tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post5446744008086977017..comments2024-01-15T12:58:07.035-05:00Comments on Sheepish Annie: Do-It-Yourself InterventionSheepish Anniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15564802976550099985noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-42067081695073180072007-09-08T09:51:00.000-05:002007-09-08T09:51:00.000-05:00Need to use hot glue gun with popsicle sticks. I h...Need to use hot glue gun with popsicle sticks. I have two large plastic tubs of my son's creations in the attick. He would build bunkers and buildings for his GI Joes when he was 10-12. We still are not allowed to throw them away or burn them. I could send photos.Kathleenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17827096936871564875noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-30792012475809926502007-09-08T08:44:00.000-05:002007-09-08T08:44:00.000-05:00Yep, I think you do need to lighten up just a tad....Yep, I think you do need to lighten up just a tad. As far as being a boring knitter, take Mel's advice and knit lace. There's seems to be exactly one simple pattern in <I>Victorian Lace Today</I>. I'll even knit that pattern along with you. I bet I'll have you beat for slowness and how many times I have to rip back!<BR/><BR/>I enjoy knitting so much that ripping back doesn't bother me (too Teri S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12086000712017696909noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-51678284378467739152007-09-07T22:40:00.000-05:002007-09-07T22:40:00.000-05:00oh man.. didn't ya just LOVE the popsicle stick pr...oh man.. didn't ya just LOVE the popsicle stick projects ::laughing:: I did.. and the burtn matchsticks too.<BR/><BR/>And yeah, knitting doesn't always have to be stupid.. but mine IS a little um.. "dusty".Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960617637819340725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-71727244082873928682007-09-07T20:12:00.000-05:002007-09-07T20:12:00.000-05:00There's always the spinning wheel! No one's mentio...There's always the spinning wheel! No one's mentioned the lovely wheel yet, nor its pretty productions (which are separate from whether or not they are ever knit up!)Lazulihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05190270995311616124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-26274020884832600262007-09-07T14:43:00.000-05:002007-09-07T14:43:00.000-05:00Well, you are not alone with the pattern thing. I...Well, you are not alone with the pattern thing. I don't understand how folks just write patterns. I think they must see relationships that I am blind to. I know how socks are constructed because I have made several pairs but if I had to invent a new heel or something, my family would be barefoot. I am in awe, genuine awe, of people who can "do the math" and figure out the stuff and write Donna Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07877384848664758611noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-2068943485638505742007-09-07T13:18:00.000-05:002007-09-07T13:18:00.000-05:00If not the Popsicle stick art than the potholder l...If not the Popsicle stick art than the potholder loom things.Cursing Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16525488337844130010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-72649457265604734502007-09-07T13:08:00.000-05:002007-09-07T13:08:00.000-05:00At least you don't have to eat a million popscicle...At least you don't have to <I>eat</I> a million popscicles to support your (potential) new hobby. Think of all of the calories you just saved right there!sheep#100https://www.blogger.com/profile/04207640881710412597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-1855696433740261432007-09-07T08:55:00.000-05:002007-09-07T08:55:00.000-05:00I repeat, "Bad Knitting, back to the corner with y...I repeat, "Bad Knitting, back to the corner with you. You need a time out."<BR/><BR/>Go to the craft show, then stop at a LYS and browse patterns. Then again, I don't seem to have any problems finding new things to tickle my fancy.Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05561341938699494134noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-84101256610789402092007-09-07T08:50:00.000-05:002007-09-07T08:50:00.000-05:00knitting is supposed to be fun! I have to remind ...knitting is supposed to be fun! I have to remind myself of that all the time, I get frustrated that i'm not knitting as fast as other people or making as much cool stuff. Good for your intervention,I hope it sticks!The Kelly Green Roguehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03095152758923693962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-59430235725106603942007-09-07T07:33:00.000-05:002007-09-07T07:33:00.000-05:00You have just desribed me a s a knitter to a T! I...You have just desribed me a s a knitter to a T! I call myself an all thumbs knitter, even though once in awhile something turns out okay once in awhile from a galloping horse. My suggestion is to find the directions to make a little loom from those popsicle sticks and take up weaving!Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-34409168165963279192007-09-07T06:29:00.000-05:002007-09-07T06:29:00.000-05:00I don't doubt you'd be a superior popsicle stick a...I don't doubt you'd be a superior popsicle stick artist but there doesn't seem to be any harmony between a Sheep and wood. I think your true craftiness lies with the yarn. You just need to find a pattern and a yarn that make your little sheepie heart sing. It will take time but it will happen.<BR/>Karen<BR/>http://nothingbutknit.blog-city.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-4822154485045543102007-09-07T00:33:00.000-05:002007-09-07T00:33:00.000-05:00Perhaps you could take up whittling and turn Popsi...Perhaps you could take up whittling and turn Popsicle sticks into double pointed needles! Three hobbies at once!<BR/><BR/>Umm. Better go to the craft show with Mommy Sheep.<BR/><BR/>And for the record - I'd still read every word of your blog every day even if you never posted another word about knitting.Aprilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822650054072508484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-67161127128790432692007-09-06T23:05:00.000-05:002007-09-06T23:05:00.000-05:00Hmmm. Popsicle stick... art? I think not. Stick wi...Hmmm. Popsicle stick... art? I think not. Stick with the fiber. Stomp on it few times, fling it about the room. Show it who is Boss.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-7360322303678263062007-09-06T22:46:00.000-05:002007-09-06T22:46:00.000-05:00I think you should just knit lace.I think you should just knit lace.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047049720897209506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-43655402880812549962007-09-06T22:45:00.000-05:002007-09-06T22:45:00.000-05:00You're forgetting one thing: YOU ARE A SHEEP.What ...You're forgetting one thing: YOU ARE A SHEEP.<BR/>What do popsicle sticks have to do with sheep? <BR/>I'm confused.Sheilahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14753222964942646578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-68048540956815413102007-09-06T21:25:00.000-05:002007-09-06T21:25:00.000-05:00I think Mommy Sheep has the right idea; the craft ...I think Mommy Sheep has the right idea; the craft show will do you good. I'm not sure what I think about the basket weaving though; just what is she trying to say? :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-78360057256669962642007-09-06T21:13:00.000-05:002007-09-06T21:13:00.000-05:00"the offending fiber"... I truly AM laughing out l..."the offending fiber"... I truly AM laughing out loud.<BR/><BR/>I say.. go to the craft show with mommy sheep.<BR/><BR/>awesome.Miahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04960617637819340725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-72881350697169633052007-09-06T20:27:00.000-05:002007-09-06T20:27:00.000-05:00Watch out that Mommy Sheep doesn't get you hooked ...Watch out that Mommy Sheep doesn't get you hooked on the quilting too. Fabric is heavier than yarn. And just as likely to follow you home.Ronnihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13178754139908735976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-3334482186718272672007-09-06T19:45:00.000-05:002007-09-06T19:45:00.000-05:00While I don't doubt your ability to be a great Pop...While I don't doubt your ability to be a great Popsicle stick art designer, I hope you stick with the knitting. Hmm...do you think there are Popsicle stick bloggers out there? :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-38350286505041068712007-09-06T19:33:00.000-05:002007-09-06T19:33:00.000-05:00Me thinks that a trip to the craft show Saturday w...Me thinks that a trip to the craft show Saturday will be good for you. Might just become inspired by the many products we always see there. Maybe a fling with basket weaving will be in your future. Maybe just a day of fun filled looking and enjoyment.<BR/>See you Saturday,<BR/>Mommy SheepAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19341251.post-86533185923506588302007-09-06T19:19:00.000-05:002007-09-06T19:19:00.000-05:00If you sell popsicle art on Etsy - you would proba...If you sell popsicle art on Etsy - you would probably do pretty well. I never cease to be amazed by what people are willing to pay for.Mousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345829142268909884noreply@blogger.com