tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-98499142011-10-26T15:04:51.976-04:00knit-bloggers share the wealth and warm up winter for our fellow stick-weildersalicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.comBlogger391100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1112720347428947632005-04-05T12:55:00.000-04:002005-04-05T12:59:07.430-04:00

i have to say... i'm somewhat dissapointed in the end result of this project. i'm not sure what to blame it on... time of year, the fact that it's my first time organizing something like this... whatever it may be. needless to say, it's been somewhat difficult to get up the energy to start something like this all over again. believe me, there WILL still be more flower projects in my future...

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com47tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1111154325119683442005-03-18T08:55:00.000-05:002005-03-18T08:59:11.006-05:00

I received a great little box with flowers from Amy yesterday. They're great and she put pins on the back. Yay! She also sent me some candy and notecards. Thanks so much Amy! I'll take pics this weekend and get them up early next week. Thanks again and have a great weekend!Amanda

amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05597650207987791974noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110668371300703722005-03-12T17:56:00.000-05:002005-03-12T17:59:31.300-05:00

I hadn't heard anything from the person who has me for this exchange and I wanted to let her know that it's ok that your flower is late (mine is too). I just wanted to make sure that you were not feeling bad. Please feel free to drop me a note and if you don't have time to finish the flower that's ok too. Best, Suzannehttp://lusciousfibers.typepad.com

Suzannehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14198535843473684065noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110560497102887862005-03-11T11:18:00.000-05:002005-03-11T12:01:37.103-05:00

Hey, now that you mention it, I never recieved flower either. Of course, I also haven't sent one so I guess that's karmic justice. Things got away from me after my Granny passed away late last month. Getting caught up with life again, so I'm planning to mail my flower today.

craftydivanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110389304722839602005-03-09T12:27:00.000-05:002005-03-09T12:28:24.723-05:00

As of Sat I recieved my flower I wish I had a pic to put up but I have been sick for the last few day that is why it took me so long to post that I recieved it thanks so much!!

Nyxxienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110382986285436822005-03-09T10:35:00.000-05:002005-03-09T10:43:06.286-05:00

I wasn't going to say anything earlier, but since I see other people have spoken up, I'll join in too. I haven't received a flower for the exchange. I'm also disappointed because I made flowers and sent them to my person mid-February and received no acknowledgement. I don't even know if she got them, she didn't return my email. It was such a fun idea for an exchange, it's a shame it hasn't worked

StudioBluenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110300341006550752005-03-08T11:43:00.000-05:002005-03-08T11:45:41.006-05:00

As of yesterday, I still have not received a flower. I have however made a whole bunch so I will keep one for myself and send out 1 to anyone else who has not received a flower yet - just let me know!

Colettenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110263259048445602005-03-08T01:22:00.000-05:002005-03-08T01:27:39.050-05:00

alright it's time for me to make something HAPPEN here...if you havent sent a flower to your secret flowery friend yet, please contact them ASAP, and send out a flower ASAP as well. ANYONE who hasn't heard from their flowery friend yet by friday, and is still flowerless... i will personally send you a flower :) i've had... lots of spare time lately, and am looking forward to more time still, so

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110238001268056612005-03-07T18:25:00.000-05:002005-03-07T18:26:41.270-05:00

...but I so enjoyed creating one for my flower-friend. :-)I expect time just got away from some of the flower-folk.

Jenny Hasslernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110236300811979382005-03-07T17:54:00.000-05:002005-03-07T17:58:20.816-05:00

Just last night I realized that it truly is March and the flowers I made are still here! My flowers will be going out this week with a little goody to hopefully make up for the wait! Just in case you are wondering...my flowers are heading for Amanda at www.clothesknit.com. Amanda - I'm sorry for the delay!! Amyhttp://www.osbornz.net/journal

Amynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1110230399575088942005-03-07T16:18:00.000-05:002005-03-07T16:19:59.576-05:00

Anyone else not receive their flower yet? I just wondered if I was the only one. I know a couple people sent their flowers out late, but as it's already March, and it was a February Flower swap, I'm just antsy (and I've been burned before with things like this). Granted, it is still winter outside here, so a flower in early March is still a nice thing to have :)

Lisanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1109900326365675672005-03-03T20:35:00.000-05:002005-03-03T20:38:46.366-05:00

Hidee Ho - I knew I forgot to do something last weekend ... post that my February Flower is winging its way to its new home - well, maybe not winging - afterall, we are referring to the USPS!I hope my exchange buddy enjoys wearing it as much as I enjoyed making it!~Beth

Bethnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1109599875958805192005-02-28T09:07:00.000-05:002005-02-28T09:11:32.813-05:00

I've posted pix on my blog of the lovely pink trio sent by Laurel. Thanks again, I love them!

Mindyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06961950027279971894noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1109251582115257612005-02-24T08:23:00.000-05:002005-02-24T08:26:22.116-05:00

Time has gotten away from me and I'm not quite ready to send my flower to my exchange buddy. I'm so sorry, but I expect it to go out this weekend.I received my flower from Michelle and I LURVE it!! A picture is posted on my blog (2/22 post) - be sure to check it out!

Bethnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1109127508298424422005-02-22T21:53:00.000-05:002005-02-22T21:58:28.300-05:00

may flowers!as we're nearing the end of february, and the february flower exchange... it's time to start looking ahead to MORE flower-fun.roll call time...anyone interested in participating in another flower exchange, this one slated to conclude in early may, please email me at yarNerd@gmail.com, do NOT leave a comment here!! only those who email me will be on the notification list.i know we're

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1109049025101839352005-02-22T00:05:00.000-05:002005-02-22T00:16:43.586-05:00

First, a big Thank You to Monika, who sent me a stunning felted flower:Really beautiful, the colors are graduated from light to dark and there is just a hint of sparkle with beads and eyelash in the center. It's also quite large - nearly 5" in diameter! Really unique, and I love it! I don't have an email or blog address for Monika, so I do hope she checks here to see that I got it - Thank you,

laurelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15803510108022933470noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108494196943290202005-02-15T14:01:00.000-05:002005-02-15T14:03:16.943-05:00

Ok my flower is in the mail and I have no pic to show of it. I though that I better get it in the mail and hope that my swap partner takes a pic of it than wait to get my camera to work to take one first.So.... if you are my swap partner then can you please send me a pic of the flower that you recieve??

Nyxxienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108138913464921052005-02-11T11:18:00.000-05:002005-02-11T11:23:17.956-05:00

I got my package yesterday from Jeanne! It was so exciting! I checked my mail on the way to dance class, and ran to the apt office to go and pick it up in the 5 min I had before they closed! And, I'm sure I was supposed to wait, but I waited approx 30 seconds, and that was all I could take!! Jeanne was so sweet! Thank you so much! I love everything in the package and the flower is gorgeous! I

Gracienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108074444498685092005-02-10T17:26:00.000-05:002005-02-10T17:27:24.500-05:00

My pal's package got picked up yesterday by the mail carrier-- it went out Priority so I'm crossing my fingers she gets it by V-day :)

Lisanoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108064953508693272005-02-10T14:48:00.000-05:002005-02-10T14:49:13.506-05:00

Hey there gang! Just thought I'd say I sent my box to the recipient yesterday. I sent it priority mail so I hope it makes it before Valentine's Day!

amandahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05597650207987791974noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108054656370735852005-02-10T11:55:00.000-05:002005-02-10T11:57:36.370-05:00

Thank you Colette in NY!! She made these wonderful flower pins for me and I just love them! And, the added treat of beautiful stitch markers and chocolates - what a treat!! Thank you Colette!!

Amynoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1108050736940720162005-02-10T10:51:00.000-05:002005-02-10T10:52:16.940-05:00

Ok so my flower is finsihed and I think that it turned out well I will be putting it in the mail tomorrow so pal.... Look out in your mail box!!!!

Nyxxienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107958663944900942005-02-09T09:17:00.000-05:002005-02-09T09:17:43.943-05:00

My package went out yesterday via Priority Mail. Should arrive shortly. :)

Jenny Hasslernoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107949585204426002005-02-09T06:39:00.000-05:002005-02-09T06:46:25.206-05:00

less than a week to valentines day :) is everyone getting excited!? i broke a finger about a week and a half ago (in a stupid garage-door meets icy driveway maneuver, i'm sure we've all done that, right?) and that's SERIOUSLY impeded my knitting progress lately, but i have a grand plan. and with me that's quite dangerous. haha. my boyfriend has band practice three times a week, and i

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107804129986398232005-02-07T14:20:00.000-05:002005-02-07T14:22:09.986-05:00

I sent out my Flowers today. I forgot to take pictures before I packed them up so I can't show you, but I think they came out very pretty!

Colettenoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107794105302618662005-02-07T11:26:00.000-05:002005-02-07T11:35:05.303-05:00

Here are the flowers I'm sending out this week. It was fun making them. The rose is a Nicky Epstein design (knitted) and the other two are crocheted out of the Candi Jensen Hooked on Crochet book.

StudioBluenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107711562845497362005-02-06T13:34:00.000-05:002005-02-06T12:39:22.846-05:00

I'm just about ready to mail my package out. I hope to get it in the post either Monday or Tuesday of next week. Here's a picture of the three flowers I made-- one is felted, and two aren't. I used a pattern from a Spring Issue of IK. I tried one from one of the Nicky Epstein books, but wasn't pleased with the result, so that one won't be going out. I just have to get them packaged up with

Lisanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1107221102547723632005-01-31T20:23:00.000-05:002005-01-31T20:25:02.546-05:00

Well, I'm ready to send my gift pack to someone special - but I'll hold off until next week probably in order that it arrive closer to Valentine's Day. :-) I'll mark the package outsite with a "DO NOT OPEN until 14 Feb" or something so that its clear what's comin'. This has been quite fun!!

