Birthday Cake

Tomorrow is my daughter's 4th birthday. I can't believe she is getting so big.

She is in love with Ruby & Max by Rosemary Wells. She loves the show and the books. So her request this year was a Ruby & Max Cake.

After a couple of back breaking hours I got it done. It turned out really cute.

She loves it!!!!!

Defeat the Winter Doldrum Exchange

1. Do you knit, crochet, or do both?
Both
2. What types of needles do you enjoy using for making dishcloths?
My KnitPicks Options
3. What types of cotton do you enjoy using for making dishcloths?
Haven't found one I don't like yet
Is there any that you've been wanting to try?
Bamboo
4. What color(s) are your kitchen and bath decorated in (if any)?
Kitchen is a lt. sage green, kids bathroom is Rubber Duckies, My bathroom shells
5. What are your favorite colors for yarns?
Pinks, blues, purples, creams, tans.
Least favorite?
Red and oranges
6. Do you like Winter, or do you count the days until it ends?
Living in the Pacific Northwest near Seattle I don't mind the winter, except for it getting dark so early. I like snow but I'm glad we don't get it that often. I enjoy bundling up is sweaters, sweatshirt and blankets.
7. What's your favorite way to brighten your day when you're down in the dumps?
Surf the net or watch a movie,knit or crochet
8. What is your favorite treat to indulge in and when your down in the dumps?
Pepsi or Reese Peanut butter cups
9. Do you drink coffee? Tea? Cocoa?
No to all three. I try to stick with crystal light and water
10. If you could take a vacation starting tomorrow and go anywhere for one week and money were no object, where would you go and what would you do?
A ski logde with a big fireplace and comfy chair that I would sit and knit all day.
11. Do you have any allergies or aversions your pal should be aware of?
Don't like the smell of smoke. I've been smoke free for 11 months

Spiderman Ghan

I'm late as usual. I finished my nephew's Spiderman Rippleghan today.

Thanks to Ravelry, I found this ghan, mitten and a hat. I'm making the mittens and hat for Christmas 2008. I'm going to start the mittens this month. I belong to A Loose Knit Group, who's project this month is mittens or gloves. The object of this group is to help you get a head start on knitting your Christmas gifts or any gifts you need.

I've been a bad blogger!!

I haven't blogged in a looonnnnnnngggggggggg time.. Joining Ravelry is one good reason. I can't seem to get enough of it. I've found so many patterns and idea's.
Another reason was Christmas Gift making. I made DH, Son and Daughter Fleece Robes for Christmas. I was planning on making the kids slippers and DH socks. Well, I got daughter's slipper finished(she almost four so they didn't take long to make, started son's slippers and started DH socks. Didn't get them finished in time. I'm still working on slippers. Didn't realize how big my 11yr old's feet were.

I can't wait to start some new projects in the New Year. I have so much I want to Crochet and Knit.

Once I get my new camera(Bad story don't want to post about it) I'll post some pictures...

Happy New Year's....

My ISE Scarf

I received my scarf last week from my pal Miah in Baltimore MD.
The Pattern is Luce from Berroco. It made with Merino Worsted Malabrigo in Velvet Grapes. I love the color and the yarn. This is the first time I've felt Malbrigo. My LYS is getting a shipment soon. I can't wait to get some and work with it.
Thanks Miah for a wonderful Scarf. Can't wait for the next exchange.
Betsy B

Fall into Autumn Dishcloth Exchange

I got my package yesterday from Angela in Oregon. She lives about 3 hours or so away from me.

2 Dishcloths ( 4 corners and Thanks with a cornucopia)

Lilac & Raspberry Boby Butter

2 pack Dsigner Soap with fall theme on them.

Sugar'nCream Twist Spa book... Can't wait to make the Toilet Paper holder

2 skeins of Bernat Organic Cotton (Oasis and Desert Bloom)

Thanks so much!!!!!

Happy November!!!

ISE5 Scarf

Can't believe it's been almost a month since I post anything on my blog...

Well being on Ravelry hasn't helped...

I got an upgrade on my computer so no more crashes... YEAH!!!

I've been busy knitting sock, ISE5 scarf which is finished, I'm working on

my last package for my Secret Pal 11 pal.

I'm off to finish watching the Steelers STOMP the Raven's