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A New & Quick Pattern.....
There's lots of new knitters out there that are looking for downright easy patterns to knit. Our newest "Mini Face Cloths" pattern is so perfect for beginner knitters . All you need to know is: cast...
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Regia Sock Yarn
7 bags of Regia arrived this afternoon with 4 more on back order. My UPS man earned 2 ice cold bottles of water for this delivery! Actually, I would have given it to him anyway! Talk about hot out...
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I'm Lovin' This Regia Sock Yarn................
It always amazes me that you can turn this..............Into this.......................And end up with this!And with the leftovers, you can make a matching knitted bracelet. Does it get any more fun...
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The Tehachapi Countryside......
Tangleweed Farm is just about a 10 minute drive from our house and I always love driving through that area. Unfortunately, they weren't open on the 4th, but we still enjoyed the trip.I love the old...
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Another Day in the California Mountains................
Lucy was up early letting everyone know that she wanted her corn on the cob, grapes and cheerios. I bet she can be heard for a mile down the road!The monsoons have moved up into our area today and we...
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Do I Have a Recipe for You...............
I receive update emails from Grit magazine and yesterday this absolutely wonderful recipe was included. It's called "Best Zucchini Bread Ever" by Meg with Modern Roots. Of course I had to try it and...
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Have You Seen These Bags?
My dear friend, Jean, sent me an email this morning telling me all about these Japanese Knot Bags. Aren't they perfect to use as project bags? Super easy to make, fully lined and oh so clever.You...
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Japanese Knot Bags and a Little Giveaway.......
As I was checking out patterns yesterday for these bags and making one up, I decided that the design for the smaller loop was too difficult to sew properly. The opening was just too small and the end...
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Who Won the Japanese Knot Bag?
Thanks to all of you who entered our little giveaway for this Japanese Knot Bag. And the lucky winner is Kitten With a Whiplash! Congratulations! If you would be so kind to email me at...
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You Know That You're a Country Girl When........................
.......you have to make frequent trips to the hay and feed store for bales of straw. Yep, that's my life now and I love it!Yesterday we decided to drive around the area and see what some of the other...
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Monsoon Knitting...............
The clouds definitely rolled in yesterday afternoon from the desert bringing some clapping of thunder and one good downpour. This type of weather makes for the best knitting and sewing afternoons. And...
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Another Day Off the Grid......
Last night I started re-watching Field of Dreams, which got me even more excited about our little cornfield. The pumpkin patch is over growing everything and has now made its way into the rows of...
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A Day at the Museum...........
Tehachapi has a wonderful museum and once a year they have a special day with lots of demonstrations. Our three grandsons were here for the weekend, so it worked out perfect. Here, they learned how...
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A Three Foot Visitor..............
We're well into summer and each evening we usually comment that we haven't seen any snakes on the property this year. Well, lo and behold, our first visitor showed up yesterday evening.When I first...
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Walking on the Wild Side............
We still have several bags of Regia on back order, but this extremely fun color arrived yesterday. I'm sure most feet would love it!And then to see it made up into socks is even more amazing.Definitely...
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A Peachy Kind of Day.....
We've been waiting for the small farm nearby to put up their "Peaches" sign. Yesterday was the day, so this morning I sent the troops in..............It smelled so good in this orchard.And tomorrow a...
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Pumpkins, Pies & Mittens..........
See, just bring on pumpkin season and mittens start flying off my needles.Remember all those peaches that we picked on Saturday? Well, some pies definitely popped out of my oven with 'em. Boy, did...
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Small Projects..................
While I'm waiting for the yarn and contract to arrive for an upcoming project for a book, I decided to knit up some fun and quick items. The thought of throwing away even the smallest amount of sock...
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Happy Mittens.........
The first pair of "Happy Mittens" are done and they were tons of fun to make. And yes, they make me smile! The second pair are already underway and I hope to have oodles of them for the big November...
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Chalk on the Walk.....
Each year Tehachapi hosts a "Chalk on the Walk" event where artists of all skill levels and ages are invited to display their art on the city's sidewalks.As you can see, there are some amazing artists...
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Stormy Weather.....
The monsoons have made their appearance over the last couple of days, but yesterday was by far the worst.On our eastern horizon they come in off the desert with thick black clouds and lightning.Soon...
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It's That Time.................
For a little giveaway! Yesterday was my hubby's birthday, so to celebrate his big day I'm offering one lucky reader these 2 skeins of Regia sock yarn. Socks made in this color are so much fun. Just...
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Guess Who Won?
Congratulations to Carmen N (asimplehomestd on Ravelry) for winning these two skeins of Regia sock yarn! I can't wait to hear what you will make with it. Carmen, if you'd be so kind to email me at...
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They Walked Away...........
We have a small glider airport just to our east and they take off and go right over our property. Saturday afternoon we heard the tow plane doing circle upon circle overhead. I ran outside to see...
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As much fun as having a blog has been, it's time to really focus on my small business. Fall is just around the corner which will mean a lot of socks will have to be made. And I'd like to spend more...
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