yesterday
today!
yesterday
today.
yep, it’s march for sure—and this crazy-making weather has me crawling around the flower beds daily, searching for signs of life and just when i finally find some, mother nature dumps some more snow on them, just for funsies.
yesterday and the day before i had the most excellent runs—cold, but the air had that spring thing going on, where it’s cool, but balmy at the same time? just lovely. and the sun! i could roll around in it all day.
and then there was this morning, when the only fit thing to do was climb onto the stationary bike for another inspiring installment of watching water drip from the eaves outside the porch door.
but better than not moving at all, i gotta say . . . and nice that we are finally turning the corner on spring, yay. the days are noticeably longer and the sun is showing its face often to spread actual warmth in its path. huh.
i am almost completely tied up with secret knitting except for this DK shawl in our breakfast blend morning smoke color which, while i only work on it infrequently and for short periods, is nearing completion nonetheless. i think i’m just a few rows away from the final hem section, which is a pattern of welting.
we got another two boxes of yarn yesterday, this time the fingering weight breakfast blend in espresso
i immediately wound a skein up with plans to cast on a pair of mitts to join in our march BNW KAL. i’ve been thinking that some mitts to match the strömming cap would be great, but that i’d prefer them to be fingering weight.
since i’m once again getting ready to travel, this will be a good take-along project for knitting in public (i know—i already have several of those on the needles; not to worry, they are coming along as well).
that’s right, i’ve been prepping my lessons and packing my bags again this evening, which is why this post is going up so late. i’ll be teaching at the black sheep knitting guild in detroit; i hear that there are still spots available and they are now open to the public.
i know a bunch of you are going to ask, “where do you get all those cute bags??”
no need to email me—here’s the skinny: three bags full on etsy; proceed at your own risk and don’t say i didn’t warn you. myself, i dare not click for fear of falling down and hitting my credit card hard, so that it accidentally puts a huge dent in my monthly budget. just saying.
(but omg, i can’t stand it; i’m so weak. i clicked anyway and right away, the garden gnomes totally sucked me in. oh, and the bento box, too. and maybe the sushi DPN case or the farmyard circulars case . . . see, this is why i must mind my own business.)
fortunately, i just had a nice little hit of TBF; michele sent a sample set of her new DPN case and a midi bag in the ever-popular farmyard pattern. doesn’t it go really well with the espresso yarn?
just in the nick of time, too—i’ve been noticing that the original packaging of my DPNs is becoming tattered, so that the needles often fall out when i want them to stay in.
this handy tote holds everything nice and snug; i love the idea of having everything in an attractive case that i can grab and go with any time, knowing that all my favorite sizes are now in tow. i just need to get a needle gauge that will fit one of the wider slots so that i know which needles are which.
michele’s bags and cases are so beautifully made; i can tell she enjoys putting the various fabrics together in pairings that are meant to be amusing. she sews her clever sense of humor into every piece.
not only that, michele is very generous. we’re going to celebrate my trip to teach at the black sheep knitting guild in detroit by hosting a three bags full giveaway.
if you’d like to win one of michele’s new DPN or circular cases, leave a comment at the end of this post by 9 pm EST sunday, march 10. we’ll pick one winner on monday and announce it at the earliest convenient time (i’ll be teaching and traveling, so it could be delayed a bit).
i’ll try to pop in a couple of times over the weekend, but don’t worry if you don’t see me for a couple of days; things often get hectic with these weekend gigs.
maybe when i get back, these guys will be blooming . . .
283 thoughts on “what a difference a day makes”
I hope your teaching schedule will bring you to southern Ontario in the near future!
Oh these are gorgeous! I fell down the rabbit hole and now can’t wait to grab one hopefully I can win before I get my paycheck and spend it on all these beautiful bags! 🙂 Safe travels
Serendipity happens again. I was in a seminar today, knitting here and there when I thought it would be appropriate. The original package for the DPN’s I was using was falling apart and I was thinking about some other way to keep them together. Thanks for the give away and the information on the bags. I have crocus peeking up in my yard too. Hooray for Spring. Travel safely.
Gorgeous! How does anyone decide which ones to buy???
Hmmm… I might need a circular needle case… On my way to check it out!
I love those bags! I see them on Facebook all the time. Might need another one!
it’s amazing how much more fun knitting is when it’s in a nice bag. Mary McMahon
Love the creative choice of fabrics and so practical.
Love those bags! Really nice for take along knitting.
My first thought, being a southerner, was “oh no! The plants ate going to die!” But those kinds are used to snow, right?
