tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79490480812498157982024-03-13T08:47:54.152-04:00Lucky FrogRumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.comBlogger154125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-29841055640996206372011-08-11T09:07:00.000-04:002013-03-28T17:22:06.510-04:00State Fair WinHello Friends,<br />
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Sorry it has been such a long time since I last posted. I'm afraid that my postings will be quite sporadic from here on out. Life is hectic and I am spending less time on the computer. While I am not leaving comments, I am catching up on many of your blogs every week or two. <br />
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I did want to tell you about my 3rd place finish in the Ohio State Fair. Thank you Kaaren from<a href="http://thepaintedquilt.blogspot.com/"> The Painted Quilt</a> for the fabulous embroidery pattern that helped me win a ribbon. This was my first time entering anything in the State Fair. I don't know if I will enter next year but ideas are rolling around in my head.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Pattern found<a href="http://www.caron.com/projects/ss/ss_shoulder_shawl.html"> HERE</a> but I can't imagine putting all this work into 100% acrylic yarn that will not block! (Somehow, I messed up and my lace pattern differs from the sample but I still like it--makes mine one of a kind LOL!) If you choose to make this, I recommend a natural fiber like cotton--or wool if you want a toasty winter shawl.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk at you later! Rumi</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-52010075391372792162011-05-03T15:07:00.001-04:002011-05-03T15:17:59.132-04:00Miss Farrah Farewell darling girl.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YqBWTsG8PeY/TcBRXj71_mI/AAAAAAAABLk/QAY39JD_CYA/s1600/Copy+of+DSCF2302.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j8="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YqBWTsG8PeY/TcBRXj71_mI/AAAAAAAABLk/QAY39JD_CYA/s320/Copy+of+DSCF2302.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> Thank you for 14 years of Joy. You will always stay in my heart.Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-26579962644545068082011-04-18T08:36:00.000-04:002011-04-18T08:36:09.776-04:00Mug cozy and book light cozyDaughter Lucky just got a new job in Minnesota and moved there last week. While packing up her things, she came across her full sized booklight that I had promised (about a year ago!) to make a cover for.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She also asked for a cozy to put over her mug while her tea was brewing. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm happy that she has this new job and a start on a great career but I will miss having her around on a daily basis. </div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-62309480485475228072011-04-11T15:20:00.002-04:002011-04-11T16:37:34.043-04:00Knitting Project BagsHello Friends,<br />
Like many of you, I usually have several projects in the works at any given time. My sewing projects pretty much stay in my sewing room unless I am sewing binding. My knitting, on the other hand, is usually done in front of the tv in the evenings. To keep things a bit tidy, I try to keep my knitting in project bags so I don't have my stuff strewn all over the room. While plastic grocery bags will suffice I suppose, having cute project bags are so much nicer.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The red one is a gift from a dear friend and is currently holding a scarf in the works. This size bag is also perfect for embroidery projects as well. Don't you just love the teacups!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> The pink and black one was also a wonderful gift and great for larger projects. Very cute indeed!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Have a wonderful week everyone! Talk at you later. Rumi</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-33428742597131557852011-04-05T16:05:00.000-04:002011-04-05T16:05:05.789-04:00Wrist pocket and a winHello Friends,<br />
I was very fortunate to have won a giveaway at <a href="http://ayumills.blogspot.com/">Pink Penguin</a>. Thanks Ayumi!<br />
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Reknit cardigan:<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBj4SQwBUQ8/TZKHnebf9yI/AAAAAAAABKs/FJCN2URFeGo/s1600/P1000041.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uBj4SQwBUQ8/TZKHnebf9yI/AAAAAAAABKs/FJCN2URFeGo/s320/P1000041.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He has to scrunch to fit on his bed! This is the biggest size bed they sell. (Walter says thanks to <a href="http://loftcreations.blogspot.com/">Stephanie</a> and Mr. Creations for this comfy bed!)</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-35897131489149331352011-03-26T11:05:00.002-04:002011-03-28T10:02:20.293-04:00Lady Kina cardiganJodie from <a href="http://jellywares.blogspot.com/">Jellywares</a> turned me on to this cardigan pattern. It is called Lady Kina and for those of you on <a href="http://ravelry.com/">Ralvelry</a>, the pattern can be found there. Being a bit bored with endless stockinette stitching, I decided to put in some floral "embossing".