vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jan 22, 2012, 10:58 am
Spring is coming, soon, really! But until then, lets try some new crafts. A few I like are below… Spoon ring tutorial from ThroughTheFrontDoor. Remember these? I don’t have any left, take off to a Goodwill, or Salvation Army store, or hit some yard sales and your all ready. And check out t...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jan 15, 2012, 9:46 pm
I started with homemade deodorant! post here, I’ve made more, I’m so crazy about it. Now I’m in the middle of cleaning my house and trying to simplify and de-clutter. In the process I started experimenting with homemade cleaning products. Supplies I used: Tea Tree Oil, Baking soda, Vinegar, Le...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jan 1, 2012, 7:38 pm
May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Dec 24, 2011, 10:58 pm
Happy Holidays!! May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Dec 20, 2011, 9:55 am
This probably comes under the TMI clause, but I’ve had to rotate deodorants since I’ve begun using them. I usually have at least 3 in the rotation, due to what I like to call “fire pits”. For me this is a extreme rash, bumps and sometimes hive like condition, while using deodorants. I’ve...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Dec 11, 2011, 11:16 am
I have been waiting on some yarn to be shipped to finish my sweater. In the meantime I didn’t want to start another big project. It all started with one laptop bag for a girlfriend, and turned into a bag marathon. I discovered that this pattern is good, not only for laptops, but a knitting bag, pa...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Dec 4, 2011, 11:56 am
I’ll start with a lovely long draw spinning video from Ruth Macgregor! The music gets me into the mood also. This is a free pattern on http://www.petitepurls.com/winter10/winter2010_p_jack.html, you can make the balloon and Jack Frost, or I’m planning on just Jack himself to hang on my tree...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Nov 28, 2011, 12:26 pm
Is there anyone out there that knits a sweater pattern without drama? Ha, all frustration aside, gauge problems, pattern tweaking etc.…[pattern here] I powered through all of my knitting drama with this pattern, well it did have extended “resting” times, but my biggest hurtle was, (see above p...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Nov 24, 2011, 9:46 am
Cooking has started here, and I’m looking through the ads and going to get some knitting done. In the process of making some laptop bags (pattern to follow) for presents. Easy and fast. For anyone following the Iced Sweater slog-a-long, I’ve knitted all of the yarn up that I have which was ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Nov 19, 2011, 11:07 pm
In my “moving like a sloth” period I was looking for a tutorial for a fleece poncho with a hood, maybe sewing something will make me feel like I’m accomplishing something *snort*. I found lots of ideas but then came upon this site that I had to share. I swear you will find something you need, ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Nov 17, 2011, 9:31 pm
This makes me smile, time to get knitting...May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Oct 19, 2011, 10:04 am
Since my thyroid surgery, my skin has been as dry as a pop corn fart. (now I don’t know how dry that is, but it is a saying from my husbands family, which makes me think way too much about farts and dry vs.: wet) Someone suggested cleansing oils. Then I found info on making my own.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Oct 15, 2011, 10:11 pm
I did quite a bit of knitting on vacation. The drive there, I was trapped in the car with “the sweater”, so I had no choice but to knit. That was my strategy and it worked, but after 6 solid hours of knitting I was still on the collar! Well really the shawl collar which includes short rows and ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Oct 9, 2011, 11:43 am
I got a new Juicer for my birthday! I’ve been trying to buy one, but my DH kept telling me “no”, which I thought was odd, but it didn’t “click” that my Bday was coming up. So I was totally surprised when I opened it up! A Jack LaLanne PowerJuicer. I am impressed with this juicer....
