I’m finished her body, finished her arms, finished her collar…though I still have to seam her & put in her zipper. Here’s how Olive looks so far…

She looks a little tiny…but as we all know…ribbing stretches…big time. I’m really looking forward to finishing Olive. As you know, she was put on hold for Birch and Butterfly.

I mentioned that I want to knit up another Butterfly for my Christmas party. I’m torn between these 2 colors…

I LOVE the black and I already have beautiful blackish grey irredesent beads for it. As far as the wine color, I only have clear beads for now. I can see the black one with a nude cami underneath with a pretty black skirt or slacks. Just don’t know!

Donna and I want to knit up this Rowan sweater from Magazine #32…

We both decided to knit this in white KSH. I know, I know more KSH. I’m sure I’ll get sick of it soon enough…not!

Workout Update...
Let me start by saying my that my Pilates instructor has upgraded my workouts to the intermediate to advanced level on the mat, the reformer & the Cadilac. Help me! I am so sore. My abs have gotton super strong from these workouts. I look forward to going as she is constantly changing and trying new exercises. No boredom here! Just sweat, sweat, drip, drip away!  I’m still going 2 times a week. I have also been doing my weights and cardio about 2 times a week. And of course there is my golf at least 2 to 3 times a week. More if I could.

I am getting so excited about Stitches East. I can’t wait to go!!!! If anyone else who is going wants to meet up…at the show or to get some dinner & drinks & gambling or any time, let me know. It is always great to meet the bloggers.

Pretty photos...

These beautiful butterflies are always on our Butterfly bush. I wonder what attracks them to this pretty bush with gorgeous purple flowers?


Did I mention how much I love my new camera?

Have a great rest of the day!

Yes I am…truely overwhelmed by all of the positive responses I have recieved regarding Butterfly. I would like to thank all of you and let you know how much I appreciate all of your fabulous comments. You have made me feel extremely special…and who doesn’t love to feel special! As I have said in my last post, I love how Butterfly turned out and I have already worn her about 4 times. Every year we have a Christmas party and I have already decided to knit another Butterfly for the party. I’m either going to use the KSH in Liquer (Burgundy) or in Wicked (Black), except this time I am going to use beads…I think just on the front though. Gaile made a comment…“How on earth are you going to top this?” I am really not sure I have an answer to this one. I guess I would have to say that I would want all my knitted projects to fit me well…well enough for me to enjoy wearing them. That is all I could hope & pray for. If I think of anything else Gaile, I’ll let you know. 

Olive update...
I have not been knitting much, but I have been working on Olive. I am finished with all of the knitting except for picking up the stitches for the collar. I also still have to seam her & get the zipper put in. I am not starting anything elso until I finish her.

My DH and I went to the Cambridge Hyatt for a fabulous 5 days. We played golf 3 days in a row. Can you believe it was 98 degress with 100% humidity…but we did survive, thanks to the nice fellow who brought wet cold wash clothes by to us on the golf course. How refreshing that was! I played great. I broke 100 2 times. It was an easier course than the ones we usually play…but I still played great! We ate fabulous food, probably drank a little more than usual (it was a vacation you know) We went to the pool one day after golf. I haven’t done that in years (I try to protect myself from the sun). It was so relaxing though. It has been awhile since Rick & I have been away alone together and it was very nice. We actually enjoy each others company…alot!!! Here are a few photos from the golf course…

This was a par 3 that I pared. I got the ball in the hole in 3 shots!

A room with a view

Beautiful flowers…what flowers are not?

Here is a photo of Heather and I. She came over for dinner at our house. We grilled out & it was fabulous…

Go check out her finished Everyday Cardi. It looks awesome!!! Great job H!

I met Donna in Tysons Corner, Va for a fun filled 2 days. We shopped at the mall the first day. Then for dinner we went to Maggiano’s. This is my favorite Italian restaurant. The best!!!

Getting ready to go out for the evening…to Maggiano’s. She even brought with her a bottle of a fabulous Cab. Yum!!! We had a cocktail before dinner.
The next day we hit some knit shops & had a fabulous lunch.
Getting ready for the day. See I’m wearing Butterfly…again! I can’t get enough of this beautiful top.

We had the waiter take a photo of us after we stuffed our faces.
Thanks Donna…I had a fabulous time!! Can’t wait to do it again!

I gotta run to Pilate’s, so if I forgot anything, I will post it next time. I promise it won’t be as long in between posts!
Have a fantabulous day!

Imagine my surprise when I discovered that Butterfly was so much quicker to knit than I would have ever thought. Even going to the ocean for 5 fun filled days didn’t deter her completion…



Of all the projects that I have ever knit…Butterfly is the one piece I am the most prowd of. She is my masterpiece. I LOVE this camisole. I love the color, the fit and the way she looks so antique. This is one unique knit! The best part about this project…it wasn’t hard to do! I will be posting all of Butterflys info in my Gallery under ‘Been there Done that’ if you would like to take a look.

Knit Night Update…
Last Wednesday I had knit night with my girls.

Lauren, Heather, Donna & moi
We met at Daedalus Books to start out the night. This place is very cool. It is a discount book warehouse. I will definitely make my way back there. I can’t believe I’ve been living in Columbia for 25 years & I didn’t even know about this place. Thanks Lauren for making us aware of it. Then we went to Macaroni Grill for a good old fashioned italian dinner. We had some wine and Sangria and then off to Borders for some knitting, chit chat & of course there was laughing…as usual. I’m so excited as they had the new fall 2005 Vogue Knitting in stock. More on that later.

Rick and I went to Ocean City, MD for 5 days. We had a fabulous time. Friends of ours invited us down to stay with them. We played 3 days of golf, miniature golf (I got 4 hole in ones…now why can’t I do that when I’m playing real golf), ate fabulous food, relaxed, had Cold Stone ice cream 2 times (my Fave…YUM!) & knit of course.

This is a photo of our view as we were riding across one of there many bridges in our golf cart at Baywood Greens golf course. Their landscaping was unbelievable. There were tons of flowers, fountains, even vegetable plants. I have never seen anything like it.


A pretty flower

This is my favorite photo. Doesn’t it look like a Monet painting?

Hope you enjoyed all the photos. Have a fantabulous weekend!