Tuesday, April 25, 2017

Episode 19 Five Spanish Cities






Ourense, Spain
Knitting

On the Needles

Verdure Shawl by Fluffy Fibers – I Knit or Dye from I Knit London “Howlin’” Sock 4ply 100% Superwash Merino

Spin Me Right Round

Hearthside Fibers “Midnight” 85% Polworth 15% Tussah Silk
No progress

Acquisitions

None… Just learning about local textile history in museums!
Bilbao Guggenheim Museum

Cook Pot

How I save money on food while traveling…. I talk about Menu del Dia which is a great meal option in Spain!
The Gorgeous Santiago de Compostela Cathedral

On the Road

Ourense – Hot springs
Santiago de Compostela – Cathedral
Bilbao – Guggenheim Museum
San Sebastian – La Concha Beach
Valladolid – house museum of Miguel de Cervantes

Statue of Don Quixote

Little Raincloud

Traveling gets expensive! I want to travel for free;)

Drop of Sunshine


My sister is coming in a week!

San Sebastian, La Concha Beach

Sunday, April 16, 2017

Episode 18 Portugal!

Knitting

FO

Hermione’s Every Day Socks – Erica Lueder out of GnomeAcres “Dobby”

Ginny’s Cardigan – Mari Chiba out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the “Escorias” or scum colorway! (Estoy tejiendo mi sueter de escorias en Alcantarilla!)




Lisbon Streetcar


On the Needles

Verdure Shawl by Fluffy Fibers – I Knit or Dye from I Knit London “Howlin’” Sock 4ply 100% Superwash Merino

Spin Me Right Round

Hearthside Fibers “Midnight” 85% Polworth 15% Tussah Silk
No progress
Streets of Lisbon

Acquisitions

Buttons and Ribbon for my sweater

Cook Pot

Francesinha from Porto
Pastel de Nata from Lisbon
Porto Cathedral

On the Road

Portugal – lots of tiles and colors!
Lisbon -  must visit Saint Jeronimo Monastery in Belem
Porto – All about the views and the Riverwalk!

Little Raincloud

Super Heavy backpack and some challenges with transportation

Drop of Sunshine


Lovely weather and a great trip so far!
Portuguese tiles

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Episode 17 Travel Knitting and Atlanta?!







Knitting

HO

Hermione’s Every Day Socks – Erica Lueder out of Gnome Acres “Dobby”

On the Needles

Hermione’s Every Day Socks – Erica Lueder out of Gnome Acres “Dobby”

Ginny’s Cardigan – Mari Chiba out of Malabrigo Arroyo in the “Escorias” or scum colorway! (Estoy tejiendo mi sueter de escorias en Alcantarilla!)


Spin Me Right Round

Hearthside Fibers “Midnight” 85% Polworth 15% Tussah Silk
No progress

Acquisitions

Sweet Georgia - Tough Love Sock “Ginger”
Tilli Tomas - Voile de la Mer “Fawn”

I need to knit faster!!
Regina Marie Shawlet

Cook Pot

I’ve tried a few recipes but nothing good enough to share
Atlanta "Eye"

On the Road

What knitting I packed for my trip

In my notions pouch
Pouch is only 4.5”x3”x1.5”
Retractable tape measure, plastic pouch with ~15 stitch markers, 3 tapestry needles, 3 tiny balls of waste yarn, 2 bobby pins

Little Raincloud / Drop of Sunshine

So thankful to have been able to travel back home when my grandfather passed away.