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knitmom7

knitmom7
Date Joined: February 3, 2008
Last Online: February 9, 2012

Country: United States
www,brenoknits.blogspot
postcrossing

updated me

Forgot to mention that there is another BIO baking. Should be done about June 5, 2012 to be exact! Our baby is having a baby!! Another great summer is headed our way for sure!!

A moment of silence, please! My nose has died! It's true! My smeller is finished more or less! Which is excellent for changing, pardon my French, poopy diapers or cleaning up vomit for that matter! But for the most part all the other stuff is useless! Tobacco smells are still a No! No! Got to respect the rest of the family in and out! Ok! That's enough silence!

Let's see where to begin. I've been a Hoosier all my life! Same county resident, too. Hey that's over 60 years. Just a little, but still over.Married for 40 years to Ken. Graduated Indiana State University 13 years ago. I quit substitute teaching when MATT was 16 months old. Made perfect sense to me! We have 7 kids, 5 homemade and 2 storebought. We're grandparents to Matt, Jillian, and Sophia! We have 4 married, 1 special needs and 1 x-ray tech, 2 teachers (1 unemployed), and one son looking for job in communications field.I discovered swapping about five years agol.Great fun, no matter what. Swap bot has improved my produce intake! These things have such cute stickers!! Love those big squash ones!!

Favorite Crafts

There are far too many tutorials to try! I'm going to do my best to get through a lot of them though. Patchwork has my attention! So I guess that I'm off and running again! I've got another 2 sweaters otn. Oh and cowls have taken me on a joy ride! I found a really neat quilt shop in Fairfax, Virginia. I've got to get back to Fairfax. This time, no yarn but I do have to see that fabric again!! Some I bought went to seed. So I do have more and more!. They never should have let me go alone. Who said a gps is needed? Poo-poo that idea. Some of my best finds have been the old fashioned way!! Did I mention I found places that I didn't know existed to store this stash!!! So much for clearing out MY stash. I love all colors except dark ones. Old eyes are different than young ones. It's true. I'm there. I really like things that are mindless, so that I can do other things at the same time. I'm not that old after all I guess. 8 years ago I was quilting. Now my yarn stash has taken over. I still have an unbelievable stash of fabric. I'm going to be an instructor at the JOANN's in Terre Haute.

kids

My kids are really great. However I should have had 27 to keep up with my sock knitting.Let's see that would be 58 feet And if they all were married it would be 112 feet and had 2 kids..Well maybe I had better quit while I'm ahead.

The math=Ken and I only count once. Every child becomes a pair, that would be 4 feet.

likes../ dislikes.

I really LOVE hand made postcards. I really don't care what your disability is. (I have trouble with straight lines among other things!) I will adore and keep your work! Love to get cards cut from boxes from other countries. Cool! I like junking and sharing. I love the featherweights I have.(Singer) I like recycling almost to an extreme some say.

I dislike tobacco odors and to knit with dark yarn.

So I took a pledge to bust my stash! No timeline! So by the turn of the century 2100, I should be good to shop again!

Matthew is here

We have a beautiful new grandson, Matthew Carleton Whitesell as of 4/10/08! Full head of hair and weighed in at 10 pounds and an ounce. First one!! Matt is three AND still muy guapo! Dh and son #4 drove him to Indiana for 3 weeks in June and July. Everyone in the restaurants stopped to talk to him. He doesn't speak MARTIAN anymore. You just have to listen! He took his first swimming lesson 11/2/10. After 10 minutes, he says, "Cito's swimming!" He said it, not me, because he wasn't, but he will. 7/18/11, Matt is a big brother! He tells Sophia "No crying" and then kisses her cheek. A pure gentleman! Matt has decided to be a pilot when he's bigger!

swaps

I hosted my first swap-Quilted Fabric postcard some months ago now. Fanfare!! I am so proud of the group. Not one no send.Aren't they terrific? I think so.Think I'll do it again. Hey, a year later I got on the top 10!! WOW!! Also not one no send in the bunch!! As for hearts. I figure that joining a swap that I host makes the package special. Afterall on any given day, there are close to a 1000 swaps that you could choose and you chose mine. Kinda makes you all misty, doesn't it!! Ah! Lighten up! and if you crave specifics.