Jenny Hasslernoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106607333197139232005-01-24T17:52:00.000-05:002005-01-24T17:55:33.196-05:00

sorry i havent been ontop of this much, as i've been trying to deal with an uncooperative computer... i've updated the sidebar, adding the EVER-helpful lisa and any remaining flower pattern links you lovelies had sent me. to the few who dont have blog links... if you do and i just havent linked to them, let me know and i'll fix that. also, if you comment on this blog under the anon. feature,

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106574958116136192005-01-24T08:54:00.000-05:002005-01-24T08:55:58.116-05:00

Came out well, I think! I've got to base it on felt and add a pin back yet. :)

Jenny Hasslernoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106545413470305982005-01-24T01:39:00.000-05:002005-01-24T00:43:33.470-05:00

I did a bit of searching and found the following patterns: http://www.lionbrand.com/patterns/cbcl-flower.html http://knitty.com/ISSUEwinter03/PATTfolly.html (at the bottom) http://www.fortunecity.com/millenium/abbeydale/183/pansy.htm http://www.bevscountrycottage.com/flowers.html (no pic) http://www.crochetmemories.com/archive/may6.html http://members.aol.com/SAG55/flowers.html http://

Amynoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106520766955399702005-01-23T17:47:00.000-05:002005-01-23T17:53:21.700-05:00

Sock weight self-striping yarn in pinks and purples The beginning of my flower I'm knitting this using a sock-weight acrylic yarn in pinks and purples (my thinking was that, given the choices available to me at the shop, this yarn would be likely to both please the recipient and hold up well to wear). I'm using a pattern from one of Nikki Epstein's books. I'm enjoying it very much. I still

Jenny Hasslernoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106487567887096672005-01-23T08:36:00.000-05:002005-01-24T17:58:56.790-05:00

They're all so great! I wish I had even a touch of your all's graphic abilities! Edit (1/24/05): time to vote on your favorite button! everyone can enter once, please email me (brokedow_tiger at yahoo.com) your vote. all you have to do is simply send me an email with a # in the subject line OR body (the # corresponding to the button you like, of course!) and your vote WILL be counted. results

Lisanoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106394522384505082005-01-22T06:46:00.000-05:002005-01-22T06:48:42.383-05:00

my computer is playing the "i hate you" game these days, and that combined with the evils of dial-up is making things quite impossible these days. i cant get it to stay online for more than a few minutes, and if i try to do anything involving uploading images, well it just flat out refuses. i'm looking for a volunteer... someone who could post all of the FFE button submissions for me if i were

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1106216391736217682005-01-20T05:16:00.000-05:002005-01-20T06:43:25.566-05:00

i heartily apologize to all who have been waiting anxiously for the start of the flower exchange... i completely forgot i had a houseguest coming on sunday, so i spent all day saturday cleaning. and as i'm 22 and crazy, we've essentially been partying or sleeping ever since. OY! i must be old, cause i could only stay out till THREE am tonight... haha. but i digress! the list is DONE, we are

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1104801022553148472005-01-03T20:02:00.000-05:002005-01-03T20:10:22.553-05:00

(that title's not funny unless you scroll down to the previous post's title.) CONTEST TIME this flower exchange needs a button, badly. however, i dont have the software or the skills to make a nice one. sounds like the beginnings of a contest to ME... heh. design a button for February Flowers. preferably 50X100, but not manditory if you need to go outside of that a bit for design reasons.

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1104800563506853782005-01-03T19:59:00.000-05:002005-01-03T20:02:43.506-05:00

only a few days, and already we've got 8 members! (including myself, of course.) lets just hope it keeps going at this rate, so we can have a nice assortment of people to mix up when it comes to the end of sign-up. please please, if anyone out there knows of any flower patterns that i DONT have in the sidebar send me the address. i'd like to have a pretty broad selection of knit, crochet and

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1104436266325266202004-12-30T14:41:00.000-05:002005-01-03T20:13:05.536-05:00

they're more like guidelines, but you get the picture :) sign up: enter on or before january 14th, i will be picking names on the 15thenter by sending an email to brokedown_tiger@yahoo.comin your email include your name, mailing address, any pertinent fiber allergies or sensitivities, and your favorite color(s). the exchange its self:you will be notified on or before the 17th as to who you are

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9849914.post-1104391432786240172004-12-30T02:16:00.000-05:002004-12-30T02:23:52.786-05:00

i know that for myself, and many others, february is the darkest month of the year. not LITERALLY speaking, as we've already passed the solstice and the days can only get longer from here on in. but there's just something about the month of february that feels never-ending. like winter will never lift it's dreary veil, and we'll be stuck in that grey month for the rest of time. wouldnt it be

alicehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11522572764396911175noreply@blogger.com4