What do Nana's In Waiting Do?
Well, they Knit, of course!
But really only one Nana Knits....the other is FakeKnitting.
Knitting Nana (on the left) sez to FakingItNana,
"Oh! it's easy, I can show you while we wait for the birth of our Grandson.
"We'll have a pair of socks made for him in no time," sez SKW of the NotDoneOne YetClub.
What does Dad In Waiting do?
Gets all HiTekiedUp and Multi-Connected to FaceBook, Family and Friends Email, and the Guiness Book of World Records.
His BabyBoy's Birthday is going to happen on a day in history that is a Once In A Life Time Event.....
9-9-09
What does Mom In Waiting do?
Gets and Epidural...
Tells the Knitting Nana, "I'm not waiting til 9:09 pm"....I thought that would be a DoubleNeatDeal.
Tells the FakeKnittingNana, "You really should learn to Knit, Mom.
and Tells the HiTekieComputerGuru,
"DoNot put this picture on FaceBook".
She didn't tell KnittingNana not to...
At 5:00 pm on September 9, 2009, SuKnitWitty's Grandson Jackson weighed in at 5 lbs. 13 oz.
Isn't he amazing?
PS..HiTekie IPhone Picture Update 9-10-09. Jacks...Dad making use of his connections.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
9-9-09...KnittingNana's Get A Grandson
Monday, September 7, 2009
LaborDay..Or..LaborMoreOrLess Day?
I know it's a day off from 'JobLabor', but what about 'HouseLabor' and
'SKW-StuffLabor'?
Oh, Yes, Mam'm! There is Quite-ALOT of StuffLabor going on...on LaborMoreOrLess Day!
It all Started the DayBeforeLaborDay with 'GetItOuttaHere' or at least 'GetItOrganized'!
So, OneBasketFull of Fabric Squares and LeftoverCrochet led to this....
Bagged and Tagged and ready to 'GetGone' to SKW's Antique Booth and into SOPS...SomeOtherPersonsStuff.
Of Course this 'LittleBit of Labor' is not all of it! There's more to come, but first here's what I learned about Labor Day...forgot what I learned in school.
The History of Labor Day...Started in Canada in the 1880's according to Wikepedia.
In the US in 1898, Labor Leader Samuel Gompers, gave new meaning to LaborDay when he urged "toilers" to lay down their tools and march shoulder to shoulder and "feel stronger for it."
2009 Labor Day truly is a LaborLess Day for many Americans out of a job. Learn more from 'For Too Many, Labor Day is No Cause To Celebrate'.
Back to SKW's LaborMoreOrLess Day...Outta the Mess came these three Crib/Toddler Quilt Kits.
Yes, KITS...not sewn together, but pre-cut and ready for SOP (SomeOtherPerson) to piece then quilt. You can see these Kits on SuKnitNQuilt my ETSY Shop. Until they sell...then your chance is gone, as they are one of a kind Kits.
While you're there, browse around SuKnitNQuilt for 1930's Reproduction Fabric....it's on SALE.
Also, you might be interested in some of the Vintage Crochet, Jewelry and Sewing Stuff.
More LaborDayLabor...Basket of Scrap Yardage and Stacks of Baskets of This N That N Whatever!
Good Grief CharlieBrown!
You are such an Accumlator! Sure should not call this a Collection...Then it would be WayTooHard to PartWith!
It's really kind of embarssing!
LaborInWaiting...for the rest of September my Labors will be All About OtherPeoples Quilts...Getting Them Quilted...That is!
Oh! One More...September 9, 2009...LaborDay for DaughterInLaw.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Knit&Crochet In 1934...Dear Sarah,
The Latest in Handmade SportsWear...and I do mean 'Latest', as in as late as 1934.Sept. 4, 2009
Dear Mrs. W.R. Harris,
You don't know me, but we have a common interest that Knits and Crochets us together. You see, I found your 1934 copy of Handmade Sports Wear at Red Rooster Antiques in New Braunfels, Texas. I know it belonged to you as you wrote your name and address on the top left corner of the cover...1635 Pasadena St. P6567, City. I'm curious about P6567 and what City, but I'll let that be a mystery for now.
