Another quick update!

I've been rather slack in the posting department (well... for me anyway) and I have a heap (6) photos uploading on flickr at the moment. So just so you know.

Went to art gallery, or GOMA in Brisbane. Art overload, and I'm definitely coming back so I can absorb more. Everyone MUST see the Jackie Chan exhibit, nothing short of breathtaking. Its amazing the man didn't die doing all of the stunts he did. Went to the shop and got a heap of yummy things. Will post pics later.

Decided not to make the stashbusting blanket a birthday present. Too much work and the recipient wasn't really aware of that. Not going to make handmade things to people who won't appreciate them. Suits sister, she wants money towards an ipod anyway.


Cross-stitch going really well. Have two bookmarks going at the moment. 'Shit.' and "bugger'. I think I like swearing but am not sure.. can you tell????

Bookfest was the absolute bestest of the bestest ever. I lasted an hour before I was dragging (seriously!) my purchases to the counter. I never would have made it to the cab rank if two lovely strangers hadn't helped me carry stuff. THANK YOU KIND STRANGERS!! Definitely a heap of photos to come on that!

Started the Irish Hiking scarf. Lost a needle in the cab on the way home, the one with the row counter. GRRR. Will rectify and show pics of later.

Adios!!

I have some FOs!!

Exciting news! Boogie is so close I can almost taste the woolly finishedness of it all, with the side seams (doing them tomorrow) to do and voila!!! Photos tomorrow. Promise.

Also on the FO list, is well technicially not finished, but I have finally finished another strip on the stashbusting blanket! I've also doubled the width of aforemention strip and given the time that it's taking me to make one row, am definitely going up a needle size. On the bright side, even untouched balls on yarn cry and how much little distance they make up on this thing. By the time I've finished this strip I'll be steadily decreasing my stash (Lets hope I can buy some more then!!!)

Photos tomorrow darlings! this is just a short post!!

adios

So we have our winners...

Its official! Not only has Santa lodged his flightplan (I saw it on the news) but we have 2 winners for my great yarn diet giveaway! Let me introduce you to:

ikkinlala said...

"I would provide a good home for the yarn. It would be kept cozy and comfortable in a nice clean shoebox, checked and admired every day, and, eventually, knit into something special. It would have some other yarn to keep it company, but would not be living in overcrowded conditions and would receive plenty of personalized (yarnalized?) attention.

Plus, hasn't it always wanted to travel to Canada? This is an excellent place for yarn to reach its destiny of keeping somebody warm."

She's right about that! Allow me to also introduce you to Lindsay

"Because I think it's pretty and I'd like to stroke it. Although now I think this is getting a little too "Of Mice and Men", but I would still love it, and it's less creepy stroking yarn than someone's hair, so I should have the yarn to avoid ending up in creepy situations"

So there you have it guys if you could both e-mail me at sally DOT baxter AT gmail DOT com, you can pick the colour you want and I'll send it out to you after Christmas!!!

On other news, the stashbusting blanket has been growing great guns with me adding a minimum of about 15 - 20cms a day onto it, although this is a far cry from the dare-I-think-about-it strips I need to complete the thing BEFORE July, At least I can have a lot done before I go back and do the work / study thing again. So for those wondering why I'm freaking out about it nice and early, it's because I figure that between swaps (I really do get a kick out having packages mailed to me!) and personal projects, the old blanket might not quite get the attention it needs. However, assuming things all go well, it might be ready for the ekka. Will definitely think about the ekka.

On the swaps note, all has bee received and photographed! YAY! except for one package, which has taken a WEEK to get from one state to another, I suspect it may be an Australia post thing, which sucks, but on the other hand it means I get a little treat straight after boxing day.

Alas I'm low on bandwidth, so no pics (my internet was freaking out just opening the browser, go figure) but hopefully soon!!

adios and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

p.s. Ikkinlala and Lyndsey, PLEASE e-mail me so I can send out your beautiful yarn!!

So its nearly christmas...

And dear god I have gotten off my bum at least once! My mum has unfortunately come down with the affliction known as 'Wisdom-teeth-outus' and is making for some interesting behaviour at home. My anti-social self has an excuse to be even more antisocial (got to look after mum you know) with my sister coming down to help (marvellous cook, always find things to clean *correction* for me to clean, I may really have to get off my arse yet) . But I'm not really in the talkative mood, however I must say I am ready for christmas (are you??) shopping done?: check. Presents wrapped and under tree?: check. Receipts nearby? check.

Scariness of scary update: my sister has seen the WIP that IS my stashbuster blanket, and wants one by winter next year! thats all well and good, but firstly, SHE HAS A QUEEN BED! and secondly, its taken me about 2 months on and off to make 1.5 strips for my sad single bed. On the other hand, does that mean I get to buy more yarn? I say a very loud YES.

However, some of my extra activities include: going to the opshop (see pics) getting earrings from a swap, sending out last minute hand made gifts (to unknowing family friends) and harrassing the mailman for more presents.

okay so internet is slowed right down again. but I am DETERMINED to post pics. later.

oh by the way we have a winner for the great yarn diet! Will announce tommorrow. am tired. Am getting more tired at the thought of having to do housework (noooo)