Well, I am so very happy to get away with Rob for a few days. We have been gifted 2 nights at Basin Harbor Vermont for the Artist In Residence Program "REFLECTIONS 'O8". It is a great place, over 700 acres,with Audubon sanctuary and GREAT food. We will be in one of the cottages. It is sort of our early celebration too of 25 years of happy wedlock... with our formal anniversary being in Dec.
To think, I married Rob after only knowing him for 3 months.. We are true soul mates. This is our third trip to Basin Harbor, and the place is so quiet. NO TV, Just relaxation! Those famous painted Adirondack Chairs come from Basin Harbor!
Ahh, a place to relax, unwind.. and we hope the weather won't be awful.. but good and absolutely perfect. IT has been way too hot and humid for me.
To be married to an artist has it's perks! Rob says I am an artist too... and though I be unconventional in using fiber rather than paint, I hope He is right!
Well off to pack!
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Continental knitting demo
Wow, this video looks so easy I will try to do this form of knitting. I have always knit as A Thrower. I want to speed up. I do knit tightly too, and in this video she points out it will loosen up your knitting. I shall see! Enjoy!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Universal Electronic Dream Spinner ~ MY NEW WHEEL!!
MY DREAM SPINNING WHEEL IS COMING SOON!!
WAIT FOR VIDEO TO LOAD PLEASE.
Teri creates these Amazing QUIET Electric Spinning wheels ~~ "Universal Electronic Dream Spinners" ~~. I have looked for an electric spinning wheel for years and finally found THE DREAM SPINNER. She does a lot of custom work, She herself is a "DREAM " to work with, CONTACT TERI and tell her GRACE Sent you!
One thing I will love when I receive MY wheel is that I can create ANY size art yarn!! The Orifice Posts are multi-sized to fit anything from a std. 1/4" diam. brass orifice tube up to a 7/8" diameter orifice tube ( If you have a huge BABE "BULKY" Flyer. )It fits ANY standard name brand spinning wheel flyers & bobbins.
I have a problem with my hip and if I spin on my ashford too long I really ache. As I am getting shots for my hip, repetitious actions are not good for me. I looked for a very long time for a quiet classy electric wheel and It was a serendipitous web surf that led me to Teri. I can't wait, Teri is adapting my wheel to fit my ashford bobbins too.
IN THE NEXT VIDEO, WATCH TERI CREATE SUPER THIN LACE WEIGHT PLY WITH HER SLING BLADE HAND SPINDLES... You can even use these in a limited space like as a passenger in a car or a plane.
WAIT FOR VIDEO TO LOAD PLEASE.
Teri creates these Amazing QUIET Electric Spinning wheels ~~ "Universal Electronic Dream Spinners" ~~. I have looked for an electric spinning wheel for years and finally found THE DREAM SPINNER. She does a lot of custom work, She herself is a "DREAM " to work with, CONTACT TERI and tell her GRACE Sent you!
One thing I will love when I receive MY wheel is that I can create ANY size art yarn!! The Orifice Posts are multi-sized to fit anything from a std. 1/4" diam. brass orifice tube up to a 7/8" diameter orifice tube ( If you have a huge BABE "BULKY" Flyer. )It fits ANY standard name brand spinning wheel flyers & bobbins.
I have a problem with my hip and if I spin on my ashford too long I really ache. As I am getting shots for my hip, repetitious actions are not good for me. I looked for a very long time for a quiet classy electric wheel and It was a serendipitous web surf that led me to Teri. I can't wait, Teri is adapting my wheel to fit my ashford bobbins too.
IN THE NEXT VIDEO, WATCH TERI CREATE SUPER THIN LACE WEIGHT PLY WITH HER SLING BLADE HAND SPINDLES... You can even use these in a limited space like as a passenger in a car or a plane.
