Change of blogs:

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I WILL NOT BE USING THE WORDPRESS BLOG ANYMORE.

My new blog is on blogger, this is the link: http://www.thelittlebluechair.blogspot.com

All of my new posts will be at this address, and my posts will still go to twitter. Thanks!

Two Hour Fingerless Gloves | AllFreeKnitting.com

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Gonna make some of these out of alpaca. :3

Two Hour Fingerless Gloves | AllFreeKnitting.com

Two Hour Fingerless Gloves | AllFreeKnitting.com.

Crochet experiences

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I was in the middle of crocheting my first scarf when I decided I wasn’t going to like it.. So I decided it would make a good purse strap!

I’m making this purse out of sunburst granny squares. This is my first project with granny square, I just couldn’t resist, I fell in love with this pattern.

I first got the idea when I saw deucecities  baby blanket project:

How to felt!

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For those of you who’re interested in learning how to felt, I thought I’d let you know how. You can felt any kind of wool. Whether it be knitted, crocheted, or even unspun fiber, it can felt.
Like when you put a wool sweater through the wash and it shrinks? That’s felting. You can just use your washer and dryer to felt, but I like to do it by hand, it’s easier to control.

HINT: Felting results in a significant amount of shrinking, a lot of times by 50%, so plan for that.

Step 1: Fill sink or tub with as hot water as you can stand, and a little bit of dish soap. ( I use cleaning rubber gloves, they bring my heat tolerance up higher.)

Step 2: Get the item you want to felt and, in the hot water, agitate it. Rub it, squeeze it, and be rough with it. You’ll start to see shrinking.

Step 3: When your felting has reached your desired size, and you cannot see the stitches anymore, rinse very well with cold water.

Step 4: Let dry and VIOLA! You’ve felted.

You can cut felt just like fabric, and it will not unravel. Felting causes the fibers to link and connect with each other.

Felting experiment

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Today, I made a tiny felted ball out of some un-spun alpaca. Some of that stuff is just not as soft, and doesn’t like to spin as well, ya know? Pretty soon, I’m gonna give needle felting a try, but this time I just felted it in my hands, just rolling it around. Here it is!

I know I’m not in my prettiest state right now, but you don’t mind, do you? ;)

Remodeling

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I’m slowly but surely personalizing my blog.
My new header is a picture I took of my front yard. My grandpa mowed a heart into the grass for a while, so I took a picture of my friend, Morgan, in it.
I love the picture.

I have decided on this new theme to match my header, I am pleased with it right now, but I may find one I like more later on.
Btw, I’m still taking advice and all that, thanks!

I have a knitting question.

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I made a cable scarf that I finished last year, but the outside edges curl inward all the way down the scarf.
I just recently learned about blocking, and tried to steam it flat, while pinning it down. I steamed it with an iron, and when that didn’t work, I sprayed it with a little bit of starch. I don’t even understand why it didn’t work, and if anyone can help me out, it would be much appreciated.

A-Z about me

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I just found this on Craftyminx’s blog, and thought it a cute idea lol.

