February 2nd, 2012 / 56 Comments » / by mandyadmin
So yesterday was the official day of my 5 year blogiversary, but we will be celebrating all month long.
From now until Sunday evening you can save %15 off your total order in my etsy shop! Just use the code blog15 when you check out.
I am also having a giveaway today! Just leave a comment on this post to put your name in for this yarn, hand dyed and hand spun here at sewSpun! I will pick a name on Sunday.
I would have had this post in earlier today but it has turned out to be a little busier than expected. The schools had a late start this morning due to the fog. I used that opportunity to sleep in a little bit, then work out and take a shower. I had to work at the library this morning, so we dropped Mary off first. When we were leaving the library, Harriet was bummed because she was going to play Chutes and Ladders. It was pretty darn cute really. She found a little girl to play with who was about 2 years old. Very small. I watched Harriet explain the whole game to her. I’m actually glad that we had to go, because I’m not really sure that game would have lasted too long with such a youngling. After lunch Harriet had to go to school and then I finished getting all of the Yarn of the Month packages ready and walked them down to the Post Office. I love that this week has been nice enough for walking! I can’t get enough of it.
I hope it has been sunny in your neck of the woods! -mandy
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February 1st, 2012 / 3 Comments » / by mandyadmin
On this day exactly 5 years ago I started this blog with my first post titled …and so it begins. I really can’t believe that it has been 5 years already! We have had some ups and downs but mostly I think this blog will be around for a long time. Really, at this point it has become a nice record of our lives here. I can’t imagine not having it.
To celebrate this milestone I am going to be giving away fun things all month long! Some you will have to put your name in a hat for, but others will be a total surprises to the recipient. I will also be having coupon codes throughout the month too, so make sure you check back on a regular basis during the month of February. As always, anyone who orders something from the shop will be getting a felted heart during this month too!
The first surprise gift goes to Erin who was the very first person to leave a comment on this blog! She will be receiving a free skein of yarn in the mail. Thanks Erin for your support!
Come back tomorrow to sign up for a giveaway! -mandy
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January 31st, 2012 / 1 Comment » / by mandyadmin
Sorry for the lack of posting last week, but it certainly was a busy one! We had a cousin visit on Monday on his way through town. The kids also had the day off of school for the weather. On Tuesday I got to sub at the Elementary School here. What a blast! The rest of the week was spent sewing, spinning, cooking, cleaning, and exercising.
Well, I’m sure you are wondering who the winner from last week is. Congratulations Karen! She chose to have the roving so I will be sending that out this week.
The weather sure has changed completely since last week! We had snow and ice and now we have temps up in the 60’s. I went on a walk yesterday and 2 walks today! Crazy. I think it’s supposed to stick around all week too.
The girls were a little indulgent with their hot cocoa after sledding the other day.
February marks my blogiversary so I will be announcing some fun stuff tomorrow. Come back!
-mandy
Posted in: weekly update
January 25th, 2012 / No Comments » / by mandyadmin
Well, actually it’s off the bobbin and close to being listed in the shop.
Posted in: On the bobbin, spinning
January 23rd, 2012 / 4 Comments » / by mandyadmin
Last week was good and a little bit crazy. I finally finished the 2 quilts I was working on and started on a new one. I will post some pics as soon as I can get some to look good. The lighting hasn’t been the best. I also dyed some more wool, and sold a bunch of wool. I even made my 100th sale in my etsy shop!
We are finally getting that winter we have all been missing. So, last week we spent a lot of time shoveling, clearing, packing, rolling, and throwing snow. We had to check the news a lot for cancellations and delays. Now, we are having some ice problems and the kids stayed home all day today.
John’s band, The Kodiak Flats were on the radio last week. That was fun to hear at home with the girls. Then he had a gig in Iowa City on Thursday night that I got to go to. After the show we went to a couple of bars, one that I used to go to when I lived there 14 years ago! We had a great time together.
Well, last month I promised you a giveaway for January and here it is. Also make sure you check this blog all during February because it is my 5th year Blogiversary and I will be having tons of prizes and surprises!
This giveaway is for this blue/green merino superwash roving but can go for a spinner or a knitter. Leave a comment on this post and make sure you let me know if you want the roving or if you want the yarn, and in that case I will spin it up for you first! Also, if you are having a giveaway on your blog, please feel free to leave a link in your comment so others can see it! I will draw a name at the end of the week.
Cheers!-mandy
Posted in: give away, spinning, weekly update
January 20th, 2012 / 1 Comment » / by mandyadmin
I found these amazing moccasins on pinterest which also led me to this new blog.
I found some fun stuff on etsy this week. It seriously surprises me how many new things I find every week and how many shops that I have never seen before!
I love these leggings…
and this dress…
both found at this shop.
I found these cool prints yesterday. Get them here.
I tried a new recipe for Peanut Butter No Bake Bars found here. Super easy. These bars were yummy and really didn’t make it to the individually wrapped thing. They just got eaten instead.
I also found this great recipe, but haven’t tried it yet. I think I will save it for when there are more mouths to feed.
I love that got to hear Kodiak Flats on the radio Wednesday and then see them play last night at the Mill in Iowa City!
What are you loving this week?-mandy
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January 19th, 2012 / 1 Comment » / by mandyadmin
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January 18th, 2012 / 1 Comment » / by mandyadmin
I forgot to share pictures of the baklava that I made. I have always been scared to make it before because of the layers of phyllo dough. But, as it turns out baklava is actually not so hard to make. It has way more butter in it than I ever thought!
Here is our log we had this year.
Two yummies together. A tray of baklava and peppermint log.
What treats have you been making lately? -mandy
Posted in: 'round the house, food
January 17th, 2012 / 1 Comment » / by mandyadmin
I will be listing new rovings and some other items in the shop all week. I just wanted to give spinners a heads up that all new BFL rovings will have free shipping in the U.S. until March 1rst. After that I will add on shipping costs. Also the price of the Merino rovings will be going up slightly after March 1rst. So, if you’ve had your eye on something now would be the time to get it!
Happy spinning! -mandy
Posted in: etsy, shop, spinning
January 17th, 2012 / No Comments » / by mandyadmin
Posted in: On the bobbin