Journal ner-do-wells

A while ago I felt like writing, so I joined a journal swap. After all of that work I got a 5 because my handwriting was hard to read. I didn't even get a journal in return. So I hosted a couple Journal swaps. On the one I really liked, I got a three because the journal disappointed her. Oh, it fulfilled requirements, but she wanted more. At least she got one! So that's 2 journals that I'm owed! I hate 3's. I did not realize how many people like to receive but not to send. Sometimes people get buried and that I can't help. Sorry, but No I can't help. On the other hand some keep checking into SWAPBOT without sending their journal. If it's personal, make a copy and send one of them to your partner. If it's so good you can't give it away, then copy just like I said before. "3's" are not meant to grade in the sense that "I really didn't like what I got" but in the sense that "I really did not get all the stuff that the swap said that I should get!" It must be remembered that everyone is different in abilities, likes, and funding. Sometimes you just have to be thankful to get something, even if it takes a year!

flakers

I really don't understand no-sends! I did Shabby Chic purse had 2 nosends. One of them was so enthused about the swap and then was suspended. Sometimes life happens but I for one would appreciate some warning. Kimh might be out there somewhere but not swapping. Then there is reachmichellee, whatever happened to her I haven't the foggiest, I do however wish them and theirs good health. Oh and watch out for chuckholes. They can throw you. That should be in my will--contact Swap-bot.

Sophia Grace

On the 18th of July,2011, Sophia Grace arrived at 7:34am, weighing in at 8 lbs 4.9 oz. Seriously! 4.9! Matt's baby sister is terrific!!.She's got a full head of dark hair and eyes so blue, you could.....Well you get the idea! She is absolutely one of a beautiful kind. Her daddy wants to call her FIGI! Get it?!! Sophia got her first full bath. It was not on her top 10 favorite things to do! Maybe later! 11/24/11 Soph got her 4 month visit to the doctor done including her shots! Giggled at it all! What a kid!! Soph loves to shower and get her hair washed! 12/21/11-Nobody ever knew how much fun rolling over is!!

Jillian Lane arrived...

We have a grand-DAUGHTER as of June 12,2009!! She weighed in at 8 lbs and an ounce! Dark hair and a peaches and cream complexion.!! Whoa baby! Keeping her cuteness intact is a priority for Jill. She loves the mirror and new dresses!! Seems Jill skipped the crawling and went right into running. Her daddy tried, but she didn't want to crawl, so she didn't! Wonder if there's a pattern here? Now Jill is signing and talking. It's Martian. But you had better be able to understand her signs or you are in big, ear-splitting trouble.Jill knows the alphabet and calls her feet, her peet!

Ratings

kankalin rated for wardrobe fix on Feb 8, 2012
5
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Comment: Nice work Brenda. Thank you and have a nice Valentine!
mulle86 rated for Semi circle dumpling pouch on Feb 7, 2012
5
rating
 