"SLING BLADE HAND SPINDLE" by TERI
Please wait for this video to load and enjoy the background harp music and see this wonderful Sling Blade spindle. All her work is done meticulously.She invented this particular method to make spinning fine guaged yarn comfortably in small spaces such as planes and automobiles!
TELL TERI THAT GRACE SENT YOU ! CLICK TO ENQUIRE.
TELL TERI THAT GRACE SENT YOU ! CLICK TO ENQUIRE.
Thursday, June 19, 2008
TRIGEMINAL NEURALGIA AWARENESS
I wanted to write you all to again bring to the forfront the disorder/disease of Trigeminal Neuralgia. I have been fighting this for 23 years. TN is called by the Medical Community to be "THE WORST PAIN KNOWN TO MANKIND, THE PAIN IS SUICIDAL".
I have fought this and it is very life altering. The pain is so intense and makes you really give up at times.
I am blessed to know a few who fight this. My doctors are using various injections to help me along with medications. I not only fight this but Post Herpetic Neuralgia in the same area, that is from SHINGLES On the Trigeminal Nerve. So Lyrica works well but the Trigeminal Aspect is quite difficult. I need help for a lot of things in my life. I can't be the mom I want to be, My husband misses the way I used to cook. I fight many side effects from so many drugs.
To those who feel like they have electric pain or a toothache that won't go away, or if you can not tolerate breezes or even a draft or touch to your face, If you get pain so severe when you kiss or even brushing your teeth or eating you might go to a neurologist and ask them to check you out for Trigeminal Neuralgia, It is a Long process to get diagnosed, because they rule out everything else. The pain though is the hallmark. To me it felt like an electric spike with an elephant pounding it into areas of my mouth, head, face. I am doing better with Botulism Toxin injections but that takes me about 3 weeks to recuperate from. There are side effects from that too, I had paralysis of my eye of my mouth, I have had drooping. But as my specialist and I work together and look at reams of info I know it will work because GOD LOVES ME. I honestly do not know how people survive this with NO FAITH or HOPE in GOD. One time I was wailing in pain for hours wanting to die, I phoned my pastor who prayed with me as my husband went to get yet another experimental drugat the hospital,an hour from our home. The LORD guided me to the hammered dulcimer where I plucked out an inspired tune. Then He led me to the electric piano, and I have no formal training.. but a song erupted with chords and orchestration. It sounded like a boat heading toward shore in a stormy ocean.. and I could see the boat would make it safely. When The song ended my husband came in with the medication. The Lord kept me playing in HOPE for hours. I give the glory of my survival to God! HE IS WONDERFUL.
If you fight TN visit Kathy's website Or see the Main TN site.
I have fought this and it is very life altering. The pain is so intense and makes you really give up at times.
I am blessed to know a few who fight this. My doctors are using various injections to help me along with medications. I not only fight this but Post Herpetic Neuralgia in the same area, that is from SHINGLES On the Trigeminal Nerve. So Lyrica works well but the Trigeminal Aspect is quite difficult. I need help for a lot of things in my life. I can't be the mom I want to be, My husband misses the way I used to cook. I fight many side effects from so many drugs.
To those who feel like they have electric pain or a toothache that won't go away, or if you can not tolerate breezes or even a draft or touch to your face, If you get pain so severe when you kiss or even brushing your teeth or eating you might go to a neurologist and ask them to check you out for Trigeminal Neuralgia, It is a Long process to get diagnosed, because they rule out everything else. The pain though is the hallmark. To me it felt like an electric spike with an elephant pounding it into areas of my mouth, head, face. I am doing better with Botulism Toxin injections but that takes me about 3 weeks to recuperate from. There are side effects from that too, I had paralysis of my eye of my mouth, I have had drooping. But as my specialist and I work together and look at reams of info I know it will work because GOD LOVES ME. I honestly do not know how people survive this with NO FAITH or HOPE in GOD. One time I was wailing in pain for hours wanting to die, I phoned my pastor who prayed with me as my husband went to get yet another experimental drugat the hospital,an hour from our home. The LORD guided me to the hammered dulcimer where I plucked out an inspired tune. Then He led me to the electric piano, and I have no formal training.. but a song erupted with chords and orchestration. It sounded like a boat heading toward shore in a stormy ocean.. and I could see the boat would make it safely. When The song ended my husband came in with the medication. The Lord kept me playing in HOPE for hours. I give the glory of my survival to God! HE IS WONDERFUL.
