Every last drop

It's deeply satisfying to find interesting ways to use up scraps. Many thanks to Mary-Heather over at Rainy Day Goods for this idea. Go check out her cool Shrinky Dink straight pins.

Visitation by the ladies of the blog

They were humble and humorous and human. Nonetheless, I was too in awe to approach the table, so my spouse did it for me and snapped this photo while he was at it. Imagine his surprise when Ann pulled out her camera and returned the favor.

I now have a signed and stamped book. Kay and Ann even spelled my name right (harder than it sounds). I am verklempt.

There was a gathering of very nice knitters at the festivities, and I had a chance to talk with two of the loveliest: Meghan and Kathy. It was grand meeting you!

Birthday beads

I made this a couple of weeks ago as a gift for Offspring the Younger, who turned 11 on February 21:


And these are gifts I just finished for Offspring the Elder, who turns 13 tomorrow: