~Needle Felting My Way Into Spring~

Babette The Easter Bunny

















My jaw is healing and I'm feeling good.
I have been knitting and needle felting.
I have always been fascinated with needle felting with fiber.
Three months ago I started out needle felting on felted knits and have recently been needle felting animals it is very relaxing and the fun part is I never know what they will look like until done:)
I needle felted Babette The Easter Bunny I wanted to make her whimsical and sweet with a hint of mischief.
Babette fits in the palm of my hand I needle felted her with fiber from Extreme Spinning.
There are allot of great tutorials on-line for learning to needle felt please share anything you have found with me in the comments or just tell me what projects your doing.
I'm having a giveaway to celebrate Spring in my group knotty knitter on ravelry for a Dust Bunnies pattern from Mochimochiland.

~*My Chocolate Kisses Urchin*~

My hubby bought me a custom from Extreme Spinning for our 5th Wedding Anniversary.

I picked out the Chocolate Kisses Batt and asked if Cj could spin it thick n' thin so I could knit an Urchin Hat.
I did not have quite enough.

Cj being the awesome gal she is spun up some more and sent it to me, it came in a project bag with a gift of yummy fiber she really goes above and beyond:)
I'm entering my Urchin in the phat fiber spring contest ;)

~*Winners Of My 2 Year Blogiversary*~

1.Bubbleknits for her follower entry-The Mermaid Shawl Ebook
2.Aunt Kathy for her entry for blogging the giveaway-Phat Fiber Mug
3.Knitnut,Karen for her follower entry-Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
4.Turtle for her comment entry-Lana Lynn The Lace Making Lamb
5.Marissa for her follower entry-The Drop Spindle Kit
6.Amybel for her comment entry- All Sterling Silver Butterfly Cable Needle Necklace
7. Vickie for most entries-The Wee Spring Sock I knit.
Ladies please email me with your full names and mailing addresses so that I can give them to the contributors so that they can send out your prizes and congratulations:)


~*From Kathleen Valentine*~


The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties: Shawls, Cocoons and Wraps
by Kathleen Valentine Why do what has already been done? More than a book of patterns, The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties, is designed to help knitters create their own works of knitted lace art.
The featured shawl was introduced in 2005 on Kathleen Valentine’s blog and subsequently described in a knit-along but throughout the knit-along Valentine encouraged knitters to make different choices to make their shawl unique to them. Now, using the same principles, she offers techniques, diagrams, charts and tips that offer knitters the opportunity to make choices and decisions that will make each shawl their own unique creation. The book contains instruction for three versatile shawl styles, how to turn a rectangular shawl into a cocoon, a chapter on knitting on the bias, and an original short-story, The Mermaid Shawl*, inspired by the featured shawl.



~*Phat Fiber*~


Phat Award Mug
Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
Dishwasher and microwave safe



~*Sandra Singh*~



Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
One skein is all it takes to knit Catherine Devine's beautiful Dogwood Blossom Wrap.
Pattern has both written instructions and chart and knit on US size 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles. Finished Measurements: Approximately 18" x 66" (46cm x 168cm)
Pattern only is being contributed by Sandra



~*My Fair Bag Lady*~




Lana Lynn is not about to endure a bikini wax to get into her new summer number nope.
She heard that she could make major cash on Etsy by selling hand-made items.
Her little metal crochet hook is busy now, and she's stripping down to her little sexy legs in the process.
Her wool is raveling toward her little project right off her leg.
I guess we will find out what she has underneath all that wool pretty soon won't we? Lana is a little sweety, and as you can see from her booty shot she has a little fluffy tail.
She's . . . well let's just say, "Rubenesque" in her endowments.
Oh Lana, Ewe's not fat, Ewe's fluffy!
Lana is made of sheep wool with enhancements of mohair, and llama wool.
She was hand formed and needle felted over a LONG . .Long . . long time.
Her little expressive lipsticked pout sits below her little soft nose and her expressive eyes with eyelashes.
A little flower sits over one ear.
Such a vixen! Lana, you go girl! Work it!



