The Needle Nerd

Monday, June 7, 2010

Weekend Re-Cap!





Went camping for the first time this year!
We love to camp, we spend most of our free weekends camping during the summertime.
Uni's dad and his wife went camping with us and what a weekend!
I got off work Friday and went to the campground and God love my dearest Unavee she had everything all set up and ready to go.

My baby (Uni) tending to the fire with bed head lol
Come about 5pm the rain started off and on, fished for a bit and no takers only some bites. We had to fish close to the campsite because Uni's dad can't walk well, they kept getting caught up in the trees so we had a bright idea of breaking off some of the branches. Uni reaching for the branches and i had her waist so she wouldn't fall in pulling and tugging, about to have a big*DUH* moment, the branch snaps down we go Uni landing on me and me landing on the sharp rocks *ouch* got a big bruise on my ass the size of a softball and a bloody scrap down my arm. We laughed for a few then reality set in my butt hurt sooo bad!  lol  Then we set around the campfire til about 11pm then off to dreamland.

My Boo-boo!
Saturday am woke around 9am sprinkling for a bit then about 10am we were doused so we rushed Uni's dad and wife into our tent and seated them the wind began to brew something awful. Uni and I had to hold the tent down all spread eagle. For a second there I felt like we were in Dorothy's house about to land on the wicked old witch! lol The rain began to subside and we all shuffled out of the tent only to notice Romy (Uni's dads wife) had left there tent door open *aughhhh* 2 inches of standing water. Air mattress, blankets, pillows, clothes and all drowned cats. I had to head off back home go get fresh pillows and blankies. Got back and the sprinkling continued til about 3pm *tah-dah* the sun came out for about an hour then it began to cool off and wind blowing but now more rain for the time being. We fished more and sat around the campfire listening to Jess (Uni's dad) tell stories from his childhood and some funny stories about Unavee growing up. We headed to bed around 10pm, Uni and I laid talking and I finally just dozed off about midnight the I hear a buzzing and then lights up to the tent. Uni and I peeking our heads out the window like two little kids to see what it was. I hear someone calling my name "Darla, DARLA" I'm like what?! It was the owners of the campground. He proceeded to tell us a storm was coming and hitting us about 3am tornado warning til 5am. So here we are packing up in the pitch dark and 1am in the morning I tripped over a log and busted my shin *ouch* we get everything but the tents packed up and wake Jess & Romy scared them to death I think. Headed home didn't go to bed til about 2am.

Uni baiting my hook *blech*

Uni baiting Jess's hook. (Check out that massive bobber)

Jess fishing

Me with Jess and Romy


Romy with the catch of the day.

Uni's brown eye! lol

Needless to say was a rough weekend, but time was spent and memories were made. I wouldn't trade it for anything! :D

Saturday, May 29, 2010

Lovely and adorable washcloth!

Nothing says soft to your skin like cotton!
This little hottie is just as adorable in person.
In bright summery crisp white an hot pink.
I started with a pattern but wanted it a bit more frilly so I just winged it, came out just lovely.




Available at http://www.theneedlenerd.etsy.com/ of course :D

HOT pad . . .

They call it a Flower Pot Holder,
but I like the name Deco Pot!
Found this lovely free pattern over at freecraftunlimited.com
I fell in love with its design and texture and with different color combos the look is endless!



This lovely is in my shop www.theneedlenerd.etsy.com

Saturday, May 22, 2010

My newest addition!


Blueberry Crush Grab Your Mug Cozy!
Made with the yarn I purchased from PosyMoe!
And on my new adventures on button making I made specially matching buttons too :D
How YUMMY!

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Ok so this is my WANT list!

I'm an advid supporter of etsy and I'm in love with yarn and thought I'd share my want list with you.
"Just for the addict of it all"
So grab your pen and paper and make your shopping list for muah!




PuffTastica Shetland and Merino Wool Handspun Yarn by thegoodsheep


BLACK LAGOON 2 Ply Superwash Merino Handspun Yarn OOAK by SheepingBeauty

Pinking of You Handspun Yarn Merino Wool 144 Yards Worsted Weight by FJCruiser

Handspun Art Yarn CHRYSALIS 100 yards bulky by wildhare

Sunlit Meadow - Handspun Art Yarn with Textile Flowers by WeirdAndTwisted

2-ply handspun yarn - sport - merino, bamboo, silk - 340 yards by OttertopWorkshop

Ok the list could go on and on, but this should keep me busy for a few :D
Check out these lovely shops!

Saturday, May 15, 2010

Yet another first!


Yes these are just adorable but no not for sale, they are a gift for a friend.
Still have one bootie to finish tonight but just had to show off this set!!!
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