Lil'Ruthie's Roost

Sail Boston 2009

2009-07-18T10:38:00.010-04:00

Haven't been very inspired to knit but....

2009-07-16T10:01:00.006-04:00

...I have been sewing...bringing new life to old things.
Before.....frayed from my winter boots...

After.....

You can just add a decorative element or add some length to your pants....

Stayed home sick.....

2009-07-08T20:13:00.009-04:00

This is what I did...click on the pictures for the tutorial links...

It's becoming out yearly treck!

2009-04-19T13:05:00.010-04:00

It is WEBs 35th Anniversary sale! Me and Becca are going for a nice ride in the country tomorrow to North Hampton! Just click on the logos to be linked!

I am a bit excited to visit their bead shop this year!

I will post my purchases!

2009-03-22T17:08:00.005-04:00

Spring is in the air...or at least it's supposed to be? It has been in the high 30's but the warm 30's as I like to say...it's New England, if you don't like the weather, wait a minute!

Things have been Topsy-turvy these days, daylight savings, ides of March and St. Patrick's day! Haven't had much time to dedicate to anything, but thought I would wish everyone a Happy Spring! Hope that the new season brings new life and new things...and street cleaning! It's looking pretty grimy from the long snowy winter...saw some crocus today!

You will notice as you scroll down you will see that I added some Ravelry progress bars. It will show you the progress (or lack of...) I have made on my knitting projects. I figure if I start now I can knit a little something for everyone in my family! An ambitious goal, I know but it could be possible!

Happy President's Day

2009-02-16T10:55:00.005-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

2009-02-14T21:56:00.000-05:00

Hamster

2009-01-21T21:04:00.004-05:00

"This lively pet hamster will keep you company throughout the day. Watch him run on his wheel, drink water, and eat the food you feed him by clicking your mouse. Click the center of the wheel to make him get back on it." From aBowman...

Fish

2009-01-18T23:11:00.002-05:00

The fish follow your arrow...cool, huh?

The house is decorated!

2008-12-21T20:46:00.004-05:00

Well it's that time of year again and I left my shopping to the last minute...I am venturing out tomorrow with my pals Punkin and Becca to tackle Harvard Square and a few more diversions. I am scaling way back this year...just fun little things. We have so much and when we need something we generally just go and buy it so I was thinking...hummm... does anyone need a Jesus nightlight? Toilet paper roll cover to put on the back of the commode (sp?)? Something a little more domestic like an apron? Or perhaps a baked good, nah! Like I have time for that, urgh! There are only four more days left! As for consumption, just eat a lot of cookies and forget trying to find the perfect holiday jumper!

I made the ginger bread house with guidance from my pal Mary Clare, she is the most naturally craftiest person I know...she inspires everyone she meets, ty MC!

Bunker Hill...day 4 of filming...

2008-12-15T09:47:00.004-05:00

A new TNT TV pilot called "Bunker Hill" is being filmed in Boston. My neighborhood has been inundated with film crews and trucks for a few days now, actually 4 days...They haven't been to intrusive and they have been leaving the area cleaner than it was. I can't wait till it airs...One thing I did read was they wanted to film in Boston for the whole series...Donnie Wahlberg acting and producing as well as Brian Dennehy and Bridget Moynahan.

Craftland in Providence

2008-12-13T11:07:00.005-05:00

This is my hometown...and boy has it come a long way...

Went to visit CRAFTLAND! Local and not so local artists sell handmade articles. They have something for everyone...t-shirts, bags, baby stuff and greeting card...too many to mention...they have also made things from recycled materials...it is worth a trip. There are also many new boutiques and gift shops downtown...

Vacation outing!

2008-11-13T10:16:00.007-05:00

My friend Becca and I took a trek out to Historic Salem Mass....
We visited a fellow knitter we met on our Rhinebeck trip. She works at a shop called the Seed Stitch Fine Yarn, and that it is!!!

Coming off Rhinebeck made it less tempting to buy MORE yarn but I did manage to pick up a skein of Blue Sky alpaca...it's a heather icy blue and sooo soft...
I am thinking of some fingerless mitts for Bert...

..and some Brittney cable needles...

It is a beautiful space with a wide range of, you guessed it, YARN...they have yarn for everyone and budget! They also carry little gift things too! Becca picked up a cute pair of scissors that look like a bunny and stand up...The ears are the blades and they put feet on the finger holes so they can stand on a surface...

Happy Veterans Day

2008-11-09T13:35:00.002-05:00

Cool links part one...

2008-11-07T19:13:00.008-05:00

Here are some things I got in Rhinebeck...

