Saturday, July 16, 2011

Desperate Times

When we decided to move, Lori and I began feverishly packing.  Initially I thought I would leave my hand work project, the New York Beauty, available in the event I got a chance to work on it.  After relocating the blocks several times, trying to keep them out of the way as we worked to pack the non-essential items, I finally gave up and packed it.

Now we're into what I refer to as the "dog days" of the move.  We've packed most of the non-essential items, but with twelve days still to live in this house, it's too early to pack the items we need for our daily existence.  Lori and I are finding we have a lot of nervous energy and little to do.  We were both lamenting having packed our hand work.

A trip to Wal-mart for yarn and needles became warranted.  Lori is now crocheting, and I am knitting a scarf.  Besides being an outlet for my need to keep busy, the scarf will come in handy during the Kansas winter.  A win-win!


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  1. PokeyJuly 16, 2011 at 7:40 PM

    As much as I hate handwork, crochet is different than needle and thread. You will be glad you planned ahead. Busy hands keep my mind more focused, less worried. Hope the trip and packing is smooth!
    :-}pokey

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  2. AstridJuly 16, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    That's going to be a nice and warm scarf for cold days! Lovely colors. Oh yes, I know that feeling; nothing to do to keep my fingers busy. I miss knitting, did a lot of it earlier, still have some leftover yarn, so maybe.... :) All the best on your packing and preparing for the move.

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  3. Larri @ Seams InspiredJuly 17, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    I've used that same yarn to crochet for LittleGirl! ☺ Glad you have something to keep your hands busy. Best of luck with the move. And, you are so right...you will need a warm scarf for that Kansas wind that blows so cold. Happy Sunday! ☺

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  4. Sarah CraigJuly 17, 2011 at 5:14 AM

    Very pretty! And I know what you mean about needing to keep your hands busy - I've never been able to just sit still either!! Good luck on the move, Madam Gypsy!!

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  5. AllieJuly 17, 2011 at 8:32 AM

    SO glad you found something to keep you busy! I hate the in-between time of moving.

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  6. ShayJuly 17, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    I would go stark raving mad if I didnt have something crafty to do. Knitting was a stroke of genius thinking on your part. Happy crafting and good luck with that last lot of packing.

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  7. ElizabethJuly 17, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    Look at you! All crafty with the knitting needles. I did not inherit the crochet/knitting gene, although I have tried both. Not for me. But I love your scarf! Or the beginnings of the scarf. The colors you are using are awesome! Sorry you have 12 days to got and your NYB is packed away. If it were me, I'd be digging for that box! I feel your pain!

    xo -E

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  8. ehowtonJuly 17, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Please let me take all future pictures of your projects.

    Thank you.

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  9. PauletteJuly 17, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Giggling about Eric's comment above. Did you swat him for that? ;)

    That's going to be a nice scarf. I really like those colors. Does it feel odd to knit when it's like 100 degrees?

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