In 1934 you paid 10 cents for this Booklet published by 'The Spool Cotton Co.', and 75 years later I paid $2.00 for the same Booklet in well used and a bit tattered condition. You really used and made many of the items in this booklet, didn't you? Which one's were your favorites? Did you play golf and make the golfing gloves?
I play golf, and I thought you would like to know that 'LadyGolfers in 2009' still wear gloves for golfing...with a few differences since 1934. We now usually only wear One glove on the hand that grips the club, it is made of a soft leather, and is worn to protect ones hand from blisters and calluses. You see, Golf for Ladies, has come a long way in 75 years. However, I may still make the 'GolfGloves' on page 10, and wear them on my way to the golf course.
In looking over the pattern and thread requirements, I noticed you crocheted yours with J&P Coats Crochet Cord using a size 5 Milward Steel Hook. Well, believe it or not, J&P Coats are still in business today as one of the largest suppliers of the NeedleWorks and Crafts industry. You would be amazed at their website and the stores they supply with Clark's ONT Knitting & Crochet Threads, Yarns, Pattern Books, Sewing Threads and more.
And the colors we have now, both in Threads and Yarns, is 'MindBlogging'...(that's a phrase used in the BlogWorld)...never mind, it's kinda confusing even in 2009. Anyway, I noticed that none of the patterns in this booklet called for Yarn...even the sweaters are made with Thread. I found out why on J&P's Websites History.
Prior to 1935, Coat's and Clark sold a wide range of Cotton threads and handicraft products, but no wool yarns. An agreement was reached with Paton and Baldwins, a British manufacturer of knitting yarns, to make yarn in the United States to be marketed through the Spool Cotton Company.
So, Mrs. Harris...mind if I call you Sarah...I'm pretty sure the W.R. is your husbands initials...since in 1934 most women were addressed that way.
So, Sarah, I bet you were a thrilled knitter with the coming of Yarn. You see, I have 2 more of your Booklets from the 1940's. I'll tell you about them in our next letter writing post on SuKnitWitty.
Oh! perhaps I should bring you up to date on Letter Writing, Email, InterNet, US PostOffice and the price of stamps. On second thought, receiving this letter from the 21st century will probably be enough of a shock, and I think you and I will do fine with the Old Fashion Way of letter writing...I do miss the letters from my Grandmother Minnie.
PS...Sarah, I know my SKW readers are going to enjoy your Booklets, too. I'm sure they will let you know through their comments.
PPS...Dear SKW Readers, see more of Sarah's Booklets and ABit of SKW's CrochetCollection on CollectInTexas Gal.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Welcome September...It'sNearlyFall Ya'll
September Birthstone
Sapphire
September is the 9th month of the year on the Georgian Calendar, and one of 4 months that have 30 days.
September has many Events of Importance...Wikipedia lists them all.
SuKnitWitty's September Events of Importance
9 - 9 - 09
DueDate for
Grandson Jackson
9 - 16 - 09
Birthday for Sister
ConnieMarie
"Happily, we bask in this warm September sun,
Which illuminates all creatures..."
Henry David Thoreau
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Alot AboutHats...ABit About Julia
The WednesdayKnitTrio of Julias 'Sorireed' right on over to the Wool N Cotton Shop with the best intentions of Knitting away the rest of Wednesday afternoon.
Which we did...for about five minutes.
It was the big 'HatDistraction'!
Shop 'Hat~Tress' and owner of SKW's WhitePetalPompadour (that's French forBigHairHat), Judith Lester joined the Soriree.
Pronounced...SworeA...TexasTalk
One thing that Judith and Julia have in common is Hand-Made Hats!
'Oui Oui', Judith has a collection of hats made by
'Katie, TheHatLady', from Whitefish, Montana.
These beautiful reproductions of vintage hats each have a story to tell and are embellished with vintage trims.
1926 Silk Cloche 'Field&Stream'
Judith models another Silk Cloche with the back shown in the VintagePinkVanity mirror.
'Tea In Lilac Park' and 'A Very Good Year' are featured on the vanity.
*Ces Fabuleux Chapeaux sont pour vente a' le Wool N Cotton Shop dans San Angelo, Texas
PostScriptum...*These Fabulous Hats are for sale at the Wool N Cotton Shop in San Angelo, Texas. Whew! I'm sure glad this is not an 'AudioPost'....I'm bettin Ya'll are too!
