Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Colorwork and An Anonymous Heirloom Momento
I just started knitting a little pouch for Mike and am experimenting with color-work. We'll see how I do. Here's the beginning:
I'll show my progress in later posts.
The yarn was bought (insanely cheap) from an elderly lady who was getting rid of her stash due to down-scaling from a house to an apartment. I also got some fabric and crochet thread as well. It was a steal, but I had an awesome time hanging out with her. And all of the materials are in fabulous 1970s designs and colors!
While in her kitchen, she showed me a doilie that her mother-in-law knitted for her. It was beautiful, with an browning antiqued fade and yes, I said knitted. The work was so exact and detailed with things and techniques I've never seen before. She seemed thrilled to show someone who cared. I looked to my left and hanging on a cabinet knob was a gorgeous white (antique faded) silk wedding dress. It was obviously from an era that even my parents didn't see the light of. She was much older than my grandparents.
I asked if it was her wedding dress. She said yes. I could almost see her eyes light up. It was very old fashioned and elegant (think Jackie O) with a fully enclosed chest and a short turtle neck. The sleeves were long, piqued to the middle finger and had a row of six satin buttons on the wrist of each. The dress hung to the ground and had a three or four foot long silk train bustled to the hanger. I imagined her younger self, filling up the dress with excitement on her wedding day and her husbands lost breath at the sight of such beauty.
She told me she would offer it to the grandchildren. If they didn't want it, it was going to goodwill. Someone would buy an anonymous heirloom.
I'll show my progress in later posts.
The yarn was bought (insanely cheap) from an elderly lady who was getting rid of her stash due to down-scaling from a house to an apartment. I also got some fabric and crochet thread as well. It was a steal, but I had an awesome time hanging out with her. And all of the materials are in fabulous 1970s designs and colors!
While in her kitchen, she showed me a doilie that her mother-in-law knitted for her. It was beautiful, with an browning antiqued fade and yes, I said knitted. The work was so exact and detailed with things and techniques I've never seen before. She seemed thrilled to show someone who cared. I looked to my left and hanging on a cabinet knob was a gorgeous white (antique faded) silk wedding dress. It was obviously from an era that even my parents didn't see the light of. She was much older than my grandparents.
I asked if it was her wedding dress. She said yes. I could almost see her eyes light up. It was very old fashioned and elegant (think Jackie O) with a fully enclosed chest and a short turtle neck. The sleeves were long, piqued to the middle finger and had a row of six satin buttons on the wrist of each. The dress hung to the ground and had a three or four foot long silk train bustled to the hanger. I imagined her younger self, filling up the dress with excitement on her wedding day and her husbands lost breath at the sight of such beauty.
She told me she would offer it to the grandchildren. If they didn't want it, it was going to goodwill. Someone would buy an anonymous heirloom.
Nonetheless Confusing
Naomi loves to eat. Yesterday, la-la took us out for lunch and for the first time ever, Naomi opened her mouth and spit out something I gave her. Until now, she eats anything. Hot, cold, spicy, bland, anything. Her favorite foods are tuna, salmon, beets, mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, chicken, ice cream, etc etc. She loves to drink from a glass but don't try to give her a sippie cup. She'll have no part in that. When we went and visited with Grandma and Levi, Naomi b-lined it for him when he started drinking from his bottle. She was trying to take the bottle! I have tried to give her a bottle, but she won't drink out of it. It was very cute nonetheless confusing. See her squeezing his skin??? She was shaking vigorously too. And smiling.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Rabbit Fodder
I feel inclined to say that all of our sweet peas have become Rabbit Fodder this year. All the plants we've been growing have been eaten. That cat had better get busy! Those rabbits are driving me batty.
Gardening Galore
Anybody want some tomatoes? Get them fast, they're dying and free on Craigslist!
Also, we are willing to sell Swiss Chard and Kale this year, just in case anyone wants to buy some. Just contact us!
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Husqvarna Viking 1+ and Garden Updates
I just bought a Husqvarna Viking 1+ Sewing Machine on Craigslist. I couldn't be more happy. However, it's getting looked over in the shop right now, so I can't play with my new machine. Bummer. I'll post photos when I get it back. It does embroidery, sewing and a lot of other stuff. I'm really itching to sew with it though. I have so many things to do and to finish.
