August 31, 2009
Bad News, Good News
Bad News: The house is quiet and Knitting Daughter is back up at college. sigh.
Good News: She and her friends looked pretty darned happy to be all back together again. That does make me feel better about the whole thing. A little.
Bad News: Remember these caramels that I blogged about a week or two ago? I tried two more things. The Chocolate Swirl Marshmallows and the Marzipan Caramel. Who knew that I liked the flavor of marzipan? YUM! And now I kinda think I “need” these special marshmallows every time I have hot chocolate. FPS.
Good News: They’re also great for just eating out of the bag. Not that I tried that or anything….
Bad News: I don’t know where this day went. (Well, yes I do. It went into getting massive amounts of boxes into the mail truck before the mailman arrived at 3:30. But boy did this day fly by.)
Good News: Since Knitting Daughter isn’t home and since WH is still working, I can stay far into the night to get things done. (Well, not far. But a few more hours, anyway.)
Bad News: No Sneak Up tonight. I’ll be updating a few things like our supply of Knitspot patterns (including some new ones), and a few other things tomorrow.
Good News: No Sneak Up, but that doesn’t mean that no new yarn will go up. Do you get my drift? (That’s supposed to be a secret hint.)
Bad News: Look at this purse that I got in the mail last week. Sharon – the one who designs these patterns made it for me! We met her at the Sock Summit and I happened to mention that I would love a Loopy purse, but I don’t crochet. The next thing I know, this arrived in the mail. It could not be more perfect. Why is this bad news? Because it’s one-of-a-kind and don’t you just want one?
Good News: It won’t be one-of-a-kind for very long. Sharon is going to write up the pattern for us to have here in the future. Woohoo! I’ll keep you posted.
Bad News: Our Anniversary month Blog Contests are over.
Good News: But we have five more winners from last week! Congratulations to Erin from IL, Sue from TN, Marianne from NC, Patricia from NY, and Traci in NV! It has been fun sending out gift packages from these contests. The other good news is that we do a blog contest every single month, and the September contest will be up in just a couple of weeks. I have a good question for you to answer in September.
Do you have any Good News/Bad News to share today? It’s Monday. Surely you do.
Sheri whoisgoingtospendseveralhoursorderingmoreyarnforustonight
Liz in KY said,
August 31, 2009 @ 6:45 pm
Bad news: Saturday was my birthday and I missed the Wollmeise!
Good news: Hope springs eternal…
Alexandra said,
August 31, 2009 @ 6:46 pm
Oh Sheri, PLEASE not at the same time as SG’s update. I’ll go into some kind of yarn melt down.
Diane said,
August 31, 2009 @ 6:51 pm
Bad News: I do not have that cup of hot chocolate in front of me or any of those yummy looking marshmallows
Good News: Our weather has been cooler the past 2 days and just makes you feel wonderful with more energy.
Bad News: I got one of those nosey American Community Surveys in the mail from the Census Bureau….(no comment)
Good News: With the weather being cooler – it makes me want to make one of those chicken pot pies from the recipe Sheri shared with us before!
Bad News: It is getting dark earlier and makes the day seem SO much shorter
Good News: With it getting darker earlier – it is SO nice to relax after work and dinner with a candle or two lit (Never seems the same with the long days and daylight of summer months – candles are always nicer when you can see them glowing:-)
Castiron said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
Bad news: there’s a bug going around the family.
Good news: due to a gift certificate I got for my birthday, and some very good luck, I’ll get to find out what the Wollmeise fuss is all about.
Jennifer in SC said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:02 pm
Bad News: I really can’t think of anything right this minute, because…..
Good News: I finally got some Wollmeise!!!!
Liz said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:03 pm
I GOT THE HINT! HEEHEE! That was the FIRST time I ever scored some Wollmeise. THANK YOU!
Tracy said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Bad news: I returned to work today after 7 weeks off (medical leave)
Good news: I had a job to return to!