A. Age: 19. It’s great to be an adult. until I get all the stress of being one, I’m good.
B. Bed size: Twin as of now. Think that’ll change tomorrow.
C. Chore that you hate: hmmm…. Probably cleaning the bathroom. I don’t really mind chores, really.
D. Dogs: I don’t particularly like them, although, I had a pittbull once, and absolutely loved him. I love bulls.
E. Essential start to your day: I wash my face with Dr. Bronner’s soap, then moisturize with A squirt of aloe vera mixed with two drops of tea tree oil and two drops of vitamin E oil. I can’t go on without this part of my routine.
F. Favourite color: BLUE. I love blue. A lot.
G. Gold or Silver: It really depends. Generally, silver. But gold just looks better with some things.
H. Height: 5’4″
I. Instruments you play: In 6th grade I played the flute. Now I don’t play anything. ): My boyfriend makes up for my lack by playing everything. Including the bag pipes, seriously.
J. Job title: Unemployed. And I’ve actually never had a legit job.
K. Kids: I love kids! I will literally have one, when I am financially able to support one comfortably. Can’t wait.
L. Live: As of tomorrow: FLORENCE, OREGON!!
M. Mother’s name: Heather
N. Nicknames: None from anyone but my mother. She likes to call me weird stuff. Like, Makushka, madusa, Maroonoo. She’s odd.
O. Overnight hospital stays: Not once, ever. Although, when my little brother was in 4th 5th grade, he broke his eye socket. It was rough, but I didn’t stay overnight.
P. Pet peeve: hmm.. That’s a toughy. Ignorance? Anyone who doesn’t tolerate religious diversity.
Q. Quote from a movie: “If you’re a bird, I’m a bird.” – The Notebook.
R. Right or left handed: Right.
S. Siblings: 3 brothers and two sister. Not including my 2 new step sisters. Whew!
T. Time you wake up: Depends. If I have nothing to do, 11 am-12 pm
U. Underwear: I’m way too picky in this field.
V. Vegetable you hate: I don’t like beets. They taste like dirt. I keep trying them, but I’ll never like them.
W. What makes you run late: My family. I’m always waiting on them.
X. X-Rays you’ve had: Just teeth.
Y. Yummy food that you make: hmmm… I recently made pumpkin chocolate chi brownies. lol
Z. Zoo animal: I love BIRDS, BIRDS, BIRDS. They’re my favorite.

Ravelry: Bow Headband pattern by Beth Postelwait

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Ravelry: Bow Headband pattern by Beth Postelwait.
This is what I’ll be making next, with my first homemade skein of yarn. It’s beautiful. I’m pleased. I’ll post pictures when I get to Oregon this week. :3

Yard Sale Plans.

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I’m planning to host a yard sale before I leave for Oregon in  few weeks. This is kind of just a brainstorming post.
Here are some ideas I have in mind:

  1. Bunting. I already started making some. It looks great.
  2. Music, to bring in customers.
  3. I’m posting it on Craigslist too.
  4. More signs around my neighborhood this time. I was slacking last time.
  5. I’m also going to make some more business cards, and have them sitting out.

Give me other ideas, people.

 

 

Teaching myself how to crochet today.

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How to Crochet – Part 1 – Basics for the Absolute Beginner – YouTube.

Lionbrand’s instructions also helped me.
http://www.lionbrand.com/faqImages/learnToCrochet.pdf

10 things I love?

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1. Google Calender.

If you do not use google chrome, gmail, and all of it’s accessories? You’re deprived, seriously.

2. Dr. Martins. Especially mine.

Yep. Morgan gave me those. I’m lucky. I love them.

3. Spinning yarn.

I’ve used a spindle thus far, but that shall change very soon. I got a spinning wheel today!

4. DIY everything.

I’m just not going to put a picture. It’s self explanatory.

5. the entire month of October

I’m turning 19 on the 18th. And aside from that? In my opinion, Halloween is literally the best holiday there is. Seriously.

6. The Office

Basically the best show ever.

7. Fight Club

Another one of those ‘best things ever.’ Yep. Best movie ever.

8. Pizza

Best food. I barely eat it, seeing as how I generally live a gluten-free life, but…

9. Quilting.

I need to finish my quilt. None of these pictures are mine, just so you know.

10. Everything vintage.

Well, not everything, but, ya know.

omg !

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An email was forwarded to me, a few weeks ago or so, about a free loom. I contacted the woman to let her know I was interested.

So, today, I went to her house to pick it up. We started talking a bit, and decided to throw in another loom AND a spinning wheel! All for free!!

The need a little TLC, and the big loom won’t be put together until I have a place to put it, but I’m so excited! I’ll probably post pictures tomorrow!

EVERYONE LOOK AT MY BLOG!

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As you can see, I did some editing. Not much. You probably didn’t notice, but I added some buttons to my sidebar. They look awesome. My next step is creating a different image for my header. I like this one, it’s just not personal enough, I think. Maybe I’ll wait a while, until I find something that really stands out to me. Now, I think I’ll add more buttons, What other sites do I have, hmmm…

Everyone should give me suggestions to make my blog perfect.

