It's Done!!!

My shawl is done!!! I almost cried when I finished. Greg couldn't understand why. I've enjoyed making this shawl so much. Like when you read a book that is soooo good that when you finish you feel as if you have just lost your very best friend. But I guess I get to WEAR my very best friend.

But I realized something about myself. I am all about the journey. A finished project or meeting a goal is great but the things I do to get there, well that's what really drives me.

A special thanks to Michael Konecky. He took the photos for me and they're gorgeous!

My Inspiration

                                       LINDA HELEN FLEMING  Nov. 26, 1939-Apr. 29, 1999


In honor of Mother's Day, I wanted to share my Mom, my inspiration.  As you can see my Mom was a nurse, fabulous Mom, wonderful wife, and friend. But what most didn't know (including herself) was she was a talented fiber artist. She sewed, knit, crocheted, but mostly sewed.  My goal is to share some of her work with all of you. Of course, keeping in my mind that my intention was to start all of this the week of Apr 29, so I'm at least two weeks behind schedule. I only have this picture scanned in so far but hopefully this Mother's Day weekend I will get busy.

Linda Fleming is a woman that everyone should know. I have been blessed to have had a very great mother and I still miss her. However, she continues to be my inspiration. When I feel like giving up on something, all I have to say is "Do it for Mom!".

Happy Mother's Day to all!

Continued Craziness

Well here is an update on my library. I have 86 books that are strictly knitting, doesn't include leaflet patterns and magazine patterns. HMMM, 86 knitting books, doesn't that mean I need 14 more?! And then if I get 44 more crochet books.....Oh yeah, I forgot, I'm a broke unemployed college student. SNAP!

Further updates to come on my organized pattern library pursuits.....