We worked in the garden today, weeding, planting, planning, transplanting. I noticed my peas weren't growing well along the side of the house where I had them, so I moved them into the main bed. Also, we have free tomato plants to whoever wants them. There's hundreds. Our plants last year seeded out and they're growing like weeds in our garden. So far, we have:
Sweet Corn
Russian Kale
Swiss Chard
Radishes
Sweet Peas
Tomatoes Galore: Cherry & Beefsteak
Lettuce
Onions
Beets
Horseradish
Cilantro
Cabbage
Alfalfa
Chamomile
Calendula
Mint
Soapwort
And we planted today:
More Sweet Peas
Fisher Beans
PA German Red Kidney Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
More Beets
Potatoes
Garlic
Watermelon
White Cucumber
Gherkin Cucumber
Strawberries
Lavendar
Hot Peppers
I feel like this is the first year that we have a really good handle on the garden. It's pretty exciting! We got a lot the other years, but as far as being in control of what's going on (not that that ever happens), we are more thorough stewards this year. There are a few things we should've had in a lot earlier, and they either didn't survive our cat, or they didn't get planted because of the rain.
Looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies this summer!
We worked in the garden today, weeding, planting, planning, transplanting. I noticed my peas weren't growing well along the side of the house where I had them, so I moved them into the main bed. Also, we have free tomato plants to whoever wants them. There's hundreds. Our plants last year seeded out and they're growing like weeds in our garden. So far, we have:
Sweet Corn
Russian Kale
Swiss Chard
Radishes
Sweet Peas
Tomatoes Galore: Cherry & Beefsteak
Lettuce
Onions
Beets
Horseradish
Cilantro
Cabbage
Alfalfa
Chamomile
Calendula
Mint
Soapwort
And we planted today:
More Sweet Peas
Fisher Beans
PA German Red Kidney Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
More Beets
Potatoes
Garlic
Watermelon
White Cucumber
Gherkin Cucumber
Strawberries
Lavendar
Hot Peppers
I feel like this is the first year that we have a really good handle on the garden. It's pretty exciting! We got a lot the other years, but as far as being in control of what's going on (not that that ever happens), we are more thorough stewards this year. There are a few things we should've had in a lot earlier, and they either didn't survive our cat, or they didn't get planted because of the rain.
Looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies this summer!
Husqvarna Viking 1+
I just bought a Husqvarna Viking 1+ Sewing Machine on Craigslist. I couldn't be more happy. However, it's getting looked over in the shop right now, so I can't play with my new machine. Bummer. I'll post photos when I get it back. It does embroidery, sewing and a lot of other stuff. I'm really itching to sew with it though. I have so many things to do and to finish.
We worked in the garden today, weeding, planting, planning, transplanting. I noticed my peas weren't growing well along the side of the house where I had them, so I moved them into the main bed. Also, we have free tomato plants to whoever wants them. There's hundreds. Our plants last year seeded out and they're growing like weeds in our garden. So far, we have:
Sweet Corn
Russian Kale
Swiss Chard
Radishes
Sweet Peas
Tomatoes Galore: Cherry & Beefsteak
Lettuce
Onions
Beets
Horseradish
Cilantro
Cabbage
Alfalfa
Chamomile
Calendula
Mint
Soapwort
And we planted today:
More Sweet Peas
Fisher Beans
PA German Red Kidney Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
More Beets
Potatoes
Garlic
Watermelon
White Cucumber
Gherkin Cucumber
Strawberries
Lavendar
Hot Peppers
I feel like this is the first year that we have a really good handle on the garden. It's pretty exciting! We got a lot the other years, but as far as being in control of what's going on (not that that ever happens), we are more thorough stewards this year. There are a few things we should've had in a lot earlier, and they either didn't survive our cat, or they didn't get planted because of the rain.
Looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies this summer!
We worked in the garden today, weeding, planting, planning, transplanting. I noticed my peas weren't growing well along the side of the house where I had them, so I moved them into the main bed. Also, we have free tomato plants to whoever wants them. There's hundreds. Our plants last year seeded out and they're growing like weeds in our garden. So far, we have:
Sweet Corn
Russian Kale
Swiss Chard
Radishes
Sweet Peas
Tomatoes Galore: Cherry & Beefsteak
Lettuce
Onions
Beets
Horseradish
Cilantro
Cabbage
Alfalfa
Chamomile
Calendula
Mint
Soapwort
And we planted today:
More Sweet Peas
Fisher Beans
PA German Red Kidney Beans
Black Eyed Peas
Basil
Oregano
Thyme
More Beets
Potatoes
Garlic
Watermelon
White Cucumber
Gherkin Cucumber
Strawberries
Lavendar
Hot Peppers
I feel like this is the first year that we have a really good handle on the garden. It's pretty exciting! We got a lot the other years, but as far as being in control of what's going on (not that that ever happens), we are more thorough stewards this year. There are a few things we should've had in a lot earlier, and they either didn't survive our cat, or they didn't get planted because of the rain.
Looking forward to fresh fruits and veggies this summer!
