I remember the first batch cooking in the pan, the smell brought my memory file "blackberry pie" to mind and it was wonderful.
We'll be eating summer berries this winter.
I havn't mastered making jam without injury yet, but there's always next year!
12 September 2010
KnitWit Berry Days
I remember the first batch cooking in the pan, the smell brought my memory file "blackberry pie" to mind and it was wonderful.
We'll be eating summer berries this winter.
I havn't mastered making jam without injury yet, but there's always next year!
08 September 2010
Blackberry
these days the word has a whole new meaning but I still like the old fashioned definition ~ plump, juicy and oh, so yummy ;)
78 cups of berries later (all FREE!) we had 9 batches of warm blackberry jam ~ no trip to the clinic today but quite a few mishaps that didn't require a doctor's attention ~ steam burns, lots of spatters, exploding jars and a little bit of chaos mixed in proved for a great time ~ started the day with a needlepoint class and then got down to business ~ here's a few shots of us in action (taken by oneknitwit's hubby who came home just in time for an impromptu photo shoot!) ~ I think Kelli may have a better pic on her camera but these were the best that I had (isn't Kelli's kitchen cute?!)
78 cups of berries later (all FREE!) we had 9 batches of warm blackberry jam ~ no trip to the clinic today but quite a few mishaps that didn't require a doctor's attention ~ steam burns, lots of spatters, exploding jars and a little bit of chaos mixed in proved for a great time ~ started the day with a needlepoint class and then got down to business ~ here's a few shots of us in action (taken by oneknitwit's hubby who came home just in time for an impromptu photo shoot!) ~ I think Kelli may have a better pic on her camera but these were the best that I had (isn't Kelli's kitchen cute?!)
02 September 2010
Happiest Birthday!
What a special day for twoknitwit,another year gone,and oh the many new skills she has gained. What will this coming year hold? Can't wait to see.
You are a great friend, and I count myself blessed to be apart of your life.
~oneknitwit
19 August 2010
Opportunity's been knocking.....
and it would be downright rude not to let him in, right? A fun event coming up in a couple months for us knitwits but we still have some details to iron out ~ more to come later ;)
so, until we can say more, here's another photo from the fair ~
so, until we can say more, here's another photo from the fair ~
15 August 2010
A Day at the Fair
From humble pi beginnings.......
to a glorious finish.......
Hands down the toughest thing I've made ~ I struggled with the cast on, dropped stitches, missed loops on the nupps, split yarn and an entire dp needle fell out of my work (!) but I was able to fix every error (a feat in itself!). Painstaking knit but a huge learning experience in my lace journey ~ and obviously well worth all the work! We found out who the judges were after we entered our knits and I have to say, they know their knitting! One of the judges used to own the yarn shop that Kelli works at now and we actually took our first class from her 3 1/2 years ago. The other is part of Thursday knit group and teaches classes and is a great person to go to for help ~ she knows everything! I heard yesterday when I picked up my entries that they couldn't find one mistake in my Snow Queen ~ that's as big a pat on the back as the 1st place blue ribbon and 2 rosettes I received ~ one for Best of Class and the other for Best of Show.
What a blast! The bar has been raised ~ we're already trying to figure out what to make for next year.....it's quite an incentive to learn more and strive for perfection.
And I should mention that the pattern was amazing, as well as just about everything this designer invents ~ you can find her creations on Ravelry and they're also available on her blog @ badcatdesigns.blogspot.com
to a glorious finish.......
Hands down the toughest thing I've made ~ I struggled with the cast on, dropped stitches, missed loops on the nupps, split yarn and an entire dp needle fell out of my work (!) but I was able to fix every error (a feat in itself!). Painstaking knit but a huge learning experience in my lace journey ~ and obviously well worth all the work! We found out who the judges were after we entered our knits and I have to say, they know their knitting! One of the judges used to own the yarn shop that Kelli works at now and we actually took our first class from her 3 1/2 years ago. The other is part of Thursday knit group and teaches classes and is a great person to go to for help ~ she knows everything! I heard yesterday when I picked up my entries that they couldn't find one mistake in my Snow Queen ~ that's as big a pat on the back as the 1st place blue ribbon and 2 rosettes I received ~ one for Best of Class and the other for Best of Show.
What a blast! The bar has been raised ~ we're already trying to figure out what to make for next year.....it's quite an incentive to learn more and strive for perfection.
And I should mention that the pattern was amazing, as well as just about everything this designer invents ~ you can find her creations on Ravelry and they're also available on her blog @ badcatdesigns.blogspot.com
11 August 2010
Here's what we've been waiting for...
THE GRAND DADDY OF THEM ALL,
that's right!!!
A "Blue Ribbon"!~
A "Best Of Class"~and!!!
"BEST OF SHOW"!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 ribbons and no little deal!!! Congratulations Melissa!!!!!
that's right!!!
A "Blue Ribbon"!~
A "Best Of Class"~and!!!
"BEST OF SHOW"!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 ribbons and no little deal!!! Congratulations Melissa!!!!!
Isn't that great!!!
O.K. now for my amazing news...drum roll please....
I was thrilled just to see the blue ribbon I got, but at closer look...a "Best of Class" too!!!
Ask My daughter Bella, I gasped and had a small lump in my throat, when I saw B.O.C!!!
When can we do it again? It was a lot of fun. We'll never be able to knit a sweater that'll fit over our heads!!! oh yeah, that's probably why they have cardigans~;)
When can we do it again? It was a lot of fun. We'll never be able to knit a sweater that'll fit over our heads!!! oh yeah, that's probably why they have cardigans~;)
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