Blogiversary

I have been blogging for nine--count them 9--years!
That's 1,985 posts. And 196,272 page views. With well over 10,000 comments

The ninth anniversary is pottery and willow. (Modern: leather) It certainly seems I should redirect you to the list of patterns featuring willows in that case.

A few representative posts from the last nine years:
2012: I've loved bringing my grandmother's special brand of...let's call it humor to you. Here's the lexicon I made for her 90th birthday.
2011: A report from Old Lady Stitching.
2010: Another ninth anniversary.
2009: Because I am really at my best when I am "being negative."
2008: It's an annual tradition, but I just chose this JCS Ornament Issue review.
2007: In August of this year, I participated in Bella Dia's Encyclopedia of Me. Here's G.
2006: It only took three years to explain the name of my blog.
2005: Knit Lit, on the emotional value of craft
2004: Rehab, because we're all a little bit addicted
2003: The first time I used the phrase, "I haven't blogged in so long."

And I got the best present! Lelia (Stitches of Life) sent me her Award-Winning pumpkin set!

Let me tell you the judges got this right. Not only is the stitching beautiful but the finishing is masterly! The fob's been attached to some Gingher scissors that match exquisitely. There's also several hefty cuts of fall fabric and a little set of "Just Pins." But wait, there's more: a tatted caterpillar and a butterfly. Is this woman talented or what? I have an idea for these little tattings she sends me. It will probably take a million years to put into effect. That is just how I roll.

Thank you, Lelia!