I am just back from doing an overnight babysitting commitment at my good friend’s house.

The cowboy came with me. He and my friend’s girls are the best of buddies. I can’t decide which girl he is more in love with. However, I have decided some other things.

1. I am not cut out to be a mother of more children. Oh boy. These three threw me for a loop. I love all three of them. I honestly do. But I so understand why I chose to stop at one. (disclaimer: my boy is the rabble-rouser of the lot)
2. It is never a good sign when your boy calls you “Captain Poopy”. Enough said.
3. Waking up at 3, 5, and 6 am to the chirping of “Mommy, is it morning time yet?” does not set your day off well.
4. If your relief is 1 minute (or in my case, 1 hour) late… you will cry. Yes. you.will.
5. Making smores and watching Willy Wonka does not calm a posse down before bed. But… it sure is fun.
6. When you come home and your hubby is still tucked in bed…. you will wake him and tell him that it is his turn to lead the ship.
7. You will never get as much work done as you need to. in my case that means any.
8. My boy is the loudest child on the planet. That probably makes me the loudest mom on the planet. Note to self: ssssshhhhhh!
9. Having 3 kids in bed and all snuggly in the morning is very sweet. Even if they dissolve into fits because you are touching their special stuffed animal that they sleep with.
10. Watching my boy with these girls is really sweet. Even if my rope gets very short at the end. They really love each other.

Knitting wise:

Flair is moving quickly. I love the yarn and the pattern. Feels right in the texture and in the knitting.

I bought some vintage buttions for the project.

These are bakelite and need a very thorough cleaning.

I also bought these vintage, carved mother of pearl buttons in case the bakelite would not work.
I could not believe I found 12 matching buttons of this quality. Amazing. I will have a hard time choosing I think.

C*EYE*BER Fiber Warehouse:

The warehouse had an update on Friday. There are still a very few twisted knitters spots available, as well as some killer project bags, and some fiber. Go check it out.

I may be offering a few more classes before the cruise. And I also may teach on the road so to speak. How cool would that be?

The PS yarn and the TK Fiber are shipping tomorrow. The last Winter sock is shipping on Wed.

Thanks all!

Regarding A) WEEKEND:

How much time can you spend agonizing over work tables? My lovely D has helped me so much by spearheading the table thing. I have the vision… D has the skills. We went to the Loading Dock and found a great corner cabinet unit and counter tops (2-8′ sections and a corner section) for under $100. Awesome. And.. all recycled materials. Good for my pocket and the environment!
The hairy part was having the cowboy with us for the entire process. Poor guy had the most BORING weekend of his 3 year old life. I felt bad for him… I bought him new CARS toys out of guilt. The tables are 3/4 of the way there. I more to set up and done.

Regarding B) FOOTBALL TEAM:

Now… we love some football here in Casa de’ Mama. We love some football in Charm City. There was this feeling for the last 2 weeks that we all were together on something. As stupid as that sounds… the city was purple. People changed their porch lights and put purple bulbs in them. The skyline was lit purple. City Hall? purple. The neighborhood square? Purple.

I was in the grocery store before the game and it was a sea of purple Ravens jersey wearin’ folks stocking up on frozen appetizers and chips all the while the store staff were yelling “GO RAVENS” on the PA.

So.. needless to say… we are all a little sore here in Charm City. I won’t even go into the whole Colts trauma. I will go on record saying that I do like Payton Manning and Tony Dungee… but that is all I have to say about that. But, folks are grumbling where they once were cheering. Life is off kilter in the big city. It is 70 degrees in January and we have 6 weeks until pitchers and catchers report.
What was my consolation? Thinking the Eagles (my other favorite team) may have pulled it out. Umm… that was a no-go. I am down with the Saints winning now. That city deserves some hope. I hope they bring the championship home.

Regarding C) MY SANITY:

How do I go there? I am busy… in that very great, very harried busy way. I have no complaints other than I wish that I could be a little more organized and need a little less sleep.

I am so pleased to say I have one space left in the PS sock club. I am so excited! Thanks everyone. I am not making any last minute exceptions like last year. I have decided that 15 is the number that is manageable for me.

