Etsy

A long, long time ago (now I want to sing "American Pie"...) I wrote a post about my ferret stitch markers and Inga left a comment asking about a knitted ferret pattern. Since she didn't leave a link to contact her, I'm posting here in the hopes she still stops by on occasion.

I found one! Looky:

The Etsy seller is gReenJellY. And I've already got a copy!

Not 'cause I bought it, but becase a sweetie who goes by the Rav-name of Azlynn loved how excited I got (so excited, I posted about it in the wrong group on Ravelry! *grin*) and wanted to karma it to me. What a sweetheart!

I'm totally itching to find the right yarn and make me one or two or a dozen of these guys! I wonder if I can make them look like my crew?

...is on sale!

I'm stalking Perchance to Knit for colors I can use or drool over as more "Susie Yarn" is added to the shop. That's what we call it here in my house. And it's the only yarn my husband wants socks out of. He swears it's like wearing a shiatsu massage all day on his feet!

But, there's a new shop to look at, for the spinners out there. Not only could I purchase "Susie Yarn", I could also stock up on some "Susie Roving" over at Perhance to Spin! Oh, yum....

I debated sharing this news with my small readership, 'cause I'm not gonna be here all day to catch each skein as it's uploaded! I'm off to catch "Quantum of Solace" this afternoon (yum...popcorn!).

After that, we're headed to Home Depot where I plan on looking for heavy gauge copper wire to make our Christmas Saguaro from. More on that when there's something to show.

So, head over to those two Etsy shops and get your knit on! I'm sure there's someone on your gift list who either loves knitted items or loves to knit (or spin)!

Ohmygosh! I love Etsy! Take a look what came in today's mail:

Isn't that awesome? I know you want one, my ferret-loving readers (all three of you, I think!). So where did I find such style? Why, from APStitches! She makes them for babies, for dolls and for pets.

This will help me with both Horatio and our newest baby, Theodore who is still settling into our crowd. (Yes, those are pajamas. I intend to have "street clothes" pictures soon as well.)

It's been decided. I'm going to go through my six-plus tubs of yarn and start the culling process. I know I've got wool on cones, I've got Lion Brand Suede in several colors, I've got all kinds of novelty yarns. So far, my intention is to keep sock yarn and "dishcloth cotton". Everything else must pass some litmus test (what, I don't know yet).

I know there will be a knitting machine (your basic kind, not the uber-fancy professional kind) going up as well. And I'm seriously considering adding my cross-stitch to the mix. That means cross-stitch patterns, books, cloth, thread....the whole kaboodle. Once the destash starts, I'm going to put a meter up somewhere on the sides, probably the right side, to track my fund-raising progress.

Also up for potential destashing....my collection of beads and findings. That will take a little longer to photograph and post, so please comment if you are looking for anything in particular. When I was buying beads, I loved Czech glass, so I have that in a variety of colors. I also have Swarovski crystals in a few sizes, shapes and colors. I've got some semi-precious stones, abalone, hematite, jasper chips, lots of silver too....really too much to name, so I'll probably make group photos!

During this time, all purchases from my Etsy store will be added to my Fundraising totals.

My goal is to raise $500 for the purchase of my first wheel: a Louet S10 DT with a lazy kate and three bobbins! Yay! So, stay tuned for yarn---and if there's something you are looking for, please comment 'cause that could be part of my litmus test on what goes or stays!

Well, for those of you who've been impatiently waiting for my latest round of stitch markers, I've finally got a bunch put up on Etsy! Yes! With pictures (of course, but you know me and cameras!).

The link is on the left (hopefully to become an avatar or image once I decide on a commercial banner maker from Etsy. (Anyone wanna chime in with suggestions?)

For the terminally lazy (greetings, comrades!), the store is here.

I've been meaning to get some pictures up for a while now...I really don't know why I have so much trouble getting a decent picture.

First up, "what's on my needles?" Why, socks, of course! And at this current moment, all three pairs of my sock knitting needles are holding Perchance to Knit yarns! (One more thing: That really dark sock, Midnight Rainbow, just won'tphotograph to show off it's very subtle coloring.... *sigh* It really isn't all black!)

Those with elephantine memories will recall I cast on the Midnight Rainbow back in May! With some no-knitting periods and my sister's shawl, that's mostly the reason for the slow-down. Plus, with three socks in progress, any one sock will suffer for it. The Hedera Helix is probably going to move slowest of all as that is my experiment in Continental knitting.... eeks! It's hard to remind myself which way I should be moving.

But that's not all the pictures I have to share!

I finally got a couple more stitch marker sets completed. If there's any takers, I'll be glad to sell them here. Otherwise, they're going to my Etsy shop.

Millefiori bead row marker with Czech glass beads, and five Czech glass bead stitch markers. Fits up to US 10.5/ 6.50mm. Set: $8 + S/H	Millefiori bead row marker with Czech glass beads, and five Czech glass bead stitch markers. Fits up to US 17/ 12.00mm. Set: $8 + S/H

5 Amber-colored glass stitch markers with faceted amber-colored row marker bead. Fits up to US 10.5/ 6.50mm. Set: $10 + S/H. Moved to Etsy store.