tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post422765978203721299..comments2024-03-28T05:57:57.633-04:00Comments on Comptonia: fiber notesQuinnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-27048007556104585492017-04-07T18:21:14.164-04:002017-04-07T18:21:14.164-04:00Not sure the catnip is much of a factor with Moxie...Not sure the catnip is much of a factor with Moxie and Della, either, since they are equally exuberant about plastic caps from milk jugs, small dried leaves or corn husk, a popcorn cob without the kernels (Della found that and carries it around) and the occasional live mouse which is Moxie's greatest joy in life.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-64930180637603703852017-04-07T18:14:05.620-04:002017-04-07T18:14:05.620-04:00There may be a Very Dark Yarn giveaway in the futu...There may be a Very Dark Yarn giveaway in the future...there is certainly some in my stash.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-85341140925473291282017-04-07T18:12:45.942-04:002017-04-07T18:12:45.942-04:00Thank you! :)Thank you! :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-88320677320519609032017-04-07T06:42:55.867-04:002017-04-07T06:42:55.867-04:00Excellent save with the slippers! Cat nip grows wi...Excellent save with the slippers! Cat nip grows wild here and the cats are so used to it, they ignore it, mostly. The ear warmers are wonderful and the socks even better. I'm grateful for OTT lights and use them a lot. As to hand crafted gifts...not sure I even bother anymore. The hand quilted quilt I made my sister is now being used to cover the chest her dogs use to gain entry on her bed. To paraphrase the Bible...a hand crafter is without honor in her own land and, yes, it hurts.Sandra @ Thistle Cove Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07701035005375401061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-45392436414201602632017-04-05T05:43:40.438-04:002017-04-05T05:43:40.438-04:00What a great looking ear warmer, and perfect for c...What a great looking ear warmer, and perfect for chores. I agonize over handmade gifts as well. Far too much. Although I'm more comfortable giving handmade to other crafty people who I know will appreciate it and not think it's dorky. <br /><br />Your socks are so pretty, and I love the contrasting heel. Good luck with the second one. Dark yarn ... yeah, I feel for you ;)<br />WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-83214277173038219192017-04-05T03:35:10.030-04:002017-04-05T03:35:10.030-04:00I love those socks, Quinn!I love those socks, Quinn!Sarah Happy Savagenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-29331527851587299312017-04-04T18:41:30.271-04:002017-04-04T18:41:30.271-04:00It was fun to surprise a few people with those pos...It was fun to surprise a few people with those postcards - might have to make some more!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-2631566027237948462017-04-04T13:32:09.682-04:002017-04-04T13:32:09.682-04:00Thanks, Sue! Well I'm glad I posted about the ...Thanks, Sue! Well I'm glad I posted about the socks, because all this encouragement has really made me feel better about the Very Dark Yarn situation.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-81317888387387363942017-04-04T13:30:40.017-04:002017-04-04T13:30:40.017-04:00They are hard to refuse, are Moxie and Della! :)They are hard to refuse, are Moxie and Della! :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-51555672996814590632017-04-04T13:29:31.171-04:002017-04-04T13:29:31.171-04:00Me too! Especially when it's a surprise! A cer...Me too! Especially when it's a surprise! A certain unique and beautiful handmade postcard has a VERY special place in my home, and I smile every time I look at it. Thank you :)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-53809156007009896722017-04-04T11:50:28.059-04:002017-04-04T11:50:28.059-04:00What beautiful work! And thanks for the laugh :) I...What beautiful work! And thanks for the laugh :) I surely admire those who do needlecrafts.Granny Suehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01129064020727041161noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-68091281790534206322017-04-03T22:19:39.227-04:002017-04-03T22:19:39.227-04:00Oh my goodness, that last photo made me laugh out ...Oh my goodness, that last photo made me laugh out loud, which I really needed. Yes, right now!!!!!!!!!!!! Ha ha! Still laughing - a very good post, Quinn!KBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16885661679762446456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-36194327608676239672017-04-03T18:42:37.154-04:002017-04-03T18:42:37.154-04:00Oh yes - I know how you feel about whether or not ...Oh yes - I know how you feel about whether or not something I've made is 'good enough' or 'the right colour' or 'the right size', etc. I am known for my handmade gifts, but oddly enough I don't get too many myself. I love it when someone makes something for me!!Magpie's Mumblingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-49035246656760756052017-04-03T13:17:35.154-04:002017-04-03T13:17:35.154-04:00The time that must have gone into both just stagge...The time that must have gone into both just staggers me! I love Ann and Kay, and in all the years I've followed them, they have just come up with one fun endeavor after another.