Posted by Stitchy McYarnpants On April - 22 - 2006   ShareThis

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That was quite a move, but I’m happy with my new home. My favorite bit is the “Email Me” button. I can’t stop rolling my mouse over and over her. I’m very easily amused.

I feel like I’m starting this blog from scratch. It’s a second chance, of sorts. Maybe this is the year I make JenLa proud! This is going to be a crazy year, what with the whole book thing and a brand new blog to play with. I have a lot of fun ideas to spring on you, not the least of which is my plan to have you all crocheting cans with reckless abandon by the end of the summer. heh heh. I just finished my San Pellegrino soda can tote bag and brought it with me to the Yarn Harlot’s book signing last night.‚ A few people seemed to really like it and said they actually might like to make one. The pattern will be up in a few days and I can’t recommend that soda enough. Very tasty, especially with a nip of gin. Plus, the cans themselves are really cute.

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And speaking of the signing, what a blast! Stephanie was her usual hilarious self and gave a great talk before scribbling in all our books. The place was packed and since I got there with just a few minutes to spare, I didn’t have a whole lot of time to mingle before Stephanie got to it. I did get to talk to Monica, who continually knocks my socks off with her socks. We agreed that we were both resisting the urge to start quilting because it turns out that fabric stores are crack dens much in the same way that yarn stores are. But I think I may have convinced her to give needle felting a try. Despite all the bleeding, it really is fun! I also talked to some women who really liked my new tote bag, but I forgot to ask if they had blogs. If you’re one of those women – Hi, it was nice to meet you!

A bunch of us headed over to a restaurant afterwards and I had the pleasure of being seated next to Mamacate, Kat with a K (and her killer red shoes), and Amysue, whom I have never met. I’ve never gotten to spend much time with this particular array of ladies and I was so glad I did. Funny, brilliant, charming women, one and all. And Amysue was carrying a bag she’d made from this awesome fabric festooned with busy 1950’s ladies doing busy 1950’s ladies things in a busy 1950’s kitchen. Seriously, there were at least eight women in that one kitchen, doing everything from getting peas out of the freezer to decorating a wedding cake! Of course, I was partial to the one twirling around aimlessly with a chocolate cake. All were properly attired in full skirts and heels. This makes me love Amysue instantly.

I also left last night with a Finished Object! I made a visor from Bud cans. Carole’s brilliant husband, Dale, came up with the perfect name for it. A Budvisor! HA! I hope I didn’t offend anyone at the table by whipping out the trifecta of kitsch – Red heart yarn, a crochet hook, and pieces of beer can with holes punched in them! I’m still tweaking it a bit, but the pattern for that should be up soon. As Jackie noted, it would be perfect on the golf course.

I had a great time seeing everyone yesterday. Thanks for all the kind words and congratulations about the book, both in person and in comments. As dorky as it sounds, I really did do it for you guys.

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15 Responses

  1. Cara says:

    Limonata. Yum.

  2. Carole says:

    I had fun last night and I’m glad Dale’s name for the visor was a hit!

  3. claudia says:

    That tote was extremely cute in person. I’m assuming you encourage creative can selection?!?!

    And, not dorky.

  4. Kate says:

    Dale totally made the blog! He is by far the coolest knit-blog husband EVER!

    By the way, Jason ordered a PBR last night at a bar and of course my first thought was you :-)

  5. Donna says:

    Great new blog site – I look forward to the book. I see what you mean about rolling the mouse over Email Me. LOL

  6. Monica says:

    I moused over the images and nearly fell over on the “Email Me” one.

    I’m only committing to one needle felted sheep. One. Sheep are small cute and manageable. I know you can’t be held accountable for what happens afterwards.

  7. Erin says:

    Your soda tote bag is so cute! I would have loved to see the Yarn Harlot in action. It just seem every time she’s near the area I’m too busy.

    By the way, the Budvisor is a seriously inspired name!!!

  8. maryse says:

    what? no mention of me? sheesh. i’m sorry about the garter stitched donkey crack.

  9. I loved your bag… I was standing near/behind you at one point admiring it, but I didn’t speak up because
    1. I had dragged the boyfriend along and didn’t want him to know that I am crazy enough to approach a complete stranger who shares my love both of Italian tonics and crocheting,
    and
    2. the sheer number of people was overwhelming.

    Anyway, congrats on the book, and hopefully we’ll meet sometime in person for real. :)

  10. amysue says:

    I’m confused. Isn’t that *my* bag? I thought it inprinted on me a little when it saw me. Or it could be that I am delusional and scared of crochet. Whatever. Ever since I saw it I dream of that bag. It will haunt me forever as my own personal holy bag grail….

  11. Stacy says:

    The only thing I’ve read at work that left me gasping for air to the point that the office manager came into my office to glare at me for going on-line at work was your MOKS, specifically the latest Christmas edition, in which you paid homage to the obscene little girl panty-peek dresses of yore and the obvious usefulness of the one-at-a-time hot dog cooker. I will buy your book. Yes, I will buy it, and I will laugh. (And, most likely be incredibly jealous of your success. But not in a Single White Female way, so don’t worry.)

  12. Divine Bird says:

    Oh my goodness, I need to make that bag. I have laughed at the beer can stuff, but…omg. I will learn to crochet JUST so I can make the Limonata bag.

    I mean, those cans are my favorite shade of green, and I drink SO much of the stuff…*dreams*

  13. Poppins says:

    The ‘working out gives me energy’ thing only happens later, sorry to say. While you’re leaving the Tatery-goodness behind, it’s mostly just tiring. And even now, sometimes I just endure the workout itself, but I love it afterwards. Running has made me more patient, more energetic, and more confident. It’s groovy, babay!

  14. Susan says:

    Working out sucks. I think people who say it energizes them are liars. Big stinking liars. But good for you for doing it anyway! I’ll have a beer (necessary step in making the budvisor – I do it for my art) and think about it.

  15. Heather says:

    now that’s a book I’ll be buying.

    …..

    I’ve been meaning to do a “100 things about me” -yours is fab! – funny the things people list… you seem happy, thanks for sharing!

    (sorry if this sounds weird – I’m exhausted and should shut it down right now!)

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