Weekend Retreat

I got invited to join a bunch of other moms to go on a craft weekend retreat this weekend. At first I said, 'no way! That would mean I have to leave my baby at home!' Then my hubby convinced me that I needed a vacation and that him and R would have a great time eating cheerios, going for bike rides and sleeping in. Plus how would him and R pick out the perfect Mothers Day gift for me if I am there all the time. Point taken. 

So, now that he has me feeling like they will survive without me, I am packing my bags for two nights, (virtual high five for uninterrupted sleep for the first time in over a year!) and heading off to Circle Square Ranch with some fellow moms till Sunday. 

Excited? Oh yea! But it is bitter sweet, I've never been away from R for more then a few hours. We've spent the last nineteen months together and nine of those I was pregnant! I'm going to miss her fake laughing herself to sleep at nap time and 'I need you mommy' whines at 4am. 

Okay, I'm not really going to miss that because I'll be sleeping. 

But for all you moms out there, you know what I mean. Its so hard to leave your wee ones behind to go enjoy ourselves. 

So, here I am, getting ready to leave my family for a few days and I can't seem to figure out what to pack for a project to work on. It is a craft weekend after all, so I need to figure out a pattern and yarn fast! 

What is your favourite weekend project that you take with you places? I was thinking of starting another hemlock ring blanket, but it gets fairly large fast, but is a quick night. 

Suggestions?

Rachel 

Spring Stitch Review!

Look back it has been awhile since I have done a review of any sort.

A really long while.

My most recent investment was a set of the Knit Picks Interchangeable Needles. I chose the Nickel Plated ones because I am not a huge fan of the stickiness of the Harmony and the Zephyr Acrylics. I ADORE my Addi's so I went with the next best in my option.

These were an awesome Christmas gift from my amazing hubby. For the first time he went out and bought me the perfect gift.

Compared to my Addi's these are SO comparable. Sometimes (rarely) my yarn catches where the cables and the needle connect but it is not enough to drive me crazy and not want to use them.

One thing I don't like about them is the little key you get tighten the cable and needle together. They bend and are quite small.

Other then that! I give these babies a 9 out of 10 stitches! (Minus 1 for the snagginess of yarn on the needles sometimes)

What are you're favourite knitting tool?

Keep Stitching!

Rachel

Store Update!

I know what you're saying!

"Its about time!"

Yeah I know! I have been delayed in filling up my store again because so much of it never makes it there! I have one client come over to pick up an item and the usually leave with half of my new creations!

I love seeing my work go to such loving photographers and families to be enjoyed!

Here are a few tidbits of what we added to the shop!

Definitely one of the prettiest hats I have made in awhile! 

So dainty! I love it! Too bad my little monkey is all grown up now! *Sob*

I adore the richness of this green! 

Want to see more? Click here and check out the store for more!

Until next time everyone!

Keep Stitching!

Rachel

Hello Spring!

Spring is now in full swing here, the grass is getting greener (greener then it was in December because we had no snow then too), the spring thunder storms are starting to roll through and the weather has gotten hot!

This is our first spring in a house and we are excited to grow flowers, veggies and actually have them survive long enough to enjoy them.

We've been spending lots of time lately doing this.

Hanging out in the grass! Well. On a blanket. R doesn't like the grass much right now, but the neighbours boys were kind enough to show her that she can pull on it and eat it. 

So now I spend most of my time keeping her from eating the grass. I guess I should be thankful she's at least eating some greens! 

I've got lots of exciting things on the go right now. I can't wait for you all to see.

All of my custom order spots for March and April are now full. I can't believe how fast they went! I am booking into May now for custom orders!

So if you have something special you'd like made, let me know! 

I've also uploaded a bunch of new photos to our Facebook page of the awesome projects I've been working on. :)

Come check them out!

Rachel

Where did the last month go?

I honestly haven't got a clue! I looked at the date of my last post and it was from a month ago!

Wow!

Time flies when your baby starts moving!

Lately I've been spending a lot of time watching this.

Keep up with this.

Trying to prevent this.

Yes, that would be my beautiful daughter playing with my laptops. 

She's broken it twice now, and you'd think I would learn to keep it away from her. But noooooo.

But anyway, she's mobile. 

Very mobile. 

Exhaustingly mobile. 

I love it. 

I have managed to finish my summerflies shawl finally! It's so beautiful knitted in my Plucky Yarn!

Speaking of The Plucky Knitter. She posted a while ago about her dog getting into her yarn and tangling some of her skeins. 

She wanted to give it away!

And I was first in line!

Lets just say, it only took me about 45 mins to untangle and it is now all caked and ready to use.

Now I just need a pattern!

Any suggestions?

Until next time!

Keep Stitching!

~ Rachel

Its Weekend Time!!!

Alright ladies and gents it is time to get your weekend on!

This week has been insane, we've all been sick here, and the kiddo has gotten the worse of it so I'll keep this short and sweet.

Hopefully I'll have a bigger, better post next week!

I have 3 blankets, 3 hats, 1 pair of socks, 1 pair of mittens and a shawl on the needles right now.

Here is a sneak peek at what I have been working on!

Pink Fringe Blanket

Blue Fringe Blanket

'Clara' Hat

These are all available to purchase from either Facebook or our Etsy Shop feel free to stop by check us out!

What projects have you been working on?

Until next time!

Keep Stitching!

Rachel