<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ok, that is not the end of this story. In fact, it has a sad ending. Things would have been peachy if I had used a nice wool yarn. Alas, I used a wool blend (really, only a touch of wool, mainly acrylic). This type of yarn does not block well and will not hold it's blocked shape. I know this, but for some reason hoped it would be ok.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P65qFHCxcKY/TY3-NdO-ZLI/AAAAAAAABKc/4JQ-xESmFcI/s1600/P1000038.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" r6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-P65qFHCxcKY/TY3-NdO-ZLI/AAAAAAAABKc/4JQ-xESmFcI/s320/P1000038.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As I wore it, it slowly unblocked and reverted to it's pre-blocked state. I hated to do it but I unraveled the bottom section, removing the floral border. I am almost done reknitting per the pattern instructions. Sigh...lesson learned.</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-24075985481283291842011-03-19T09:23:00.003-04:002011-03-19T10:00:31.648-04:00Giveaway for a causePlease go to Stephanie's blog, Loft Creations and enter her beautiful quilt giveaway. To enter, you need to make a donation to help earthquake victims in Japan. Details <a href="http://loftcreations.blogspot.com/2011/03/special-plea-for-help.html">HERE</a>.<br />
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To sweeten the pot, put your tracking number in a comment on THIS post and I will give you the chance to win this beautiful knit spring shawl. It is 100% wool and wonderfully soft. Winner will be chosen on April 2nd so you have two weeks to spread the word! Thanks in advance, bloggers are the best!<br />
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I finally got ahold of my family in Yokohama. They are all fine and I was told that family members in Fukushima are also ok. They have not been able to contact family in Sendai so we are still worried about them. Hopefully they are safe and in a shelter. Please keep them in your prayers. RumiRumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-34698555076108187892011-03-14T09:03:00.000-04:002011-03-14T09:03:25.268-04:00Japanese earthquake distractionI have been spending alot of time (too much time, really) in front of my television watching the horrible disaster unfolding in Japan. I have relatives there-- mainly in Yokohama but some in Sendai. The phone lines are down so I have not been able to contact family to see if they are allright. I have been trying to distract myself by picking up my needles and making this<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qHzQ6ABCOwU/TX4N9HALioI/AAAAAAAABKE/mGXiBxVzT1c/s1600/P1000031.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-qHzQ6ABCOwU/TX4N9HALioI/AAAAAAAABKE/mGXiBxVzT1c/s320/P1000031.JPG" width="320" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How about now?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yKkYCB0yO5I/TX4OOiSyA1I/AAAAAAAABKI/bHPQJ5CsMSg/s1600/P1000034.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yKkYCB0yO5I/TX4OOiSyA1I/AAAAAAAABKI/bHPQJ5CsMSg/s320/P1000034.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You're right, it's not ferocious at all! Cute little baby alligator. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Find this knitting pattern <a href="http://mochimochiland.com/2010/06/free-pattern-baby-gators/">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am going to try to pull myself away from the TV. It only makes me anxious about a situation I have no control over. </div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-39025618348043653442011-03-04T10:57:00.002-05:002011-03-04T11:00:32.168-05:00Ribbit, Ribbit and a Koala winHello Friends,<br />
A bit of time spent in my sewing room this week. I started making <a href="http://loftcreations.blogspot.com/">Stephanie's</a> <a href="http://loftcreations.etsy.com/">Oak Park Bag</a> last year. I am happy to say that is one more UFO completed! And look how cute it turned out!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XpRWeOHuhFs/TXEG5yU5MTI/AAAAAAAABJk/ZfaTjTYkb4A/s1600/P1000018.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-XpRWeOHuhFs/TXEG5yU5MTI/AAAAAAAABJk/ZfaTjTYkb4A/s320/P1000018.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I fussy cut a variety of frog fabrics for the patchwork on the sides.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oqSYeK7lIE8/TXEHSjH-OQI/AAAAAAAABJo/qdEcAx_F6r4/s1600/P1000019.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-oqSYeK7lIE8/TXEHSjH-OQI/AAAAAAAABJo/qdEcAx_F6r4/s320/P1000019.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the other side.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used denim for the bottom and straps and a lily pad fabric for the top.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-11Yf9WcdeRo/TXEHuILQwYI/AAAAAAAABJs/dxcuiRP8hyk/s1600/P1000020.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-11Yf9WcdeRo/TXEHuILQwYI/AAAAAAAABJs/dxcuiRP8hyk/s320/P1000020.