tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post6306419287202933016..comments2024-01-27T08:09:59.618-05:00Comments on she shoots sheep shots: coffee giveaway, notatedgale (she shoots sheep shots)http://www.blogger.com/profile/10085790132325029548noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-5465747841351133212011-12-04T09:28:05.168-05:002011-12-04T09:28:05.168-05:00I'm making holiday cookies for Christmas. Cann...I'm making holiday cookies for Christmas. Cannot wait. I'm deciding between making eggnog cookies or gingerbread. Maybe I should make both!eclairrehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10051532770082976084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-26012567708697215812011-12-04T08:15:16.879-05:002011-12-04T08:15:16.879-05:00Second post, because I forgot to leave my email ad...Second post, because I forgot to leave my email address, and I forgot to include knitted Christmas balls (still in the optimism stage) and a knitted party dress for a friend's new baby that is ridiculously, adorably tiny, and only lacks buttons.<br /><br />Susan in Katonah<br />susan@zen-pharaohs.comSusan in Katonahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-75897838880396854012011-12-03T21:03:22.031-05:002011-12-03T21:03:22.031-05:00I'm making gnomes, fingerless mitts, needle ca...I'm making gnomes, fingerless mitts, needle cases and hopefully one of your stockings!Susan Mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-81565859341662817542011-12-03T17:43:46.867-05:002011-12-03T17:43:46.867-05:00I made some homemade lip balm with sweet almond oi...I made some homemade lip balm with sweet almond oil, shea butter, beeswax, and essential oil. I might also try pumpkin bread in jars and you "seal" them with flats and rings; the vacuum occurs when the bread cools.<br /><br />Nice giveaway!<br />prov31wannabe@gardener.comprov31wannabenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-61946025296257743212011-12-03T17:26:16.838-05:002011-12-03T17:26:16.838-05:00My latest handmade "stuff": baby hat fo...My latest handmade "stuff": baby hat for the volleyball coach, hat for husband's birthday (even finished it on time!), fancy granny square for advent candle display, dozens of paper stars for 18 year-old's holiday party, and still hoping to make a batch of DIY liquid soap and a scarf for the Red Scarf Project (deadline 12/15!).Kim Whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11784545732573615133noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-38941433502422083612011-12-03T16:33:07.766-05:002011-12-03T16:33:07.766-05:00Starbucks. MMMMGood.
handmade gifts on the agend...Starbucks. MMMMGood.<br /><br />handmade gifts on the agenda- cowls, hats, maybe a scarf or two if there's time. A couple of stitched project bags. Baked goodies in baskets (I may cheat and buy the baskets - work is crazy and I'm not sure I'll find time to weave three baskets!) I'm going to try to get some bath soaps made, too, but that's been my "plan" for the last three Christmases, and it hasn't happened yet. *sigh* <br /><br />gracie41999@yahoo.comGwennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-47146666189797985892011-12-03T15:28:10.698-05:002011-12-03T15:28:10.698-05:00I'm being pretty busy for the last couple of w...I'm being pretty busy for the last couple of weeks, trying to finish gifts for friends and family in time. Definitely no sleep for me, I'm in desperate need for coffee. ;)<br />I'm cross-stitching Christmas cards, beading bracelets, making decoupage jewellery, paper-folding animals for kids from a kindergarten where I work, and knitting a scarf. Whew!..<br /><br />phioniray@gmail.comphioniraynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-24592028100980346332011-12-03T13:16:11.034-05:002011-12-03T13:16:11.034-05:00I make biscotti (great for coffee dunking!) each C...I make biscotti (great for coffee dunking!) each Christmas to give-away. I'm making a hat for my husband for his stocking .... the Easter bunny may bring that instead. :DAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00294194276144436244noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-29228888233184133992011-12-03T10:13:55.130-05:002011-12-03T10:13:55.130-05:00A scarf (completed) and mittens (OTN) for my daugh...A scarf (completed) and mittens (OTN) for my daughter<br /><br />Three pairs of socks (one of each is already finished and waiting for its mate)<br /><br />A Schmatta for me! (see Mason-Dixon website for free pattern; it's a button-up cowl-type thing)MamaSuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12945440286656173968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-40776884988159158262011-12-03T06:30:43.171-05:002011-12-03T06:30:43.171-05:00Handmade gifts:
One Angry Birds hat- Done
One Batm...Handmade gifts:<br />One Angry Birds hat- Done<br />One Batman hat -Done<br />One mohair scarf on the needles<br />2-3 loaves of banana bread<br />Crap ton of cookies<br /><br />That plus 60+ Christmas cards should keep me busy this season.Katiebellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03728392210757755692noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-15603201724759665822011-12-02T23:59:50.056-05:002011-12-02T23:59:50.056-05:00This year, I'm baking dog treats and sewing do...This year, I'm baking dog treats and sewing dog sweaters. I'll knit a few hats and gloves and toys, and whip up a couple nut rolls from an old family recipe. <br /><br />Nice giveaway you have here!