Happy Valentines and Merry Christmas!

Hey Mooz!

Really enjoyed your last bost! and thanks for showing off the heart I made your for Christmas. That was my first, and I can't wait to make more. It was a really fun project.

Being Valentines Day, I thought now would be the perfect time for a Christmas themed blog post! Featuring your recently finished Christmas '09 quilt!

Here's a nice shot of the fabrics used and the zig-zag quilting. I know it was an accident, but it came out really well!  

And here is Iroh enjoying the warm lap while Mooser finishes binding. Also, there's a glimpse at the backing. I love Christmas plaids.

Finally, The lovely Christmas quilt draped casually over our arm chair. Wonderfully cozy!

I was very impressed at how quickly it took you to put it all together (for the most part). You'll have to post some more pictures of the finished product some other time.

As for my own projects, I still have too many things started and not enough time. I've bought a total of 7 lbs of yarn for Hawk's blanket. You'd think that it'd be the most massive blanket in the world, but it's all because I keep buying the wrong wool. So I'll have plenty for future projects, I guess!

Another exciting purchase I've made: some more red yarn to replace the skein that my cats puked on! Any tips on getting cat barf out of yarn without ruining it? Gross. It was my favorite red yarn, the same stuff that was used to make my sweater and the left atrium of your heart!

Ok, Blog. We're Doing This.

It's time for the first post of 2010. I've been wanting to write posts for MONTHS, but...it's scary. And, I don't know what to say. And, I don't have a lot of time to make things. Whine, whine.

But the world needs to see your Knitted Heart and All of It's Glory!

Ladies and Gentlemen, Behold!!

The Heart on my Bookshelf!

Hooray!! It's so great! This was my favorite Christmas present. (Just don't tell JK, or Mom and Dad.) Although, I want to let you know that it's JK keeps showing it off to people who come visit us!!! Even when I forget! You should see his man-friends politely entertain his pride in your knitted heart!! It's awesome!!! I should have taken some pictures of the posterior side... but, I have to get better at taking pictures in general.

I think my New Year's resolution (Is it too late to make a resolution in the middle of January? Is it weird I keep spelling this month "Janruary" like February is spelled, and then realizing that only Scooby Doo should say that?) should be to post more often. Because, there are crafty people out here on The Google talking about crafty things, and I want to talk about crafty things, too! What are you crafting these days?

More to come: Pictures of my Christmas Quilt, which was finished yesterday, also in the middle of Janruary. But I will be labeling it Christmas Quilt 2009, anyway. Because, who's to know? And, I was close, kinda.

Love,

Me

Some cutesy artwork

Hey Beans,

Finished up that Etsy-inspired mixed-media painting, and I thought I'd show it off for the world to see. Maybe it's a little corny. Clearly, it's a good thing I decided not to become a professional painter, since my rendition of John and I came out a little bit more Chimpanzee-like than I had originally imagined. Maybe we're the missing links. Hope you're enjoying the weekend!

Aren't we cute?

Love, Mooser

Ode to Les Fleurs

Hey Beans,

I've got a smidgeon of free time after my exam yesterday, so I've decided to post a tribute to the beautiful flowers that you and Mom got me as a house-warming gift in July. The hanging plants have been blooming aaalllll summer! And they're still going strong.

I don't know the name of the pink one, but I love it.

You'll notice that first one features an out-of-focus shot of the porch chairs that Mom and Dad garage sale'd for me!! Still need to be painted! Of course!

And just this week I got a huge amount of blossoms off of my interesting purple "mounding" plant! So I decided to make a mini-bouquet of them so I could trim back the bush before it gets really cold.

Too bad you can't smell them!

And finally, the promise of some sweet, September roses! I can't wait.... taking a picture almost feels like jynxing them. But, the weather has been warm and the rain is still coming in spurts, so I'm confident they'll make it.

Hooray for flowers!

Love,

Mooser

Come out, come out, wherever you are!!

Beans!!!

You've been eaten alive by the school whale. The good news is, so have I! Maybe we can hang out together in the gut of the whale, Finding Nemo style. Please tell me you are dreaming up fun projects despite the complete lack of time to be crafty. Mom mentioned you were moving into the house soon! I want pictures!!

I am submitting a picture of Concernicus. He is awesome, although now that he's getting stronger, he's getting a little more greedy about the food business. In this picture he looks a little evil, but he actually has a really sweet face. I want to get him a collar and tag so that everybody will know his name, but I don't think he'll let me put a collar on him.

Love,

Mooser

My First Heather Ross

Beans.

I bought tadpole fabric designed by Heather Ross. I don't think I can cut into it. It reminds me of my summers in Ophthalmology working on little froggies though. How cute is this little guy?! He looks so surprised!!

That's all for now, I'm afraid. Med. school is going to make my posts considerably shorter. But, thanks for your encouragement and your space looks great!!! I agree about the book shelves. Maybe paint the squares anyway and you can figure out where you want your book shelves after...then if you rearrange your furniture you'll still have squares in different spots? Hmm.... :) Is this laziness or overkill. I can't tell!

Can't wait to post more on the WIP quilt... if I ever get it done.

Love,

Mooser

About the House

Hey Mooser,

Another post! I finally feel like I can breathe again, and just in time for school.

There is much going on at the house. I am very excited to report that my "space" is almost finished; the only thing left is the closet, which is being framed.

I wanted to share some "before" pictures. It seems that I can only upload so many at a time.
As you know, the house was once used as a religious school. I met a woman at work that said she used to teach there, though couldn't remember the names of the classrooms. I believe my "space" is in St. Paul's classroom, though it could be St. Peter's. There is also a mystery classroom and I was told that I might be able to find answers at Notre Dam.


This is the room I finally decided on for my space. Its rival, now know as "the bee room" for its infestation, would make an excellent home theater, though this may be too expensive a project for our budget. I'm planning on dividing the space with a curtain. We have the rod in place across the ceiling and I have the curtains picked out. We'll see how it goes.


The light fixtures will definitely be replaced though sadly the ceiling will not. You can't tell from these photos but it is in pretty poor shape. Nothing a bit of paint won't fix, though. The squares outlined at right will eventually be painted with accent colors, as below. I'm still deciding whether or not I like them. I also havequite a few tall book shelves that will make some of the squares pointless. I was hoping that they would break up the color in such a large room.
There will be framed art or pictures in them.



We also have the downstairs bathroom complete. Before it was covered in butterflies, a sun and cloud motif as well as some V birds.

This bathroom is very hard to photograph because of the awkward shape and positioning of the door. After fixing the toilet, re-caulking and cleaning the shower, replacing the vanity, painting and putting down the floor (which is the faux-tile vinyl similar to what you have in your kitchen), I can say with finality that I am satisfied with the result.

Will post more as things happen. I know I should be spending my free time painting/renovating or knitting the blanket, but I read a Terry Pratchett book this weekend and it felt really good.
I hear you start classes tomorrow, so good luck! I know every one's been trying to psych you out, but I know you can do it. If you aren't feeling overwhelmed I may hit you up for some Human A&P help.

Love,
Beans