Life's a Stitch

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

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The before shot doesn’t look as bad as it really was and the after doesn’t look as good as it really does.  Isn’t it funny how a pretty driveway makes an ugly garage door look uglier?

Bryant discovers the curling iron. Before and after:

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On our October vacation, Blogless Marsha told me if I was going to
carry my knitting around after 5:00 on a cruise ship, I needed to
consider an evening knitting bag. Before:

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After:

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The best part? 35% off the last marked price:

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22 responses to “Before and after”

  1. Jane Avatar

    Bryant needs to stay away from the curling iron. Hide the hot rollers!

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  2. Marina Avatar

    I’m sure Marsha is a lovely lady but I wonder what she would say about my projects which are stuffed in store brand, plastic shopping bags!
    You pamper your projects.

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  3. Norma Avatar

    Oy, flashback to the ’70s!!!
    Love the new driveway! If we had ours done, it would cost more than the house!

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  4. caro Avatar

    Wow! The driveway looks awesome!
    Happy Thanksgiving!

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  5. Dorothy Avatar

    Tell the guys “Well done!” on the driveway. That’s a lot of work, but it looks great. I have some really lovely knitting bags, but I always seem to grab the icky looking canvas ones on my way out the door!

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  6. Crazy For Yarn In Alabama Avatar

    Driveway looks awesome and LOVE a great deal on anything knitting related!!!!

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  7. Beth Avatar

    The driveway is just fabulous! I can just see all the effort that took.

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  8. Angie Avatar

    Wow! You are the supreme ruler of marked down goodness. I am jelous of your reign.
    The driveway looks like a great welcome.

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  9. Alli Avatar

    Hello, I found your blog through Ravelry and I’m wondering if I could get a copy of your pattern for the Herringbone Rib Scarf?
    Sorry if this wasn’t the right place to ask.
    Congrats on the awesome deal on your knitting bag! I love the shape!
    -Alli

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  10. Suzanne V. (Yarnhog) Avatar

    Lovely driveway! But anytime you improve anything, it makes everything else look wretched. This is why, after eight years, I am still remodeling my “fixer” house. It’s a vicious circle.
    As for the bag–I bow down to your superior bargain shopping skills!
    And, uh, Bryant? Sorry dude. Not a good look. (But you’re still cute and undoubtedly charming.)

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  11. Jane Avatar

    Nice driveway! We replaced ours with pavers at our old house and really loved it. Hopefully, we’ll eventually get to do the same here. Oh, and I’ve been working on a Herringbone Rib Scarf since yesterday – love it! I decided to do two knit stitches at the beginning and end of all rows and I like how it’s working out.

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  12. Marianne Avatar

    What a difference ! That is quite a chique driveway you have there.
    Oh and please tell Bryant to leave the curling iron for the ladies. Hope I didn’t hurt his feelings now.

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  13. Lynne Avatar

    Now I KNOW I want pavers for our driveway! It looks great, Li.

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  14. nina Avatar

    What a nice bag! I have to laugh – after 5pm on the cruise knitting bag. It sounds like a fun trip!? Thanks for sharing!

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  15. Lisa C. Avatar
    Lisa C.

    Love the bag. Can I ask where you found it?

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  16. Lisa C. Avatar
    Lisa C.

    Love the bag. Can I ask where you found it?

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  17. Kristen Avatar

    The pavers make a chic impression. What a great bargain on the knitting bag. And gee, I like the wavy hair alternative!

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  18. angelarae Avatar

    That looks like one of those Jordana Paige bags…if it isn’t and you got it for 9.98, you officially suck;-> The driveway looks great, by the way!
    Ang

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  19. Jean Avatar

    I have a couple of bags like your “before” one except mine say “Kitzingen” and “Ansbach”. lol.

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  20. eyeleen Avatar

    Oh my the curling iron, 🙂
    Great work on the driveway. I love your evening bag, perfect!

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  21. Rebekah Avatar

    Now that is a deal and a half on the purse!
    Beautiful driveway.

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  22. Karen Avatar

    Oh, you driveway looks fabulous! Wow, so pretty.

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