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haha, I’m going to be altering it, as I do every so often, to make it better! Easier to find stuff, etc..

So, I am now taking suggestions! open to anything and everything, tell me.

You can comment, or email me at marisaintheskyy@gmail.com

Also, feel free to donate money to my Starbucks obsession, my card number is 6060 9918 9545 4315

lolololol!! I love you all.

My photographic experiences.

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I’m trying to figure out photography, on my own. I’ve been reading a lot about taking pictures and editing pictures, and I’m actually learning a lot. I have GIMP2 downloaded on my computer, and I’ve never even opened it before today. But, I’m trying to become a pro. This is my main goal at this point in time.

See, I’m the kinda girl that’s interesting in learning how to do everything, ever. And photography fits into that file.
This girl’s blog has really helped me. But I really really need a new camera. I’m going to put that on my list of things to get when I get a job. :p

Tao Silk Scarf at Jimmy Beans Wool

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Tao Silk Scarf at Jimmy Beans Wool.


This scarf is so pretty. I love it, and I normally do not like the regular style, rectangle scarf. But, I’m really into lace lately, and this is just stunning.

10 things I love Wednesday

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I got this idea from A Beautiful Mess (She does 10 things I love Sundays) :)
Let’s get started!

1. LACE, LACE, LACE!
 I love lace everything. I’m planning to knit a lace scarf fairly soon, I have yarn and needles. I think I’ve found a few patterns I like, but I’ve got so many projects already going, I think it’ll have to wait.

2. Tattoos!

This is my only tattoo so far. I plan to get more some day.

3. Maxi Dresses!

So pretty. I wish I owned more than one. LOL!

4. Tights

I love these. I do not own them. Although I wore my favorite teal tights today.

5. Flowers


I love flowers. Hydrangeas are my favorite.

6. Knitting

I’m slightly embarrassed that this is number 6 on my list, but…

7. Bunting

I actually have no idea why  I love these things so much. I love making them, I love looking at them, and decorating with them. I’ll probably have way too many of them hanging in my house at all times.

8. Business lady clothes.

For some reason I have an odd obsession with business lady clothes. Not too sure where this even comes from.

9. Weddings

I love fantasizing about how my wedding will look and turn out. I heard you’re not supposed to do that, because then it’s like you’re looking for a groom to fit into your wedding instead of your heart, but I think that’s bullshit. Every little girl fantasizes about these things, and I don’t feel bad. So there.

10. Have I mentioned Ron?

This is my boyfriend, and this is our prom photo. Not too shabby, eh? Well, he makes me happy. :3

I guess that’s all for today! It’s pretty late, and I need to knit.

Hello!! Meet Marisa.

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I feel like I have not properly introduced myself, so I plan to that that right here, right now! I think I’ve been slacking on my blogging, so I plan to change that today.

A few of Marisa’s favorite things…

  • Tea time! I love tea, I love teapots, tea cups, and collecting them.
  • Knitting, of course! My favorite pass time.
  • Gardening, of any sort. I like to make things grow. It’s so rewarding!
  • I love decorating and organizing! If only I had my own place…
  • I also love decorating myself! Fashion is my passion!
  • All kinds of art there is. I love art. Music, drawing, painting, theater, you name it!
  • I love photography! I’m really sorry my skills are not up to par.. I think I’ll whip out my old camera. It just doesn’t work so well, errr!
  • I love my wonderful boyfriend, we’ve been dating for 6 months, and many more to come, I hope!

Blogs recommended by Marisa!

Feel free to comment on anything I post, or email me at marisaintheskyy@gmail.com I would love to hear from you!

I finally got my computer back !!

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I’m so happy/excited, and all that. I also realized that most of my posts are super short. I should work on that. I think it’s finally going to rain today. I’m very happy about that.

Also, I made banana bread last night. Two loaves, both gluten-free. One of them is banana-walnut bread. The other is banana-raisin bread. In the walnut one, I forgot salt. And in the raisin one, I accidentally used the wrong measuring cup, so the ingredients’ measurements were all wrong. The walnut one turned out better. Bare with me, my baking skills are improving.

