this morning, andrew wanted to help me write a blog post. we went outside to where dad was working and he took some photos
(there were many pictures of other backyard features, but we narrowed it down to these few). next we took some knitting pictures
we spread out the les abeilles shawl for a photo, making room for Dragonos Vamps bakugan.
once situated, it really adds the right touch, don’t you think?
ok, andrew wants to talk now . . .
One day I was brawling against Aaron and Gregory, but my best friend Chance was on my side. he used Leonardus the subterra soldier of vestroia and he said “Abilitycard activate laserbeams.” I used Dragonoid and Dragonos Vamps and I said “Abilitycard activate attack.” Gregory and Aaron watched in shock as their bakugan were blasted off the field. in defeat, Aaron handed over his doomcard and his bakugan shooter and I used the doomcard to send Gregory’s bakugan to the doom dimension.
got that?
yesterday i spent some time working on the pea vines shawlette pattern and finally solved a math issue i had been having with the draft charts. once i did, i realized i liked the shaping for the top half a LOT better, so i actually ripped back the shawlette to reknit that section.
back on the needles, it’s moving along very quickly to its second completion. (really, it’s so much better now).
i wanted to stay up really late to finish it, but then i remembered that everyone around here gets up early . . . i’ll finish it tonight.
on thursday night, susan and i had the pleasure of visiting the knitting nest yarn shop, where a knitting group was gathered for the evening.
we got lost a couple of times on the way, but eventually we got there and it was well-worth the trip. my friend debby met us there as well; her family lives just minutes away.
this is stacy, the shop’s owner; she’s a warm, generous lady who loves her knitting community and her shop is a reflection of how much she enjoys the company of knitters. in addition to a great selection of yarn and project ideas, there are several knit nights throughout the week, classes, and public events to participate in.
a large table sits in the middle of the space, providing a place for people to gather, take classes, or just sit and knit at any given hour. that night it was filled with knitters working on all manner of projects. susan and i sat right down and started chatting away with everyone.
christina and her daughter elizabeth modeled a couple of wraps knit from my patterns and elizabeth posed next to a mannequin holding one of her mom’s designs
then we explored the shop a little, where lots of project inspiration can be found—cute baby clothes and accessories, beautiful felted bags, scarves, and lace shawls were tucked everywhere to show off the yarns on offer
debby’s been making some little dresses for her granddaughters that have knit tops and fabric bottoms, and she found some cute ones here with variations she hadn’t tried yet
the shop just moved to new quarters a couple of months ago and the new space is wonderfully large and airy, with some room to grow. one wall is decorated with a charming mural by franklin habit.
the knitting nest certainly has an enthusiastic following; once i mentioned i wanted to visit a shop near austin i got a wave of emails telling me to go there. and really, if you live in the area and haven’t been, you should go too.
thank you everyone for a lovely evening; i’m just sorry we didn’t get there earlier and stay longer; hopefully we will next time . . .
26 thoughts on “les abeilles is a good bakugan nest”
Hopefully, Stacy can convince you to return to Austin to hold a trunk show and, maybe, teach a class…
; )
The shop looks amazing! Hope you managed to finish ‘les abeilles’. Oh no, those bakagans get everywhere. They were the most ‘must have’ toy for the boys in my class last year. Enjoy the time spent with your family. Ros
Gosh! What a strong family resemblance!
Andrew is quite the writer! My grandsons love bakugans, too. Wish one of your relatives lived in this area! Great post, Anne!
Yes, those darn bakugans! BTW–which Briar Rose (& color) are you using for the new les abeilles shawl? Looks beautiful!
BEST. POST. EVER. Boys that age are such a hoot!
Loved the brown hypotenuse! Makes me want to start mine now. . . but I’m about to cast on for my second Les abeilles. . . .
Andrew is speaking a foreign language!
Andrew is a real treat. Sounds like you’re having a great visit, Anne. Thanks for sharing this with us.
I’ll be watching your calendar for those Texas events! It would make a nice destination during Winter. 🙂
Ha, must admit when I clicked on your post today that I’d never heard of a bakugan. I thought it must be some type of ethnic doughnut. Now I know. I absolutely love Texas and Austin is a favorite place. I’ll have to check out the Knitting Nest next time we’re down there. Thanks for sharing your family and trip with us.
My twin boys love bakugan too (they’re 8), but I don’t let them get so close to the knitting! LOL. What a great aunt you are!
Ha, I’ll have to consider putting my kids’ bakugan into my next batch of knitting photos. They are kind of intriguing, aren’t they?
I LOVE The Knitting Nest! I was in Austin last Christmas and my friend, whose LYS it is, took me there. I got some lovely roving.
That orange Butternut looks great!
I’m a realtively new knitter, inspired by the lovely Christina to take up the habit,,,I mean hobby! *S* I’m still working on simple shawls and cowls but will branch out to bigger things someday soon.
Great shop especially with those delicious cupcakes.
I am loving the look of the pea shawl! Can not wait for the release! I think my LYS Cloverhill has the perfect yarn for it! Any hints on the yardage so I can shop????
Anne- Andrew’s little creature looks great with the shawl- great art direction.
I never got past the cupcakes….
It looks to me like you’re having a great time! Andrew has a future as a blogger, most definitely. The shawl is looking good, too (as are those cupcakes…). 🙂
Wow–after reading that post I realized that I no longer speak grade school kid. I’m pretty fluent in both 2 year old and college age though.
Those cupcakes are making my tummy grumble 🙂
What a darling shop, it looks like you had a great time! And your son is a darling too. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
What is that cute little red monster thing? I want one! But not as bad, nowhere NEARLY as bad as I want those cupcakes!!!
It looks like you’re having alot of fun in Austin! I hope you’re not melting… I was there this weekend for a miniature painting masterclass, but the schedule left no room for sightseeing or yarnshopping (9-9 Saturday, and 9-6 Sunday). It was fun, but your pictures of the knit night make me a wee bit jealous that I wasn’t there. 🙂
Actually (sadly?) I get that part Andrew put up. I have a cousin who tried to explain bakugan to me, but mostly I think that the coolest part is how they explode open when they roll over the magnetic cards.
Kudos, Andrew, on your stunning victory! You rock!
I’m anxiously awaiting the pea vines shawl. Is there an ETA on it? ‘Cause what I really need is another project. (except not so much -but I want this one)
Love the shop, only wish the link would work. It looks worth a trip to wherever it is.
And could you please give more info on the spectacular blue circular shawl? Since I can’t get the link to work, I can’t contact the shop to ask about it.
My computer’s fault I’m sure. (We’re a family of tech geeks and our only solution for this beast is “accidentally drop it in the bathtub and see if it floats.”)
Thank you for sharing your corner of heaven. It inspires us all to make our lives & our ‘corners’ more beautiful.
WOW Anne, your brother looks just like my father!
I missed a heart beat when I opened this page, very weird!
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