Fiberlicious Marie

Working on a cowl for rebel. It is actually more of a magenta color. Sunday was a beautiful day out. We decided to take Mimi out for a day at the Staten Island Zoo. There are a few little patches of snow left on the ground. I've signed up for a silkscreening workshop on 3/3 in the city. I am so looking forward to it. I have to bring in drawings, pictures and materials to print on. This afternoon I have a resume development workshop. Other than that it is all quiet here.

So purple cowl has a home! That'll keep Ms. M warm as she runs around the island with her two adorable kiddies. I have to make one for my rebel. Am using a delicious warm Norwegian wool in a beautiful magenta. Haven't told her it is for her yet. I like to see the reaction! After the magenta cowl is finished will start work on some broomstick lace. I have a need for a vest and I think that'll look real nice. I've the perfect grey yarn I picked up from Elann some time back. Happy Friday!

Amazing how much you can get done when you don't have a day job to interfere!!! First up - a silk scarf I dyed just before I was let go. I used Shibori tying technique, I then dyed it in a combination of tea/coffee (or Kawfee). Next is a sweater I made out of bulky yarn. It is based off a granny square...I was making a baby blanket and I folded it when I was done for the night...I saw that there was a shape in it...an arm and the body! Go figure...Why haven't I seen this before? I am sure someone out there has seen this before. I won't claim this one as my invention. I think it is pretty durn cool! So I measured it up against a comfy sweater I wear around the house, made a second granny - sewed it up the back and across the shoulders. I think it turned out pretty nice. Next on the crafty band wagon is hairpin lace. I bought the loom ages ago - tossed it in a drawer for 'one day when I have time' So I have time now... It is pretty easy once you get use to how ...

Earlier this week I had my first appointment with the company that is to help me find my next job. They basically give me help with interviewing, resume writing, and also offer office space. They've a good set up and are located in midtown NY. I went back on Wednesday for a one on one...it took all of 15 mintues. It took me 1 1/2 hours to get there, waited an hour (because I have to get there early) and the session was 15 minutes long. ARGH...ok whatever...I had my camera with me (of course) and took photos of Grand Central and the public library. The weather was nice and I enjoyed walking around.

Amazing what you can get done when you have time! These are some of the shawls I've been working on over the past month. I finally had time to sew in the loose threads. I'll have to photograph them properly for etsy. That is what I do in the early afternoon/late evening. Mornings are spent scanning job sites, newspapers (NYTimes) sending out resumes and checking LinkedIn. I hope tomorrow is a little warmer... Hugs.. Marie

All, I finished the sweater for Mimi...of course it vanished into her room as soon as she saw it..what's not to love hot pink with sparkles...yikes...will post a picture of her wearing it in the morning when there is better light. For now it is in my room waiting on a button. Being unemployed is interesting. At first I felt guilty...like I should be doing something, being productive. I kept thinking that there was something I was forgetting. I would obsessively check my email and phone...to find that there was nothing there. Nothing was pending. No one was waiting on me to deliver something. There were no calls, no emails, no messages, no spreadsheets...nothing...nothing...not a single thing. After so many years of planning, working, motivating, meeting, collaborating..non-stop activity...there is just silence...stillness. There is time to breathe and to think. I've time for walks...yep I walk every day even when it is so cold my eyes tear. I think. I've never had time t...

All, A teaser for you all - shrug I made from Habu 100% cotton nerimaki slub. I love the thick/thin yarn and how it looks worked up. It is light and surprising warm. This piece is nice and drapey. It looks great with a turtle neck or, my favorite, a white shirt and jeans. Keep Warm! Marie

So today we shoveled out the driveway in the back...there must have been 2-3 feet of snow back there..ugh. I'll have to remember this time of year in July/August when we have the 101 degree 100% humidity days!! Still trying to figure out what is next. most tech jobs I've looked at need you to lift up to 50 lbs. I can't do that anymore...ugh ugh ugh... Well am working on the long awaited etsy store. stuff won't sell before it's posted anymore...there is no one around to buy it off the needles! Am almost done with the shawl I started. That yarn to the left is what I am using. The color is really nice and it is warm. I've sorted out my paypal account. finished the baby bottle covers..those turned out really cute. Tomorrow is another day. Let's see what I can finish and post. hugs... Marie if anyone has any ideas on next steps am all ears!

Early yesterday evening...SNOW and more on the way...the only upside to have been made redundant..I don't have to commute in to work. I work from home looking for work! Am also doing some on-line training. Am really just trying to figure out what to do next. Well so far I've no hits on my resume...so for now will just have to keep searching and thinking. I do miss some of the peeps in the old company. Working at home is very different...there is no one to talk to or bounce ideas off of. Will try to update this blog more often now that I have free time. Hugs! Marie

Just thought I'd upload a picture of my favorite view. I work on the 50th floor of a building that has the best views of the harbor. Unfortunately my office is a box within a box so I don't get to enjoy the view very often! Maybe that is a good thing. I don't think I'd get any work done. Enjoy! Marie

3 years old...where did time go?

I hope 2011 is a better year than 2010! Hugs! Marie

Hi all.. So I've been busy learning how to tat. I've also been working on more shrugs and shawls for the on-line store. I need to find a model for those. I think they look better when a real person wears them. My no name dummy just isn't that great of a model..oh well. I had fun at lunch the other day...I went to Seaport Yarns and picked up a couple of balls of yarn...cause I really need more yarn!! We took a break last weekend and went to my fave S.I. park, Snug Harbor. Princess had a ball chasing butterflies...she almost caught them too... Chef and his Girlfriend are now in San Francisco, so I'll be making a trip there soon. Am hoping to make a side trip to Yosemite. Have a great weekend! Hugs Marie

All, More pics from our trip... typical street in Madrid..so much to see! Everytime we walked down a street and looked down there would be so much to see. Their pastry shops are so great! I should have gained weight from all the empanadas I ate, but I actually lost weight...gotta love it! Below is the Alcazar of Segovia. It is managed by the Military. below is a picture of El Valle de los Caidos - El Escorial. It is closed for major renovations. I can't wait to go back. I've started a new shawl and will post pics once I have a little something to show! Hugs to all! Marie

We had a great time in Madrid! Food was great, weather was a bit rainy and cold. We visited Toledo, Segovia, and Avila those are really beautiful cities. We spent a lot of time walking around Madrid getting to know the city. This is one of the entrances to the Plaza Mayor This is the Plaza de Castellano just up the road from Plaza de Colon. The royal palace in Madrid - Palacio Real More pictures to follow.. Hugs, Marie

These are two sleeveless hooded vests - size 4-5 I made to put up on etsy. So fun to work on these. I have to make one for Mimi. She kept wanting the one with the doll face on it. Am working on a light gray shawl in this nice petal pattern. Mimi and I in the front yard. I've lots of bearded Irises. I love those. I always feel like painting when I see them... One of my favorite Irises... Enjoy your day! Hugs Marie

A fairy in the Garden...I'd wondered who was nipping my daffs! Who me?! Hugs to all Marie

It's been ages! Between work and my little Mimi there isn't a heck of a lot getting done. Finally finished my japanese inspired scarf..pictures to follow. Am waiting on a nice sunny day to take pics of all the stuff I've finished. Here is from left to right - Rebel, little flag waving Mimi, and me (Meema) at the steuben day parade... It is very hard work to look so cute! She had a great time at her first New York city parade! After that we had lunch at Central Park Zoo..she is a real New York baby..she loves grilled hot dogs! I've signed up for a cool Shibori class at the end of October. More on that when the time comes. see you all soon! Marie

Happy Easter to all! Hugs, Marie