If you fight TN visit Kathy's website Or see the Main TN site.
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
X IS FOR Xerxes!! Digital Art Work in Process
I created this for the Christian Paper artist Group. We create INCHIES, Listen to the message by pressing the arrow to learn more!
Make on Snapvine | Copy This
Make on Snapvine | Copy This
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
BEST EVER SOCK PATTERN
The UNIVERSAL TOE UP SOCK PATTERN or if you are on Ravelry see this link is perfect when you have a person who has a foot that might not fit into conventional socks or if you want to Knit Toe Up and have a custom made sock.
I THINK i may do this this sock for Rob because i can really adjust it to him.
The pattern has specifics for any weight yarn. You fill in the blank for the person's unique measurements and knit on!
I have some really wonderful alpaca 4 ply to try this on, Thank you Dear Nicole for the fantastic yarn!
smiles, grace
I THINK i may do this this sock for Rob because i can really adjust it to him.
The pattern has specifics for any weight yarn. You fill in the blank for the person's unique measurements and knit on!
I have some really wonderful alpaca 4 ply to try this on, Thank you Dear Nicole for the fantastic yarn!
smiles, grace
DESTASH Wool Yarn To Barter or Sell
Chocolate Brown Carnival DK 100% PURE NEW WOOL TOP YARN, From Crystal Palace Yarns
Guage is 14 sts/4 inch Use Needle 10
Stored in my special drawer in cool dry mothproof save place in my home. No pets, No smoking.
ONLY $3.50 a ball!! I have 10 balls, each is 100 grams and 110 yads.
THE YARN ON BOTTOM LEFT IS CLOSEST TO ACTUAL COLOR!!!
I have many needs for knit items and spin items so would enjoy BARTERING... I need circular needles, knitting and spinning Books,nice Fiber to spin, Yarn for Socks etc. PLEASE LET ME KNOW....
WHAT HAVE YOU? Please email me at Fibersofgrace@gmail.com
God keep you all. thank you!!
Guage is 14 sts/4 inch Use Needle 10
Stored in my special drawer in cool dry mothproof save place in my home. No pets, No smoking.
ONLY $3.50 a ball!! I have 10 balls, each is 100 grams and 110 yads.
THE YARN ON BOTTOM LEFT IS CLOSEST TO ACTUAL COLOR!!!
I have many needs for knit items and spin items so would enjoy BARTERING... I need circular needles, knitting and spinning Books,nice Fiber to spin, Yarn for Socks etc. PLEASE LET ME KNOW....
WHAT HAVE YOU? Please email me at Fibersofgrace@gmail.com
God keep you all. thank you!!
Pics of Yarn to Barter!
Save the Knitty Gritty Show Petition
Save the Knitty Gritty Show Petition
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION! This show got me back into knitting. It is very helpful to all levels of knitters and knitting is a HUGE industry. PLUS we get free patterns from the show!
PLEASE do sign now!! Thanks for doing a good deed, grace
PLEASE SIGN THE PETITION! This show got me back into knitting. It is very helpful to all levels of knitters and knitting is a HUGE industry. PLUS we get free patterns from the show!
PLEASE do sign now!! Thanks for doing a good deed, grace
2 CIRCULAR NEEDLE CAST ON FOR TOE UPS
Thought you would enjoy an interesting way to cast on for knitting a hat top down or for socks toe up! I need this one for the socks i want to make Rob. He has large wide feet and will have to customize them for him, If you have a great men's sock pattern or link please let me know, smiles,grace
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
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