RainbowRose rated for 2012 patches on Feb 6, 2012
5
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Comment: Great fabric postcard! Thanks.
parttimeliontamer rated for nfs Scrap clutch on Feb 6, 2012
5
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Comment: What a trial! and the funniest part -- I think I'm going to make another!
Response: Addictive, isn't it? Thanks for the heart and for joiniing with me!Couldn't have done it without you!
Brighteyes1028 rated for Postal bag on Feb 6, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you
Response: Glad you liked it! I learned a new technique in this swap! Couldn't have done it without you! Thanks! Oh, and thanks for the heart!
bobogrl rated for Necks EZ scarf!! on Feb 5, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Wow how cool! I love it, thank you! :)
Response: Glad you can use it! Thanks for joining the swap and for the heart!
judee0624 rated for 2012 patches on Feb 4, 2012
5
rating
Comment: It made it just fine. My mailman always enjoys these "cards." Thanks
Response: Thanks for the heart! That was a fun swap! I'm so glad you were in it with us!
jk1p1k2tog rated for scarf/boa 4 ag on Jan 31, 2012
5
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madcrazy rated for brooch on Jan 26, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the darling brooch. This was a great swap (very fun), and thank you for hosting! Kathy
Response: I enjoyed it! Thanks for your support! Oh, and for the heart! Made my day!
ladyfee rated for I <3 Postcards USA #7 on Jan 25, 2012
5
rating
Comment: ty:)
Response: Thanks for the heart!I'm glad you like it!
Fenix825 rated for Pitch 2011 on Jan 25, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thank you for the card! Thanks for hosting! What a fun swap this was!
Response: Thanks for the heart! Made my day! I hate to pitch calendars!I'm glad you enjoyed!
kezeven rated for Candy bag pouch on Jan 24, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Very very very cute. Thanks heaps. We don't usually have lollies but I will always make exceptions for a swap!!!
Response: Oh, thank you! Thanks for joining with me and for the heart! Couldn't have done it without you!
ina rated for make UP bag on Jan 23, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Thanks for your lovely make up bag.The boy next door said thanks for the wonderful stamps.
Response: Thanks! I'm glad he liked them! Thanks for the heart and for joining the swap!
Onyx rated for Going 2011 on Jan 23, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Cool card, and I loved the stamps!
mykidzmomnow rated for U-nit CHunky phat cowl on Jan 19, 2012
5
rating
Comment: LOVE the color! And another chill has set in the South and I am grateful for this cowl. THANK YOU!
Response: You're so welcome! That was fun! Hope you enjoy! Thanks for joining the swap and for the heart!
dlyn67 rated for need a napkin?? on Jan 18, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I love the colors. I think I might just use it for a little table cloth.
Response: AH! Thank you! That's high compliment! Thanks for joining the swap! Couldn't have done it without you!
Magickspirit51 rated for BUTTON it! on Jan 16, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I am so sorry. I thought I had rated you, but I didn't save the rating. I got the buttons and loved them. I will put them to good use. Thanks.
Response: You're very welcome! I've done the same thing! No problem! Glad you enjoyed the swap and thanks for the heart!
NickiSlater rated for mobile pincushion on Jan 15, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I love the mobile pin cushion! Thank you for sending that little bit of cuteness!
Response: Thanks! I'm so glad the watermelon truck got there!! Glad you joined the swap, too! Appreciate you so much! Thanks for the heart!
loubie rated for Little bird on Jan 14, 2012
5
rating
Comment: Unusual material - lovely colourful cord tho!
Response: Thanks for the heart and for joining the swap. That was a suit jacket! Tried to find something different for the embrodiery. Glad you lliked it!
Karenmomofthree rated for AG Tee shirt on Jan 9, 2012
5
rating
Comment: I loved it! Thank you
Response: Glad it worked out!! Thanks for joining the swap! and for the heart!

Rating Overview

Overall Hearts Stars  
4.9951 964 353  
Completed Fives Threes Ones
932 1621 4 0
Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 Uncategorized
4 472 301 155
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Comments

biasbabe on Dec 31, 2011:

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Have a Wonderful New Year

earthnk on Dec 25, 2011:

Merry Christmas~

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RyeRye on Dec 22, 2011:

And Happy New Year too~

biasbabe on Dec 19, 2011:

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Happy Holiday

biasbabe on Nov 24, 2011:

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HannahsMommy07 on Oct 30, 2011:

HELLO to you too Hoosier! Where ya from in IN?

Bedazzle on Sep 29, 2011:

Yeah, see, that breaks my heart about your 3 ratings! When I can't bare to rate a three even though it doesn't actually meet the requirements! I'd love to see some of your work and really want to get a trusted group together for some kind of journal swap and pass along. That would be awesome! All the best to you Danielle

RyeRye on Sep 19, 2011:

wolfeagle on Sep 12, 2011:

whatsup

RyeRye on Sep 4, 2011:

Thanks for being an active Crafting Queen Officer~

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