Author Archives: Carrie

Over the mountains and through the woods

Posted on July 10, 2011 by Carrie

Pardon me for playing catch up with a bunch of behind-posts, but I wanted to share this adventure.  Several weeks ago, when I was recovering from a nasty cold, Fiance asked if I was up for a car ride to … Continue reading →

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The One Where I Catch Up

Posted on June 11, 2011 by Carrie

Yikes!  It’s been a seriously long time since I’ve been able to write.  Hopefully things are evening out a bit now so that I’ll be able to insert regular writing back into my routine. Here are the highlights: The new … Continue reading →

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Whirlwind of Activity

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Carrie

No, I haven’t dropped off the face of the Earth.  The last month has been a crazy ride.  Quite frankly, I’m exhausted…and maybe fighting off some sinus yuck. Here’s the scoop to catch you up to the present: I knitted … Continue reading →

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Spring Fever

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Carrie

I spent last week on spring break with my family in Memphis.  The weather was gorgeous nearly all week, with temps in the 70’s and 80’s.  I even got a bit of sunburn on my face and scalp (a drawback … Continue reading →

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Okay, so it’s really a dress…

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Carrie

I have a confession to make.  The crochet lace experiment isn’t for a sleeveless top, as I told you earlier here and here.  I labeled it as such to escape from potential embarrassment should the project prove to be too … Continue reading →

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Crochet Lace Update

Posted on February 15, 2011 by Carrie

Seriously, this is a speedy pattern!  And no, I haven’t been working on it every day.  Just at my two knit groups and in between on the weekends.  I finished the ball of yarn on Sunday and tried it on … Continue reading →

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A Crochet Adventure in Lace

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Carrie

Since I have finished all of my long-term knitting group-worthy projects, I had to find a new one to occupy my time for the next several months.  Enter the crochet lace project.  For now, it’s a sleeveless top, to be … Continue reading →

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Girls’ Craft Day

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Carrie

One of the best things about this being a very small world is that sometimes elements of your life reconnect in a new way.  I met one of my long-time girlfriends, Katrina, in Memphis when we were working together at … Continue reading →

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January Projects

Posted on February 7, 2011 by Carrie

Yep, it’s well into February and I’m just getting this posted.  The camera and I are having a tiff.  Unfortunately for me, the camera is winning.  I toted all of my items out into the sunshine last week to take … Continue reading →

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Tiger Mountain State Forest: Chirico Trail

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Carrie

Okay, how often is it that your sweetie plans a day off to hang out with you in anticipation of working like a crazy man for the next week and a half?  Bonus points for my man.  Then how often … Continue reading →

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