As I was browsing the holiday card section at my local store, I was thinking about how happy I am to have a Valentine in my life. It’s strange, but until Nate, I never had a boyfriend on Valentine’s Day. Nate is the only man I’ve ever shared Valentine’s Day with, and while in the early dating years this caused me great distress, at this point in my life, I think it’s really neat. Valentine’s Day is also the wedding anniversary to one of my uncles. Happy anniversary Gregg and Laura!
I have made and distributed Valentines to most of my close friends…
and I have to tell you, I’ve had so much fun with this! Pictured above are stitch markers on steroids. Basically, since most of my close friends don’t knit, I decided to make them keychain adornments. They’re so colorful and sparkly, and I tied them onto wrapped chocolates with iridescent ribbon. The picture above is a much more accurate color representation of the beads. That top picture needs help.
Alright, alright. Getting down to business… I had a total of 47 qualifying emails/comments. Nate and I decided that this was a doable number, so you all get little gifties! Thank you so much for reading my blog and commenting on occasion! I really enjoy sharing with and learning from all of you. Happy Valentine’s Day! Listed below are the names I have. Let me know if I missed you. You are listed in the order of emails received.
Lisa Prit
Sue
Lisa
Yvette
Carrie
Katrina Grace Craig
Kirsten
Darra
Karen
Samantha
Hillary
Lea
LeAnne
Donna
Hayden
(and Maddie, if you’re interested)
Jena
Jillz
Kristel
Carole
Nadia
Vampy_Chan
Linda (without an email address)
Fyrkrkr
Allison
Thuy
Dj
Sandra
Shannon (without an email address)
Anne-Caroline
Jenny – quite possibly my most frequent commenter. LOVE you girl!
Katie – who already has hers 🙂
Amanda
Andrea H
Sylver
Jody
Jenika
Colette
Renee
Erin
the lovely and internet shy Julie 🙂
Joan
Monica
Jenny
Karen
Alison
Janey
Sarah
Congratulations! Here are your options. You can tell me what you want, giving as vague or specific details as you please. Or, you can leave it entirely up to me. In case you counted, yes, I have a few more sets of markers to make, so I’m also giving the option of a keychain adornment if you prefer. There is also the twin to Mary Sunshine’s doll (see sidebar) that is up for grabs. She’s not done yet, she still requires legs, facial features, and hair. You can give me several options in order of preference. My entire purpose is to give gifts to my friends so don’t be shy. Tell me what you want, what colors you like, whatever. Send an email (lauraATpoormissfinchDOTcom) with your mailing information, and anything else you’d like me to know. Also, let me know if you DON’T want me to include chocolate. My sweet friend and neighbor Julie has contributed some yummies.
For those of you who I have personally invited to participate, but have hesitated (and you know who you are), it’s not too late. If you’ve changed your mind, email me and tell me what you want :-).
Oooooh, this is too much fun! Ok. Let me know, and again, thank you all for reading! Tomorrow, I’ll tell you all about my spinning class. But in case you’re dying to know, here’s a hint…
I want a wheel, and I want it now.
February 14th, 2005 at 1:42 am
You are so cute.
I want to hear about the class–now! I went out knitting Saturday night and told everyone you’re a natural born spinner. How could your yarn be so perfectly even after spinning for a few hours?
February 14th, 2005 at 1:50 am
What pretty markers! Thank you for showing us how you made them. I am anxious to make some for friends. Happy Valentine’s Day!
February 14th, 2005 at 2:09 am
I didn’t participate in your V-day give-away, but I just wanted to tell you your stitch markers came out wonderfully! Have a wonderful Valentine’s day!
February 14th, 2005 at 2:12 am
Happy Valentine’s Day Laura! I have to admit that I had a ‘fleeting’ thought when you mentioned ‘spinning’ class that it might have meant the type of spinning where you ride on a stationary bike with a pre-programmed course but quickly figured out it was the other type of ‘spinning’ when I saw the wheel. I can’t wait to hear about your class.
well, I AM shy so will leave it up to you as to what you want to send. I am just happy to have found your web site and gotten to know you. I hope you and your family have a wonderful valentine’s day!