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I did change things up a bit. Instead of a button and tab closure, I decided to put in a zipper.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bIQJjSsGniE/TXEIkVvrRhI/AAAAAAAABJ0/jr05gTrG3dY/s1600/P1000022.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-bIQJjSsGniE/TXEIkVvrRhI/AAAAAAAABJ0/jr05gTrG3dY/s320/P1000022.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Inside, I put a zippered pocket on one side and and an open patch pocket (per the pattern) on the other.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to tote my frog purse around town. Thanks Stephanie for such a cute pattern!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">On a different subject, I was browsing the <a href="http://koalacabinets.com/">Koala sewing cabinet website</a> when I came across a monthly giveaway they were having. Well, lucky me won February's giveaway! I received via FedEx this morning this wonderful sewing machine trolley.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3hVgVfJ_FhY/TXEKbph5bDI/AAAAAAAABJ4/3kNMcEHR3CI/s1600/P1000024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-3hVgVfJ_FhY/TXEKbph5bDI/AAAAAAAABJ4/3kNMcEHR3CI/s320/P1000024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's extra large and has a telescopic handle for easy transport. Of course I chose red, my favorite color. My other options were blue, silver and one other I can't remember. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mAkeiZp5Dx0/TXEK5QsLyWI/AAAAAAAABJ8/euE_qnoTE2I/s1600/P1000025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-mAkeiZp5Dx0/TXEK5QsLyWI/AAAAAAAABJ8/euE_qnoTE2I/s320/P1000025.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They also included some needles and thread. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I can wheel my sewing machine to any sewing class in style! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">By entering the contest I was also entered to win the big Kahuna of a prize--a Koala studio. How wonderful would it be if my luck held out and I won that too! A girl can dream can't she! Anyways, why don't you try your luck at winning something too!</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-91892962201514143702011-02-25T13:49:00.001-05:002011-02-25T15:43:00.423-05:00Cables and Lace baby blanketHello Friends,<br />
Haven't been spending lots of time in my sewing room. I'm trying to spend more time getting other things done during the day--like getting the house in better shape and getting me in better shape. My evenings, though, are free for an hour or so of knitting to wind down from my day. I can't seem to sew in the evenings. I'm tired enough to make careless mistakes! Not so much while knitting--as long as the pattern is not too intricate.<br />
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This is what I just completed (remember the sneak peek in the last post!) <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPYJPO25rTw/TWf2lOBPeNI/AAAAAAAABJg/AZbRyMdoOTI/s1600/P1000017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" l6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wPYJPO25rTw/TWf2lOBPeNI/AAAAAAAABJg/AZbRyMdoOTI/s320/P1000017.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Close up.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Who is this little charmer for? Oh, I don't know yet. I will put it in my "gifties" box so it will be ready and waiting the next time I need a baby gift. I like to have some Christmas, birthday, baby etc gifts on hand. I have a large plastic box that I add things to throughout the year. Do you do the same?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk at you later, Rumi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5k41zKnoX4/TV559L-pD-I/AAAAAAAABJU/hOWQ_0BjscA/s1600/DSCF2915.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" j6="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-J5k41zKnoX4/TV559L-pD-I/AAAAAAAABJU/hOWQ_0BjscA/s320/DSCF2915.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Can't you just taste the yumminess of this cute mat! Thanks so much my little <a href="http://houseelf-doings.blogspot.com/">Houseelf </a>friend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Haven't been spending too much time in my sewing room lately but have been doing a bit of knitting in the evenings. Here is a peek at what I am currently working on . </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-90236931363475291722011-02-10T14:16:00.001-05:002011-02-10T14:23:56.315-05:00iPhoodieHello friends,<br />
