September 25, 2008

NASA news

I was awarded the Silver Snoopy this year

SilverSnoopy
SilverSnoopy

This photo brought to you by the magical wonderment known as Photoshop... Love ya Bill!!

I was blessed to have Tanya (indigomuse) come up and share in this event with me.
It's good to have one of your closest friends to share with.

I am going to be going to the Launch as a viewing guest of the Commander of the Hubble Servicing Mission (STS-125) October 14th.

Here is a gorgeous photo of the TWO shuttles we have ready for the Mission.

Go Atlantis!
Hope the Launch doesn't slip again!

Welcome Back Pixiestikz!

YO!
It's been wayyy too long since I posted.

The rollercoaster known as my life has finally slowed to a less than frantic pace.
There is no longer any danger of going off the rails and into the abyss!

Lets see it went something like this...
New JOB (Yay! NASA EOS)
New Cowgirl HOME
New MAN (squee!)
Same YARN STASH

There will be a few new faces here at Pixiestikz and of course the gorgeous FABULOUS~10 year old PIXIE...

and hopefully my upbeat cheerful nature (ahem) will again shine through many hats, socks, shawls and sweaters once again.

I just started knitting in EARNEST again.
Now, emerging... happy, fabulous and more importantly..knitting!

It feels so unbelievable to hold my dearest double points in my hands again and knit something simple like a hat!

I have knitted a bit this summer...and just to prove I still have the old MOJO, here is my shawl I knit...

Completed: May 2008
Yarn: Koigu KPPPM (remnants from Sheep and Wool)
Color: Greens
Needle: Addi Natura Circular US 6
Pattern: Half Pi Shawl
Modifications: None

Here the shawl is in action...

Look at how my girl has grown.

She started 5th grade, is in after school chorus and drama every week... I can't keep up with my girl.
She has two parts in her Winter Play...I am so proud.
Apple doesn't fall far from the tree, I guess.

Well, this is a hello and see you soon.
I will be posting pictures of my latest and greatest hat - the Jacques Cousteau by week's end!

January 19, 2008

LONG TIME!

to say the least...

Things on this side of the fence have been very busy!
I've taken on a new job...
I'm working now for NISN as Representative for EOS...and assorted other duties....

All that means is I've been BUSY! Queue the Mary Tyler Moore Theme...
Traveling, spinning and knitting.

Since we last spoke...I've acquired a spinning wheel...A Louet Victoria...

Wow! She sings. She is a dream...and she fits in a carry on size backpack.

I'm spinning up this lovely spring-y merino

Here is the latest batch I've managed 4 oz of Columbia and Romney.

I've been knitting too...
My So Called Scarf in Manos... a lovely burgundy color...

It just keeps growing...I'm into my second skein...and will add fringe on this one...I carry this one around...but as we're expecting snow this week...I think I need to finish it up while catching up on my tivos!

I've also been knitting Tangled Yoke Cardigan from Fall 07 Interweave
I'm using Rowanspun DK on Size 2 needles.
Yes. I said size 2 needles.
HEY,I got gauge. I kept going down sizes.
I was THANKFUL to finally arrive at gauge.
The yarn is such a gorgeous tweed that all the time it's taking me to knit just feels more like a labor of love
(so I keep repeating to myself)
I'm finishing up the last 4 inches of the sleeve, knit another and it's onto the yoke.
I swear I'm getting so close I can taste it.
I feel like I am inching along...which usually signals the death noll for a project...
I haven't lost interest...more likely to owe to the stockinette which has been more theraputic than anything.
Good for the weary mind after a long day.

This color is very hard to photograph,
but the Rowanspun, has such a depth...
with the flecks of espresso and caramel in the gray.
I can't wait to have it done, and wear it!

Also made a voyager cap...a traditional sailors hat -
Here is the pattern and a little history for you if you are interested

Heh. Fun with stationary objects.

more on holidays and I'm off to catchup on blogs and post on ravelry!

and I mean like next week...or one or two of my closest will have my hide...
I've been promising to post. Damn Resolutions.
x/o