Bad news: More layoffs coming down this Friday
Good news: I’ll be safe for this third round (not sure how much more of this my constitution can take – or the company can function through)
Bad news: I really thought I would finish my Girasole while on leave (nope).
Good news: Jared is actually going to be teaching some classes at a local yarn shop this Fall so that’ll get me motivated (and maybe I can get into one)
Bad Mommy said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:05 pm
Good news/bad news and they’re the same
I scored — and because I was so nervous about not getting anything (too many stories about stuff jumping out of carts) I might have ended up with more than was in the budget.
Good news: I had a Loopy credit and that helped ease the pain!
Thanks Sheri!
Sue
karen said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
Bad news: I had to come home after a lovely weekend with my parents and daughter
Good news: I will see them again soon and I just scored some Wollmeise for my birthday on Friday
Bad Mommy said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:06 pm
PS: those marshmallows look like they’d be a great alternative to Loopy kisses – just saying….
Liz in KY said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:10 pm
Good news!!! I got my first two skeins of Wollmeise!!! And one is in a color that has been on my wish list for almost two years!!!
(Indisch Rot – first saw it in the Ashford magazine The Wheel in a gorgeous Moebius shawl which I think was also designed by Claudia)
Liz said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:12 pm
Good news: The weather is wonderful and chilly enough for hand knits and college football season starts Saturday!!!!! Yay!!!
Bad news: I have a wholesale order of Iowa College Football Team colours due to ship out tomorrow and I really don’t want to finish labeling the rival teams skeins to my alma mater. . . . .
Marji said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:14 pm
Bad News: Tomorrow is back to school (I am a teacher!).
Good News: It has been a great summer!
Jennifer in SC said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
Almost forgot! Can’t wait for the Loopy purse pattern!
Kat Jorgensen said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:25 pm
Bad News: Several skeins of WM tried to commit suicide by jumping out of my cart. No word on whether they were rescued by someone or not.
Good News: My credit card and dh thank me for not spending.
Thank you, Sheri, for thinking of different ways to help more people get their hands on yarns they really want. You’re always coming up with something new.
I’m glad you and Knitting Daughter got to spend time together this summer. I know you miss her already.
Mary said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:28 pm
Bad news: I missed WM tonight…
Good news: Two skeins are on their way to me from Saturday!!
Bad news: Knitting Daughter is back at school
Good news: Knitting Daughter is beautiful, smart, and talented…and she’ll be back home before you know it!
Frances said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:32 pm
of course I remember those caramels – I placed an order this week and she said she would include some marshmallow samples in the order. Great customer service! Good news: I caught lots of great updates this evening!
inky said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:52 pm
Bad news: Google Reader doesn’t deliver Loopy Ewe blog news in a timely way.
Bad news: The “update” happened during the one hour we went shopping.
Bad news: I’m not meant to have this magical mystical yarn.
Good news: My wallet stays happy.
Shelley said,
August 31, 2009 @ 7:59 pm
Good news: Back at work today after 3 months of unemployment
Bad news: All my work clothes are too big (oh no wait…thats good news too!)
Michelle said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:05 pm
Bad news: I have neither Wollmeise or a birthday.
Good news: I predict that Sheri’s going to tell me when she’s going to get some lace in (Claudia had some yesterday, which I ALSO missed–sorry, that’s not good news). Also, it’s not hot out.
Maria said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:26 pm
Good news–the blog is back in action. Yay!
Bad news–I gained weight instead of loosing at weight watchers this week.
Good news–I’ve lost 10 lbs now.
Bad news–I’d lost as much as 13 at one point, but I”ve been gaining and loosing the same 3 lbs for a couple of months now…
Bad news and good news–I missed the WM update. ; )
JoAnn-WI said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:27 pm
Good News – School starts tomorrow
Bad News – School starts tomorrow
(depending on who you ask – me or my son)
Lynne E. said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:39 pm
Notsobadnews: Your adorable Loopy bag has matching socks1
Veryverygoodnews: Sharon is going to write up the pattern for TLE to make available to everyone!
catspaw said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Bad news: I keep missing the WM updates
Good News: More $$ for lace, if I’m lucky enough to hit that update.
