3 Beeutiful Things:Ghostly Imaginings at Eastern State Penitentiary

This weekend we spent part of our rainy Saturday at Eastern State Penitentiary, learning the history, studying the architecture, and creative art installations that are currently being added to some of the cells.  I have info of knitworthy wonder for you from this visit... Karen Schmidt: Cozy.

You can't walk through the site without taking away something to think about.  It will effect you on every level.  You may even encounter a ghostly image or two, if you're so inclined.

I can't wait to share the rest of the story with you...

Margaret (seeing images of knitting in the oddest places)

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Eastern State Penitentiary (PA) (Images of America)


Episode 105: Eastern State Penitentiary


Knitting for Good!: A Guide to Creating Personal, Social, and Political Change Stitch by Stitch


 

no worries, knit happy.

LionBrand Bouncy Bunny Sock Critter

It's almost time for the Easter holiday.  Do you feel the need to knit or crochet something adorable?  Try these sweet projects from LionBrand...did I mention they're absolutely free?  I feel an Easter Parade coming on.

Cherry Lane Series (Eco-Vintage)

This just in from Envirosax - 'cause you know I can't keep from telling you about super fun bags and totes.

The new choices on the block are Cherry Lane, Travel and/or Optimistic Series. Don't you just love the names, bright colors and designs to get you in the mood for Spring and Summer excursions, with perhaps a project or two to tote along.  I'm feeling optimistic already.

Enjoy this amusing article called Knitting wisdom from the mouths of babes by Mary Mooney, The Oregonian.

This has been your no pay and fabulously free fun for today.No worries, knit happy.

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BrooksideGardens...

 Merry Meet Market Tote and Nicole's Neckwarmer can be found in Knit Knitavian Style.

Margaret (soaking in the colors of Spring)

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100 Flowers to Knit & Crochet: A Collection of Beautiful Blooms for Embellishing Garments, Accessories, and More


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Hooks&needles + Inspiration = Uniquely Creative You

This week started out with the best intentions for blogging.  Life interupted and now I'm just getting back into blogging mode today.  Let's take a look at some exciting and dynamic ideas for knit, crochet and fiber art from

Elaine Bradford (and here), 
Renie Breskin Adams,
Feliekevan der Leest, and
Nicki Hitz (and knit coats)

I hope these artists inspire you to take your needles and hooks in new directions that are uniquely your own. 

You might also enjoy another one of my posts:

Hyberbolic Crochet Coral Reef

"One must from time to time attempt things that are beyond one's capacity."

-Auguste Renoir

The weekend was filled with beautiful blooms.  Here's a short post I created on CreatingTheHive over the weekend called 3 Beeutiful Things - Weekend wandering through shades of yellow and orange.

If you would like to join in the fun, start here...

Creativity is always waiting for you to take the first step and enjoy your process.

Margaret wearing Knitavian Shruggle from Knit Knitavian Style, the perfect lightweight accessory for Spring/Summer 2011 at Patuxent Research Refuge last weekend.

Margaret (wearing what I create is a wonderful feeling)

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Project running out of time...

Here are a couple of projects I've been working on in between chemo caps, Spring cleaning, and prancing with the Yorkies in the park before more rain tomorrow.  Soon it will be time to make new items for the shop and a few archived needlework and knitting projects I can't wait to begin.

Restuff, fluff and go!  My favorite travel pillow needed sprucing with a Soakwash and new fill for the inside.  Sometimes I make the fill with old yarn and fabric, but since I've mostly destashed and donated any extras, I'm using fill left over from another crafty project. A few quick stitches and I'm back on track.  Here's to a perfect (for me) knitting, travel and reading pillow.

Making cakes!  A little prep for a shrug that I'm knitting.

Shrug Knitting Kit from Coloraturayarns.com that I scouted at an event last year.  Wish the colors had come out better in the pics. It's six strands of varying textures of lavender knit together on US size 15 circular needles.

Spruce, reuse, and give your favorite pillow a hug.  Save an archived knitting project and allow your knit flag to fly!

And it's only Wed...
Margaret

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a little something to think about...

Few things are worse than that moment during an argument when you realize you’re wrong.

There is a great need for sarcasm font. 
Submitted by Paul, Oklahoma City, OK
Need more thinking?  Visit CreativePunsForEducatedMinds
 
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It Itches: A Stash of Knitting Cartoons



The New Yorker Cartoon Caption Game

New Grist Mill Fiber Arts and ...

Last weekend, we took a drive over to PA for a historical break from our routine. While visiting the New Grist Mill and Park, I learned about this upcoming event The 50th Fiber Arts and Sheep Shearing Festival, April 16th, 10am-4pm.  There will be spinning, weaving, needleworkers, and fiber artists.  You'll see sheep, demos and get a chance to try carding and spinning for yourself.  You'll also be able to tour the grounds, house,mill and park.  It's a beautiful area, and I encourage you to go if you're close enough.

I posted a brief blog over the weekend with pics from the area on my profile on CreatingTheHive, 3 Beeutiful Things: Weekend Wonders and Wisdom if you care to see more pics.

Thanks for stopping by to allow me to share with you today.  I hope you're creating fiber memories of your own and supporting your local crafters.

Margaret (there's just something about rainy day knitting)

Work side full/crafty side low? Here's your CreatingTheHive invitation... for your crafty side.

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A rainy day quote for you from Brainyquote.com

One rainy Sunday when I was in the third grade, I picked up a book to look at the pictures and discovered that even though I did not want to, I was reading. I have been a reader ever since.

-Beverly Cleary

 

The Lincoln Lawyer: A Novel

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How do you do Baggu?

Baggu Duck Bags at KnitPicks.com

I was going to blog about Spring knitting today, but I came across an email alert that really made my heart beat a little fast so I'm going for the knitting accessory/great bag blog instead. 

Spring brings new color and project bags.  Knit Picks has two affordable bags in 8 fun colors.  Introducing the Baggu Duck and the Baggu Standard Bags, just for you! 

Baggu Standard

They can also be a great tote for all those beach, pool, vacation and marketing moments coming your way this summer. 

Yarn stasher, possibly?  Mother's Day present? (May 8th)

Ahh, the endless possibilities of a "go to" bag and a balmy day.

I'm going back to my needles now that I've fulfilled my duty as a knitting tote bag enabler.

Margaret (dream, think, and knit in color)

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