year without buying new yarn. I'll admit it's not going to be easy, but I'm going to give it my best shot. I've searched the Ravelry patterns pages, and have already made plans for some of my yarns, plus just finishing the projects I've started will keep me busy for a good long time. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually look forward to the challange, and I'll be sharing my progress with all of you. Maybe ya'll can help me not go through yarn shopping withdrawls.
I hope ya'll like crafts :)
now, I know what you're probably thinking...That there's no way on earth I can go the rest of the year without buying new yarn. I'll admit it's not going to be easy, but I'm going to give it my best shot. I've searched the Ravelry patterns pages, and have already made plans for some of my yarns, plus just finishing the projects I've started will keep me busy for a good long time. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I actually look forward to the challange, and I'll be sharing my progress with all of you. Maybe ya'll can help me not go through yarn shopping withdrawls.
I hope ya'll like crafts :)
Sunday, August 1, 2010
Booga Bag
While going though, and reorganizing my yarn bins, I rediscovered three skeins of Boku yarn. Boku is a 95% wool-5% silk blend put out by Plymouth Yarn Company. I was told this yarn is great for felting, and since I 
seem to be the only Ravelry member who hasn't made a Booga Bag, I decided to do one. I've been trying to use my stash yarn as much as possible, and this is a great project for that purpose. I only have 297 yards, and the pattern calls for 330, so I decided to knit the bottom rectangle, and possibly the straps in a complimenting solid color (also from my stash). I was going to start this until next week, but I was just too excited about it to wait. What a fast knit. I just started it yesterday, and I’ve already finished up a whole skein. I absolutely love the feel of this yarn, and the colors are so amazing. I’ve gotten to row 40, with two more skeins to go, and I’m beginning to think I’d have had enough yarn without having to use the solid. That's fine, because I really love the effect. I can hardly wait to felt it, and see if mine turns out as nice as the others I've seen. I'll keep ya'll updated.
seem to be the only Ravelry member who hasn't made a Booga Bag, I decided to do one. I've been trying to use my stash yarn as much as possible, and this is a great project for that purpose. I only have 297 yards, and the pattern calls for 330, so I decided to knit the bottom rectangle, and possibly the straps in a complimenting solid color (also from my stash). I was going to start this until next week, but I was just too excited about it to wait. What a fast knit. I just started it yesterday, and I’ve already finished up a whole skein. I absolutely love the feel of this yarn, and the colors are so amazing. I’ve gotten to row 40, with two more skeins to go, and I’m beginning to think I’d have had enough yarn without having to use the solid. That's fine, because I really love the effect. I can hardly wait to felt it, and see if mine turns out as nice as the others I've seen. I'll keep ya'll updated.
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