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-9312243160718039562017-04-03T13:15:38.694-04:002017-04-03T13:15:38.694-04:00I'm not thinking about the destination at this...I'm not thinking about the destination at this point...it's all about the journey, Grasshopper.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-26693291881055889512017-04-03T10:51:39.422-04:002017-04-03T10:51:39.422-04:00Loved the Sheepy Yarn and also the March Madness. ...Loved the Sheepy Yarn and also the March Madness. So clever and fun! As are the catnip mice :-).thecrazysheepladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835269631172344336noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-14837246452589410272017-04-03T09:46:19.359-04:002017-04-03T09:46:19.359-04:00I'm always thrilled with handmade gifts and if...I'm always thrilled with handmade gifts and if they're well made it's a bonus! So there's that. What's the destination for the cashmere?Boudhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00641013916263271948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-48626978864178591412017-04-03T05:23:42.392-04:002017-04-03T05:23:42.392-04:00I think you've come up with a comfortable and ...I think you've come up with a comfortable and practical solution - not foolish at all! <br />Aren't earwarmers great? I was surprised at how often I wear mine unless it's actually raining or snowing - and then I want a hat with a brim to keep the precip out of my eyes. The 1898 hat is good for when it's windy or very cold and I'm going to be mostly sitting or standing still - which isn't very often, really ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-10179949466181494082017-04-03T05:13:46.621-04:002017-04-03T05:13:46.621-04:00Good idea, and a lifeline might help if I was tryi...Good idea, and a lifeline might help if I was trying to see the row, but for a heel flap I'm trying to see the edges and I couldn't find a way to incorporate a strand in the edge, unfortunately.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-18141905442055947632017-04-03T05:11:29.998-04:002017-04-03T05:11:29.998-04:00That's a very good perspective - I feel the sa...That's a very good perspective - I feel the same way about handmade gifts I've received. <br />And Tsuga is slightly less wuzzy after being combed a couple of times...I can almost see what she'll look like when she's in her new Spring outfit!Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-81926526406934792782017-04-03T05:07:57.364-04:002017-04-03T05:07:57.364-04:00Thanks! I'm going to try to keep knitting a li...Thanks! I'm going to try to keep knitting a little every day so I don't lose momentum on this pair. And originally I planned to do the toes in dark brown as well, but now I think I'll just make a striped toe. I don't want to try grafting stitches that I cannot see.Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-39217934939276978672017-04-03T05:04:56.991-04:002017-04-03T05:04:56.991-04:00Interesting point! I don't know if I would fin...Interesting point! I don't know if I would find it easier or harder to make something for another knitter. Easier, I think, because I would feel s/he would appreciate the effort that went into the "good" bits and forgive the rest ;)Quinnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17292701509476856967noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-73344410823616453202017-04-02T10:02:11.211-04:002017-04-02T10:02:11.211-04:00I am always anxious about giving home made gifts a...I am always anxious about giving home made gifts and so I generally supplement with a bought one, too, which is foolish. But your ear band is lovely and I agree, they are far more useful than hats -- I use a fleece one (since I have no needle skills) even on summer evenings if it's breezy. So I think that was a fabulous gift and I'm glad that the recipient agreed! What a great re-purpose for a felted slipper! And I am impressed at sock-makers always! I love hand made socks, they are the only reason I've ever wanted to know how to knit. :)gpchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18054854655973836794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-31920348638551581022017-04-02T09:46:27.597-04:002017-04-02T09:46:27.597-04:00The ear warmer socks and catnip mouse are charming...The ear warmer socks and catnip mouse are charming beautiful. <br />Could you use a string of light color floss in the knitting of the dark yarn to better show where the stitches are, and then pull it out when that section is finished? Salty Pumpkin Studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10116105220109225010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2204374863752308898.post-41575936377042919092017-04-02T09:38:53.531-04:002017-04-02T09:38:53.531-04:00I've done my share of fretting over handmade g...I've done my share of fretting over handmade gifts. But then I turn it around - I am always delighted when I get something handmade. I use that thought to ease my anxiety.<br /><br />Such a wuzzy goat. :-) And your kitties look more than happy with your shrunken "mistake". PaintedThreadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07430500003121265452noreply@blogger.com