tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-233684662024-03-12T21:16:01.195-05:00Crafty GingerKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.comBlogger280125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-42622089229234712882011-11-04T17:01:00.000-05:002011-11-04T17:01:03.092-05:00Next : Childhood round 1!
First off, I have to admit just how lucky I am to be able to write this review. It's not as easy as just calling for a reservation at Next restaurant. Seats are sold as tickets, like a sports or performance event... And boy, is it a show! Tickets are on the pricey side, especially if you add alcohol pairings. Also, there's no ordering your separate entree and appetizers; everyone eats the same Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0Next Restaurant 953 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607, USA41.8867344 -87.651705641.8852569 -87.6541731 41.8882119 -87.6492381tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-42811013069842469932011-01-20T11:55:00.021-06:002011-01-20T14:16:04.350-06:00FO - Coo & Coy Test KnitWhenever I get the chance to test knit for Anna of Mochimochiland I jump at it, and this time was no exception! Her patterns are not only simple and easy to knit, but so adorable!!! I just cannot resist the cuteness, what can I say?
I really enjoy using leftover yarn for most of my Mochimochiland toys. Both of these yarns were from projects I made my niece, and I'm glad to finally use them again!Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-9577544851105669912010-08-06T19:49:00.001-05:002010-08-06T19:50:15.785-05:00Some More Cupcake Pops! (and Poops! Ack, can I say poop in a title?)
I decided to make these cute cupcake pops for myself and Dear Sis, and I just happened to find the cutest pastel confetti candy melts for the tops! Aren't they so much fun?
This particular batch of cake pops started as a devious idea in my head for these - cake poops!
My DH is going through a rough patch, and my grandmother recently passed away... so it kinda went from just a tongue in Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-27350571006889191872010-07-23T10:22:00.006-05:002010-07-23T10:22:00.577-05:00FO Fri - Plucky MushroomsWhen I made Anna's test list, I was so excited. And then, I realized just how fast you have to be, to become one of her testers! LOL So, I was very excited when I made it as an alternate tester of these cute Plucky Mushrooms. Aren't they adorable?
They work up super fast, too. (Even though I had to wait to post about them! Hahaha!) Just leftover fingering weight yarn in your color choices, Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-65413959949612279852010-07-09T10:10:00.013-05:002010-07-09T10:10:00.452-05:00FO Fri - Lagoon Hemlock Ring Blanket
I can hardly believe how fast this project finished up (that is, except for the blocking part!) I was complaining last time, saying it would take forever, and then the edges sucked up all that end yarn! Hehe.
Oh, and then it took me forever to block it, because I'm a lazy procrastinator! I wish I'd added the garter ridge on this blanket, but I started it before the other one. Ah well, just Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-79347708491147406052010-05-11T17:14:00.000-05:002010-05-11T19:14:54.913-05:00Back from Italy!I'm back from from my whirlwind trip to Italy, and I must admit it was amazing! My DH and I did some fun tours, and a few ports on our own - which was good because all the power was out in Gibralter when we were there! Talk about bad luck!
Much more to follow, as it stands I'm getting over something buggy (I refuse to believe I'm sick, so please don't even mention it!) and I have a Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-53913833486939168532010-04-07T12:55:00.000-05:002010-04-07T12:55:35.652-05:00Surprise Vacation to Italy!I had a great craft post planned for today, but the last 36 hours have been quite a whirlwind for me! My DH found a wonderful repositioning cruise to Italy, that leaves in less than two weeks! So, craft plans must be put on the back-burner as I try and get all of my pre-vacation planning packed into a super short amount of time!
We're heading to the Mediterranean on a cruise ship, my favorite wayKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-10912405846294117782010-04-05T12:38:00.024-05:002010-04-05T19:17:43.288-05:00FO - Cliff Diving @ La Push CowlAfter I'd finished my Solitude scarf, I wanted to work with another single ball of Malabrigo Lace yarn. It's so yummy soft, and very enjoyable to work with - but I wanted to design something for myself, not follow a set pattern.
