Sunday Morning Knit Wit ~ Knitting for Spring

The calander says it is spring but someone forgot to tell Mother Nature that spring is here in Central NY.  Although it is sunny and I do hear some birds chirping here and there, we woke up to a cold 5 degrees again today. 

But I know that it will begin to feel like spring soon and I already have spring fever. And that doesn't mean my knitting needles are put away for the season.  In fact, I love knitting on the porch during the summer months, especially in the early morning. 

I'm also looking forward to seeing the daffidols, tulilps and other fabulous flowers.  And what better way to show these great flowers than in a unique vase?

My newest item available on etsy is a hand knit cabled vase cozy in soft pink.  This item comes with the vase and is ready to show your spring flowers.  (A perfect Mother's Day gift as well!)

I'm already working on a lovely lavender alpaca version with 'claw' cable design which is sure to be just as pretty. 

So don't put away your knitting needles and wool just because spring is here.  Keep knitting and make something wonderful for the season. 

What are some of your favorite spring projects?  I would love to hear and see what you are working on, so please leave a comment and link to a photo! 

Etsy's Front Page

I am so thrilled that I was featured on etsy's front page this morning in this lovely treasury:

Hot Pink!!! Stunning Violet:)

Red Violet Scarf
branda$35.00 USD

Knit Wool Vase Cozy - Cla
valeriesgallery$25.00 USD

Hot Pink Chalcedony Briol
GlitzGlitter$25.00 USD

purple pink summer beaut
nikacollection$27.50 USD

Crochet Newsboy Hat, Summ
natalya1905$34.00 USD

Personalized Wood Tree Sl
braggingbags$16.99 USD

Flying To My Garden - Dou
rafya$34.00 USD

Purple-Pink Chrysanthemum
mycolorfuldreams$12.00 USD

Orange Pink Flowers Summe
seragun$50.00 USD

Pretty Pink Rosebuds Bobb
NuevaEspana$9.99 USD

colorful shawl, necklace
yasemin67$70.00 USD

Hairy Felted Magenta Rose
TeaPartyHats$5.50 USD

BEAUTIFUL EVERYDAY Triang
femaleknitter$78.00 USD

Cocoa Mugs, set of 4, Yel
RoundroofDesigns$48.00 USD

Bubblegum - Eight Felted
Fairyfolk$16.00 USD

Pretty Pink Afghan
mamawjan$115.00 USD

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Sunday Morning

I woke up to sunshine and birdy sounds this morning. It is incredibly peaceful this morning and I enjoyed a cup of coffee on the porch soaking in the sunshine.

We kept to our walking plan all week, missing only one evening due to severe thunderstorms, and going between 2 - 3.5 miles each night. It's funny how I've started looking forward to our walk each night now that it is becoming routine.

I was recently approached by Traci of Big Fork Bay Cotton Co to donate an item to Heart @ Work Auction which benefits the Susan G. Komen Foundation, and I jumped at this chance to stimulate creativity. The auction is August 8, 2009 and you can see more etsy shops that are donating items on her blog:
http://tracisuzannemarvel.blogspot.com

This is the bowl that I made to donate to the cause. I wanted to make something with pink and I think these pink flowers go nicely on the grey background.

I have a couple fresh goodies for you in my shop this week as well ~

This knit scarfette combines wool, linen, cotton and acrylic for a wonderful soft blend and is knit with a braided cable center with traditional cable edges.



Fill this vase with fresh cut flowers to brighten up any room - Knit in a beautiful sunny yellow wool with cables surrounding the vase.


This set of 4 felted wool nesting bowls in bold primary colors are pefect for home or office to organize and brighten your space.


To view more fiber work, please visit my etsy shop or artfire studio.

Sunday Morning

If you have been following my blog you know that Daryl and I have started an eat right and walking program two weeks ago. I'm happy to say that this morning I weighed in and have lost 10 lbs. My goal - loose 50 lbs by October. Why October you ask? Well, that is the month I turn 50 years old and I seem to have convinced myself that it's now or never ~ as if the clock were running out of time so to speak.


I have also been working on creating my own web site, which is ready for viewing. I hope you will stop by and check out my calander of events. If you nearby, please stop at my booth and say hello~ woolietreasures.com


That aside, I have some brand new goodies for you this week.

This lovely felted wool bowl is purple and lavender with yellow flowers and green rambling leaves. Just too sweet ~~


I love this red berry bowl on a grey background:


This bowl is named Hot Stuff - made with gorgeous red, orange and yellow ~~


This cute little vase cozy makes a perfect house warming gift. If you need one in a different color - just contact me. And yes - the vase is included with the purchase!



For more great felted wool and hand knit work, please visit my etsy shop or artfire studio!