Switching to metal gears and roses

I know, I know... its been all about spinning and fiber lately. Who can blame me? Its been cold up until recently. Now that the weather's warming up a bit I've been focusing my attention back on my vintage sewing machines - and so should you.

I've taken my focus away from vintage Singer sewing machines for a moment, to take a look at Sears Kenmore machines. Yes, I said Sears. Their vintage "Kennies" deserve a second look. Don't believe me? Well just lookie here at my 1970s Kenmore 158.1040 "1040" machine. Its simply adorable! Straight stitch AND zigzag and a built in stretch stitch too! Comes with a flip up end table as well as a flip out front table/accessories box filled with goodies. C'mon, you know you love it.

**Be sure to click on the picture so you can see the cute carry case in the large photo. Its embossed with roses!**

Starbucks cute cabled

What's cute and cabled and can handle a piping hot cup 'o joe but never let you forget your UFOs (knitters speak for Un-Finished Objects)? Why a lovely Starbucks cabled knitting mug! These mugs are in high demand in the kniitting community because Starbucks hasn't made them available in all areas nationwide. I got mine here in NJ. $8.95 +tax. Try your local 'bucks...

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Cool Site of The Week 2/9/09

Today's cool site of the week is a site that offers links for various crafts. It includes reviews, patterns, materials and more. Its AllCrafts.net - a vast resource for all you creative junkies!

Go now, discover a new craft and make something...

Yummy goats!

I don't mean yummy as in curried goat with rice and peas. I'm talking yummy as in goat fiber yummy. Is there anything more beautiful than a freshly washed mohair (cashgora) fleece? The color and sheen of this fiber isn't to dye for. I have no intention of attempting to alter its marvelous color. I plan on blending it with a coarse or scratchy fiber for balance. I love the silver grey color! My favorite fleece so far.

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Cool site of the week - 2/1/09

Is it that time again already? Well, I am pushing things a bit, posting at 11PM, sorry to keep you all waiting. Today's Cool Site of the Week is not on topic, but it is timely. My daughter, a high school Jr. is preparing for college (man, how time flies) and got on the computer tonight to update her info on CollegeBoard.com. A great site for college bound students and their parents. Lots of information on how to find schools, prepare for SATs and more. Here's a quote from the site:

"Say "yes" to this free College Board service and you'll hear from colleges, universities, and government scholarship programs looking for students like you."

Please forward this college info to other college bound students and their parents. It'll make the process a little easier on everyone involved.