So, I went to my stitch dictionaries and found this pretty Fishtail Lace pattern; and knew instantly that it would be perfect with the yarn colorway I chose, Whale's Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-22671118231220002432010-04-01T08:59:00.000-05:002010-04-01T11:21:54.045-05:00Soft Chains - Cashmere I-cord Chain Link Bracelet
I've been thinking of using super soft materials for chains well, for a while... I guess basically since the spring fashion shows. I die for these Chanel's temporary tatoo chains, but they're also 75$ - so you know, I have to be content to covet and not own these, I fear. I wish I had the cash, though!
So anyhoosals - my brain was kicking around the thought of using soft and otherwise Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-63109317307801593252010-03-31T10:27:00.019-05:002010-03-31T11:35:18.904-05:00Malabrigo March Wrap UpI didn't do a kick off post, which I'd wanted to but couldn't find the time for amongst all the knitting! But, I decided I still wanted to do a wrap up post anyway, so here it is!
I love Malabrigo yarn. My favorites are Silky Merino and their Lace yarns, although I also have some Worsted in my stash. I love how soft they are, and how vibrant the colors are.
Finished projects include my Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-65499989903503465152010-03-30T12:56:00.003-05:002010-03-30T14:06:01.880-05:00One Yard Wonder Deadline Extended!I was very excited to read this morning the deadline has been extended til April 11th, 2010 for One Yard Wonder's latest book. I do occasionally still sew, and I'm totally interested! I hope to submit this round, but we'll see if I can get my lazy butt into gear! Hehe.
I'm especially excited because I'm toying with the thought of using one yard of my own fabric design - yeay!
From the authors -Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-36940730983508220712010-03-30T09:54:00.003-05:002010-03-30T09:54:00.152-05:00On the Road to Spring - Week 4 - postponed!This was the most intimidating part for me, as I'm kind of obsessive about keeping the lines all straight and together. I kept telling myself that I'd have to accept some mistakes, as they can't all be perfect; but I still procrastinated this step for days! Consequently, I have to take a week and postpone this one's update! I hope you'll all stay tuned with me, ans I try and work through my fearsKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-7900491133716817852010-03-29T14:44:00.000-05:002010-03-29T16:45:57.920-05:00Quick Craft - Suede "Chain" Braceletnother cute project on Craft:'s blog, I knew I had to make one for myself. The only question was, leather or suede? And then, what color??? I have bunches of scraps in some very delicious colors, so the choices were tough.
After it was all said and done, the magenta pig suede was the winner. I had a bunch of small pieces of it, and in suede - it was an experiment to see if this would even work!Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-8528657374151787942010-03-27T17:08:00.003-05:002010-03-27T17:50:20.162-05:00Aurora is on FIRE!You know when one of these is parked outside your house, it's not good...
But, as you can see, from the view outside my backyard...
It's ON FIRE!!!
Holy Crappers, I hope my local Fire Department can handle this, it's the worst fire I've ever seen!
The entire grass land has ignited, and it licks ever closer to houses!
I have many thanks and gratitude for this guy, the fire Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-50754292523202632262010-03-26T17:34:00.000-05:002010-03-26T20:32:17.558-05:00FO Friday - Yet Another Hemlock Ring BlanketI can't believe I've got another Hemlock Ring to show off this week, as I wasn't planning on posting this one til next week, but such is life!
I really, really enjoyed knitting this blanket, both because I added the traditional garter ridge found in the feather & fan pattern (not found on the original Hemlock pattern,) and because this yarn was like butter to knit with! So soft, and just Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-51480810027682031262010-03-24T12:52:00.018-05:002010-03-24T14:53:13.115-05:00WIP Wednesday - Lagoon Hemlock Ring Blanket
I've been wanting to knit a Hemlock Ring blanket for myself, for what seems like forever... It's a pattern I've knit several times, although not for myself until now! I love it to begin with, but in Malabrigo Silky Merino - it's positively delicious! The turquoise color did transfer a bit more color onto my hands than my Clapotis, ok a LOT more, but I hope since I won't be laundering it often Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-90853219146320804642010-03-22T12:45:00.036-05:002010-03-22T17:54:14.915-05:00On the Road to Spring Quiltalong - Week 3"The best laid schemes o' mice an' men / Gang aft agley." (From the Burns' Poem, To a Mouse)
Alright, so I really shouldn't be complaining, because I did get a fairly quick start on this project, and it's my very first real quilt (although I'm done a small amount of piecing and patchwork before.) But, I am reluctant to admit that I've only made a bit of progress since last week - putting Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-3963475293675036792010-03-19T10:06:00.002-05:002010-03-19T19:00:26.294-05:00FO Friday - Caribeño ClapotisWhen I saw this yarn on sale at WEBS, I knew I had to have it. 51/49 silk & merino means it's super soft, and the colors are just gorgeous! It transferred just a bit of blue dye to my fingers while I was knitting it, but not excessively so.