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Oct 1, 2011, 10:29 pm
I Love this DIY at moredesignplease.com, also seen on etsy, a great sailor’s knotted bracelet. Hex Nut Bracelet from the same blog! Recycled Lovelies has a pretty tutorial to dress up your tees! Behind the Seams shows us how to make an easy good looking wrap that can be worn several ways! You have...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Sep 27, 2011, 7:54 pm
We had a great long weekend in Bloomington, IN, staying with friends and going to the World Music Lotus Festival. It was good to see friends that we hadn’t seen for years, and some we had. It is a great college town, home of IU. We enjoyed lots of great music, dancing, and a little shopping. I ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Sep 15, 2011, 2:07 pm
I have used Henna on my hair for about 2 years now. I has been quite a journey. I’ve had various reds, from orange to auburn. While it does make my hair feel great, I’ve had to stop for various reasons. I’m going to list some of my hard learned henna lessons and advice. I wish I had known so...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Sep 14, 2011, 11:45 am
Landscape (Italy), originally uploaded by RayDS. Wouldn't You Like to Be Knitting Here..... Landscape (Italy) by RayDS See his other photos on flickr May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Sep 10, 2011, 12:08 pm
The Iced sweater that has stopped me in my tracks is now enjoying some attention. I’m almost out of yarn, and even though this yarn is discontinued, of course, I found some on eBay. But don’t really want to put more money into this sweater. (subject to change… ha) I’ve decided, after look...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Sep 5, 2011, 8:07 am
I love the look of those cute wrap bracelets. Make as many as you want, Layer them, make singles to start with and them multi wrap ones. I have been looking at several Fall fashion mags and they seem to be everywhere. Like all crafty people I started looking at the price and construction, and dec...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Aug 29, 2011, 5:11 pm
MOJO (from the urban dictionary) N 1. Self-confidence, Self-assuredness. As in basis for belief in ones self in a situation. Esp. In context of contest or display of skill. 2. Good luck fetish / charm to bolster confidence. 3. ability to bounce back from a debilitating trauma and negative attitude...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Aug 28, 2011, 2:25 pm
One week post surgery….and no those socks still are not right… Well at least this means I’m knitting, or frogging. I got to the toes of these socks, ( which had been frogged a few times already, they started out as toe up socks), and was ready to graft the toe, hummm……1 inch too short...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Aug 15, 2011, 9:50 am
This guy lives by that motto, and is he rocking that outfit????? As Tim Gunn would say, that is a lotta look!! Maybe a little too matchy matchy?? Keep knitting…. May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Aug 12, 2011, 9:50 pm
So I work well under pressure, with a deadline. I decided, last minute, to sew my DH a shirt on our anniversary. So I got started in the morning, not early. I bought a heavy golden flannel, with a tea stained like pattern on it. He is a real outdoor type of guy. The shirt would be good for hiking ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Aug 12, 2011, 9:56 am
Yes, I love to game, I have a problem stopping, and it can be 1 in the morning before I know it. I have stopped before and used that energy to, well sleep maybe, LOL. Or knit and spin. This started innocently enough, Farmville, it is a slow game, relaxed, right? I think the big draw of this is ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jul 30, 2011, 1:13 pm
In the hot, humid summer days we have been catching up on yard work, house work, and discovered Roku! A great cheap way to get our TV. So I’ve had some TV knitting! We have had just an antenna for about 4 years now, so there are all kinds of shows out there I’ve never seen. I’m starting a...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jul 22, 2011, 10:50 am
This summer has been busy! My brother got married to a wonderful gal who has a cool edgy daughter. I am super excited to have a sister-in-law and be an aunt all at once! Lots of yard work! We are enjoying beautiful flowers, and even have some tomatoes! Of course I’ve had help from Syd, who lo...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jul 12, 2011, 8:48 pm
No vacation for us this year. I've got my surgery scheduled, so there goes my PTO time.So I'll have to enjoy everyone's vacation photos, and do some knitting while I'm at it.May your knitting needles fly as fast as Dragonflies..... May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jul 5, 2011, 4:36 pm
Back to my same theme, who doesn’t love Elizabeth Zimmermann?? Her baby Surprise jacket (rav link)  is the evolution of several patterns. From what I can piece together, that pattern is the result of her playing around with the basic idea for a bit. I see that she made the Baby Gar...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jul 4, 2011, 10:40 am
Frogged my toe up socks, couldn't figure out where i was in the pattern and started some generic socks using the two circular needle method. ---------- Sent from AT&T's Wireless network using Mobile EmailMay your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jun 26, 2011, 11:14 am
Time to put the zipper into my baby jacket! I’m planning on hand stitching it in. So I’m off to find some good zipper tutorials…I find they fall into two methods, using the sewing machine and hand sewn in.  I ran across all kinds of interesting ideas. Hand Sewn insertion links… Beat ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jun 19, 2011, 11:08 am
My brother is getting married, and after much consideration, I decided to make a quilt. I haven’t made one for a number of years, so I asked much advice on the pattern. It is a fine line between too simple and too complicated. *grin*  I liked the Irish Chain quilt pattern, From the simple singl...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jun 15, 2011, 11:30 am
