Fiberlicious Marie

So I finished yet another baby blanket. My son chef and his lovely girlfriend came down from Boston for a couple of days... Here they are again working on a super secret project! You all remember this!!! It is Kushu Kushu from Habu! Here she is on my dining room table basking in the sun! I am having trouble adjusting to the thin thin thread! An Artistic shot...I can't wait to see it when it is larger. I think it is going to take me a while! Well worth it... so so cool! Enjoy! Hugs! Marie

20070714_3289 Originally uploaded by mboothny Just thought I'd share one of my favorite pictures with you all! Have a great night. mb

nothing new to report...more baby blankets are done! here is Lola giving her favorite human a big ole wet kiss! a total sneak attack!! The Rebel going over the many books she needs for her first term at college. Hugs to all! Marie

As a thank you my company treated a few departments to a dinner cruise around NY harbor. What a great treat! The weather held out, food was great, company was fun. It's not often hubby and I get dressed up. We normally wander around the city and go to one of our fave places in the village to eat. In the winter we like to see shows so we'll usually stop at Roxie's for their yummy pastrami. We are pretty lucky to live in NY and take full advantage of it. Would I ever move away..hmmmm well as my nephew would say "OH HECKY NO!!" I hope you all enjoy the pictures! Hugs Marie

Hi All! It has been another crazy busy week here at El Ranchito. I was given an order for a special crib blanket. The following is what I came up with. I think it looks real pretty. I've selected a super soft, easy care yarn from the U.K. in a cream color. I am going to put a blue ribbon around the eyelet round there. It is taking me forever to get this one done. I think it is worth the time. Here is a close up of the corner Of course before any invoicing is done Lola does her quality control check! Once this project is complete it is time for me to finish my weaving project. I've get to free the Loom!! I hope you all have a great week! Hugs, Marie

Yep...I saw Fluffa's knitting waving in the breeze and I've seen Fluffa knitting in the car and I had to do it too!! Ok so it isn't knitting it's crochetting. Do you like the yarn?? I had it special dyed by the lovely Margaret over at Inspirations Yarn. Check out her website the link is in the side bar there...go visit! I love this yarn it is so bright! Hubby and I just got a new car so we thought we'd take a road trip up to Milford, PA. So so pretty. I've always wanted to go into this shop. It is off the road and there is tons to look at. It is actually not a yarn store it is an embroidery type shop, but she had tons of old books! I score a few good ones there. We went into Milford and there was a small craft fair (YEA!!) in the middle of town... I bought a beautful wooden vase made out of purple wood and maple. Here are a few of the offerings. There was also a table set up by some teacher's that went to Vietnam and a few other places in that area. Th...

Boy was it hot outside! I finished my lovely Habu yarny thing... It came out pretty good I think..just large enough for my shoulders...it'll look cool in the fall with a brown turtle-necked dress. Well on to my next project! I really need to get a move on the weaving project. Hubby and I collected some interesting bits of nature to mount one of the pieces on...No hints! You'll have to be patient! Keep cool! Hugs! Marie

isn't it pretty?? A-129 in Ice Blue...the only thing that I don't like about Habu Yarns is the yarns don't have names...just numbers. It is a nice combo of 90% wool and 10% nylon. Am using honking big needles and will make a cool wrap/scarf. I love the color...very pretty blue. I am feeling better a little tired. All results are in...everything was benign (sp? can't spell right now) Am taking iron pills and vitamin c to help my body absorb the iron. Have gotten lots of rest. I've been a total slacker at work. I still get in at 6:00 a.m. but I leave between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. I started weight watchers yesterday. I just need to lose a little weight and am looking into the New York Health and Raquet club for exercise. Lola bird will be going for nice walks with me. What is up with the weather in NY lately? It is cold out. I put a jacket on to go to the Dr. I was cold! Have a great day! Enjoy! Marie

Hi all.. I had some female surgery done that has left me weaker than I expected so I haven't anything new to report on the crafty side. Hubby has been working hard on the garden to cheer me up so here are some garden pictures that are really making me happy! http://new.photos.yahoo.com/mboothny/album/576460762403803004 I will probably work from home today...thank goodness for the internet! Take care! Hugs Marie

I was tagged by the lovely Ms. Amanda from http://confused-in-craftland.blogspot.com/ Here is how it works: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write their own blog with their 7 things as well as these rules. You need to tag 7 others and list their names on your blog. Remember to leave a comment for them letting them know they have been tagged and to read your blog. So here we go. 1. I have time issues...I hate being late it is almost a sickness. If you say you will meet me at 8:00 a.m. I will be there at 7:30 and be upset because you are not there!! I was late for my wedding because my cousin couldn't get herself in gear!!! I was starting to walk to the church!! 2. I am a list maker - unfortunately my memory is going so I am always losing my lists! 3. My hubby and I were enemies when we first met...he put gum in my hair I swore revenge! 27 years, two kids later we are still together. Nope he is never leaving me!! hahahahah...

There is no new crafty news at El Ranchito. Work has been all consuming. BLAH! Here is a picture of my son Chef...He will be 25 on May 14. His nickname when he was a little guy was peanut butter...he was always stuck to my side! Here is rebel girl with Cannoli...awwww. Princess D checking out the Vino! Birthday boy with the rebel... hubby concentrating...on a very, very, very complex move here.. Hopefully this week will be easier and I'll be able to work on some projects! Hugs to all! Marie

Hello! It was a wacky crazy horrific week at work! There wasn't too much time to work on projects. I am working on one new baby blanket and of course my Weaving II project. Here is the inspiration picture along with the work in progress. A sunny spot full of the yarn I am using. Light blues through black with a tiny touch of yellow as an accent color. The warp is a light grey tencel. The weft is a mix of yarns. I have yarn from Habu there as well. Thank you for the nice comments on Hubby's garden. It has come a long way since we moved in. Here is a close up of the Dogwood flowers on the west side of the house. Enjoy the great weather! Hugs, Marie

I just wanted to share these pictures of my Honey's Garden My honey modeling the yucky tote for me!! Enjoy! Marie

Hi! I finally used my sewing machine! I joined Woof Nanny's purse challenge http://iwannanewbag.blogspot.com/ It is not a pretty bag...actually it is kinda well sucky!! I know I'll use it when I go to the park for my water and any small knitting or crochet project. My next one will be better!! I didn't use a pattern..that was part of the problem! I used Tea Towels! That was the challenge. I should have used the heavier weight towel for the bottom half of the body and the lighter weight for the handles. I do like the colors very much. I picked up a couple of tote bag patterns from JoAnn's they have McCalls patterns for $1.00 can't beat that! We worked on the yard today. The irises needed to be divided in the worse way. I finished cleaning up the basement from last weekend flood. My yarn escaped damage!! I only lost a small bag of yarn that was going to be used for the Project Linus blankets. No biggie I have more yarn that I can make into blankets. I've started...

It was miserable out today so to make it sunshiney here are pictures of my favorite flowers from my yard...daffys, jumping jacks and an unidentified flower. It is very tiny and dainty. My across the street neighbors gave me all of their plants before they moved away and this little gem was one of them. So I don't know what is up with all of the rain, but I'll tell you something the flowers are digging it! Enjoy! Hugs to all! Marie P.S. if anyone is interested I'll have some more picture postcards on my currently under construction Etsy site!! Artsie is helping me organize myself!