I'll miss the little bugger

Two days to go until she's off to camp. Everything that's not from the garage has been compiled and labeled and is just waiting for the duffel bag from the garage. I'm putting off getting the bags and camping gear. It just seems too real and near that she'll be leaving for two weeks. What a great time though, going with three friends to backpacking camp. Tonight we'll finish packing and have tomorrow together.

not quite fishtail lace

The fishtail lace pattern is eluding me. I'm following the chart, but it doesn't look like it's supposed to and I'm not sure why. I can't imagine it will change much after a light blocking. I'm thinking the chart may be too narrow. Time for a swatch test.

new swap

Just joined Shawnee's Flirty Apron Swap. The theme this time is Back To The Future. I can't wait to see what comes out of this one. It should be a blast.

time flies...

abutalon and pansy, originally uploaded by jennifer noland.

I can't believe it's almost been a whole year. A lot has happened, but then again not so much. The year has been filled with work, some trips, school, friends, family and many projects.

My daughter wants to show off her latest drawing. It's amazing. She's adding to her list of talents; sewing, knitting, gardening, baking, crocheting, jewelry making and story telling.

I've been craving cupcakes all day. Tomorrow, I think I'll make my aunt's macadamia nut cake recipe into cupcakes. That cake is so delicious. I'm salivating just thinking about it.

I'm also going to start a hat for a friend's upcoming arrival. I found a really soft bamboo and wool blend. I'm using the Summer Chills Hat pattern over at Ravelry. If I don't get distracted I should have it finished by next week.

finally catching up

August 16, 2009, originally uploaded by jennifer noland.

The last three weeks have been filled with work, creating, more work, birthdays, and some other fun things. I've continued with Project 365. Click on the photo to see what I've taken.

I began a quilt for a friend. I'm about two thirds done with the blocks. Two months until the deadline looms over my head. I think I can finish in plenty of time as long as I don't get sidetracked.

It's hot and time to go swimming.

week #1

          

August 1, 2009, originally uploaded by jennifer noland.

My daughter went to sewing camp last week and finished two projects. A skirt with gathers, elastic, ribbon embellishments and a zipper. And an owl shirt with three elastic casings. Everything has finished seams. She went to the same camp last year and made pajama pants. 

This bag is for a friend's birthday. It was made from an Amy Karol's Bend the Rules Sewing book. 
Swimming on Tuesday.
Owen got some new toys.

The Berkeley Kite Festival was last weekend. The sky fills with string and color. It's pretty amazing walking through, always looking up. 

Project 365 - the second time round, is off to a good start. This next year shows promise. 

Project 365 - Round Two

It's been a tough week at our house. Suki Enid Monroe passed away on Thursday. That's 2 cats in 6 months. Needless to say, we are sad. I personally wake with a feeling that I need to commit more fully to my goals, which I need to redetermine so it's easier to commit. 

In that vein, I've decided to do Project 365 again. When I finished my first 365 days, I felt a bit empty. The project was fun, irritating, daunting, satisfying, and on and on. It also kept my desire to create somewhat nourished, even when there was little time to do anything.

July 26, 2009 is a good day to start. Give me a few days, and then watch my progress.