From Riches to Rags, and back to Riches

UPDATE - had to post this most amazing photo. One of the ladies at work, in celebration of my publication made me SOCK shaped Chocolate Chip Cookies!!! How much fun is that!!! It was a fantastic surpise, and a very yummy treat!

I must confess that the Tree of Life Afghan has not grown even a single row, but have no fear, next week I will impress you with its growth.

What did happen this week (RICHES) - is that UPS pulled up last night and delivered back home my lovely socks and Think Ouside the Sox book. How exciting! Still looking forward to walking into a book store with my entourage and seeing it on the shelf!!!

I gave these socks a stern talking to when they jumped on that plane in November of 2008, I bid them a fond farewell, but did warn them not to come home without bringing the goods! Hopefully I can be that convincing with my kids when the time comes.

On the non-knitting front (RAGS) - did my first Rag Quilting and I think I am hooked, made two pillow covers for the basement, and the turned out fantastic. (also a bonus was Fabricland's sale)

And back to (RICHES) - wanting to
be able to show off my love of knitting during the summer months, I am designing jewelry made from Linen and Silk, with Swarovski components that can be worn year round. The first piece - Floral Garden will be available as a free Ravelry download very soon, and completed pieces for sale will be posted at http://kdmcreative.etsy.com/ . Here is your sneak peek. The piece can be completed in one day, or over a weekend. Throw it on with a scoop neck T and you are ready for cocktails at the patio bar!

Photo by Jacob R. Marlatt