Under the tree swap

I just got my parcel from the under the tree swap. . Which was really fantastic to get right after a trip to the dentist.

I recognized the feom on the package right off.  I recently got to do a fantastic birthday package for her. . I knew right off I was going to get a fabulous package. . And so far I haven't been disappointed!

And the last bits that I opened later.... 

Santa tray and gift tags...  Leaving the hand made. . A we default set of fingerless mitts and a cowel. 

Birthday swap 2014

On Ravel's the Ewe La La swap group did a birthday swap. . My package arrive a few days ago i
And it's been a challenge to not open it.  So my birthday is tomorrow and I couldn't wait.

I received a fantastic Package.

First there were project bags.  With owl patterns.  Then 2 fold up re usable bags.  A really cute tape measure that looks like Bob (the revelry site mascot).  Some hand cream in lemon and vetiver.

Two amazing scains of yarn.

Chocolate and tea

Note pads and sticky notes....

And one fantastic hand made item.  A new shawl. 

Outlander knit a long

So I'm weeks behind the actual start,  but as the show only aired episode 1 last week I feel like I'm right on track for Canada. 
I finished clue 1 today.

Below is a spoiler.  Clue 1 finished.

NAME YOUR THEME

So my package for the name your theme box arrived.  My theme was Dr who.

I got a package of Werther's candies,  a good sized zippered tardis themed project bag and coin pouch.  Some blue and white stitch markers.  Some fantastic blue and white rovings.  As well as a hand made charm that looks a lot like the 11th doctor.

I'm thrilled with everything.

Knitting Progress

I don't know about other knitters but I'm finding as of late I have issues staying focused on one project. Or that I have too many I want to work on, and can't get anything done. I joined the Game Of Thrones Knit Along on Ravelry back in June. I'm on clue 4 of 6. Well behind most who finished in June. I have several pairs of socks on the go, but at least hubbies are almost done. I was gifted a loom for knitting socks several years ago. I took everything off the loom sure i was doing it wrong and got restarted with help from a loom knitter on Ravelry. After 2 weeks I'm at least ready to knit the body of the sock. The 10 row cuff is done and I just have to mark out the purl stitches. Now I've gone and joined the Outlander Knit Along. I don't have the pattern or yarn yet, and will likely not start for a few weeks. I also have two knitting swap packages to get together and out the door. One must go by the end of next week and the other by the end of the month. Just need to wait till pay day so that I can manage to get a few more items (like the yarn for the one package) and finish up some hand made items for them. Can't leave too many details about the swap.... at least not till they get their packages. So other knitters, I ask you. How do you stay focused till the end on a project? Especially if its one you want to finish and not just frog it.

Box of colour

So I just recieved my box of colour swap package.  It came from another knitter on ravelry, Knitty78.  Photos below of all the awesome items.

Fiber Geek

Today I thought I'd post a bit about me.

I'm a self proclaimed fiber geek. I have been for years. When I was seven my grandma taught me to knit. I also learned how to cork, which looks like I-cord that knitters can make. As a teen I didn't knit or do much, but over the years I started to knit again and have been teaching myself how to crochet. Then I joined the SCA. That would be The Society for Creative Anachronism. There I got to learn more about fiber arts. I learned to spin my own yarns, which is something I love to do. It can be very meditative and relaxing. I now own three drop spindles and one spinning wheel, and I have a different kind of spinning wheel on loan. My two favorite fibers to spin are Alpaca, and Merino. They are both super soft.
My time in the SCA I also learned to Nailbind. That's like single needle knitting, and unlike knitting if something eventually get's a hole in it, it doesn't completely unravel. I've made a few hats and a pair of mittens. Being that I only use 100% natural fibers when nailbinding things tend to wear well and breathe!
About four or five years ago I lucked into a loom. It was built in Quebec Canada around 1935. Its in amazing shape all things considered. The first year I had it I wove scarfs for all my young cousins. And one doll blanket for my kids. Unfortuntatly due to the massive size of the loom I had to take it apart and store it for a bit. It is now back together in my basement, but I've not had time to warp it yet and start another project.

I also sew. Not quite as much of a fiber art as all the other things I do, but still I enjoy it most of the time.

So I do all these things and think why not share the items I love to make. So that's why I opened my etsy shop. To share my love of fiber arts.