So, normally, the yarn this pattern calls for would cost you 120$ (maybe more plus shipping...) I KNEW I didn't want to spend that much, even though I Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-89208661980572561672010-03-17T12:47:00.001-05:002010-03-17T15:14:55.233-05:00WIP Wed - Cliff Diving @ La Push CowlI've been kicking around the idea of designing a knit pattern for myself lately, and I knew it needed to be made with Malabrigo Lace yarn. I had a single skein of the most gorgeous yarn, in their Whale's Road colorway - a rich mix of blues, greens and indigo (all beautiful jewel tones.) It's enough for a small thing, but not a large garment...
So, I went to my stitch dictionaries and found this Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-11650867053105824052010-03-16T14:45:00.026-05:002010-03-16T20:04:50.720-05:00On the Road to Spring Quiltalong - Week 2I wish I had more progress to show off this week (and pics!,) but I've only managed to finish piecing a few more strips (I only have 14 of 20 completed. Bummer!)
Next, I'm onto sewing them all up together to form the top; but, I'm starting to wonder just how long that will take me! Haha! It is a fun project, working with my own fabric though! Just not a quickie project, although what decent sizedKarihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-83491695469037145722010-03-15T14:37:00.022-05:002010-03-15T15:22:09.804-05:00S'mores at Home!
My husband was coming home from a long business trip on Friday, so I thought I'd whip up something quick and tasty we could enjoy, both as desserts and snacks! We both love s'mores, but we don't camp very often anymore, so I thought I'd try these at home, and see how they came out.
First, line a sheet pan with aluminum foil, and layer the bottom with graham crackers (approximately 18,) just Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-80016075330082588842010-03-08T10:50:00.049-06:002010-03-08T16:00:06.197-06:00On the Road to Spring Quiltalong - Week 1
Wow, what a week! I broke half my craft table last Monday night, unfortunately before I'd cut the corduroy squares (but thankfully after I'd managed to get the yardage ironed!) So yeah, it wasn't looking like the easiest week ever, piecing all the strips together on one half my regular work space...
So, I only managed to get 7 strips pieced together so far, but here they are!
It's a little Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-15645944884068119842010-03-05T12:36:00.057-06:002010-03-06T17:43:02.555-06:00FO Friday - Solitude Scarf... aka Yet Another Malabrigo Montego Bay Scarf, this time with fringe! (Here's the first MalaMontego Bay I made, for my MIL!)
For the last bunch of months this yarn was half of a Flutter Scarf, but I just wasn't feeling the ruffle end out of this yarn - 100% merino wool. The ruffles demand a drapier fiber content, something like silk, bamboo or alpaca; and to be truthful, they looked a little Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-57738920561764291832010-03-03T10:11:00.010-06:002010-03-03T10:11:00.064-06:00My Fourth Blog-iversary!Wow. It feels so surreal to type this. I feel like I've traveled so far over the last bunch of years, and I haven't really gone anywhere! Haha! When I first started writing, I had no idea what I wanted to get out of it. No clear picture in my mind, just a hope that I could share my creativity with a community. Even though my ride has had it's ups and downs, I really hope this next year I'll be Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23368466.post-75954053151717683082010-03-02T12:04:00.001-06:002010-03-02T15:31:29.183-06:00WIP - Bauhaus Throw BlanketWhen I caught the Ravelympic bug, I knew I wanted to pick a large project... and I'd been kicking around this idea for a beach-ey, by-the-sea version of this Bauhaus blanket for a couple of weeks. So, I decided I was going to knit a whole blanket, 4 pieces with seaming and all, in 16 days.
I know, you're sitting there saying to yourself, "Kari, why on Earth would you think of such a thing?"Karihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00359988079753650811noreply@blogger.com0