I have not been totally idle in the craftiness department. Take a look at this cute hoodie! Designed to hold your iPhone (or other kind of phone, or iPod, or camera, or snacks etc, etc) <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41BVTXuOkH0/TVQ21cb6N7I/AAAAAAAABJE/dtJBZyXkE1s/s1600/DSCF2911.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-41BVTXuOkH0/TVQ21cb6N7I/AAAAAAAABJE/dtJBZyXkE1s/s320/DSCF2911.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The bottom of the hoodie is closed but the sleeves are open--in case you want to thread your headphone cords through there. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-om3gmEPkFXs/TVQ3sqEhgYI/AAAAAAAABJQ/DyGR42qA6QY/s1600/DSCF2908.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-om3gmEPkFXs/TVQ3sqEhgYI/AAAAAAAABJQ/DyGR42qA6QY/s320/DSCF2908.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is in action! I single crocheted the hood opening and chain stitched some hoodie ties. As you can see, the pocket is functional (if you have anything THAT tiny to store.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b0Bnqgb0VSQ/TVQ3b_Ail-I/AAAAAAAABJI/ybNZP4B71tE/s1600/DSCF2912.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b0Bnqgb0VSQ/TVQ3b_Ail-I/AAAAAAAABJI/ybNZP4B71tE/s320/DSCF2912.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">View from the back.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Yarn used: Amazing by Lion Brand yarn in Aurora colorway.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This cute pattern can be found<a href="http://coffeebra.blogspot.com/search/label/free%20patterns"> here</a>. Thanks CoffeeBra for this great pattern. Now to pack it up and send to my hoodie lovin' friend Ang!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk at you later, Rumi</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-9160060614203253722011-01-29T15:33:00.000-05:002011-01-29T15:33:40.116-05:00No WorriesHello Friends,<br />
Thanks to those of you who e-mailed me because you were worried about me since I hadn't been on blogger this month. Bloggers are the nicest people. I so wish we all lived close enough to get together for tea! I'm fine. I've just been taking a break while I evaluate my New Year's resolutions. I have truly enjoyed reading and posting blogs and I am thankful for all the lovely local people who have supported my little sewing business. But (and I'm talking about a big But(t), I have found that all the time that I put into sewing for my business and making things to post on my blog has not done my backside any favors. Over the last couple of years I went from being a very active person to kind of a slug. Funny how the less I moved, the less I wanted to move. Science has proved that right? A body in motion tends to stay in motion. Sooo...to improve my health and loosen up my tight clothes I have decided to get back to my old active self. That means pretty much giving up my sewing business and spending less time crafting things to show on my blog (Unfortunately, I'm a slow crafter so it takes me a long time to make anything). I'm not giving up blogging, just slowing down quite a bit. I will definitely be reading your blogs but I apologize in advance for my spotty blogging.<br />
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Having said all that, I am currently working on a couple of quilts that I will blog about later and I have completed some knitted scarves since my last post.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURw5kyHCqI/AAAAAAAABIo/iD_fCyKd7_g/s1600/DSCF2893.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURw5kyHCqI/AAAAAAAABIo/iD_fCyKd7_g/s320/DSCF2893.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this candy? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURyAtILhEI/AAAAAAAABIs/Fcr4k3Skzk0/s1600/DSCF2907.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" s5="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURyAtILhEI/AAAAAAAABIs/Fcr4k3Skzk0/s320/DSCF2907.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Colors don't look quite so bright in this picture (ooh, just shaking my fist at gray winter days that drain the color out of everything!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURyvobnRUI/AAAAAAAABIw/dIH4Nm8hKBU/s1600/DSCF2879.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TURyvobnRUI/AAAAAAAABIw/dIH4Nm8hKBU/s320/DSCF2879.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Made this lovely scarf out of Lion Brand Yarn's "Amazing" yarn which is 53% wool and 47% acrylic. The color changes are truly "amazing" don't you think. Find this free pattern <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/L0587.html?noImages=0">HERE</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TUR0StiSGAI/AAAAAAAABI4/6tjL9zE2qUQ/s1600/DSCF2905.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TUR0StiSGAI/AAAAAAAABI4/6tjL9zE2qUQ/s320/DSCF2905.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Irish Hiking Scarf. Pattern by <a href="http://www.helloyarn.com/irishhikingscarfpf.htm">Hello Yarn</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TUR3iOf0qCI/AAAAAAAABI8/Rw88-Dc2ygk/s1600/DSCF2888.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" s5="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TUR3iOf0qCI/AAAAAAAABI8/Rw88-Dc2ygk/s320/DSCF2888.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Finally, a meandering rib scarf. Pattern <a href="http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/70809AD.html?noImages=">HERE</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hugs! Rumi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-47858625138773179192011-01-03T14:23:00.000-05:002011-01-03T14:23:26.667-05:00Fabric goodies, SnowmenThis came in the mail today--my order from <a href="http://cvquiltworks.blogspot.com/">Jackie</a> of Canton Village Quilt Works. She has great fabric in her <a href="http://www.cvquiltworks.com/shop/">online fabric shop</a>. Go check it out!