catching up on fibers…

Posted on October 1st, 2008 in Knitting by bkempf || 5 Comments

a tad behind on blogging my fiber world so here are some editions. 

plurk nanner socks in progress…beautiful fiber from dkknitsspun into this beautiful stuff purchases from Wild Purl in Billings Montana…this yarn is actually a little redder…wool and silk seconds from Bear Mountain Fiber Arts.   Another morning surf scarf made with handwoven from uh, I’ll have to look up the roving…back later with that.  A neck wrap will add info later…fiber by Miss Babs pattern to follow. more fiber from dkknits.  fetchings made from an earlier handspun cowl from same handspun, will add in patterns etc later :)

Montana trip…

Posted on October 1st, 2008 in journaling by bkempf || 1 Comment

Last week we spent a wonderful time together near Miles City, Montana.  We stayed in Judith’s house, very remote feeling and beautiful countryside.  We had a wonderful time, with great friends…food…and wine :)  oh and don’t forget the knitting.  Here’s the crew… at the beginning of our trip… and a few more pictures to follow…neighbors horses coming to greet us…here we are at Montana Bar in Miles City…wonder what’s in that bag?like magic it’s plum pie…and totally yummy to boot!a truly great time…

today’s boring details :)

Posted on October 1st, 2008 in diet and nutrition by bkempf || 1 Comment

65 minutes on treadmill at gym

Breakfast: soy shake & wwblueberry muffin

ok, gotta start somewhere

Posted on September 30th, 2008 in diet and nutrition by bkempf || No Comment

I really  hate doing this but I need to try to journal what I eat and when I exercise.   I guess the best way is to just put it out there…sigh…so just skip on over to look at the knitting pictures…which I also need to catch up on…

Breakfast:  Oatmeal, wwbagel,brummelnbrown spread

Lunch:  P&B sandwich on ww, skim milk, applesauce…

I really need to get to the grocery store…:)

Exercise:  60 minutes on treadmill (300cal) at gym

diner:  wwpasta with homemade pasta sauce, mozz cheese, roll & green beans

Webkins anyone?

Posted on September 5th, 2008 in sillyness by bkempf || 1 Comment

My kids are having more fun with their webkins…and here is a shot of dd’s waiting for the postman…and then waiting for her to get home for school to open her package so they could welcome thier new friend…will have to add a photo of the new friend…but I had these ready…

What have I been up too…not blogging that’s for sure…

Posted on September 5th, 2008 in spinning, Knitting by bkempf || 2 Comments

Getting kids ready to start school…finished up sylvan with dd…knitting, spinning, cleaning out kids rooms and replacing their flooring…hmmm

Baby shrugs…MaryAnn’s little shrug…

and one for Hadley

Yarn used…Bernat Soy in top photo and Berroco Foliage in bottom photo…pattern is HERE

and my morning surf scarf…used the spin off magazine article for this one…and my handspun fromt The Natural Dye Studio’s fiber club for August…BFL…ahhhh

Some spinning… Handspun FroM Spunky Eclectic August fiber club…Thermograph 100% Combed BFL Top… 2 ply fingering weight…340 yds about…
LOVE THIS! 

Spinning and Plying and waiting on my wheel…

Posted on August 4th, 2008 in spinning by bkempf || 6 Comments

Still waiting for kiwi to find its way home :)  But am renting from Yarnivore in the meantime.  Spun this into this…

and am so happy with it…have about 257 yds…and wondering what to knit with it…I’m so excited! Fiber from FlawfulFibers

FO! Love my shawl…

Posted on August 4th, 2008 in spinning, Completed Projects!, Knitting by bkempf || 3 Comments

Bought this huge amount of mill end fibers at Yarnivoire after  my spinning class and this was my big practice project.  I normally wouldn’t have chosen the colors but hey, it will be great with blue jeans.  I fell in love with the pattern and it was so fun to just go “spin” some more yarn when needed :)

 

saturday happenings…

Posted on August 3rd, 2008 in journaling by bkempf || 1 Comment

ok day today. Started off stressed but it settled down some with 1/2 xanax. I’ve eaten too much yogurt with granola today, sigh…why do I get on these kicks! I did manage to get the furniture etc back into the bedroom. Got the carpet cleaned yesterday and it looks so nice. I also went through my yarn stash and have 3 bags to give away. the living room is still a wreck…but am trying a bit at a time. Finished spinning and plied the flawful fibers roving that I got…it turned out pretty good! Wonder if its enough for something for Hadley? will have to check…

Knit a bit on my anniversary shawl out of alpaca…but not much…did more spinning today. :)

 

Exercise: 50 minutes of the 10 minute yoga tape…all 5

Eating: not so hot

Meditation: still need to do

Saturday, August 02, 2008

9:24 PM

good morning!

Posted on July 31st, 2008 in journaling by bkempf || 3 Comments

Hiding in the computer room from the kids…oh to wake up with so much energy…they have two cousins over and they wake up so happy and ready to play and so loud …  ugh…  like I said…looking to  hide and have my ipod plugged into my ears listening to Sheknits podcast.  Cooked pancakes and turkey bacon for breakfast and ran!  Hoping to knit and finish my handspun shawl…I really love using some of my first handspun yarn…it is lumpy bumpy but it looks soooo good in this shawl, I can not wait to block it! 

Saw the American girl Kit Kittredge movie yesterday with the kids…GO see it while you can, it is awesome…loved it!

going to hang out on the net for a bit , knit and take the kids swimming…

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