My first dye classes are this weekend. WOOT!!! Pictures of that on Monday.

Happy Monday Folks!

That’s right!!! It’s here!!!! Go Lolly!!

And guess what else is back????

The Project Spectrum Sock Club!!!

SOLD OUT!
That is it!!! No exceptions!!!

Here is the skinny:

I am creating 1 colorway for each of the bi-monthly themes.

Winter’s End : Sending February 14th

February / March
Blue, White, Gray

Spring’s Beginning: Sending April 1st

April / May
Green, Yellow, Pink

Red Hot Summer: Sending June 12th

June / July
Red, Black, Metallics

Forever Fall: Sending August 15th

August / September
Brown, Orange, Purple

Cost: 110.00. That’s it!!! Come and get em’…!!

I have some new announcements in the works….. but this is it for now!!

for a few quick announcements:

C*EYE*BER Fiber yarns are now sold (and are in the process of being sold) in a few select locations on the internet and in stores. Check out the sidebar (and click on the links ;)  ) to go see them!

PS August IS IN ROUTE GUYS! Sorry for the delay!

PIF is an official movement!!! We have doubled the original number of folks on the map…. keep it going! Lets see how much kindness is out there people!

you can go here….

to get this

September is right around the corner and I have BIG Plans…

I am adding a few trinkets to the warehouse this week… stay tuned….

Thanks to you all for going to wish my big brother  a Happy Birthday…. the day isn’t over yet!!!

I have been watching the race between two VERY close horses… neck and neck all day I tell you! It has been hard to get anything done because of the distraction!

The name of the July PROJECT SPECTRUM colorway is:

 

BEAUREGARD

Thanks SOAP TURTLE! It was sooooo close!

 

UPDATES:

 

SEASOCKS CRUISE:

Amie, the mastermind and pattern diva is on board! That’s right…. 2000 socks in 2006… that’s her! She will be designing multiple patterns for us cruisers that are specific to the C*EYE*BER FIBER Colorways and putting her teaching skills to great use! Welcome Amie! Ahoy!

The SEASOCKS Cruise has a new blog. There is a discount up for a limited time…. go check it out!

C*EYE*BER FIBERS:

The Socks For All SEASONS Fall Club is ALMOST FULL!!! I have had such an overwhelmingly great response! 3 spots left 

The Project Spectrum July Colorway is under production. Order yours now to guarantee shipping by July 1.

 

NEW YARN updated on the shop page….go check it out!

*EDIT (Thursday June 22):

The polls for the contest closed at 9pm EST. At that time BEAU had a one vote lead over VIOLET FEMMES…now…. mysteriously… they are dead even. Any votes cast after 9pm EST have not been counted into the tally. Names were also considered by the time that they came in as a comment. Duplicate names were credited to the first person who suggested them.

 But…because the race was so close…..
PinkmonkeyKnits should email me her address for her consolation prize!!!!!

 

 

 

 

Here is the unamed colorway for PROJECT SPECTRUM JULY…… since I want you guys to have her in July… I have to develop her in June.

I am hoping you can help me out. With the cruise… and some other great opportunitities (yes…yet another secret!) I have been negotiating… I am a little pressed to name her. My brain is swimming…. thinking hurts at the moment…in a VERY GOOD, busy kind of way.

This is where you guys come in! Leave me your suggestion in the form of a comment by Wednesday, June 21st… the winner gets a skein of her! Easy.

Now…if you are a PS Club member… you get a skein of mama’s choice. DEAL?

Ready…set … comment!!!

EDIT: MONDAY JUNE 19th

I am loving the names…keep them coming! And … I have decided that it will be very hard for me to choose the name…SO YOU WILL!

I am going to put a poll of my favorites up on Wednesday. Cast your vote by Thursday, June 22nd and see who wins! 

Keep suggesting the names….. some of them have made me laugh hysterically!!!

Click here to order a skein or see all available colorways…….

Second Edit: Thanks so much for your suggestions….. keep ‘em coming. Comments close Tuesday night at midnight!!!