Icarus The Ambitious

Well, having cast off my Swallowtail Shawl, I simply could not wait to start another triangle shawl. This time, I'm working on the Icarus Shawl, which is also an Interweave pattern. So far, the pattern is incredibly simple and I like that about it, but I am a little bit worried that it will begin to bore me after a while. :( I sure hope not, because FOs feel really good!


I also wanted to tell the world another thing I'm pretty exited about. I bought a new book called Sweet Needle Felts. It's only the cutest needle felting book I've ever seen...and it seems like it is really useful. I tried to teach myself needle felting, but never got good at it. I was just sort of doing it "blindly." I think having a few patterns and clear plans with illustrated instructions will be a good way to develop my skills. Before I was just sort of...I don't know...poking fiber with felting needles with no real idea of what I was trying to make.

I'm making steady progress on my Cosplay for Anime Central. Here's a sneaky shot of my progress:


Yeah...it's still a secret! Because it's fun for me! lol ^.^ ((alter ego speaking: if you go to my flickr page, I've already completely spilled the beans...I couldn't help it.)) If I have time after everything is complete, I am going to try to make a themed bag to match and possible a NEEDLE FELTED PLUSHIE!!!! ((that will, of course, depend on whether or not I can master the needle felting arts within the next 31 days! The con is in 30 days! I can't believe it!)) Wish me luck!

I will be reporting back eventually. :p

Oh, and just so everyone knows, Mike Gravel is attempting to win the Libertarian nomination and needs the support of the many like minded individuals out there! Spread the word, buy/read his book, and make a donation! If you can...and if you want to, of course. We are planning to make a nice donation very soon and will also buy a copy of Citizen Power to donate to our local library because even if he doesn't become our President, the National Initiative for Democracy (if you haven't voted online yet, check it out...if you think it's wonderful, cast your VOTE!!!!) is a great piece of legislation that will empower the PEOPLE to make laws. I don't like to get all political often because I can tend to be unflinching in my opinions and I don't really like to push on people. That is why I say, "If you support/like Mike Gravel, check these things out and help if you can!!" I know that many people who read my blog have at least mentioned that they liked Sen. Gravel. So, I figured it was a safe place. :)

That's enough of that, though. This is a personal knitting blog, after all.

PS--My puppy is wonderfully adorable...but bites me to show her affection. Hmmmmm......

Introducing....

...the newest member of the Khailo clan: Matilda.


She's totally giving you the stink eye right now. I have a super adorable picture of her sleeping, but I'm not even going to bother showing it to you. She's a little fireball!! It wouldn't be representative! She's a Maltipoo!! And full of energy!! Her birthday was January 4th, so she's still just a little bug. She will end up weighing anywhere from 5-10 lbs. I'm hoping--of course--for the lighter end of that spectrum, but you get what you get. I've wanted a dog for a good nine years now and she is so sweet. The cats aren't too pleased with her, but they don't pick on her or anything, which is a good sign. They are just kind of chillin' on the couch and ottoman and minding their own business, as cats are want to do. I'm sure in time, she will be able to snuggle up next to George, he's such a lover. Moscow will take more time to adjust, I'm sure, but it will happen.

Now, I will be run completely ragged following this tiny rascal around the house all day and starting the potty training process. I've helped potty train puppies in the past, but I've never done it completely on my own. So far, so good. :) Tips and encouragement will be much appreciated!

I am happy as can be. :)

Not much knitting going on. Max started his new job today and I wanted to have his scarf finished over the weekend, but stuff got crazy...and we now have a puppy, so there is less time to work on knitting "stuff." It will be done within the next few days, however. He needs to be able to get some use out of it before it warms up too much. Also, the yarn for my mother's shirt arrived and the color is just PERFECT for her. It's the same sunny yellow that is in her kitchen (walls, kitchen aid appliances, table, accents...don't worry, though, it isn't tacky, lol). I'm really excited to get started, but probably won't get a chance till this weekend.

All right, fine. I'll show you the sleeping Matilda photo.


Enjoy your afternoon. lol