Even though I could only swing by for a short while, the surprise b’day party that Carole put together for Scout was a load of fun. Noelle looked so pretty in her new top (read her post about seeing clothes in person v. online), and I loved Cari’s big bead necklace. She’s kinda punk, kinda 50’s glam. Gotta love a girl with style! Carmella brought chocolate truffles. Oh, didn’t you know? She’s a chocolate chef. A serious one. And she may be my new best friend with that plate o’ goodness that she brought with her!
Mona and I spent a lot of time together the last few days in order to make a little knitting supply case for the birthday girl. I’ll didn’t get pictures, but I know Mona did, so I’ll post them once she sends them (hey, send those pictures girlfriend!).
In other news, the Sew? I Knit project for April has been announced: a bag. I’m having a hard time deciding what shape to make, although I’m lusting after a sort of baguette style knitting bag, so I may go look for a pattern. But I’ll have to do that fast as I’ve signed up for the Use What You Have project that Simple Sparrow engendered. By joining this group, I’ve agreed to only use those things in the month of April (for crafting) that I have on hand. I have more than enough. And as I’m moving before too long, it wouldn’t hurt to use up some of these goodies.
Back to Scout’s b’day. It was great to be a part of her celebration because she’s one of the many ABQ SnB knitters who rock my world. I appreciate having the companionship of a group of smart, fun women every Tuesday night. I can’t begin to tell you how much my knitting skills have improved in the past year, and I credit the SnB for that. And Scout started it all.
So, baby, on your birthday, I gotta say thanks for getting us all together. Love ya!
Hey, Sockpal! Looks like a fun party. You are lucky to have local knitbloggers to hang with…none locally that I’ve found here. So…your socks are done and wrapped and I hope you love them as much as I do. As an added bonus, though, I’d like to include some other goodies. Could you drop a hint somewhere what knitting books or “gizmos” your little heart desires? A stumped sockpal I know would greatly appreciate it…happy knitting.
Damn you. You’re going to make me CRY! Again!
Love you babe!
xoxo
Yay I love our group too! Thank you for the compliments–“kinda punk, kinda 50s glam” is totally the look I aim for (but more often feel I hit “prematurely matronly.”)
Sorry, I took a quick trip out of town. I’ll email them to you.