I’ve been crocheting lately, a good stash buster, and fun and fast. Well you get the idea, you don’t have to have dreads to wear this, I love them for camping, and gardening, anytime I need to cover my hair and look good. Here are two patterns for headbands. Rasta Headband Made wit...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Jun 13, 2011, 7:11 pm
Just a peak of what I’ve been up to… My brother is getting married and I’ve been busy… No knitting has occurred, well that’s not entirely true, I have been knitting some dish cloths. I find that is good knitting when I’m stuck on my projects. So I still have the Iced sweater, with...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 31, 2011, 9:53 am
I have felted purses and bags before, but that was the extent of my felting journey. I saw Claudia on The Knitting Blog by Mr. Puffy the Dog blog felt an adorable bunny and knew I had to try it. With the help of instructions from The Daily Felt, and some You Tube Videos (I like this one by Brookelyn...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 30, 2011, 9:22 am
Check out the story that goes with this famous photo And the men in the photo. May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 30, 2011, 9:15 am
This month’s Etsy Blogger is NajoDogz by Nancy Richardson. NanjoDogz features polymer clay Pandora beads, sculpture, pendants, tiles, beads and more with our main concentration on the dog in various breeds. Although our main focus is on dog related creations, we also create various other critter...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 28, 2011, 6:38 pm
I bought a package of white Onesies and decided to tiedye them for a baby present. A fun summer gift for any little one! Drying on the line. Materials: -package of Onesis (I found mine at Joann’s, all ready to dye) -acid based dyes, or if you are a first timer, there are tie dyeing kits...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 21, 2011, 7:04 pm
Watching the Preakness and sketching a bit. Inspired by the moving horses. Interesting Horse related facts: In the state of Arizona, it is illegal for cowboys to walk through a hotel lobby wearing their spurs Horses younger than 4 years can concentrate for a maximum of 10-15 minutes A ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 15, 2011, 9:11 pm
Playing around a bit with watercolor, just using black in different layers. Sumi-e style. When we moved down here one of the nicest things was seeing horses. I grew up in the city and never saw a live horse until I went to the fair. I couldn’t believe how big they were up close. Maybe nothi...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 13, 2011, 7:46 pm
  Knitters usually have a favorite item to knit. Shawls, socks, dishcloths, toys, to name a few. Mine is sweaters. A strange item for a women who is plagued by hot flashes that scare my co workers. But if you are a knitter you will understand, when the knitting muse calls, you just answer it, ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - May 1, 2011, 7:36 pm
Wet, but pretty, I’m happy to see some bright color. May Day, marks the end of the unfarmable winter half of the year in the Northern hemisphere, and it has traditionally been an occasion for popular and often raucous celebrations. 4–10 May: Between Midspring and Midsummer Traditional summer...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 30, 2011, 1:50 pm
Spring is here, along with the rain, I have begun my traditional spring cleaning/organization quest. In addition to that, I’m working on a baby and a wedding present. Both handmade. Can’t blog about those right now. So I’ll have to be happy with sharing my eternal hope that I can become the ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 27, 2011, 6:36 pm
Sometimes you just need some cuteness! This is a baby Penguin “Cookie” from the Cincinnati Zoo and it’s handler! Smile today! May your needles fly as fast as Dragonflies.
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 25, 2011, 7:30 pm
Oh Yes we sure do! (“This is definitely a Top 10 event, if not a Top 5 event in many places,” ) according to the paper. When did we start calling weather an “event”? We have had several small power outages and some backup of water. My husband and I have trenched around our house. We are call...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 23, 2011, 10:02 am
I’m still tweaking my flat slouchy hat pattern. Here is the next in the series. This is a slouchy hat pattern, knitted flat. It is easy for a beginning knitter! Super slouchy hat, pattern below….   I originally started making this pattern when I didn’t have access to my circular n...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 21, 2011, 12:14 pm
I haven't done any watercolors since I’ve moved all of my “stuff” into my front bedroom. I did get it out and go outside and attempt a “plein air” painting. I had fun, and it warmed me up to get back into sketching. This is part of one of my flower beds, a little wild and blooming! The fi...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 21, 2011, 12:09 pm
April’s Etsy Blogger is Linda B’s Jewelry Mauve Pearl Wire Wrap Necklace $22.60 From her bio: Hi, my name is Linda and I'm passionate about using bright colors and gemstone characteristics in my unique beaded jewelry designs. Most of my items are one-of-a-kind. My Judaica line of jewelr...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 17, 2011, 10:59 am
For the 19th consecutive year, April 2011 has been designated StressAwareness Month. During this thirty day period, health care professionals and health promotion experts across the country will join forces to increase public awareness about both the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic. ...
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vicki n. posted an article on Knitting Dragonflies - Apr 11, 2011, 11:41 am
I was so surprised when I woke up one morning and found my cactus blooming in my kitchen window! Years of ignoring it and occasionally watering resulted in growth but nothing exciting. Last year I must have over watered it, and the bottom started to rot. It got so bad I almost threw it out, but I co...
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