Life's a Stitch

And more recently life’s a creative adventure with some travel thrown in.

My Puerto Rican grandmother used to yell in exasperation, "Enough ees enough, too much ees too much." I’m with you, Grammy. Last week Chuck’s finger had an altercation with the table saw (instant replay of earlier in the year when he put several fingers through the band saw). He got eight stitches and a round of antibiotics. Last night, he was in bad pain and I decided to get brave and look at it. Whoa. Bryant described it as reminiscent of the movie, Saw. Into the clinic today and right to the hospital, back on to IV antibiotics (another replay of earlier in the year when his knee was infected). Enough is definitely enough. I think he needs to ditch the woodworking and knit. Knitting needles are sharp, but you have relative control over them.

My oasis this past weekend  was a meet-up with other bloggers.  On Sunday, Nadia and I had the opportunity to meet up with Caro, a Vancouverite living in Texas, along with several other non-knitting people, bloggers and not. One had a shopping blog. Now there’s a concept! I thought I was a shopper par excellence until, even I, got shopping tips from her. Shopping and blogging are a natural, but mix shopping and knit blogging and I’m in heaven. I bought a bit of Christine’s stash on e-bay and can’t wait for it to arrive. She creatively grouped a collection of like coloured yarn making it irresistible to stay away from her lot of pinks.

And finally, it’s a wrap – C’est La Vie # deux. Two of these are enough for now. Two of the ruffles were almost too much. This one will be a gift.Dsc01909_1

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13 responses to “Enough is enough”

  1. sherry Avatar

    Very nice pic of you and your wrap!! yes, take the saw away!!!also love that pattern you got for your daughter’s wedding. What a great keepsake that will be.

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  2. Karen Avatar

    Ouch! Is woodworking his hobby? If so, I think he needs to find a new hobby. I agree knitting sounds good to me too.
    Pretty wrap!

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  3. Dorothy Avatar

    You sure you want to give that wrap away? It looks awfully good on you! My husband has had several run-ins with woodworking equipment, one of which required emergency surgery for a tendon transplant. The other required 32 stitches in 2 fingers. I didn’t know you could put that many stitches in 2 fingers! He still woodworks, but I like to think (pray?) he is more careful!

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  4. Paddy Avatar
    Paddy

    I just found your blog today and read back a bit. Your post about your daughter’s engagment resonated with me as my daughter is just 21, and to be married in June. Thanks for the link to the White Lies site- methinks a new project is in order for the wedding.

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  5. Beth Avatar

    You need to limit him to a hobby that doesn’t involve blades of any kind. My dad was accident prone like that – what was his hobby? Whittling. (I’m rolling my eyes as I type LOL)

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  6. Rebekah Avatar

    Oh ouch! Well I hope he heals quickly.

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  7. Nadia Avatar

    You are definitely brave for doing that ruffle twice.

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  8. Rosie Avatar
    Rosie

    Li, you look terrific in that wrap. The colors are lovely on you. Hope Chuck heals quickly. Oy Veh. I am waiting for new dining room set to be delivered. I wish I had a definite time they were arriving. It should be lovely. The silk curtains Nonna made are gorgeous. They are wide stripes of all different colors of grey blue.
    Rosie

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  9. Chris Avatar

    It looks stunning! Great job.

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  10. Darlene Avatar

    The shawl is lovely, can you tell me where you got the pattern? And, I’d LOVE to have a the pattern for the Herringbone Rib Scarf! Do you think it would knit up well in the 100% pure wool from the coop? I find it to be similar to Manos but a whole lot less expensive 🙂 Hoping to hear from you soon. Your work is lovely.

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  11. Kathy Schark Avatar
    Kathy Schark

    I absolutely love your herringbone scarf and would love the pattern. I would be happy to pay for it if you charge, its that good

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  12. sandy Avatar

    Seems like hubby might have to go 4 leaf clover hunting to get his good luck back! 🙂 Hope he feels better soon. There is nothing worse than a hurting husband. For many, many reasons!
    🙂
    Love your wrap! Love seeing your smiling face!
    xo

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  13. Dawn Carlyon Avatar
    Dawn Carlyon

    I’d love a copy of thr herringbone rib scarf. I guess we can leave a comment anywhere? Thanks!

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