The worst year.

Haven't been around in a while because I have been dealing with a serious family illness. Again.
What with my fathers death in January, my step dad's heart attack in April and the ongoing deterioration of my maternal grandmothers (who raised me from age 7) health since July, this has probably been the most stressful year of my life. Thank goodness for a supportive husband, a beautiful son, good friends and of course beads. They have all helped keep me sane over the last few months.
Here's a photo of one of my favourite recent pieces, a spiral rope made with size 8's, freshwater pearls and tiger eye accents.

Must Buy....

Purple clothes, I'll show you why soon!

Silver Mist

I am currently obsessed with tubular netting. Here is my latest fo, Silver mist, the centrepiece is made with freshwater peacock pearls.

It's a fun technique.

Tonight I Will Mainly....

Wind 950 yards of Malabrigo laceweight into a ball for Juno Regina Knitalong with the manic purl podcast. Well actually half wind, I've got no chance of finishing it. Why do manufacturers do this to us, it's downright cruel. I just want to cast on!

Flaming Florida Fawkes.

I actually manged to get a photo of my 1st entry to the Summer of Socks Yay!

Pattern: Fawkes by MonkeyToes

Yarn: J Knits Florida

Time - if only I had any.

I would:

Blog every day, with pictures even.
Knit the Hanami Stole.
Actually decide on which colours of Socks that Rock to buy, there are so many I can never make the decision.
Commit to a large freeform beading project.
Exercise every day, Tae Bo(sp), & weights


What would you do if you had more time?

Fawkes are finished!

Yay! I finished my flaming florida fawkes socks tonight. Light no good for pics though. Will try tomorrow. It's about time they was proof of an fo around here.

Double yay! I've got the day off tomorrow, I am hoping to get at least one piece of jewellery made.