SP 11 Reveal Package

As you can see the box I received was filled to the top.
There were so many things in the package. Candy, not much left now. Two great coffee mugs and some tea. Stickers and some chocolate covered espresso beans. Yarn 3 skeins of sari silk and some wildflower cotton yarn. I can't wait to use these. I had a great pal. Thank you Carrie.Sorry it took a week to post. My camera was acting up.

Fall into Autumn topic #6

How was your experience in the exchange? Did you enjoy the folks you met? Did you just love the cloth and goodies you received? Please share any thoughts, criticism, and things you loved!
I have enjoyed this swap. I have not received my goodies yet, but I know they will be great. I have loved the weekly postings.

Monkey Sock Swap

I've been spoiled again. This time my monkey sock pal, Jennifer, sent me some great Monkey things. A beautiful pair of socks she knit, some gorgeous Dream in Color yarn and some fun monkey items, bag, cute puppet, pen and playing cards. Some chocolate candy for a treat. Thank you Jennifer, it is a great package.

Secret of the Stole

I finished clue 2. I love this pattern. It is very rhythmic to me.
Yarn: Malabrigo lace
Color: lettuce
Needles: Knitpicks Harmony size 3.5mm
Beads: Size 8 green gold lining

Secret Pal

Wow, I have been spoiled. 2 skeins of Mission Falls cotton, a skein of some really cool braiding, and 2 skeins of Artfibers Gypsy (Spun silk) in gorgeous shades of fall. Note card, journal and a memo pad to carry in my purse. There were yummy smelling candles and soap.Thank you Secret Pal, I love it all.

Fall into Autumn topic #6

Now that it is getting cooler here, it makes me think of apple picking and hay rides. Are you the type that likes to go to participate in all the fall festivities like apple picking, pumpkins, decorating for the fall, hay rides, baking fall goodies, etc. or do you just sit and count the days till Thanksgiving/Christmas/Hanukkah?
I love to go to the Fall Bazaars. They have good food and you can usually find some unique gifts for Christmas.

Fall into Autumn topic #5

My needles I also have a set of Denise interchangeables and addi turbos.

Ravelry

I am in. My id is sheknitsallday. Make me your friend.

Ravelry

Found you!

• You signed up on August 15, 2007
• You are #25884 on the list.
• 2344 people are ahead of you in line.
• 13762 people are behind you in line.
• 59% of the list has been invited so far

I found Ravelry in May but did not think I would use. I finally signed up in August after seeing so many people talk about it. I guess I should have just gone ahead and signed up way back when.

Update Oct. 9, 2007 3:30pm cst

Found you!

• You signed up on August 15, 2007
• You are #25884 on the list.
• 7 people are ahead of you in line.
• 15476 people are behind you in line.
• 61% of the list has been invited so far

Fall into Autumn topic #4

How about you? Are there any recipes you especially enjoy having in the Fall? Any foods that are seasonal that you especially enjoy? I love pumpkin pie but I do not make from scratch. I like a big bowl of homemade vegetable beef soup.

My Homemade Vegetable Beef Soup Serves a jillion

1 lb. beef (I buy sirloin and cut into small cubes)
1 large can tomatoes (28 oz?)
1 large potato diced
2 carrots sliced
1 medium onion chopped
2 stalks celery diced
1 head cabbage chopped
1 can green peas
1 can green beans
1 can corn
In large stock pot (mine is about 15 inches high) add a little oil and heat. Add the beef and brown. Add the tomatoes, breaking them up and 2 cups of water. Simmer for an hour. Prepare all the fresh veggies in this time. Add to pot and cover with water and let simmer for 3-4 hours.
Add the different cans of veggies and season to taste. Cook for about 30 more minutes. This makes an enormous pot of soup, but freezes well.