<br /><br />beancontessa@gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-735997232838213572011-12-02T21:38:32.656-05:002011-12-02T21:38:32.656-05:00lovely idea! Coffee would help me finish a dozen k...lovely idea! Coffee would help me finish a dozen knitted brooches, a pillow, a workinprogress for 5 year cardigan ( this will be the year!). Hats for the Norwegian cousins and lace shawl for Mum. Thanks for the opportunity! Marilyn in MinneapolisAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-12534928460681311462011-12-02T21:08:38.199-05:002011-12-02T21:08:38.199-05:00I've got a Red Scarf for "Norma", ha...I've got a Red Scarf for "Norma", hats for VT and hats for preemies. More hats (sister, BIL, 2 nephews), mittens (mom) and socks for dad. (My husband isn't getting anything handknit because he is (successfully) dieting and his sweater no longer fits. I am emotionally conflicted about this.) The cats are getting catnip mice.Bullwinklehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12765320040505378403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-42805105060944451772011-12-02T09:02:35.966-05:002011-12-02T09:02:35.966-05:00I'm making a cowl, hats and socks....I haven&#...I'm making a cowl, hats and socks....I haven't made enough progress on all to feel confident that I'll finish but giving it my best. Thanks for the giveaway! <br />jhking24@gmail.comJennifer Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905503019120485104noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-82132962931346669542011-12-02T08:55:27.057-05:002011-12-02T08:55:27.057-05:00I'm making socks, fingerless mitts, cowls, and...I'm making socks, fingerless mitts, cowls, and a shawl. I love to knit my way through the winter. It sure would be nice to have some starbucks to keep me awake!Suellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529388126025732283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-83695905459358039682011-12-02T07:24:41.737-05:002011-12-02T07:24:41.737-05:00Thanks for an awesome giveaway - I had to make a c...Thanks for an awesome giveaway - I had to make a cup of coffee just to read all the comments you have gathered already.<br />I am knitting my daughter the Gruffalo (pnoenixknits) and all his friends (which I will have to improvise on or find good patterns) for Christmas and my other daughter will get a handknit squirrel from the Beatrix Potter pattern series. I am also still working on a baby blanket - I have 2 stockings off my list by now and also finished are a knitted nutcracker (Alan Dart pattern) and a Rebecca the Christmas Rabbit (Phoenixknits pattern) so coffee would be very much appreciated!<br /><br />Thanks and happy stitches<br />~Karin<br /><br />kcmccandless@hotmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-26543392396341466742011-12-02T04:58:07.249-05:002011-12-02T04:58:07.249-05:00My handmade projects this winter season include th...My handmade projects this winter season include three knitted scarfs (for my nieces and nephew) and homemade truffles :)<br /><br />deeg131 at gmail dot comDeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02704706829011166945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-13542318318995360182011-12-02T01:21:02.031-05:002011-12-02T01:21:02.031-05:00Mmmm.... Coffee. :)
Tis the season for crafting...Mmmm.... Coffee. :) <br /><br />Tis the season for crafting! <br /><br />I've knitted three pair of socks, with 3 pair more on the needles. <br /><br />I am also knitting 2 pair of mittens, a cowl, a shawl, a bracelet and a sweater.<br /><br />I've crocheted a *ton* of spa cloths.<br /><br />I've sewn several travel pouches.<br /><br />I will also be baking cookies for gifting soon - a favorite are my Espresso Wafers :)<br /><br />As aside: I had the opportunity to review Craftivism. I found it to be a wonderful book!kerrie.jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17854021683080068394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-2563495417092497842011-12-01T23:20:04.168-05:002011-12-01T23:20:04.168-05:00Love coffee! Making Backous lacy version.Love coffee! Making Backous lacy version.Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768750863866951317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-20166649834192210742011-12-01T22:41:51.118-05:002011-12-01T22:41:51.118-05:00What a very nice thing you and Starbucks are doin...What a very nice thing you and Starbucks are doing. I'm knitting my sister a pair of socks, my godson a pair of mittens in John Deere yellow and green, and a scarf for a friend. I love coffee and will share some of it with my uncle, who often asks for Starbucks for Christmas.Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04038961854917237316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-21091064195119425052011-12-01T22:41:32.430-05:002011-12-01T22:41:32.430-05:00Great giveaway!
I am knitting a shawl for my mom
...Great giveaway!<br /><br />I am knitting a shawl for my mom<br />a scarf for a friend, spinning yarn for my sister and making my 2 girls ponchos.<br />I am also making Christmas cookies for friends!monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05645574896344685504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-3493521480538219392011-12-01T17:57:29.368-05:002011-12-01T17:57:29.368-05:00Hats ... I've promised myself to make at least...Hats ... I've promised myself to make at least ten for the Hats for the Homeless basket at my LYS, and Two Angry Birds Hats, either one Red bird and one Green Pig, or two Red Birds. probably Two Red Birds.<br /><br />Several people are getting homemade hot buttered rum mix, the kind that involves a quart of Haagen Daz, half a pound of butter, a pound of confectioners' sugar and a pound of brown sugar and a dab of spice.Susan in Katonahnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-35397600701213821532011-12-01T15:22:42.193-05:002011-12-01T15:22:42.193-05:00I'm making a bunch of stuff elephant toys for ...I'm making a bunch of stuff elephant toys for the wee ones in my life, plus a couple of pairs of socks, a hat, a pair of slippers and a scarf. And a whole mess of tiny elf ornaments.The Bonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11615745078195943355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-7961117390235183872011-12-01T13:58:07.042-05:002011-12-01T13:58:07.042-05:00I am making 20 or so aprons for friends, family an...I am making 20 or so aprons for friends, family and teachers as well as a couple of chemo caps for a cousin who is undergoing chemotherapy. Just finished 3,000 cookies over thanksgiving weekend (for family, friends and clients).carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10738749.post-45893891359115318702011-12-01T11:01:52.620-05:002011-12-01T11:01:52.620-05:00Hand knitted gifts this season:
Basketweave scarf ...Hand knitted gifts this season:<br />Basketweave scarf of baby alpaca<br />Ruffled scarf of grey-and-black Rio<br /><br />Other gifts:<br />a gift cert to the LYS<br />coffee from the local roaster/coffee housePhatLiznoreply@blogger.com