Thursday, August 22, 2013

Make and Listen




Making:

~ knitting away on Christmas gifts for my nephew and nieces, three pairs of fingerless mitts done and the last pair is one the needles

~ some of these for my little man, although I might love them as much as he does :)

~ orders have been rolling in for tree blocks, I picked up some new fabric yesterday and will be sewing up some bags tomorrow

Listening:

~ not much listening around here, for some reason the music has been off and we have been enjoying the quiet...it has been nice for a change and very peaceful

What are you making and listening to this week?

Joining Dawn
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25 comments:

  1. EMMAAugust 22, 2013 at 5:07 AM

    Lovely knitting, I must get busy with a few pairs for this autumn. What a wonderful idea the light catchers are, I think my boys would love making these. Thanks for sharing the link
    Love your wooden blocks, any child would love to have them!

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    1. Kim August 22, 2013 at 7:10 PM

      Thank you! We are loving the light catchers and have our eyes open on our nature walks for more things to put in them :)

      Enjoy making yours.

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  2. fjord girlAugust 22, 2013 at 8:43 AM

    What nice and thoughtful gifts you are giving. The light catchers are such a great idea.

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  3. UnknownAugust 22, 2013 at 8:47 AM

    That charcoal is so yummy! Last week I made a birthday crown. This week, well this week is packing. Crazy amounts of packing! But we are just one laundry load away from being done!

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  4. Dawn SuzetteAugust 22, 2013 at 9:17 AM

    Oh... Those light catchers are great! We must make some of those!
    Your nephew and nieces are lucky kiddos! Those looks so warm and cozy.
    The longer lengths of wooden blocks look great, so much to do with those. Wonderful!
    Quiet is a very peaceful sound. Agreed. Sometimes it is nice just to be in the quiet.
    Thanks for joining in this week!

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    1. Kim August 22, 2013 at 7:12 PM

      Thanks Dawn, I knew as soon as I saw them over at Still Parenting, that I had to make some. We are loving them and can't wait to make more.

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  5. karenAugust 22, 2013 at 12:26 PM

    you have been busy! love the colors you always knit with, earthy and would match my wardrobe easily.

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    1. Kim August 22, 2013 at 7:13 PM

      Busy is a good thing for me :) And thank you, the earthy colours always seem to call out to me.

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  6. Karin-IdaAugust 22, 2013 at 3:24 PM

    I will make pics with contactpaper with my kg kids! thanx for the idea!

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  7. paula@weewhimsicalsAugust 22, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    I think I would like to do some fingerless mitts for nieces this year. Yours look great. Love the greys. What pattern are you using?

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    1. Kim August 22, 2013 at 7:15 PM

      Thanks, yes pattern is right here...http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/easy-fingerless-mitts-2

      Really easy, fun pattern.

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  8. Old Gates FarmAugust 22, 2013 at 11:16 PM

    oh, i love these posts! very neat... (off to check on that link on what you made your little man) :)

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    1. Kim August 23, 2013 at 8:02 AM

      Thanks! You will love the light catchers, bet your kiddos will too :)

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  9. AppleshoeAugust 23, 2013 at 9:11 AM

    I love the pictures with contact paper! Now I know what to do with all those smaller treasures the neighborhood children bring me :) Thanks for the idea!

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    1. Kim August 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      It is a great idea and we love them. Enjoy!

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  10. Mama Gone GreenAugust 23, 2013 at 9:40 AM

    I wish I could be as motivated for holiday gifts as you are! The light catchers are amazing. We will have to try that-- thanks!

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    1. Kim August 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      I will send some motivation your way :)

      Your kiddos will loves the light catchers. Enjoy!

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  11. AnonymousAugust 23, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    We looooove your tree blocks around here, as you know :) Bea fondly refers to them as 'Kim's blocks' :)

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    1. Kim August 23, 2013 at 7:39 PM

      I am so happy she loves them, and that is too cute :)

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  12. tessAugust 27, 2013 at 7:29 AM

    I'm so impressed that you have started knitting Christmas gifts in, um, August!!! Awesome. Those blocks and light catchers are pretty special too!

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    1. Kim August 28, 2013 at 9:54 PM

      Thanks, I like to get started early...it means in December I can sit back, relax and knit something for me :)

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  13. SaraSeptember 7, 2013 at 10:51 PM

    I always love seeing what you are making. With both parents being so talented I am sure that little Reece has quite the creative force of his own.

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    1. Kim September 8, 2013 at 6:49 PM

      Awe thanks, I can definitely see his creative side starting to take form. It is an interesting process to watch.

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