Another month gone, and suddenly November is over too. A brief look at the calendar reveals that I was busy:
~ Dealing with too much work, work-related events, and other issues too boring to mention;
~ Fighting various allergies, office colds, or flus that are a result of commuting and the bizarre weather cycles that make it snow before Halloween and then 65 degrees a month before Christmas;
~ Catching up on hours of television viewing either thanks to On-Demand cable or programs on-line;
~ Busily crafting, working on Christmas cards, blogging, baking, or out and about doing social things like dining with friends or attending the following:
- A viewing of the documentary "Pianomania" at the Film Society, which made me realized, once again, that I never did have the temperament to be a solo pianist;
- A special evening of music at Carnegie Hall with Jane, watching Joshua Bell coax some incredible sounds of out his fiddle, and envying his pianist his technique and score on an iPad;
- A viewing of "Being Elmo," also at the Film Society, which brought grown men and women to tears in one moment and laughter the next;
- The ritual known as Pre-Thanksgiving shopping at a CostCo in the suburbs the Sunday before Thanksgiving; and then
- Enjoying a glorious Black Friday at the New York Botanical Garden with Christine.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I was graciously invited to partake in many Thanksgiving gatherings this year, but was able to take part in my new tradition of Chinese Food and an afternoon of Skyping friends and family.
But by FAR, the highlight of the month was getting two letters in one week from Drew, along with special school pictures from Amber and Elle.
In the meantime, these are the few things I managed to make with yarn this month:
~ Dealing with too much work, work-related events, and other issues too boring to mention;
~ Fighting various allergies, office colds, or flus that are a result of commuting and the bizarre weather cycles that make it snow before Halloween and then 65 degrees a month before Christmas;
~ Catching up on hours of television viewing either thanks to On-Demand cable or programs on-line;
~ Busily crafting, working on Christmas cards, blogging, baking, or out and about doing social things like dining with friends or attending the following:
- A viewing of the documentary "Pianomania" at the Film Society, which made me realized, once again, that I never did have the temperament to be a solo pianist;
- A special evening of music at Carnegie Hall with Jane, watching Joshua Bell coax some incredible sounds of out his fiddle, and envying his pianist his technique and score on an iPad;
- A viewing of "Being Elmo," also at the Film Society, which brought grown men and women to tears in one moment and laughter the next;
- The ritual known as Pre-Thanksgiving shopping at a CostCo in the suburbs the Sunday before Thanksgiving; and then
- Enjoying a glorious Black Friday at the New York Botanical Garden with Christine.
Speaking of Thanksgiving, I was graciously invited to partake in many Thanksgiving gatherings this year, but was able to take part in my new tradition of Chinese Food and an afternoon of Skyping friends and family.
But by FAR, the highlight of the month was getting two letters in one week from Drew, along with special school pictures from Amber and Elle.
In the meantime, these are the few things I managed to make with yarn this month:
ANA 2011-64: Rainbow Tie-died Bear
(Combination of mystery tie-died yarn and left-over white sport weight yarn, and fiber fill)
(no longer available, Toys for Tots donation)
ANA 2011-65: Maroon Scarf(3 skeins of Mimosa Merino Superfine boucle, polyamide and virgin wool merino superfine)
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
in close-up
ANA 2011-66: Rainbow Tie-died Bear(Combination of donated mystery tie-die yarn and Caron Simply Soft white, and fiber fill)
(no longer available, Toys for Tots donation)
ANA 2011-67: Forest Green ribbed scarf(2 skeins Lambs Pride Worsted, wool and mohair)
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
in close-up
ANA 2011-68: Mini Grey Owl(various leftover yarns and fiber fill)
(as of 12/2011, no longer available)
ANA 2011-69: Mini Yellow Birdie(mystery leftover yarn and fiber fill)
ANA 2011-70: Mini Maroon Birdie(various leftover yarns and fiber fill) (no longer available, gifted)
ANA 2011-71 & 72: Mini Maroon and Gold Holiday Stocking, trimmed in White(various leftover mystery yarns)
(no longer available, holiday gifts)
ANA 2011-73 & 74: Mini White Holiday Stocking: Trimmed in Maroon and Gold(various leftover mystery yarns)
(no longer available, holiday gifts)
ANA 2011-75: Variegated Purple Pullover Hat - Child Size(mystery yarn)
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
ANA 2011-76: Mini Blue Bird(various leftover mystery yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 12/2011, no longer available)
ANA 2011-77: Variegated Purple Pullover - Adult Size(mystery yarn)
(as of 11/2012, no longer available, donated to Hats for the Homeless)
Seen together
ANA 2011-78: Mini Cream Owl(various leftover mystery yarns and fiber fill)
(as of 12/2011, no longer available, gifted)
ANA 2011-79: Mini Blue-flecked Bird with Blue Eyes(leftover mystery yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 12/13 no longer available, gifted)
ANA 2011-80: Mini Blue-flecked Bird with White Eyes(leftover mystery yarn and fiber fill)
(as of 12/13 no longer available, gifted)
ANA 2011-81: Brown and Black Color-Blocked Purse(2 skeins Lion Brand wool and a handles from Joannes, Purse n-alize it brand)
Still in Progress:2010: Multi-colored, multi-fiber chevron blanket
2011: Next Valentine's Day Secret Cupid gifts (shhhh, don't tell anyone!)
Maroon Diamond Scarf
As ever, if you see something that interests you, please let me know.The on-line shop will be on hiatus until after I get back from my holiday vacation.
I'm just too busy with all my salaried jobs to run it right now.
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