http://carriewolf.net needlepoint for the modern home Sun, 11 May 2008 16:37:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en We actually owned a Renault when I was growing up, it was not so affectionately referred to as the "tin can" http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/11/renault-makes-a-comeback/ Some veg for the Grandma Saari chicken salad for Mothers Day tomorrow http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/10/choppin/ Crocheted with lime and white Lion Micro Spun from this pattern, although modified a bit http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/10/green-crochet-slippers/ Hot as ever but still fun to take a walk around the prop. This is a Square Bud Primrose My worst enemy...the dreaded posion ivy We have bees!! I saw no lack of these guys buzzing around the Lantana and other wildflowers...a good sign The Mexican Hats http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/10/saturday-afternoon/ Pleasantly and well-suited I walk, Whither I walk I cannot define, but I know it is good, The whole universe indicates that it is good, The past and the present indicate that it is good. How beautiful and perfect are the animals! How perfect is my soul! How perfect the earth, and the minutest ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/10/a-little-whitman-to-start-my-saturday/ http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/09/periwinkle-crochet-purse/ Wow, it is hot today, the AC has been running non-stop. Supposed to be 95 tomorrow.....here we go! http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/09/93-degrees/ Ever since we got Theo just over a year ago, he has been really weird about drinking out of his water bowl, much preferring puddles and causing us to worry about his level of hydration. Finally the lightblub went on today as we watched Theo hesitantly approach his bowl, ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/06/water-bowl-mystery-solved/ Carrier - If you have not seen this, hopefully you will have a chance or watch them online. KLRU our local PBS station recently ran this 10 hour series about life in the navy. It was very well done and worth watching every minute to get an understanding ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/05/carrier/ It is so beautiful right now - the best thing to do first thing in the morning is to grab a cup of heavily creamed coffee and go on a bird walk on the property (carefully avoiding the poison ivy that has made its home here). Right off ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/04/sunday-morning-birding/ How I have managed without this thus far is a miracle http://carriewolf.net/2008/05/02/my-beka-yarn-swift/ The Weaving Finlander is a great blog that I just found today. Nothing better than weaving and being a Finn! Her colors are beautiful and the pictures are relaxing. Wish I could reach out and feel her weaving. http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/27/the-weaving-finlander/ Just tackled tapestry crochet and it is super fun. The Takhi Stacey Cotton Classic is fantastic to work with and now I need more colors!! Just need to block this, sew the bottom shut and attach a handle and I am good to go. http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/26/tapestry-crochet-bag/ http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/21/smocking-on-a-brioche-rib-knit/ Wishing you the best Thomas! http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/18/hats-for-thomas-kelly/ I wanted to get a list started here regarding our "green"-ness, unfortunately that word is getting a little overused and stale, but if for a good cause, why not. So, here are some things that Dean and I have been doing for quite some time now to be more friendly to ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/18/some-things-we-do-for-our-environment/ Oh this yarn is going to be fun to play with. It looks and feels like giant embroidery floss http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/13/tahki-stacy-charles-cotton-classic/ I just love these little Lesser Goldfinch, we have 2 thistle socks out for them this year and they are SO happy! We have at at least 4 pairs and they are nesting in our big Live Oak trees out front. They are usually the first out with ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/13/a-little-backyard-birding/ Yes, that's right you heard it - I have started knitting! It was easier to learn than I had thought (as with everything) - the much talked about scary long-tail cast on was probably the most surprisingly easy part which makes me nuts since everything I read or hear ... http://carriewolf.net/2008/04/12/knitting/ So, does the resurgence in popularity of knitting and crochet cause a resurgence of leg warmers? Methinks it does: hot pink leg warmers killer leg warmers fleece leg warmers furry leg warmers steampunky spats leg warmers unfreaking believable leg warmers funk-ay leg warmers alice in wonderland leg warmers http://carriewolf.net/2008/03/15/leg-warmers/