3 swatches knit

I have the first 3 swatches knit up and blocking for Level 1 of the Master Knitter program. They look good to me. I will take them to my knitting group and let them critique them. I am trying for perfection, which is not my nature!

On a non-knitting note....

I found a website online that sells all kinds of labels for your printing needs. Planet Label. If you make a lot of address labels, biz cards, greeting cards, or other crafts, take a look. I found some sheets of magnetic for business cards. What a neat idea to give your customers or business aquaintances.

They have inkjet, laser, thermal, magnetic, brown kraft, cardstock and so much more. Pre-printed, weatherproof, non-adhesive, foil, etc. Even a closeout page!

writing for money?

I am going to write about some other companies and they will pay me to tell you.

The first on is Bloggerwave.
An opportunity awaiting all bloggers! Give your valuable feedback to advertisers with respect to their web sites, products, services, and companies and get paid for it. Disclosure required.
For Advertisers: Bloggerwave, a product of IQ Division is an automated system, wherein users may promote and strengthen their corporate identity, image, sales, brands, product, services, and PR. This may be accomplished through the wide network of bloggers in Bloggerwave.


The second one is Masterseek
Masterseek’s global search engine provides quick and free access to company profiles, contact information, and descriptions of products and services from more than 45 million companies in 75 countries. You can also search in your own country or worldwide and find business partners, sales opportunities and new avenues to expand your business and increase your company’s profitability Enter your company profile and showcase your products and services to the global community.

Got my Master Knitter stuff

I got my Master Knitter paperwork today and went to Iris Fine Yarns store to get my swatch yarn. I got 3 skeins latte' colored (#138)Galway. That should be enough for all the swatches.

I got my notebook all organized, too. I had a great find at a rummage sale one day.. a box full of office supplies for $1.00 and there must have been 300 sheet protectors in the bottom so can have all my paperwork in sheets.. :-)
I have a headache so I am not going to start knitting today. Want those swatches perfect.

Master Knitter course

Well, I took the plunge. I sent in my application and fees for the TKGA Master Knitter program! My dear sweet husband gave me this as a present for our 29th wedding anniversary. Isn't he a sweetie? There are quite a few in my Tuesday night knitting group that are also going to be doing the program so we have a built in support group. I have been knitting for 40 years and knowledge is always good.

Shaklee

I just joined Shaklee .
I loved their products in the 80's and kinda forgot about them until recently. I knew I needed to do something about my weight after injuring an ankle and a knee and found that Shaklee has a great program called Cinch. I am on day 4 and all is going very well. They have a great business opportunity if you are looking for something to do from home.
Oprah even featured Shaklee's Get Clean on Earth Day! I am happy to be with a proven company!

Happy Birthday Isabelle!

Wow Granddaughter Isabelle is 1 year old today! That has gone by way too quick. She sure keeps Mommy busy as she has been walking for a couple of months already. She likes to climb and get into things all the time.

The List Meme

I have been seeing this list all over the knitting blog world so thought I would join in...afterall I am a joiner...

The official rules that go with the list meme are:

Bold for stuff you've done
Italics for stuff you plan to do eventually
normal for stuff you don't intend to do


Afghan
I-cord
Garter stitch
Knitting with metal wire
Shawl
Stockinette stitch
Socks: top-down
Socks: toe-up
Knitting with camel yarn
Mittens: Cuff-up
Mittens: Tip-down
Hat
Knitting with silk
Moebius band knitting
Participating in a KAL
Sweater
Drop stitch patterns
Knitting with recycled/secondhand yarn
Slip stitch patterns
Knitting with bananafiber yarn
Domino knitting (=modular knitting)
Twisted stitch patterns
Knitting with Bamboo yarn
Two end knitting
Charity knitting
Knitting with soy yarn
Cardigan
Toy/Doll clothing
Knitting with circular needles
Baby items
Knitting with your own handspun yarn
Slippers
Graffitti knitting (knitting items on, or to be left on the street)
Continental Knitting
Designing knitted garments
Cable stitch patterns (incl. Aran)
Lace patterns
Publishing a knitting book
Scarf
Teaching a child to knit
American/English knitting (as opposed to continental)
Knitting to make money
Buttonholes
Knitting with Alpaca
Fair Isle Knitting
Norwegian knitting
Dying with plant colors
Knitting items for a wedding
Household items (dishcloths, washcloths, tea cosies...)
Knitting socks (or other small tubular items)on two circulars
Olympic knitting
Knitting with someone else's handspun yarn
Knitting with dpns
Holiday related knitting
Teaching a male to knit
Bobbles
Knitting for a living
Knitting with cotton
Knitting smocking
Dying yarn
Steeks
Knitting art
Knitting two socks (or other small tubular items) on two circulars simultaneously
Fulling/felting
Knitting with wool
Textured Knitting
Kitchener Bind Off
Purses/bags
Knitting with beads
Swatching
Long Tail CO
Entrelac
Knitting and Purling Backwards
Machine knitting
Knitting with selfpatterning/selfstriping/variegating yarn
Stuffed Toys
Baby items
Knitting with Cashmere
Darning
Jewelry
Knitting with synthetic yarn
Gloves
Intarsia
Knitting with Linen
Knitting for preemies
Tubular CO
Freeform knitting
Short rows
Cuffs/fingerless mits/armwarmers
Pillows
Knitting a pattern from an online knitting magazine
Rug
Knitting on a loom
Thrummed knitting
Knitting a gift
Knitting for pets
Shrug/Bolero/Poncho
Knitting with dog/cat hair
Hair accessories
Knitting in public

Mother's Day gifts

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's Day. My daughter and one granddaughter came down the week before and my son came on Mother's day. My daughter gave me money to spend on myself and a card witha message from her heart! This was a great gift as she lives far away and can't get me gift certs for around here.
My son gave me a real rose that is preserved in gold!
I will always have a rose now! It came with a vase also. It is very lovely.

My friends new worship CD

My friend has a new worship CD!  It is just beautiful. Listen and buy.



Tim Dorsey : Worship Around the Throne



Tim is so talented with a beautiful voice, wonderful lyrics,  and keyboard skills.

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new job

I guess I forgot to mention I got a part time job, very part time....
I deliver flowers for my very local florist! I can actually walk to work! I deliver on Mon, Wed, Thurs. afternoons. It is a very nice job. I love driving, I love flowers and I love making people smile! How cool is that!

I work enough to get some yarn money, I guess... very big grin! :-D

Unexpected city visitors

I looked out the patio door one morning and noticed 2 male ducks following a female around. As soon as I got my camera and opened blinds, 1 male flew off. I am no where near a lake or river so the ducks were so out of place.






I am working on monthly dishcloth and started some socks using lime green Fixation yarn. The pattern is a nice little easy cable using no cable needle. Fixation socks just feel so good on the feet that I had to knit more.

Another Frog pond item

Well I got almost done with the summer tee and was to a point where I could try it on. YIKES! It was huge on me and I am no small woman...

Never fear I am reknitting it in the next size smaller. I am making good progress as I know the pattern now. I love knitting so it doesn't bother me to unravel and reknit.