Fiberlicious Marie

I've got a song stuck in my head! Thank goodness it is a good song. Well it's a mahvelous night for a Moondance.....am getting some inspiration from that piece. Am working away on projects, and at work. Trying to figure out how to quit my day job. I am certain there is a way. So so close... Happy New Year from the Big Apple! Marie

Just a few pics of things that inspire me. Paint peeling off of bricks. Leaves...in a pile..so many shapes and colors...how could you not be inspired The Neptune fountain in Snug Harbor...I love this fountain and have taken so many pictures of it. I love it in the fall. I wish I had more time to work on everything I'd like to work on. I love Neptune! This is such a beautiful spot. I can see the Arthur Kill Van Kull from this spot. The light is so great here. so I am working on my Kusha Kusha scarf...yes...still! so so so fine that string...argh. and a lovely sweater...I have the front finished. I started the back. I hope I have enough yarn. I don't know it looks awful big to me. Well we'll see! Enjoy the colors and I hope they inspire you! Marie

All, It's that time of year again! Weavers taught by Linda Labelle got a chance to exhibit our projects at Habu. The temptation to buy more yarn was tremendous! I did remember I am quickly running out of space and have next to no time to work on anymore projects. I settled with being inspired by my fellow weavers. The colors were incredible and the textures wonderful. I think everyone had something they had made by hand on. Shawls, scraves and hats were being fondled and admired. It was a great time. Of course my honey was there to make sure I didn't slip into the back where Takako keeps the yarn. Here are Takako and Linda. In this picture Takako is introducing Linda who is about to read an excerpt from her new book Here is the proud Author holding up my copy of the book...HOW EXCITING IS THAT! It is called the Yarn Lovers guide to dyeing. It is a great book. I am going to enjoy working through many of the projects. Here is rebel admiring my project. Yep poppin' fresh is po...

I am so happy to be back on-line! Well to start I had a fun time at Habu...a new shipment of yarn arrived while I was there. Talk about a kid in a candy shop! I picked up two kits the fringe tape choker and a kid mohair cape. Fiddle head fern yarn, cashmere that I can use as a warp..it was coated in water soluble vinyl coating. more mohair to mix with some silk for a lighter than air shawl. Caaaaaashmere for a super webby weaving this is fiddlehead cotton silk and this is the choker. It works up super quick! Lovely brown mohair that caught my eye I don't know what that will be. Does anyone have any ideas? on the needles is the kusha kusha...that is taking me a while. I started another baby blanket with the ladies at work! There are many babies expected. Am super super busy at work....there is too much going on. I need more hours in the day! I am really looking forward to a long weekend. Well hugs to you all! Marie

Finally I am connected to the world! Pictures to follow after I finish my happy dance! WAHOOO!

All, Will be off-line for the next few weeks. A recent electrical storm killed my router, flat panel tv and PC at home. Talk about being disconnected YIKES! Am working on a few projects and will have pictures once the new PC is in. Until then...watch out for lightning bolts! 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