Allison said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:43 pm
Good news: We have such a wonderful group at Loopy who gives secret hints to such fun, so even if we miss it, we know we’re being looked after, and there WILL be more!
Bad news: I missed the WM tonight (but congrats to those who scored!!!)
Good news: I love to read your (Sheri) blogs about food, chocolate, etc. I’ve made probably 5 of the recipes you’ve posted, and they’re all so tasty!
Bad news: I really love the chocolatey blogs…which means I’ve been checking out these caramels…and I really want some…
Allison said,
August 31, 2009 @ 8:47 pm
HOLY COW….GOOD NEWS…I GOT WM
Angie said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Good news (or bad): I resisted the WM.
Bad news: I’ve got a sick kitty and he’s going to the vet tomorrow. I’m afraid he’s going to be in for a stay.
Good news: I love marzipan!
Bad news: I’ve got 15 Red Velvet cupcakes tempting right at this moment.
Lisa said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Good news-I got some WM tonight! (Spice Market jumped out of my cart though!)
Good news-My birthday is Wednesday
Good news-I start a new job tomorrow after being un/under employed for 6 months.
Bad news-I have to get up at 5:30 AM tomorrow
Kathryn in Minnesota said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:02 pm
Bad news: all-day department retreat tomorrow.
Good news: Wollmeise for the very first time! I’m so excited! (Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee!)
Mary said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
Bad News: My daughter’s buses were very late bringing them home
Good News: They were both okay.
southparknitter said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:22 pm
I don’t really have any Bad News today but…
Good News: today was the first day of my semi-retirement (as in my replacement is more or less trained and I won’t have to work full days anymore)
As well as fun knitting/weaving/spinning, I’ll also be doing more charity knitting. I plan to knit children’s/baby’s sweaters for homeless/Native Americans/needy folks.
Don’t work too late but thanks for getting all those orders out.
Angela said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:24 pm
Bad news: I missed the Wollmeise tonight. I really NEED Raku-Regenbogen.
Good news: I hit the update a couple of nights ago and got 6 skeins.
Bad news: 3 older kids back in college/work/away from home; only 1 left at home.
Good news: 3 older kids back in college/work/away from home; only 1 left at home.
Good news: US Open started today – lots of tv/knitting time. Nothing bad about that.
Andrea said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:31 pm
Bad news: I keep missing the darn WM sneak-ups!
Good news: I have extra money in my pocket to pay for my martial arts classes, which is getting me back into shape. Yes!!!
Melanie said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:51 pm
Bad news: my Wollmeise stash isn’t going to get any bigger because I just can’t afford to stalk yarn anymore.
Good news: School is starting soon, which means more stuff to do but also more time to myself to dye yarn.
Alexis Tabor said,
August 31, 2009 @ 9:55 pm
Bad News: It’s a billion degrees out and the school wasnt running the AC so I had to shower TWICE
Good News: I got to finish reading a book today
Good News: I passed latin with an “A”
Bad News: School started again and with it afresh round of latin
GOod News: I’m eating ice cream for dinner
Bad news: Hubby has to stay at work tonight because his commanding officer is a (Insert f-word here). Ahem.
Good news: My ice cream is from cold stone.
Bad news: I just finished it. Boo.
Lael said,
August 31, 2009 @ 10:08 pm
Bad news: September starts tomorrow and so does the new school year.
Good news: September starts tomorrow and it’s less than two weeks until Wisconsin Sheep and Wool Festival!!
mariannem said,
August 31, 2009 @ 10:17 pm
Good news: I am Marianne in NC and won a prize pack from last week’s contest!! I feel like I got struck by lightning, but in a good way.
Good news: I got five skeins of Wollmeise Twin in Saturday’s update.