~*Extreme Spinning*~




4+ oz of hand dyed fibers that are joined together with a lovely 1.6 oz top whorl spindle.
The fibers that are in this kit are 1 oz Organic Merino Top in Lucky Leprechaun, 1 oz Icelandic/Angora Roving in Sprites, 2 oz BFL undyed, and a bonus of 1/2 oz merino/bamboo pin roving to get you started spinning easily.
The Spindle is a simple, handmade spindle that is a perfect weight for beginning spinners.
Cj feels for herself, that a top whorl works better for her when using a spindle.
This 1.8 oz is a great starting weight and the bottom of the spindle is pointed.
This makes for good supported spindling in a 9 inch length and 2.5 inch whorl.
You can even hold it between your thighs to get the feel when you're starting.
Cj uses this spindle when spinning in the car as it can touch the seat and not stop moving because of the point.
This spindle has been set-up with a leader and she has started spinning the pin roving.
The pin roving requires no drafting and will allow you to get a feel for your spindle while not worrying about this.
The bag is cotton muslin.


~*Leslie Wind & Darcy*~



Leslie Wind and I are also giving away an all sterling silver butterfly cable needle necklace.
The Cable Needle Necklace works for needle sizes #2 and bigger due to it's unique shape.
This elegant necklace doubles as a multi-purpose tool for knitters.
Watch Darcy's instructional video's in her side bar to see how to use one:)



~*Darcy*~



I knit this lovely wee spring sock on size #0 needles and I'm going to give it to the person with the most entries.

~*These Are A Few Of My Favorite Things*~ And A Giveaway

My 2 year Blogaversary is April 14th 2009.

To celebrate with me, some of my friends who's shops are favorites of mine are contributing to the giveaway:)
There are 6 ways to enter.
You can pick and choose how many you want to do.
There are 7 prizes so that means there will be 7 winners!!!!!

So to enter...

1) head over to each of the contributors shops and browse around, come back here and leave a comment letting me know what a few of your favorites things are from each shop... Easy right!


2) Subscribe to my blog (in my side bar) click on/Follow my blog to find out how to follow me, then leave me a comment saying you did.(if you are already a follower you will automatically get an entry:)

3) Leave a comment telling me what keeps you coming back to read a blog.

4) Blog about the giveaway with a link to this post.
Return to my blog and leave a comment with a link to your blog post.

5) grab my button and add it to your blogs side bar and leave a comment telling me you did.

6) For every person that leaves a comment saying they came from your blog you get another entry.(only one comment per friend)
This will help better your chances for the Bonus Prize!!

Please leave me a way to contact you in your comment. (it can be your Ravelry Id or email)

Deadline April 14th 2009 at midnight.


These are the 7 prizes:


~*From Kathleen Valentine*~


The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties: Shawls, Cocoons and Wraps
by Kathleen Valentine Why do what has already been done? More than a book of patterns, The Mermaid Shawl & other Beauties, is designed to help knitters create their own works of knitted lace art.
The featured shawl was introduced in 2005 on Kathleen Valentine’s blog and subsequently described in a knit-along but throughout the knit-along Valentine encouraged knitters to make different choices to make their shawl unique to them. Now, using the same principles, she offers techniques, diagrams, charts and tips that offer knitters the opportunity to make choices and decisions that will make each shawl their own unique creation. The book contains instruction for three versatile shawl styles, how to turn a rectangular shawl into a cocoon, a chapter on knitting on the bias, and an original short-story, The Mermaid Shawl*, inspired by the featured shawl.



~*Phat Fiber*~


Phat Award Mug
Measures 3.75" tall, 3" diameter
Dishwasher and microwave safe



~*Sandra Singh*~



Andrea Dogwood Blossom Wrap Pattern
One skein is all it takes to knit Catherine Devine's beautiful Dogwood Blossom Wrap.
Pattern has both written instructions and chart and knit on US size 7 (4.5mm) straight or circular needles. Finished Measurements: Approximately 18" x 66" (46cm x 168cm)
Pattern only is being contributed by Sandra



~*My Fair Bag Lady*~




Lana Lynn is not about to endure a bikini wax to get into her new summer number nope.
She heard that she could make major cash on Etsy by selling hand-made items.
Her little metal crochet hook is busy now, and she's stripping down to her little sexy legs in the process.
Her wool is raveling toward her little project right off her leg.
I guess we will find out what she has underneath all that wool pretty soon won't we? Lana is a little sweety, and as you can see from her booty shot she has a little fluffy tail.
She's . . . well let's just say, "Rubenesque" in her endowments.
Oh Lana, Ewe's not fat, Ewe's fluffy!
Lana is made of sheep wool with enhancements of mohair, and llama wool.
She was hand formed and needle felted over a LONG . .Long . . long time.
Her little expressive lipsticked pout sits below her little soft nose and her expressive eyes with eyelashes.
A little flower sits over one ear.
Such a vixen! Lana, you go girl! Work it!