Flying By
It's amazing how time flies when the baby is growing. Every day she's doing something new. Whether a new tooth, or crawling, it goes on and on. Lately, Naomi has been pulling herself up on things, very quickly. She did it before, but she's a pro now. And she's crawling fast, learning 'no' really well, she hands stuff to me and I say thank you, then hand it back and she says thank you. The list goes on and on. It's really amazing to watch her grow. It's really hard to believe.
Today we worked in the garden. What a great time. The rain let up just enough to get around 6 hours of gardening in. I am feeling it, too. Mike had to go mow today since we had so much rain last week. They missed a few days. Other news with the business, is we rented an office and are all moved in. It's really great. There's so much to do, so little time.
I got a new sewing machine too, used, from Craigslist...it's in the shop getting looked over. It does sewing and embroidery. I'm super excited to use it. The wait is killing me, but there's a lot of laundry right now, so I'm not twiddling my thumbs or anything.
Just thought I'd get a quick blog entry in while the baby sleeps. Love you all!
Today we worked in the garden. What a great time. The rain let up just enough to get around 6 hours of gardening in. I am feeling it, too. Mike had to go mow today since we had so much rain last week. They missed a few days. Other news with the business, is we rented an office and are all moved in. It's really great. There's so much to do, so little time.
I got a new sewing machine too, used, from Craigslist...it's in the shop getting looked over. It does sewing and embroidery. I'm super excited to use it. The wait is killing me, but there's a lot of laundry right now, so I'm not twiddling my thumbs or anything.
Just thought I'd get a quick blog entry in while the baby sleeps. Love you all!
Sunday, May 15, 2011
An Heirloom Identity
An heirloom identity, passed on from ages past, carried on to ages forward, preserved for the age herein, giving us sanity in this cold-hearted factory farmed earth.
Sunday, May 1, 2011
Crawling Measley
Crawling Measley...I never expected to say that my kid has the Measles. I thought the Measles died off with the Great Depression or something. I don't know why the invention of a vaccine caused me to believe it didn't exist anymore, but nonetheless, we've got it! Naomi has been so great.
We don't do vaccines. It was an easy choice to make. I am not vaccinated, so why would I vaccinate my child? My health record is pretty stellar, I would say. And I generally attribute it to having not had my vaccines. There's a lot of evidence they actually make you susceptible to a whole world of ailments. Mike has been vaccinated. Matt has too. They are great. However, that small chance of side effects isn't worth it to me.
Mom & Dad said that all of us kids, spare Matt who had his vaccines, had the measles. Once you get it, you don't get it again. It's good to get over with when they're little, too. So we've got a play date arranged to see if we can get some of our friend's children sick with the Measles while they're little. That's two people that have suggested to me that I should bring my kid over to get their kid sick! I love the community that Measles sparks! :)
Yesterday was Chase & Hunter's opening day for the baseball season. Both of their teams won, and while Chase was making a run, Naomi began to crawl! She was in the grass, with one knee under her and the other leg straight out. In just a few minutes, she started to crawl with both legs straight out behind her. It's pretty funny looking, but I'm so excited to have a crawler!
Here's a picture dump by the way. Hope you guys like it! Pictures of our Spring Plants, gardens, wild edibles & medicinals, Mika, Mika glass blowing.
Love you all & lynays
AND PS. Don't forget to put your email address in the little white box to the right. You'll get instant notifications when we've blogged, put awesome pictures of Naoms up and everything else that goes on here!
We don't do vaccines. It was an easy choice to make. I am not vaccinated, so why would I vaccinate my child? My health record is pretty stellar, I would say. And I generally attribute it to having not had my vaccines. There's a lot of evidence they actually make you susceptible to a whole world of ailments. Mike has been vaccinated. Matt has too. They are great. However, that small chance of side effects isn't worth it to me.
Mom & Dad said that all of us kids, spare Matt who had his vaccines, had the measles. Once you get it, you don't get it again. It's good to get over with when they're little, too. So we've got a play date arranged to see if we can get some of our friend's children sick with the Measles while they're little. That's two people that have suggested to me that I should bring my kid over to get their kid sick! I love the community that Measles sparks! :)
Yesterday was Chase & Hunter's opening day for the baseball season. Both of their teams won, and while Chase was making a run, Naomi began to crawl! She was in the grass, with one knee under her and the other leg straight out. In just a few minutes, she started to crawl with both legs straight out behind her. It's pretty funny looking, but I'm so excited to have a crawler!
Here's a picture dump by the way. Hope you guys like it! Pictures of our Spring Plants, gardens, wild edibles & medicinals, Mika, Mika glass blowing.
Love you all & lynays
AND PS. Don't forget to put your email address in the little white box to the right. You'll get instant notifications when we've blogged, put awesome pictures of Naoms up and everything else that goes on here!
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