February 14th, 2005 at 2:15 am
that is just such a sweet idea! i was happy to get the instructions on how to make them last week. now i actually get a pair too!
thanks so much 🙂
February 14th, 2005 at 2:33 am
I, have absolutely no preferences WHATSOEVER. They all look beautiful and it’s enough that you made them for me…er, us.
And, I would LOVE some of Julie’s chocolates (as long as I can eat them….).
AND, I love your husband, and your children, as well as Julie’s, were adorable. So cute and shy. I was never like that.
Happy Valentines Day!!!
February 14th, 2005 at 3:06 am
*happy winner dance*
I won! I won! I’m a winner!
Well, everyone else may too polite to say what they want, but I’m not! If it’s possible, I would like the ones that have a little purple on top, little blue in the middle and a clear on the bottom.
Thanks, Laura! I can’t believe you made so many; that was really quite an effort for all of us.
*sends happy knitter love*
February 14th, 2005 at 3:57 am
I just wanted to say I enjoy reading your blog. I didn’t enter for stitch markers, as I felt I got a Valentine’s present when you posted the instructions and such clear pictures! Thank you! I now have wire and will attempt to make some later today. 🙂
February 14th, 2005 at 4:52 am
What beautiful stitch markers. And so nice of you to decide that everyone can have something!
Happy Valentine’s Day! I guess I should get started with that email then. 🙂
February 14th, 2005 at 5:03 am
Hi Finchy!
I have missed so much lately. no spinning. no eb. BUT I have been lurking. Despite the stress I atleast check out what your up to and by the looks of things you are up to a lot. I am glad you enjoyed the spinning class, I havent gotten a full update from Hayden yet. Your gifts are beautiful! I hope you, nate and the girls all have a very happy valentine’s day! What a great group of VALENTINES you all are. See you soon!
February 14th, 2005 at 6:48 am
Thanks Laura – you’re awesome! So, does this mean I don’t get any chocolate? 🙂 Well, I suppose I need to do better this week diet-wise considering how badly I caved in to the Cadbury’s last week… I didn’t gain any lbs, but I didn’t lose any either!
February 14th, 2005 at 7:16 am
You are so sweet. (and busy, holy cow! good for you! 🙂 )
I could never say no to chocolate so yes, please include som… and I love all of them…but I think i’m partial to the ones with red,pink and orange…
thanks again! also, will you let me know when the next knit night is? and how to get there? it would be fun!
February 14th, 2005 at 10:38 am
Laura, I missed youand i logged on sunday and early this morning to see how your spinning class went. I have only been knitting since December, but I am OBSESSED with it. I have a wonderful husband and 3 great kids, ages 16, 15 and 10. My 15 year old son is helping me start my own blog, it will be a work in progress and will hopefully grow as my knitting skills grow. I am not certain what I have to offer to others, since I am just a beginner, other than my new love for this art form and my obsession. I have completed a shawl for my 10year old, and 2 “chemo caps” at this time I am working on a bag from the Stitch and Bitch book,. I want to experiment with felting but I have to travel about 1hr and 30 min to a decent local yarn shop, otherwise I have the local Walmart wihich certainly is helfpful in the learning stages.
i have a sister who will celebrate her 38th birthday this week, I am making her a knitting bag,from the Stich and Bitch book, and will fill it with knitting goodies, the local yarn shop is in her home town. I plan on making her some of those fancy stitch markers, even though we are not there yet, it will not be long before we are. She also started knitting in December.
Thanks for all of your inspiration. I look forward to you daily post.
Jacqueline
February 14th, 2005 at 10:57 am
Does this mean that you’re picking up spinning as fast as Wendy did?? “She’s like a rainbow……”
Happy Valentine’s Day! Mmmm, lots of pretties!
March 15th, 2005 at 9:05 pm
Being new to the blogging/knitting community, I’m so sorry I missed this!! They are beautiful!!!!!
October 18th, 2005 at 6:48 am
Love is a path to the heart that knows its own way.