http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend Because 2 days is never enough. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 02:48:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The phrase "mission accomplished", for grave recent historical reasons, may bring to mind someone who, say, celebrates completing something that is decidedly not finished. Maybe a war, or, less terribly a baby quilt. I'm in the latter category, of course.  I suppose I was sort of asking for trouble when ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/150 You may have noticed that Mindy and I have not be frequently contributors to our blog over the past few months. Mindy has an iron-clad excuse (infant) and I don't have anything nearly convincing.  This summer, I just wasn't feeling the urge to make stuff that I generally feel. But, ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/151 It's official - I have finished knitting the baby blanket (and successfully completed birthing class), so the baby can now arrive! Erik picked out the colors for the blanket, which is knitted in Blue Sky Alpaca organic cotton.  The great thing about this pattern is that it forced me to learn ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/148 Jess, Kate and I had a fun-filled adventure at the Renegade Craft Fair in Williamsburg not too long ago. We strolled the crafty aisles and ogled the goods after consuming brown rice crispy treats (with cranberries, almonds and flax) from the beloved Treats Truck. There were definitely some recurring themes, ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/145 Neighbors Project is about mobilizing new generation of people living in cities who are bridging the gap between newer and older residents in our neighborhoods. The Neighbors Project disseminates tools, technical support, and inspiration to help this happen. My friend Kit is the CEO and my friend Jeffery ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/146 I've been wanting to hang a bulletin board above my desk for a while now, but I could never find cork board that was appealing.  I looked online for nice cork squares but they cost more than I wanted to spend. Erik and I were in a long line at the ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/143 Our dear Mindy is about to have a baby. In order to celebrate this joyous occasion, we had a small shower for her friends and family at my house. We naturally emphasized the handmade for the festivities. The lovely and talented Kate helped me with the invitations, providing inspirational genius and supplies, ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/142 I have been extremely remiss in posting blog updates, but I have a good excuse - I'm pregnant!  Or as my friend Alyssa says - I am working on the ultimate craft project.  One that spawns many other craft projects along the way. The first completed baby project is a stuffed ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/144 As my friend Hardy said, it's beginning to feel like the baby-of-the-month club in our parts and consequently, I've been hard at work making baby related crafts. I made a very soft and very cozy baby blanket for my friends Seth and Vanessa. Of course, I worked in a leisurely ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/141 I'm catching up. Potholders are so April and May to me, but I just wanted to make it know that I did actually sort out the thumb issue. I cranked out a number of adorable and fully functional little mitts and distributed them to friends for wedding, thank you and housewarming ... http://www.sparkleblue.com/3dayweekend/archives/140