My Birthday and much more

Happy Birthday to me! This last Saturday was my 27th birthday. I had a great weekend away with all of my girlfriends. Last night my mom brought over my present, 11 knitting books and two gift certificate to my favorite local yarn shops! I will be glued to these books for the next few months.


I'm taking a quilting class at Crafty Planet! I love it! Here is a photo of what I have done so far. We're making a baby blanket. I'll post more photos as it takes shape.


MORE about my trip to northern California

Noe Knit!! is one of my new favorite yarn shops in San Francisco. This large yarn shop is in a quite neighborhood, and is a great place to find something special. I had already spent most of my yarn budget by the time I got there :( But, I picked up 3 balls of Dalegarn. I'm planning on making THIS with it.


You can check out Noe Knit's website HERE.

This is the beautiful Art Yarns Silk Rhapsody I purchased at Art Fibers in Saratoga, California. I'm planning on using one of the lace patterns in Arctic Lace to make myself a scarf.


Ahh, Santa Cruz beach. My sisters and I went down to the beach for a afternoon. I love the ocean.


On my needles:
My Cable sweater in Silky Wool. I have about 14 inches of the body done.
Lace Scarve in Louet Linen/Silk. I have one more lace repeat to go.
Finished Noro cable/button hat! I just have to sew on the button.

My favorite blog these days Brooklyn Tweed

My Fiber Vacation

I am currently in northern California visiting family. One of the best parts of coming here is the fiber shops. Yesterday I went to one of my favorite yarn shops, Knitting Arts in Saratoga. I gained 3 skeins of Blue Sky Alpace, Alpaca/Silk for the stash! Also two skeins of the most amazing hand-dyed pink silk/mohair with sparkle! I will post photos of both when I get home.
Photo of Knitting Arts.


On Monday I'll be driving to Kensington so I can visit Deep Color Studio. This place is a tiny gem. They carry a lot of fiber. Last time I went there I got Alpaca, Llama, Polworth and silk noil.
Picture of Deep Color Studio.


Between the fiber shops I am going to the beach, eating great food and just relaxing. I have also been getting some knitting done, that sweater is cruising right along.

I also found out today that Saint Paul Craft Mafia will be at Renegade Craft Fair in Chicago this September! As of now we have Aisha Celia Designs, Hazel and Melvin's Room, Hezzamade and RunAmok representing SPCM!

Happy Summer and I'll see you at Renegade Craft.

Aisha Celia Designs