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Starting to put away the Christmas things today. Kinda sad about that but at the same time, it will be nice to get the house back to normal.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TSIhGFXheiI/AAAAAAAABIc/ADM9q8eGH-g/s1600/DSCF2897.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TSIhGFXheiI/AAAAAAAABIc/ADM9q8eGH-g/s320/DSCF2897.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TSIhPHIWusI/AAAAAAAABIg/wJuBZUrKzYE/s1600/DSCF2900.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TSIhPHIWusI/AAAAAAAABIg/wJuBZUrKzYE/s320/DSCF2900.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The snowmen can stick around a bit longer.</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-16799447458728605112010-12-22T08:28:00.000-05:002010-12-22T08:28:04.228-05:00Honey embroidery, Neck cozyHello Friends,<br />
Yea for me! Another UFO complete!<br />
I purchased a wonderful embroidery pattern from <a href="http://www.elefantz.com/">Jenny of Elefantz</a> called Honey. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH0FxtYYlI/AAAAAAAABII/NIu6VwmMbSU/s1600/DSCF2882.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH0FxtYYlI/AAAAAAAABII/NIu6VwmMbSU/s320/DSCF2882.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern includes the embroidery patterns and instructions to make a large pincushion, a needlebook and a scissor fob. I made one complete set to give to one dear friend and the needlebook and fob for another.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH0qhd4gJI/AAAAAAAABIM/KHZKcUHnFas/s1600/DSCF2884.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH0qhd4gJI/AAAAAAAABIM/KHZKcUHnFas/s320/DSCF2884.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Closeup of the pincushion center. I used a stem stitch for the flowers (DMC 4215) and leaves (DMC 4045). Instead of French knots for the centers, I made candlewicking knots using 6 strands of (DMC 726) floss. Do you know the candlewicking knot? It may be called something else as well. I like it because the knots are consistently very round and full. My French knots are sometimes lopsided--of course, it could very well be just me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also made this neck wrap for a gift. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH3e2rgELI/AAAAAAAABIQ/jq5v2rPtCJI/s1600/DSCF2889.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TRH3e2rgELI/AAAAAAAABIQ/jq5v2rPtCJI/s320/DSCF2889.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern called for super bulky weight yarn but I knitted it with 3 strands of worsted weight wool held together. (2 strands dark blue and one strand of light blue) Toggle buttons keep it nice and snug around your neck when the fierce winter winds blow. I found this pattern on Raverly. If you are a member of Ravelry and would like to knit this neck wrap, it is called Pidge Podge. You can also go <a href="http://knit-nutt.blogspot.com/2008/02/pidge-podge.html">HERE</a> to get this pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Merry Christmas everyone! Hugs, Rumi</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-82417436795484354892010-12-20T08:09:00.000-05:002010-12-20T08:09:25.221-05:00Grandpet's StockingsAnother finish!<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQ9VTemItJI/AAAAAAAABIE/sv3tHiIB9Fs/s1600/DSCF2886.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQ9VTemItJI/AAAAAAAABIE/sv3tHiIB9Fs/s320/DSCF2886.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Stockings for granddog Walter and grandcat Jolly.</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-86315215708459611492010-12-18T09:53:00.000-05:002010-12-18T09:53:45.223-05:00Less UFO's--Yea!Been working like mad on these.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzICUGAbLI/AAAAAAAABH0/7xYF3DV-F74/s1600/DSCF2872.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzICUGAbLI/AAAAAAAABH0/7xYF3DV-F74/s320/DSCF2872.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You all know how much I LOVE <a href="http://messykaren.blogspot.com/">Messy Karen's</a> wavy wipers. I made a bunch to stuff in stockings and give out to co-workers and friends. I tied them up in pairs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzIyjdwL4I/AAAAAAAABH8/wdSTDhWtSdY/s1600/DSCF2875.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzIyjdwL4I/AAAAAAAABH8/wdSTDhWtSdY/s320/DSCF2875.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">assorted colors.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know my friends and family will love these and want more, but quite frankly, I don't want to make any more for awhile. Other projects beckon. So..</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzJby4ypgI/AAAAAAAABIA/KqLOGLbfA5U/s1600/DSCF2869.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQzJby4ypgI/AAAAAAAABIA/KqLOGLbfA5U/s320/DSCF2869.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back of each gift tag has Messy Karen's etsy site.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now onto other UFO's in my pile! Talk at you later, Rumi</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-52119878102898332912010-12-15T11:28:00.000-05:002010-12-15T11:28:41.126-05:00New ToyHello Friends,<br />