Good news: I got two skeins of Wollmeise lace in Sunday’s Claudia shop update.
Good news: It’s finally cooling down here.
Bad news: I am now on a yarn diet.
Sharon Braden said,
August 31, 2009 @ 10:27 pm
Good news….Sheri loved the Loopy bag I made for her! It was really fun with help from my knitting daughter Nicki and knitting friend Michelle who made the socks for me. They love the Loopy Ewe so we made it a joint project.
! (I think I am going to work on a knit version tho…did I say that out loud ?)
Good news…..I’ll have the pattern on paper soon!
Good news….those of you who don’t crochet get to learn how so you can make this bag
Bad news….There is not enough time in the day or week to complete all of the ideas in my head.
Kathy Sue said,
August 31, 2009 @ 10:35 pm
Good News: The fires are going the other way.
Bad News: The smoke isn’t. Or the ashes. Ah, the joys of living in La La Land!
Michelle Johnson said,
August 31, 2009 @ 11:17 pm
Hooray for the Loopy Ewe bag!
I’m so glad that you loved it – so much that you posted it on your blog. Isn’t Sharon talented?
I can’t wait to see what yarn you ordered for us tonight!
Lynne T. in Culver City, CA said,
September 1, 2009 @ 1:01 am
Monday Blogs are always the best after a long weekend. Today’s was better!! The purse is a must, even if I HAVE to learn to crochet. Sharon deserves Marshmallows & Caramels !!
Back to knitting!
Kathy said,
September 1, 2009 @ 5:40 am
Good News: my best friend is coming for a visit, to belatedly celebrate my b-day! we’ll have lotsa laughs, a long lunch, and probably hit a LYS. or 3. or 5.
Bad News: I doubt I ‘ll ever experience Wollmeise—too many others are faster and more determind to snap it up!—but wish someone would explain to me why this yarn seems to be the platinum standard. Not that I’ll ever own any platinum either.
Ann Rose said,
September 1, 2009 @ 5:45 am
Good news: A coworker and now co-teacher requested mittens for her perpetually cold hands and I have the skill to knit them for her (plus a daily commute so I can get them done on the train).
Bad news: She might have mentioned “armwarmers” in that same conversation!
Good news: I might have the right yarn in my stash.
Bad news/good news: I’d have to give up one of my precious skeins of Dragonfly Sock “Velvet Underground” but it looks like it’s still in stock at TLE so I could buy another to maintain stash equilibrium.
Good news: Now that the cooler weather is on its way, I can justify buying a TLE hoodie at the same time that I order more yarn.
Heather said,
September 1, 2009 @ 6:41 am
Bad news: I’m back to working two jobs, leaving me precious little time to knit.
Good news: I’m making money to buy more yarn.
Joannah said,
September 1, 2009 @ 7:17 am
Bad news: So far, there’s still a hiring freeze on at the place I had hoped to work this year.
Good news: I got a lead on a research possibility that might be very interesting.
Good news: I’m going to finish a sock and start the second one tonight.
Tammy said,
September 1, 2009 @ 7:31 am
Sigh. Bad news: my mom passed away on Friday. Good news: She is in heaven and healed!
Chan said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:18 am
Bad news: I’m living on coffee and afternoon naps.
Good news: I’m actually getting to see my husband!
Diane said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:22 am
Was “cruising the net” to read knitting blogs of those who have already purchased Wollmeise yarn and see what they have worked up (all nad nothing but nice things and beautiful projects) – saw some that was for sale on eBay – good grief – selling for bet. $60 – $115 per skein! Hope those people aren’t here snapping the yarn up here from those who actually love to knit just to profit off of others. That sort of thing isn’t even de-stashing – just greed – those weren’t current bid prices either – that is the asking price. Well I will wait for another update here to try to purchase my first hank.
