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Harlot-y goodness on Talk Like a Pirate Day!!!

Aimee — Thu, 20 Sep 2007 18:58:00 +0000

Cristi and I decided to head to Atlanta for Knitch’s big event – a reading and book signing with BEST SELLING author and blogger Stephanie Pearl-McPhee – better known as the Yarn Harlot. Yes, we left at noon. We got back after 2 am. I am a tired fairie.

First we met up with Olivia over at Dad’s Garage where she works. If you are in the Atlanta area and you like theatre or theatre sports – this is THE place to be. Olivia is blogless. Chastise her here! Then there was drinking at The Dark Horse.

Off to the line for the reading. And then inside for waiting, knitting and a lot of squees.

Why are we blurry? Well, this was the best pic out of like 6 of them. STOP MOVING!

Mary (who just got married – YAYAYAYAY!!!) and Olivia were having a blast. They know each other from the theatre and they are both knitters. I just met Mary, but I think I have a bit of a knitterly crush on her. She made her ballet wrap sweater with italian merino she bought 60% OFF and designed it herself. And it PERFECTLY matched her dress.

Also – I had the pleasure of meeting Jen (my googlefu is set to fail, and I can’t find her blog!!! HAHAHAHA googlefu failed, but stalkerfu for the WIN!!!!!!) and Jenifleur. Wow, what a delight these two are! I can’t wait to see them again at SAFF!!!

I thought you were going to use the other pic? Well, trust me when I say you will thank me that I didn’t!!!

We met JP!

I can haz Cat Bordhi!!

It was his 31st birthday! Stephanie even knew who he was later and he got his picture taken with the sock! MOVE TO CHARLOTTE PLEASE!!! He learned to knit toe-up socks! Cat Borhdi will be his new sock master!

My precious!!!! She is already Cristi’s master.

Stephanie’s talk was lovely!!! She was sweet and wonderful and signed a book not only for me as well as for the Lupus Walk.

I am sure everyone will talk about how great Stephanie was. She really was a lot of fun! I would like to say thank you to all the knitters we met. The staff of Knitch. The wonderful people. There was one person there that made the evening a bit crap, but some sweet Atlanta knitters apologized for her rudeness, the Knitch staff was AMAZING and I met some awesome people like Mouse and Chickengoddess!! And a whole lot more – I handed out a lot of cards, but didn’t write down enough names – so if I handed you a card – please comment so I can come stalk your blog! Or just say hi if you are blogless. Heather – we are looking for you!!! thank you for covering parking when there was no one there to take our money and then we used all our cash.

While the event itself was worth it, I think the knitter community MADE this event. Thank you to everyone.

And for the record, I didn’t buy a damn bit of yarn. I did buy a Lantern Moon basket, but we aren’t talking about that. Knitch is a BEAUTIFUL store and if you have a chance to go by there, please do. I really am hoping Kim will agree to an interview on the podcast in the future, she is FANTASTIC as is her ENTIRE STAFF.

OK – enough gushing. Thank you!!!

Episode 9 – No clever title here!

Aimee — Mon, 09 Jul 2007 00:03:00 +0000

FO:
Dream Swatch from Knit n Tonic – there are pics and talk about the pattern a couple posts back.
Lotus Blossom Socks for the Hill Country Yarns Sock Contest

Yarn: Hill Country Yarns Instant Gratification in Hot Fuscia
Yardage: Well, I haven’t weighed my yarn to figure out how much I have left, but I have a lot.
I would tell you more, but then I think they have to kill me. And you. We shall see if I even place.

WIPs:
Pinwheel Sweater
Mystery Stole 3 (which has a crazy number of people!!!)
Tomato from No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights
There are some more, but I didn’t work on them so shhhhh!

Spinning:

Finished the Gothic Queen Colorway and started Gothic Princess from the Distillery Kids - working on it for the Tour de Fleece!

Books Mentioned:

The Ultimate Sourcebook of Knitting and Crochet Stitches

Favorite Socks: 25 Timeless Designs from Interweave – the plan is to review this next time. However, I reserve the right to buy something between now and the next show that I just HAVE to talk about.

Glamour Knits: 15 Sensuous Designs to Knit and Keep Forever (Erika Knight Collectibles)

Ahhh…Fun!

Cristi and I went on a yarn tour of Ashville, NC! I put up a full post about this trip last week if you want to back up there and read all about it.

Earthguild

Purl’s Yarn Emporium

Yarn Paradise (it should be called Koigu HEAVEN!)

Book Review:

I got wordy on this one. Sorry. I LOVE this book!!

Charity Crafting:

Annie Modesitt’s Red Carpet Convertible Pattern. You can download the pattern and/or make a donation.

Crafting for a Cause:

1287 items donated as of yesterday!

517 in July!

Square contest is going on through the 15th.

Upcoming Events:

Southeastern Animal Fiber Festival!

If I said “I must say” one more time I think I will have to die!

I have an itch

Aimee — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 02:44:00 +0000

I have knitters itch. I will be starting a new lace project Friday. I have several projects in progress. I need to finish these pretty pretty socks. Yet….I want to cast on Tomato from No Sheep for You: Knit Happy with Cotton, Silk, Linen, Hemp, Bamboo & Other Delights. I have the non-wool. I have the needles. I have the desire.

Oh hell. I feel it coming.