Loose Ends

I'm trying to update my knitting journal this weekend.  Thought I'd share some photos of a  couple of recently finished items.

Booga Bags!  Pattern courtesy of  Julie at Booga J. Need a quick gift? These are da bomb.  Knit in Noro Kureyon they are quick and easy.  A lot of bang for your knitting buck.   I blocked them on two different sized boxes to get the slightly different shapes.  The one on the left is in color #116 and the one on the right is #51.  They're a little more muted in person.   Check out Julie's other patterns for sale.  Love her newest, The Heidi.

Next up is the Fiber Trends Field of Flowers Shawl.  Designed by Evelyn Clark.  It's a beauty and a pretty simple knit for lace.  I gave this one up to my Gram.  She and my Grandfather sit outside early in the morning in the White Mountain area of New Hampshire.  I knit this one from a cone of weaving yarn I scored on Ebay a few years back.  It fulled perfectly when I blocked the oils out of it.

Troop Support

I've been asked by quite a few people for ideas in reaching out to troops in Iraq.  A good start is the  Prepaid Phone Card Program.  I'm sure it's obvious that it's expensive to call home from Iraq and Afghanistan.  Nothing boosts morale more than to hear a loved one.  With the holidays coming up, this is really a worthwhile cause.  Also, check out Books for Soldiers and Operation Hero Miles.

I got an email from my Jeremy yesterday.   Things have picked up quite a bit in Mosul and he knew I'd be worried.  I've spent a good portion of the last few days surfing all the news sites trying to keep an eye on what's going on.  Can't really watch it all on TV with the little guys running around.  Please keep Jeremy and all our troops in your thoughts and prayers.

Comments

[Bri (from elann)]

I love those bags 7 shawl jean, Jean! Fantastic! Also, I will pass the prepaid card info onto my boyfriend. He might be interested in doing it with his 5th graders over the next few weeks. You and your family will be in my thoughts.

[Annie]

The FOF shawl is amazing. Very beautiful! As a family, we always keep the troops in our prayers. I will add Jeremy as well.

[Leisel]

Love your Booga Bags... have you sent pics in to Julie to put in her Booga Bag gallery? I don't think I've seen the 116 colorway displayed before, and it's very nice... especially considering how pink & black combinations seem to be rather popular in fashion lately.

[Eva Shiu]

Hi Jean, The Field of Flower shawl is a pc of art ! It is so beautiful. Great work ! The Booga bag is nice too. I made one for myself early this year which is my first felted project.

[Kim]

Jean, the shawl is gorgeous!!! I may have to visit your grandmother just to see it...LOL. I will say a prayer for Jeremy You are such an upbeat person, that sometimes I forget who close you are to this war :(.

[Wendy G]

Jean, Glad Jeremy is doing ok. Love the shawl and bags! I am going to send a phone card now and thanks for your suggestions.

[Erica]

Always keeping you and your family in my thoughts.

[Heather (from elann)]

Fabulous knitting, Jean!! The bags are great and the shawl is just beatiful. We'll keep Jeremy and all the brave troops in our prayers.