January 23, 2006

We interrupt your normally scheduled blog...

...because my poor computer, Blanche, is feeling a little under the weather today. Apparently , I've been told by my computer-whiz/knitting-whiz of a brother-in-law that there is a problem with the hard drive. That's when I slowly back away from the computer and let him handle it. He mentioned things about a kernel and stress and some other big computer words that I didn't understand. What a bummer! He thinks that it will be fixed by tomorrow...so if you have emailed me in the last 24 to 36 hours this is why I haven't responded!

In other more exciting news....I won something! Not just something, it is handknit Latvian mittens from Stephanie, aka the Yarn Harlot! I can hardly believe it?! Seriously, go check out these mittens. I, and thousands of other knitters, (okay...so it's really 903, but who's counting?!) have been following and participating in her Knitters Without Borders campaign. Well...these are the mittens that she knit for the cause. I still can't believe that they are going to be living at my house?! I'll be sure to take a picture of myself modelling them when they arrive:)

We'll be back to your normally scheduled knit blogging *hopefully* tomorrow!

Posted by Stacey at January 23, 2006 05:47 PM
Comments

Stacey,

Congrats on winning. They are so pretty. You deserve them. You seem to be on a roll with good things. Hope your computer problems work out. It can be tough to be "out of touch" with the rest of the "world".

Posted by: Becky at January 23, 2006 06:00 PM

Lucky you!!! I am so happy for you!!! One out of an almost 1,000!!! Congratulations!!!

Posted by: Spiderlady at January 23, 2006 06:09 PM

Way to go!! I'm sure you'll give those mittens a good home. Hope your computer is feeling better soon.

Posted by: jae at January 23, 2006 06:19 PM

Congrats!!! Those are some beautiful mittens. Hope Blanche feels better soon.

Posted by: Chris at January 23, 2006 06:34 PM

Congratulations! Be sure to bring them for Show & Tell when you get them.

Posted by: Joanne at January 23, 2006 06:45 PM

congrats on the mittens. good karma is a wonderful thing!

Posted by: melissa at January 23, 2006 06:49 PM

Congratulations! Knitting gods are smilin' down on you!! :)

Posted by: Barbara from Nova Scotia at January 23, 2006 07:17 PM

How excellent! Congratulations -- post a pic of you in the mittens...the most famous mittens in the knitting world! :)

Posted by: Erin at January 23, 2006 07:57 PM

Congratulations! I can't think of a more worthy participant. There's no way I can particpate in the Olympics, but I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines.

Posted by: Dorothy at January 23, 2006 10:29 PM

congrats on winning the mittens! (they might, um, accidentally end up in my bag though)

Posted by: cyn at January 23, 2006 11:14 PM

Wow, so your the lucky dog that got Harlot's mittens. Good for you!

Posted by: Debbie at January 24, 2006 05:13 AM

Oh Stacey! I'm so jealous, but it comforts me to know that they couldn't have gone to a sweeter person!
I'd also love to contribute to your afghan. We corresponded several times last year, but you probably don't remember me at all, because I took a 9 month break from blogging while I pregnant.
Anyway, let me know where to send my contribution. I think it's a great idea!
I want you to remember to post progress on your yellow brick road quilt as well. I've eyed that pattern. It's a good one, and you chose great fabric.

Posted by: Wendi at January 24, 2006 07:36 AM

Congrats on the Harlot mittens--very cool :)

Posted by: Kim at January 24, 2006 08:24 AM

I hope Blanche is feeling better. I enjoy stopping by here daily to see what you're busy crafting!

Posted by: Kelli at January 24, 2006 08:58 AM

I never thought those would go to someone I know! Congratulations!!!

Posted by: michaele at January 24, 2006 09:40 AM

Too cool that you won those mittens. I love how you name everything; hope your computer is better soon.

Posted by: Laura at January 24, 2006 09:48 AM

Not that is has anything to do with this particular post, but I had to let you know:

I totally love your Charlotte. What awesome color transition! I can't wait to see it done. Maybe it'll inspire me to get past row 25 on my own Charlotte.
:)

Posted by: The Queen of the Snow Cows at January 24, 2006 10:36 AM

What a lucky grrl you are! Hope the computer problems are quickly fixed.

Posted by: margene at January 24, 2006 01:50 PM

Wow! congrats! :)

Posted by: Jenifer at January 24, 2006 03:37 PM

ARGH...This is killing me! Get that computer up and running again. I need my daily SITC fix!

Posted by: Becky at January 24, 2006 05:47 PM