Pinterest

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It’s a really great site that my mom suggested to me.  It’s got all sorts of things. I’ve been using mostly for diy ideas, knitting and fashion inspiration, etc.. You can check out my page for starters, and go from there. It’s kinda like an adult version of tumblr, cleaner, classsier, and more pleasant. I recommend.

Golly!

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I’ve been getting so many views on my blog. 11 is the most I’ve ever gotten in one day. Is that a lot? idek.

So I now have 5 tomato plants, sprouting Stevia, aloe vera, peppermint, and chocolate mint!
I love growing things, all is going well. One tomato plant seems to be struggling. But I think/hope it will be alright.

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Turns out, the scarf I was originally going to knit for my friend Christin, is not going to work out.
So we decided on this one instead.
http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/celtic-cable-neckwarmer
I think I like it more, even.

As of now, I am actually furious at moss stitches.

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Somehow I got off track, and the stitches switched. It’s so frustrating because this happened last night, and I started over, this time actually keeping track of every row, with pen and paper. I don’t know how this happened. ugh. I guess practice makes perfect..

Today…

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I’m going to visit my uncle Jim. I love going to his house, not only because he is way cool, but so is his girlfriend!
She owns 3 Alpacas, and gets tons of fiber from them every year! She’s really into craft stuff. We both knit, she’s taught me how to spin yarn.
Every visit with her is a fun visit.

This is the project I’m currently working on

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Click to view pattern!

It’s turning out pretty well, I wish I could get pictures and stuff. For some reason my phone is not being cooperative. Although, Mine is made out of some sort of hand spun wool I found at a thrift shop (:
It’s naturally colored, like, off white. It’s thick yarn, and turning out much much bigger than it should, but that’s okay, I like it.

This stupid 70’s sewing machine

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We pulled it out of the garage for the first time in like 10 years, my grandma said. I’m trying to figure it out. I got the needle threaded and everything is set up. For a while it was working, but now it won’t and I cannot figure out the problem.
I’ve never been so angry at an inanimate  object, ever ):

So0o0o,

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I, very desperately, would like to sell the things I make, and am working on making my way there! I have no idea about pricing, and things like that, I’m just gonna blog about it!

This is a change purse I made, found the pattern on Bernat!

Change purse!

Change purse!

days 4, 5, 6

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7 19 2010

ok. new earings.  brenna gave them to me. she so sweet.

idk, thats all.

7 20 2010

brenna and sky. i babysat. i figured out the webcam. obviously.  chris’s mom arrived. made jam and sorbet. out of nectarines. they are delicious.

thats all.

7 21 2010

knitting group.

farmers market. the wednesday one. its lame. matts closing. er. lori leaves tomorrow morning.

its past midnight. thats all.

day 1, day 2

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well. ive decided to take at least one picture every day. to make a photo journal.

and i shall put them all in this category. to record my maturing in photograph form.

heres my first photo.

july 16 2010

7 16 2010

i dont even remember what happened.

:/ it was yesterday.

july 17 2010

7 17 2010

ok. today.

last night i had a wierd dream. i went back to florida for a specific reason. but i dont remember what it was. i went to sandalwood for the first day of school. but people were saying goodbye and cleaning out lockers like they would on the last day of school. then i was standing at amandas locker with her, cleaning it out, of course. when all of a sudden i had a roll of toilet paper in my hand, on a square of it there was a message that read “the last call” so, when you got to that square you would die. so i thought “fine. i just wont use that square.” so i rolled it back up and threw it across the hall. in that instant, my dream switched and it was like i was watching a movie. as i bent over, there was a black silhouette of a hand reaching up and pinching the air upwards. it was ridiculous and funny. then i had to fight off people. ridiculous.

i was also sleeping in brenna’s room, as i slept, i felt something on my back, so i grabbed it in my sleep. after realizing it was some sort of a bug, i woke up throwing it as hard as i could. at that exact moment, brenna was getting up to use the potty. so, she exclaims, “woah woah! are you ok?!” im like, “it was a bug” :( so i had troubles going back to sleep. later on today, mom, chris, brenna and i went to see how to train your dragon for the second time. it was good.