Sweater Weather!

To all my knitting friends,

wouldn't this be fun to knit?

I snapped a picture of this billboard

at the Paris airport 

when I was there last summer.

Do you recognize the model?

Hint:  Les Mis

It's a bit cooler and rainy 

this morning in Tennessee.

Perfect day to knit!

My BIG Score at Tuesday Morning!

Do you have a "Tuesday Morning" in your area?

They are a closeout retailer,

specializing in home decor, 

but they carry lots of other items too.

The trick is to visit them regularly,

because their inventory changes

often and fast.

Just because you see something there 

on one visit, 

doesn't mean you'll see it next time you go.

If you are a knitter, you know what kind

of treasures you can find there.

I scored really big this week!!!

I am always on the lookout for

novelty yarns to add to my

FUSION Yarns.

I must have hit it just right 

because look what I found!

I bought all they had...

26 balls in seven different colors

of Trendsetter Yarns, JOY.

This color way is "Flower Garden."

Isn't that fitting?

It's a fun yarn with little flags, 

which can add wonderful textural interest 

to a knitting project.

And look at the savings!

I also picked up 3 colors of a bamboo ribbon with some metallic.

These are the kind of sales that make my heart sing!

Be sure to visit buttermilk cottage.com

and see what I do with these!

My Boutique Yarn FUSION

I hate to brag, 

but are these not gorgeous???

I love the process of making this 

boutique, art yarn which I call

FUSION.

It is a combination of a dozen or more

different yarns 

which has been cut and hand tied together.

When knitted it creates a unique 

color way and texture.

I have FUSION available in 

200 yard hanks, in a variety of 

different color ways

for the knitter, crocheter, weaver 

or fiber artist.

Or, you can purchase FUSION kits with

all the yarn needed

and pattern

to knit a slouchy hat or...

...cowl.

It's not too early to start some of 

those holiday gift projects!

Happy knitting!

A Blog for Knitters

Here's a shout out to a great

blog for knitters!

It has lots of designs,

patterns and informative articles.

Today, blogger, Teresa has a great post about

different types of stitch holders,

all of which can be found in various 

Etsy shops.

If you knit, it is well worth your time

to check out this blog!

Happy Knitting!

New in My Shop - Knitter's Tools!

 If you haven't visited my shop lately,

you haven't seen some of the handy

Knitting Tools I have recently added!

 One of my all time favorites is the 

"Katcha-Katcha"

a nifty little counter to help you

keep track of rows, stitches, repeats, etc

when knitting.

I actually have 2 or 3 of these

so I can always put my hands on one.

All knitters know what a hassle

a slippery yarn can be when knitting it.

"Yarn Bras" are the perfect tool to keep

them upright and perky!

I have even selected the ones I consider

absolute "essentials" for any knitting bag

and have them available in a 

pretty chevron Accessory Bag.

Wouldn't this make a great gift

for any beginner knitter?

Happy Weekend!

You'll find me on the porch knitting!

Burrr...It's Cold Outside!

Keep yourself warm!

On My Needles Today...Not...or The Coat is Finished!

It's been a bit of a journey,

but my knitted coat is finished!

I love the color way and am calling it

"Abalone."

It has subtle shades of

aqua, sea foam and lavender.

The sleeves, which should be

a simple component,

gave me some challenges.

I started with the stockinette stitch 

you see above,

but decided I did not really like the look.

I then changed to the 

"Mistake Rib"

pattern I used on the opening

and sides.

After knitting almost half a sleeve
I decided I didn't really like the

way it was looking either. 

So, I changed to a larger needle and

worked them in stockinette stitch (again).

I found the perfect buttons at a lovely yarn shop in

Blowing Rock, NC

during a recent road trip with my

knitting buddies, called

Unwound.

There are slits at the bottom of both sides.

I never finish a project like this without thinking,

"If I ever knit another one of these I will..."

There are some slight changes 

I would probably make,

but over all, I'm very pleased with

the final results.

So...what IS on my needles today?

I am in the process of binding off a FUSION scarf in

shades of teal.

I plan to make a slouchy hat to match.

Happy knitting!

On My Needles Today...

I am continuing on with my

Fusion jacket.

The back is done!

I am presently working on one

of the fronts.

This is my beginning yarn inspiration.

The sleeves will be knitted with it.

Happy knitting this week!

On My Needles Today...

is a teal mohair mitten to match

one that is already finished.

The hat I was working on last week
is finished!

Happy knitting!

My New "Knitting" Chair!

After waiting eight months for a 

chair I had on order from Ballard,

I finally decided I could wait no longer

and cancelled the order.

Making the rounds of the local furniture stores

I found one that "spoke" to me!

 I like the French script fabric.

It was comfortable,

which was the number one criteria since

my back likes to bother me.

(For someone who sits and knits

as much as I do, a chair with support

is essential.)

And the scale of the chair was right.

It was delivered the same afternoon I bought it.

(Ballard, I love your style,

but your customer service needs improvement.)

I now have a brand new "work station!"

The hidden bonus of this chair is that it's a

RECLINER!!!

I have never been a fan of recliners.

They always seemed too big

and too bulky.

If someone had ever told me I'd own one someday,

I would have said they were crazy!

Never say never...

Come sit awhile...

Linking at Twirl and Take a Bow
at
All Things Heart and Home

On My Needles Today...

...is a "bandanna" cowl.

It is shaped into a point at the center front,

giving it a bandanna look when worn.

I am knitting it with 

Plymouth Yarn's GINA,

a wonderful space dyed wool.

Happy knitting!

On My Needles Today...

 I am working on a little Pinky ornament today.

It has been crazy busy here this month
and I hope to do
a "catch up" post this weekend. 

Happy knitting!

On My Needles Today...

is a pretty little brown hat.

I am using my FUSION Yarn

and am really liking the little touch

of red with the brown.

Can you see it?

Happy knitting!

On My Needles Today...

…is a scarf knitted in…

…a combination of many of the shades of Autumn.

Mother's Day

Being a mother is the hardest

job you will ever do.

It is the most demanding,

most self sacrificing

and least appreciated job on earth.

Being a mother is also the most fun,

rewarding, empowering, sharing,

fulfilling and joyful job you will ever do.

Motherhood is a time that goes by way too quickly,
but being a mother is a job that never ends.
Thank goodness.

Happy Mother's Day!

(All pictures are from Pinterest.)

On My Needles Today...

…is the beginning of a gold mitten.

Knitted with one stand of wool

and one strand of mohair,

it is the mate to one already knitted.

Accessory Bags!

It's been a week of sewing.

I've been making Accessory Bags.

As a result, my Etsy shop is well stocked with a variety!

The first step in this process is doing an over lock stitch

along the sides of the zipper edgings.

This helps prevent raveling of the fabric

edges and thus snagged zippers!

Next is the insertion of the zipper.

For a project like this,

I like to do several at once.

Combining the vinyl and the fabric

is almost the end.

I first made Accessory Bags

to stow all my small knitting tools.

And, they're great for that.

But since I seem to find bunches of 

different ways to use them.

They are great for storing jewelry and…

…cosmetics too!

I also love them for travel.

Bet you can think of lots of ways

use them too!