Connie Benotti said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:34 am
My good news was that I found the wollmeise update last night. At first I was so excited I forgot how fast things move and had chosen merlot and die auster. Then started soul searching as to whether I could afford a 3rd one. BAD NEWS: Got to the checkout and they were gone. Rats. Back to the wollmeise and GOOD NEWS did come away with versuchskinen 3 and pillars of fire. All the colors this past week have been just gorgeous. Great job Sheri bringing us such an awsome stash. Now if I could only score some LACE IN MERLOT. Now that would really be good news.
Suna said,
September 1, 2009 @ 8:46 am
Bad news: My older son is having so much fun in college that he doesn’t call. I miss him but am glad it is fun.
Good news: You posted to Facebook that Wollmeise was available and I finally, finally got some. I just got one skein, so others could have some, too. But, now my excuse to whine is gone. Thank you again, Sheri!
Thanks for your blog, which I do read every time it posts, but there’s a weird thing going on where Bloglines doesn’t find them until a week or two later. They are still good late!
penny said,
September 1, 2009 @ 9:58 am
bad news: we still haven’t completely moved into our “move in condition”
house yet.
good news: we’re getting closer.
bad news: carpet installation for my office/studio took much longer than
expected
good news: they did a wonderful job. they bound off parts on the stair and
it just looks beautiful. we’re pleased.
better news (?): we didn’t have much time to be upset (b/c it was soo late,
like 11pm) when we realized my ikea desk wasn’t all the same colour.
bad news: ikea gave us a hard time exchanging a part that used to be
“special order/pick up” for the right colour
good news: i am almost done with the bamboo/cotton cardigan i’ve been
knitting (in time for it to be too cold to wear).
better news: those items are now self-serve and next time we get the wrong
part it’ll be OUR fault (and we’re easier to blame)
Lucia said,
September 1, 2009 @ 10:30 am
Bad news: I have to somehow rearrange my stash to make room for more.
Good news: Because finally, finally I snagged the WM.
Kate Lathrop said,
September 1, 2009 @ 10:46 am
Good news – my surprise visit to St. Louis (organized by my Dad) went off amazingly wel!
Bad news – I had to come home on Sunday
Good news – I’m going back out in 10 days to surprise them, and no one knows!!!! And I plan to kidnap Meg over to TLE.
Bad news – will STILL have to go back to Phoenix
Maria said,
September 1, 2009 @ 10:54 am
Diane–ignore the ebay stuff. Keep at it and you’ll get some WM. Also, people on Ravelry often are happy to sell some at a reasonable price to people who’ve never had the chance to try it. That’s how I got my first skein.
Greed like that is ugly, but it’s the minority amongst WM purchasers, thankfully.
daniele said,
September 1, 2009 @ 12:36 pm
Bad news : joined the club of the ones-who-missed-the WM
Good news : was able to survive the blow
Bad news : holidays are over (I live in France, and school starts tomorrow for my children)
Good news : holidays are over
Dr. Jackie said,
September 1, 2009 @ 12:49 pm
Good news: that Loopy bag is just toooo cute!
Bad news: too many projects already in the queue!
Good news: making great strides on my Order to Chaos shawl.
Bad news: Over 600 sts/row now…and many more to go!
Good news: oldest daughter is in town visiting for a week.
Bad news: wayyy more to do around here!
Seanna Lea said,
September 1, 2009 @ 1:01 pm
Good News: all of the parties I cooked for went off without a hitch
Bad News: I have a megaton of raspberry chocolate mousse, because I forgot to quarter the recipe… 40 ounces of chocolate = too many hours at the gym
Mimi said,
September 1, 2009 @ 1:08 pm
Num, num, num…it’s about 80 degrees where I’m at and the sun is shining full force, and all I can think about is a hot cup of cocoa and those lovely, lovely marshmallows.
Melissa said,
September 1, 2009 @ 4:09 pm
Good news: I have half a sleeve and sewing in the sleeves to finish on one new sweater and one side seam to finish on another.
Bad news: I find sewing seams boring and procrastinate it.
