Home Again! And Off the Needles~

It's good to be home! We were in Colorado this past week visiting friends and sightseeing in the mountains. No pictures yet, though, because our camera got left behind in an airport restaurant yesterday. Thankfully, it was turned in and will be mailed to us. Phew! We have some fun photos to share, including one of a mama moose and her baby. Soon, I hope! I did finish this hat for Stella.  It's made from yarn called "Stella" that I got last winter in California and of course, couldn't resist.  It was even on sale!  The little topper is a felted flower I found at the Center Diamond quilt shop in Cannon Beach.

Lady Kina is also finished, blocked, and drying on the dining room table.  It's surprising how much knitting gets accomplished on the plane and in the car.  The back of Kiribati is done, and the front is on its way.  Just this evening I sewed up the toe of Skyp. That is a nice pattern, and I love the yarn Bugga, but sadly I just learned it is being discontinued. The second sock is cast on and the ribbing is started.

Now I need to get to work on a long neglected cross stitch project as well as a quilt that needs binding.  Hope you all have a great week. More photos when the camera comes home. Oh my gosh, I almost forgot to mention that we visited the Loopy Ewe shop in Fort Collins! And yes, I bought some yarn and one fat quarter piece of fabric.  The shop looks just like its online picture but the picture doesn't show all the yarn.  It was SO hard to choose!  If you're ever in the area, be sure to shop; you'll be very glad you did! (And I'm sure you won't walk out empty handed either!)

*Be sure to check out Patchwork Times to see others' knitting projects.