tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-103920492024-03-09T14:04:54.548-08:00Peace is Patriotic AlongYou don't have to support war to support the troops. Here's to bringing all the troops in all countries, home safely.Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1168543049909532812007-01-11T11:16:00.000-08:002007-01-11T11:17:29.923-08:00Call for unique knitting groupsFrom the folks of Knitty Gritty:Screen Door Entertainment and "Knitty Gritty" are looking for unique knitting groups for a one-hour special. We are looking in the Los Angeles area AND NATIONWIDE!!!!It may be a formal group or informal, but we're searching for groups with a "story" or extra-special quality. Maybe a sports team/league who knits together on the bus rides, a group of Harley bikers Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1140023228166477032006-02-15T08:57:00.000-08:002006-02-16T09:04:29.480-08:00In Dubious BattleThis is a rather long article, reprinted from the Philadelphia Weekly, but it's well worth the read.Once idealistic and undaunted, young veterans of the Iraq war are coming home to broken promises and shattered lives.by Cassidy Hartmann for the Philadelphia Weekly, February 1, 2006Outside the red brick home of Jason Gunn, a suburban winter day begins quietly in ice. It's nearly Christmas in this Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1137018038762569382006-01-11T14:17:00.000-08:002006-01-14T16:17:56.830-08:00A Vet's OpinionStatement for Feb 15, 2005 Peace Is Patriotic Rallyby Dr. Robert M. Bowman, Lt. Col., USAF, ret.President, Institute for Space and Security StudiesNational Advisor, Veterans For PeacePresiding Archbishop, United Catholic ChurchI'm here representing Veterans For Peace, an organization of thousands of combat veterans. All of us have put our life on the line for this country. And all of us are Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1136663472008033962006-01-07T11:49:00.000-08:002006-01-12T10:20:47.300-08:00From the flame fileI thought I'd share an email I got, regarding this website. I always welcome healthy discourse on any stance I take. Perhaps someone will bring an argument I hadn't thought of before. Even if neither of us changes our mind, it can be a rewarding experinece to have had the conversation. So without further ado, here is a letter from Mark Hi, Just wanted to pass along a quick note. I saw your 'Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1126575969192143222005-09-12T18:44:00.000-07:002005-09-12T18:59:20.716-07:00Once more on Katrina ReliefBeginning Monday, September 12 and through Wednesday September 15, Purl and purlsoho.com will be donating 10% of all sales to the Habitat for Humanity Disaster Response Effort. Habitat for Humanity is an outstanding charitable organization which will be building homes for the homeless evacuees of Katrina.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125678539404573772005-09-02T09:27:00.000-07:002005-09-02T09:28:59.410-07:00Katrina Relief - moreHere are some other initiatives:And please, if you can, donate blood, it's free and save lives!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1125676952462237592005-09-02T08:56:00.000-07:002005-09-02T09:26:04.766-07:00Katrina ReliefDi, thanks for the great post.There's a wonderful charity in place for folks interested in helping in Katrina relief.Please take a moment to read through this post.There is information about giving money or donating knitting items to be offered as prizes for folks who donate.I want to thank Julia for blogging about this and bringing it to my attention.There is also a charity for animals who have Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1122745905200842172005-07-30T10:50:00.000-07:002005-12-30T06:30:36.816-08:00Moms of Pendleton ProjectDi was having trouble posting this so I'm posting this on her behalf:We're looking at the end of August as a deadline for fall gifts to the Mom's of Pendleton. Any donations can be directly mailed to me: The project is now over so I've removed the address. Thank you for all your contributions. Items can be but are not limited to sweaters, caps, booties, socks, blankets. Anything you want to knit Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1122564007064948232005-07-28T06:19:00.000-07:002005-07-28T08:20:07.070-07:00More baby socksThe first pair of baby socks for the new moms at Camp Pendleton is done:and I already casted for the next pair:* Click on the photo to see more details.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1121020807402861902005-07-10T11:39:00.000-07:002005-07-10T11:40:07.406-07:00Baby SocksI just finished a pair of socks for a baby set:and since I had so much fun knitting those little socks and I have leftover yarn, I have decided to keep knitting those for the new mom at Camp Pendleton:Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1114185616559019312005-04-22T08:56:00.000-07:002005-04-22T09:00:16.560-07:00A couple new links for youJulia Farwell-Clay hasn't been able to post to this blog so she sent me these links to post for her.She said: I've run into this lately and I thought it was an interesting way to bring American's attention to the other cost of the war, the Iraqi death toll:RedSweaters.orgAnd there's a thread on the Knitter's Review tooMarniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1113246950399459352005-04-11T12:13:00.000-07:002005-04-11T12:15:50.400-07:00Peace SweaterIf you are looking for a way to display your peaceful attitude, perhaps this sweater could work. I am considering making it with a yellow logo.JinxedMinxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14555782755497816981noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1110985912283564052005-03-16T07:06:00.000-08:002005-03-16T07:11:52.286-08:00More stuffWell, waaaaay back when we started this KAL, someone mentioned preferring the dove design to the ribbon peace sign. I'm finally able to get a few products up with a dove design if anyone is interested.You can get it all here.Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1110729292183502812005-03-13T07:53:00.000-08:002005-03-13T07:54:52.183-08:00Hats!I made two hats that I am planning on donating to charity, once I decide which organization I want to give them to. You can read about them on my blog.Emily Dust Nimsakonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01814390005710766245noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108827569379957612005-02-19T07:33:00.000-08:002005-02-19T07:39:29.380-08:00A small startI still want to come up with a larger project, but I do have something small to show off.I was inspired by the peace symbol charm when I stumbled across it in Hobby Lobby (it was the last one left, so I knew I had to get it). I made a quick garter stitch ribbon using some leftover yellow yarn from my stash, and I had a Peace is Patriotic ribbon, currently residing on my knitting bag.Emily Dust Nimsakonthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01814390005710766245noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108794617503680282005-02-18T22:27:00.000-08:002005-02-18T22:31:54.256-08:00I've StartedI just started this scarf last night and I'm just about halfway finished.I dunno why, but it makes me think Harry Potter.I'm thinking I will have enough of this yarn leftover to make a hat to match. We shall see.Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163380112665883978noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108776593396427932005-02-18T17:27:00.000-08:002005-02-18T18:19:24.646-08:00Veteran ResourcesThis link came to me through one of my crafting charity groups:http://www1.va.gov/directory/guide/map.asp?dnum=1I was able to find a local resource for homeless veterans through this link. I hope this helps someone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108767064257298182005-02-18T14:43:00.000-08:002005-02-18T14:51:04.260-08:00Happy BirthdayIt's my birthday so here's a presentThe pattern is done and you can get it here.You can see I finished the second one that I made for the Knit for the Cure event. This one is, obviously, for Breast Cancer Awareness, but the pattern is the same concept.If any of you end up using the pattern, please let me know if you have any questions or suggestions.Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108521669389233312005-02-15T18:37:00.000-08:002005-02-15T18:41:09.393-08:00I made a hat and a purse.I plan on making more hats. I haven't decide where to send them. I am leaning towards homeless veterans.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108097886766603492005-02-10T20:52:00.000-08:002005-02-10T20:58:06.766-08:00A lovely emailLisa from blogdogblog wrote me a lovely email today suggesting that we consider knitting hats for homeless veterans. She offered this link for more information about the program she participates in as well as other similar organizations.I think it's a wonderful suggestion. Thank you Lisa.Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108094760497855402005-02-10T20:00:00.000-08:002005-02-11T15:08:22.663-08:00It's Like Chrstmas!Ok, so not quite, but everytime I order something online I'm like a kid on Christmas Eve all week until it arrives. And today, this arrived:I ordered it from KnitPicks last Friday. Now, if I can only decide on what I want to do with it.Think, think, think...Lizhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03163380112665883978noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1108054729969083492005-02-10T08:57:00.000-08:002005-02-10T08:58:49.970-08:00RSS feed?I've been trying to subscribe to this along-blog since it began, but bloglines won't let me add it, saying that it can't find a feed. And to check to see if this blog has an RSS feed. If we don't have one of those, can we get one? How do we do that?
MimMiriamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04081728834896708644noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107962954650101882005-02-09T07:23:00.000-08:002005-02-09T07:29:14.650-08:00Choker funOk, I'm putting the finishing touches on a second choker. I haven't done the ribbon yet, because this one is going to be for breast cancer awareness, so I have to pick up some pink thread, first.
Here are a couple shots so you can see the modifications I made.
The newer design has more of a scallop across the bottom and uses beads instead of picots. I'll post patterns for both variations Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107736249005728582005-02-06T16:24:00.000-08:002005-02-06T16:33:06.226-08:00Car Window FlagHi Everyone! I just thought that I would share this with you. I belong to a yahoo group list that provides links to free patterns on the internet. Today someone sent a link to a site that had a pattern for a crocheted car window flag. I instantly thought of the logo that Marnie charted for us! This is something that could probably be knit or crocheted quickly, and you could even pass them out to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10392049.post-1107551262951134792005-02-04T13:53:00.000-08:002005-02-04T15:01:08.263-08:00Tie a Yellow RibbonI finished one of my two PIP projects. It was really quick and relatively easy. If any of you crocheters want to know how to make one, let me know, I can draft up a quick pattern.
Here's the item flat, you can click it to see a larger version.
And this is what it looks like on.
It's just crochet thread worked in a simple vintage lace pattern till it's a couple inches short of the desired Marniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13515010305975185984noreply@blogger.com8