I love my 3BF bags and what a great giveaway for you to do! I can always find use for an additional one! …especially since all my current ones are full at the moment=-)
Love the creativity of those needle cases…
And I’ve also noticed the crocuses peeping up through the snow, only to be buried again. Spring will come soon enough, and in the meantime my plan is to use up the bulky worsted and the Lopi, and start ordering lighter yarns in bright colors and in earthy neutrals (like espresso, perhaps…!)
I went to tampa last weekend for a bridal shower. I was gone three days/two nights and managed to pack 4 three bags full bags. 3 with projects, 1 with stuff. It was great … Now to post the photo on Ravelry …
What gorgeous bags! A knitter can never have too many project bags, right?!!
Omg! I’ve been wanting & eyeing these new DPN & circular cases ever since they came out! But alas the nursing school budget doesn’t allow 🙁 I’ll def splurge this summer when I’m working FT again. I hope I win!! I love Michele’s bags.
Please enter my name for a chance to win the beautiful DPN case, and thank you for hosting this give-away!
Thanks to your title, I’ve got the song running in my brain. 🙂
I need a DPN casc and this one is so cute. If I don’t win, I’m going to try to get one on an update.
Thanks for the great prizes.
Hello Anne
I love the dpn holder. My needles are always in a state of chaos. A case like these would be a lovely way of keeping them organized!
Yesterday where I live it was four degrees above normal at 81 degrees. Right now it is pouring rain with an expected high in the 70s. I too have an affinity for pretty fabric containers. Thanks for a chance to win one!
I love Michele’s bags–she does a wonderful job with them!!
I have been eyeing the new needle bags and would love to win one. Safe travels.
Those bags are lovely!
I don’t use double points, but I sure could use a case to manage my circulars and these are just soooooo cute!! Michele is a true artist.
These are gorgeous bags and needle keepers – I’m so jealous. Maybe I won’t have to be jealous any more. rpshandATnsDOTsympaticoDOTca
seeing the green buds pushing up through the soil makes me so excited for spring and my garden. Hopefully I’ll see some green nubs in my garden soon . . . that is if the squirrels didn’t steal all my bulbs.
Those bags are adorable! A knitter can never have enough. I’m going over to check out the website now…thanks for the warning!
What cute, absolutely adorable bags ! I love having my needles all tidy in a wrap up case also, I embroidered a small tag with needle sizes and attached it to the proper slots in bag….I know, I know, an organizer freak, but its handy to quickly find the right needle. Knitters never want to take time to search for needles, we want to ‘GET KNITTING’, right?
The new bags are wonderful! I seem to have one with me all the time. Not only are they great for small projects, but they are great for carrying a new ball/cake of yarn in a large tote where it stays clean and won’t unravel – ready when you’re ready to add on a new ball of yarn!!
Love to keep my needles all together too! It’s nice to just look at all of them arranged in such an orderly fashion. I agree, it’s great to be able to just grab them all and take them with you.
Wow, awesome case! I’m always losing my DPNs. I really need one of those!
DPN cases? Oh, I’m in. I’ve got my circs managed, but the DPNs are out of control.
Oh what beautiful bags! My DPN collection are sadly sprawled all over the house, would be nice to have them in one handy spot!
The bags are super cute! My DPNs are beginning to get somewhat out of hand and I could use a case for them.
I love TBF bags, your BN club got me started on them.
Love the bags. I need one of each because I am always losing DPNs and tangling circular needles!
I love her bags.. The DPN case looks just i have been looking for.
I checked out her etsy store…her bags are adorable. I would love to win a DPN case; I always seem to need the size I don’t have in front of me. This would keep them together.
Yes please, I would love one!
I’m so excited for my class with you on Sunday! I hope you enjoy your time with us.
I love Michelle’s bags. But I don’t have any of her needle cases – YET!!
Warm weather is coming. I’m hoping it doesn’t snow in April I’m sore from all the shoveling. Three Bags Full rolls look very good.
Oh, my, BREATHE…the chance of winning one of these lovely bags would be just the BEST! Travel back home, safely, Anne.
I’d love a needle case!
Spring!!!! Love those cAses !!!
Love the dpn case!
You always do have the cutest bags!
I seriously need a new DPN case! Also — I’m so tired of snow — I want spring!
ohhh goodness! So cute!
Big 3BF fan here and would love a circular needle case!
Love the three bags full and Super Love the Farmyard fabric.
I am going to check that website and you Did warn us. I’m sure that your travel wips are so happy tucked in those bags 🙂
I love the bags and have several. Took one with project inside with me to my knitting group. Now everyone in the group has several bags. One of the ladies bought bags for everyone in the group for Xmas. They blame me for their downfall. : )
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