~*Extreme Spinning*~




4+ oz of hand dyed fibers that are joined together with a lovely 1.6 oz top whorl spindle.
The fibers that are in this kit are 1 oz Organic Merino Top in Lucky Leprechaun, 1 oz Icelandic/Angora Roving in Sprites, 2 oz BFL undyed, and a bonus of 1/2 oz merino/bamboo pin roving to get you started spinning easily.
The Spindle is a simple, handmade spindle that is a perfect weight for beginning spinners.
Cj feels for herself, that a top whorl works better for her when using a spindle.
This 1.8 oz is a great starting weight and the bottom of the spindle is pointed.
This makes for good supported spindling in a 9 inch length and 2.5 inch whorl.
You can even hold it between your thighs to get the feel when you're starting.
Cj uses this spindle when spinning in the car as it can touch the seat and not stop moving because of the point.
This spindle has been set-up with a leader and she has started spinning the pin roving.
The pin roving requires no drafting and will allow you to get a feel for your spindle while not worrying about this.
The bag is cotton muslin.


~*Leslie Wind & Darcy*~



Leslie Wind and I are also giving away an all sterling silver butterfly cable needle necklace.
The Cable Needle Necklace works for needle sizes #2 and bigger due to it's unique shape.
This elegant necklace doubles as a multi-purpose tool for knitters.
Watch Darcy's instructional video's in her side bar to see how to use one:)


Bonus Prize!!!


~*Darcy*~



I knit this lovely wee spring sock on size #0 needles and I'm going to give it to the person with the most entries.
For every person that leaves a comment saying they came from your blog you get another entry.(only one comment per friend)
This will help better your chances for the Bonus Prize!!

may the person who wants it the most win!!!!

~*Spinning Off An Angora Bunny*~

My Friend Kathy wanted to see the picture of the guy spinning off the back of the angora bunny.
I took the picture at the Santa Monica fiber festival in 2007.
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~*Friday Fill-Ins*~

And...here we go!

1. When I look to the left, I see_____My knitting books_____.

2. _____Frontroom_____ is the room that has the best view in my home.

3. Let it work_____Dishwasher _____.

4. _____My job_____ done dirt cheap!

5. _____Taxes_____ is a responsibility that all qualified citizens must share.

6. If you have any_____Chocolate _____ feel free_____To send it to me _____.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to_____Going to bed after along work week _____, tomorrow my plans include_____Cleaning the house to get ready for my oldest daughters visit _____ and Sunday, I want to _____Start Knitting My Urchin Hat with the yummy Chocolate Kisses Yarn I got as an Anniversary present from Tom From Extreme Spinning_____!

I Got Phat On Our 5Th Wedding Anniversary!!!!

I was waiting till all my gifts from hubby arrived to blog about them.
For our 5Th Wedding Anniversary Tom let me purchase a February Phat Fiber Box it was filled with lots of wonderful samples.
I’m excited to learn to spin so I can play with the fiber in my box.
I had seen eXtreme Spinnings Chocolate Kisses Batt on Phat Fiber Blog and had to get a custom.
CJ will for a little extra $$ spin up the fiber in her etsy shop for you
Her fiber and yarn are affordable and to dye for and she gives a 20% discount to military.
CJ also sent with my yummy Chocolate Kisses Yarn extra fiber to play with. I’m going to knit up my yummy yarn into an Urchin Hat and I can’t wait to get my drop spindle from Dragon Craft:)
Tom also let me get a mini sock kit with my favorite color way waltz of the flowers from The Unique Sheep.

EXTREME SPINNING AND *GIVEAWAY*

Phat Fiber is having a giveaway for a Chocolate Kisses Batt from extreme spinning! go on over and let Phat Fiber know what items you'd like to buy from extreme spinning in a comment and this will enter you in a drawing on Friday (tomorrow). All the extra tweets, plurks, forum posts and blog posts will get you extra entries!
Deadline: February 13th 2009