These are yarns from Briar Rose...left is Grandma's blessing and right limited edition 100% Alpaca...yummy stuff!

This is from Creative Dyed yarn.It was way in the back all by itself and I think the prettiest one there...it's pale lavender, blue and greens with a navy blue thread wrap...don't know the technical terms of spinning...

This is what I went to Rhinebeck for; introducing BABY ALPACA! It is brown with grey...I purchased this from Seaport Yarn. They carry tones of stuff!!! It was one of the first booths I encountered and I wanted to buy it all!!!!

Bah, ram, ewe.....Rhinebeck!!!!

2008-10-26T23:25:00.014-04:00

Well it was great! We had gobs of fun and learned somethings too!
1. Sheep are not very smart
2. Lamas like to kiss you
3. Alpaca's are really, really cute...
4. There is enough yarn in the world for everyone!
5. Get to the Ravelry party earlier...

This is a sleeping ram, you bet I didn't want to be eye to eye if he suddenly woke up....He was HUGE! His head was the size of my torso, and this is pretty big....

Yarn, yarn and more yarn!!!! And puppies!!!!

The kissing lama...pucker up!

Lama's are so elegant!

Really cute alpacas...I will post some cool links tomorrow...

Planning a trip...

2008-09-08T08:33:00.008-04:00

October 18-19, I am making the trek to the New York Sheep and Wool Festival. We are going by bus through Tactile Travel. The package includes transportation to festival, board and dinner and breakfast the next day.

I hope my friends stop me BEFORE I but a sheep!!!

My list so far:

1. Breath
2. Stay calm, there is enough wool for everyone.
3. Keep breathing
4. Don't forget to eat
5. Don't buy a sheep or baby alpaca no matter how cute they are!

Thank you to all my friends that made this trip possible! It was my Birthday gift!

I turned 40 today

2008-08-06T23:16:00.002-04:00

I want to say thank to all my friends and co-workers for a fun day! My buddy Becca made the cake, yummy! She is the only friend that was able to pull off surprising me!

Intermission

2008-07-27T08:44:00.007-04:00

Spring cleaning? A little late, ya'think?

2008-07-03T09:18:00.004-04:00

My gnomes keep watch! And this is only the half of it...this doesn't include my rubber stamps, paper and beads...more to come. The forth is holding things up but maybe I can enlist my guests to help! Now the rest below....YIKES!!!

(notice the pile of laundry in the back...tee hee hee)

Booga part deux and sock part une...

2008-06-03T11:49:00.009-04:00

Just have to knit, what seems to be endless, i-cord for the handle...then felt.

One done the second to come...I have to block then they are fit to wear. Here are some links for DIY sock blockers and these too.

Trip to WEBS

2008-05-22T09:58:00.048-04:00

So it's that time of year again, WEBS Anniversary sale, Northampton, MA. I took the plunge. I went for a jaunt with my pals, Becca, Carey and Christopher (AKA Pumpkin)...packed in the Focus and off we went...I was too excited to get car sick, sitting in the front helps too! We arrived at WEBS, stretched our legs and went in...I had my list in hand and it fell to shite...that place is AMAZING...I threw caution to the wind and dug in...after a while, bout 2 hours, everything started to look the same and then it happened!

One of the owners, Steve, was walking around making sure we could find everything and asking us how we were doing. The staff are sooo wonderful and knowledgeable...there wasn't a question they could not answer and offered alternatives as well.
So I know it's Thursday but here is some eye candy, and guess what? I'm going back this Tuesday, last day of the sale!!!!! The pictures suck, but you will get the point...

Bogga bag finished!

2008-04-24T10:36:00.005-04:00

It's finished! I used grommets! I wasn't without challenge. I found that punching a hole was problematic, the fabric would spread out beyond the grommet. So my solution was to just snip a tiny hole and worked the grommet through carefully. I used the rings with little teeth to make it more sucure...the true test will be when we put stuff in it...Happy Birthday Bert!

It's felted!

2008-04-10T10:22:00.004-04:00

It is about half the size! The incredible shrinking bag! My experience with felting has usually shank in height but not width, not this time...I used Patons SWS violet colorway. I like the way it knit and the color changes were even and gradient. I used 3 skeins and just knit till the yarn ran out. The pattern called for knitting 64 rounds, but kept knitting. I have the result I was hoping for by knitting it longer...I will post when dry...and complete with handles...I tend to get the stitch gauge, but not the row gauge, so I knit extra length to compensate.

Booga Bag for Bert...

2008-04-08T07:48:00.008-04:00

...from Black sheep, I just need to felt it!!!! It's super easy and you can whip up a few in no time! Thank you Black sheep!