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KT

KT
Original Member
Last Online: August 2, 2012
Birthday: March 20
Country: United States
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About Me

I'm a librarian at a major university in the US South...

an avid knitter and knitting designer...

mom to 2 active kids and wife to a wacky dh...

I read most things, mainly women's literature (NOT chicklit) and science fiction, poetry, popular nonfiction... I never read romance or westerns, and rarely read spy novels (LeCarre is the exception). Lately I've been reading a lot of knitting books - particularly everything the Yarn Harlot writes.

I garden, particularly veggies and herbs (culinary and medicinal).

On the weekends I like to garden, go to the art or science museum w/my family, go to a minor league/college baseball game (women's basketball in the winter), go swimming, go to the farmer's market, go to church, etc.

My favorite color is blue. My favorite flower is the daylily. My favorite time of day is twilight (other than the mosquitoes). My favorite food is macaroni and cheese, though since I am always watching my weight I don't eat it that often. I love olives, pickles, and artichokes, but am allergic to onions. I like odd photography, fish, boats, flowers, and landscapes - but am turned off by "cute" images, caricatures, anthropomorphized animals.

We have a rescue dog who is generously called an "American Hound" - she is of unknown pedigree, possibly Pointer/beagle mix. Very sweet, cute, and a total love-puppy.

I'm participating in swaps because I like connecting with other creative people - not to get more stuff. I'm interested in HOW people make things, and in the materials they use, but not necessarily finished objects that will take up space. Useful things - washcloths, bags, hats & scarves (warning: I have a small head) are the exception.

Favorite Music

Sting/Police (and 80s in general), Sarah McLaughlin, Celtic pop, opera, English choral music, 20th Cent. "classical" (Vaughan Williams, Barber). Mostly I listen to NPR on the radio, but also support my local classical station (WCPE). I occasionally listen to a random mix station when I'm gardening and need something mindless.

Favorite Movies

The Princess Bride - I try to work in a reference/quote to it every day. I also love The Mummy, Lord of the Rings, remakes of Shakespeare, Armageddon, Bond, etc. I cry at movies, and so mostly rent/watch on TV rather than go out.

Favorite Television

Stargate SG1, Lost, The X Files (all time fave), America's Next Top Model (dirty little secret), Designed to Sell, The Daily Show, Doctor Who. We no longer have cable and have bad antenna reception in our house, so mostly I watch TV via Netflix and Hulu.

Favorite Crafts

Knitting! I also grow herbs and enjoy making herbal-based crafts like bath soaks, etc. I've dabbled with decoupage using postage stamps. I can sew, but don't do it all that often (not as portable as knitting).

I do no paper crafts to speak of, so please don't send me ATC/scrapbooking supplies. I'll just recycle them. Sorry!

Ratings

Kelly rated for Pay It Forward & Make a Difference on Nov 7, 2007
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Comment: ty & I'm really sorry that it took me so long to rate you. You're very kind in your pay it forward.
cutthefool rated for Handmade Fall/Winter Hats on Oct 23, 2007
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Comment: thank you so much! my daughter, son and i all LOVE our new hats :)
kueali rated for Crochet/Knitted Scarf Swap on Oct 14, 2007
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Comment: It's a great scarf- thank you x
YarnTails rated for Handmade Happiness #2 on Sep 29, 2007
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Comment: Thank you KT. Since I don't knit, I always appreciate knitted items. One can never have too many washcloths! And, I never realized you could knit a bookmark. That's really cute!
shaynafay rated for Handmade Happiness #2 on Sep 28, 2007
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Comment: Thank you very much!
timmetje rated for Handmade Bookmark Swap on Sep 20, 2007
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Comment: Thank you for your really nice book mark! .And I will have a look at your blog! kind regards from martha
Juju rated for Handmade Bookmark Swap on Sep 17, 2007
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Comment: I love the pink knit bookmark & will treasure it! Nice stitch pattern.
CoffeeKnitting rated for Knitting Patterns on Sep 13, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for the patterns...I love them..Risa
poofsizzle rated for Crochet/Knitted Scarf Swap on Aug 30, 2007
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Comment: Thanks for the great scarf. I especially love the rose pin.
KnittingCateling rated for Bust that Stash! on Aug 27, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much! I love the little bag!
beetiger rated for Handmade Happiness on Aug 27, 2007
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Comment: Nice work, thank you!
Paula rated for Knitting Patterns on Aug 25, 2007
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Comment: Nice patterns! She deserves a heart for taking the time to read my profile. :)
ANGELFAIRY rated for Handmade Bookmark Swap on Aug 7, 2007
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Comment: Thank you so much for the bookmark its beautiful specially in pink. Sorry it took me so long in rating you. I had misplaced the bookmark and I barely found it. Thank you again. Take Care.
Bluebird rated for Handmade Bookmark Swap on Jul 15, 2007
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Comment: I absolutely loved my knitted bookmark. It reminded me of bluebirds and a heart goes to you for being so nice and thoughtful. Thanks.
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Comment: Thanks so much for the quotes, and also for the cute little quotes on cards!
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Comment: Thank you so much!!
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Comment: Quick send. Thank you.
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Comment: thanks...great job! and interesting!!!
ohhhkay rated for Easy adjective infusion! on Jun 19, 2007
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Comment: Thanks so much for the cute bookmark and the letter that came along with it :) It's wonderful to receive something handmade that you could never make yourself...and I know I don't have the talent to make something like that on my own lol. Thanks again!

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Comments

starmccoy on May 10, 2014:

I received your sweet letter today. I'm sorry which swap were we in? I love everything about your letter. Especially the note about looking over your shoulder when you rip out a page from a book, me too! Anyway you are very sweet. Thank you!

melly on Aug 23, 2007:

hope you found both handmade items to be useful. I was so nervous sending "finished objects that take up space"! :) Hope you liked your handmade happiness. melly~

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