Good news: I still have lots of lovely yarn from Sock Summit, and much of it was limited edition one-off production, so it’s even more exclusive than Wollmeise.
Bad news: I may never, ever even get to see a skein of Wollmeise in person, let alone own some, because I never manage to hit the updates.
another Michelle said,
September 1, 2009 @ 4:26 pm
Good news: Got an email from Starbucks that Pumpkin spice lattes are on the way and it’s nice and cool here (no humidity).
Bad news: still don’t have enough knitting time!
Jan said,
September 1, 2009 @ 4:29 pm
Bad news: I missed the Wollmeise AGAIN!!!! One day, when I have nothing to do but eat the bonbons ….
Good news: I have a lot of yarn at my house already, and not much time to knit. So it’s good to just dream as I look at the pretty colors …. But I did try to put into my head the time that you update, so I can check after that time at night!
Jane said,
September 1, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
Bad news: my youngest son is taking a job in Shanghai. He loves to travel the world. Unlike his homebody mother.
Good news: He has a job.
cici said,
September 1, 2009 @ 7:43 pm
Bad news: i miss this update
Good news: I made my 1st update last week and my
wollmeise is on its way♥
Thank You so Much!
Sharon Braden said,
September 1, 2009 @ 9:23 pm
Thanks Lynne T in Culver City!! I’ll take those marshmallows! I’m camping this week-end and it is supposed to rain a little. I usually put a little butterscotch schnapp’s in my hot chocolate but these marshmallows would definitely work!!
Kathleen Dailey said,
September 2, 2009 @ 12:16 am
Good news – I got my latest Loopy Ewe box in the mail
Bad news – there was 1 item I forgot to order…. WAIT – thats good news! I can start my next Loopy Wish List
Annette Lewek said,
September 2, 2009 @ 8:26 am
Good news, my son is back working days. I hated when he worked the afternoon shift. Bad news, it won’t last long….at least for now, I can get more done including my knitting.
Holly said,
September 2, 2009 @ 11:36 am
Bad News: Found out yesterday, my son (18mos) has hearing loss at 8000 Hz; above the highest note on a piano.
Good News: He can hear low and moderate sounds and he will never be able to have the cell phone ring tones that parents can’t hear, because he can’t hear it either!
Bad News: Have to take a trip so the kids can visit their dad. He just can’t find the time to visit.
Good News: We are planning on driving through St. Louis and stopping to shop, shop, shop at the Loopy Ewe.
Nancy Hannah said,
September 2, 2009 @ 11:56 am
Good news…
It is cooler and less humid in New England.
Bad News…. kitty had to go to kitty heaven yesterday, on way home with said Kitty , plane crash landed on the highway at my exit.
Good news… I was quick enough to jump off first exit and go up one and back road it home.
Bad news… I miss kitty
Janice said,
September 2, 2009 @ 12:35 pm
The good news: I’m in Spain
The bad news: I miss my husband
The good news: I’m meeting him in Ireland tomorrow.
The good news: I’m going to Ireland
The bad news: I’ve had bad intenet access since I’ve been in Spain
The good news: I won the blog contest last week
The bad news: the prize package arrived while I was gone, but
The good news: my husband opened it for me and told me what was in it.
The good news: I am very grateful.
THANK YOU Sheri!!!
Patricia said,
September 2, 2009 @ 8:48 pm
Bad new (really bad) DS and his wife were in Baltimore, she is in the AF, and they were checking in for their flight to her new duty assignment in Italy. His passport and visa were stolen and her orders were “screwed up”. Needless to say they didn’t leave that day. She left 3 days later.
Good News: DS has learned patience while trying to have a new passport issued. It only took a week ans he ws able to spend time with his cousin.
By the by Sherry he attended Wash U law school and she attended the medical school.
Misty said,
September 3, 2009 @ 1:57 pm
Thanks for the link about the caramels. I ordered some and noticed an announcement on their page that they are close to the fire in LA.
My word, I hope they stay safe!