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I was sure getting tired of doing this:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjpANAiNaI/AAAAAAAABHc/ihecYV4nv0Q/s1600/DSCF2247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjpANAiNaI/AAAAAAAABHc/ihecYV4nv0Q/s320/DSCF2247.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Not having young children at my disposal, I had to call in the dining room chairs to do my bidding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjpwcK5p8I/AAAAAAAABHg/N1sYXEF7YSE/s1600/DSCF2859.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjpwcK5p8I/AAAAAAAABHg/N1sYXEF7YSE/s320/DSCF2859.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Amazon to the rescue. What I ordered is in the skinny little white box. The big box is what it was shipped in. Really now, doesn't that seem like over packaging to you? Well, guess they didn't want an angry customer with a broken item.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjqZnFabBI/AAAAAAAABHk/uatbF9meqsg/s1600/DSCF2863.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjqZnFabBI/AAAAAAAABHk/uatbF9meqsg/s320/DSCF2863.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After a tiny bit of assembly, here is my new yarn swift.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjqt-gEfRI/AAAAAAAABHo/fsD72eiaHXc/s1600/DSCF2867.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjqt-gEfRI/AAAAAAAABHo/fsD72eiaHXc/s320/DSCF2867.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here it is in action. The cross arms turn on it's base while I turn hanks into neat little balls.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjrIEAemlI/AAAAAAAABHs/mHPeVSVm0xU/s1600/DSCF2860.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjrIEAemlI/AAAAAAAABHs/mHPeVSVm0xU/s320/DSCF2860.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So these lovely merino wool hanks become</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjrXdaKULI/AAAAAAAABHw/IVNDZxoRv40/s1600/DSCF2868.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TQjrXdaKULI/AAAAAAAABHw/IVNDZxoRv40/s320/DSCF2868.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Two little cuties like this. Now the trick is to not start a new project with these until I finish up some more of my already overflowing UFO pile.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Talk at ya later, Rumi</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-81949573180056317742010-12-08T11:11:00.000-05:002010-12-08T11:11:52.880-05:00Gingerbread BowieHello Friends,<br />
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Are you like me, trying to get all the things on your Christmas To-Do list complete? I'm trying not to stress myself out too much even though I have several unfinished Christmas gifts in my work basket. I will finish what I can and leave the rest--Christmas will come again next year and whatever I do not finish this year will be under next year's tree.<br />
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While on the subject of gifts (and stressing out over gifting) I would very much love to exchange heartfelt holiday cyber greetings with all my blog friends. However, at the risk of sounding Scroogy, on the slim chance that anyone was planning on sending an actual gift, please don't. I promise to do the same. <br />
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Ok, how about a Christmas table runner.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TP-shYwe-YI/AAAAAAAABHU/spzjpPJeKy8/s1600/DSCF2851.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TP-shYwe-YI/AAAAAAAABHU/spzjpPJeKy8/s320/DSCF2851.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Cute huh! When I made this, I was disapointed that I only had 3 blue buttons to use for eyes. Daughter Lucky came up with the idea to have one Gingerbread man with one blue and one brown eye--like David Bowie--making him a Gingerbread Bowie.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TP-tdy5auYI/AAAAAAAABHY/_JT8QCi3K7c/s1600/DSCF2854.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/__dAQDUugAPw/TP-tdy5auYI/AAAAAAAABHY/_JT8QCi3K7c/s320/DSCF2854.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hopefully, I'm not the only one who thought this was brilliant. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-28671599801563166922010-11-30T09:56:00.000-05:002010-11-30T09:56:38.586-05:00ParisSorry you haven't heard from me lately. <br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whew! Now I need time to recoup!</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7949048081249815798.post-21414892472582594832010-11-16T09:16:00.000-05:002010-11-16T09:16:00.370-05:00Short attention spanHello Friends,<br />
I've been very unfocused lately and have been prone to jumping from one unfinished project to another. Soooo...nothing complete to show you. How about some UFO's today...<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I have a few other projects in the works too! Better get busy!</div>Rumihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06155523184125213531noreply@blogger.com9