Pat's Knitting and Quilting: Blogiversary appreciation Day

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August 26, 2007
Blogiversary Appreciation Day

1st - The state of some things...

	I have rounded the heel in my "I Love Gansey" socks - it's very easy from here on out, since the big cable ends and the rest of the pattern is easily memorized.
	Mr. Dave Criminy Jickets- I am taking your challenge! This is the current STR sock club yarn and in my opinion (remember this is just MY opinion), it is a true Dugly-Uck. I am hoping for a Swan and am knitting it up using the included pattern, - It will be an adventure!!
	I am oh so close - MS3 should be off the needles in a day or 2 and we will see what we have when blocked. This will be an interesting shawl to block!
	I've decided to make it a big bed size quilt instead of a lap quilt - 55 of 70 squares are done and I seem to be stalled. (I think taking this picture may have started me up again - we'll see...)

2nd - I am officially part of Ravelry, but have not uploaded one thing yet....It may be a few weeks before I have some time and can really check it all out and see how it will fit into my knitting life - but I am "PatsKnitting".

3rd - Blogiversary Appreciation Day

A quick history....I have been reading knitting blogs since 2003 when I happened upon one while searching for "Charlotte's Web Shawl" - I was thrilled to find like minded knitters and bookmarked (didn't know about Bloglines for a few months) each new site I found. It was enjoyable being a bystander for several years, but I knew I wanted to join all of you out there in blogland when I started my first KAL (Sock a Month 2). I had to quickly figure out how to turn my primitive picture gallery into a blog! On August 26, 2006, I wrote my 1st post. It took some doing since I wasn't using ready made blog software. I had to find a way to send out my own feed, add comments, organize everything manually (which is the way I still make my blog). A few posts later, Monika left me that 1st (non family) comment and I knew that there was someone out there!
Well, I want everyone to know how much I appreciate your friendship, knitting and quilting inspiration, and support. It is so much more fun to knit with others who love it as much as I do! No one in my real life appreciates a great sock when they see it!!

As most of you know, I have been the lucky recipient of many prizes and gifts this year- it actually got to the point where I stopped entering contests because I was afraid I would win! ! I think it is time to give back...

I came up with all kinds of ideas, guessing games, and questions for a blogiversary contest, but in the end have decided to go the random # generator way. So just say hello, ask a question, make a suggestion - anything....in comments or email and you will be in the drawing for a prize.

1st person will get a $30.00 gift certificate to
the next 3 people drawn will get ....sock yarn!
(If you are a quilter, you will receive a Keepsake Quilting gift certificate/fat quarters)