Need I Say More??

Kung Fu

Everybody was Kung Foo Fighting *lol*

Did you guess what movie I seen?? Kung Fu Panda.. or is it Kung Foo Panda..
Anyway what a cute and freaking hilarious movie..two thumbs up for the chubby panda.

So with summer official in swing for us here at home. Chaserman is in summer school. Gigi our new puppy is growing so fast but sooooo adorable she got her picture taken over the weekend so when I get those in I will definately be sharing!!! Her sister who my aunt has ate an acorn so we have to wait and see about her..poor lil thing.
Anyway storms have been insane around here these past two weeks.. We had tornados flying past us..the school kept the kids for over an hour till it was safe. Of there I was sitting in my car at the bus stop talk about freak out!

Still havent been swimming yet.. each time I see my ghost pale legs I cringe eeeekkk.

What has everyone been doing so far?

SALE: Magic Felting Machine

Hey Folks got a great deal for the month of JUNE 2008 you can buy your own
Magic Felting Machine for $220.00!!!! just contact me at 2plumpy@gmail.com
and we'll get started.

Wool Pak Yarn Sale

Plumpy is now selling Wool Pak On SALE for the MONTH OF JUNE

Each Skein regular price $19.00
For the Month of June Enjoy A 10%Discount
Sale Price $17.10
I can ship Fed Ex, Priority, and Parcel Post whichever is cheapest.

8 ply (double knit)-----525 yards-----#5 US needle, 20 stitches, 29 rows
10 ply (worsted)------430 yards----- #8 US needle, 16 stitches, 24 rows
14 ply (bulky)--------310 yards----- #10 US needle, 14 stitches, 19 rows


Picton Blue in (Bulky 14ply) 310yards each skein.


Ash in (Worsted 10ply) 430yards each skein.


Apple Blossom in (Bulky 14ply) 310yards each skein.


Berry available in (DK 8ply , Worsted 10ply, Bulky 14ply)


Blaze Orange available in (DK 8ply, Worsted 10ply, Bulky 14ply)

Birch in (DK 8ply) 525yards each skein


Bluebell available in (KD 8ply, Worsted 10ply, Bulky 14ply)


Storm in (Worsted 10ply) 430yards each skein


Cloud in (Worsted 10ply) 430yards each skein


Kangaroo available in (DK 8ply, Worsted 10ply, Bulky 14ply)

These are the colors available this month, next month will have another set of colors so keep checking back!! Contact me at 2plumpy@gmail.com

Magic Felting Machine

PLUMPY is selling the Magic Felting Machine

Hey Folks, I am now selling the magic felting machine to the public. whoohooo.
So email me if interested at 2plumpy@gmail.com for price and info.
Here is the info on the Magic Felting Machine.


Specifications:
. Capacity 6.6 lb (3 kg)
. Space saver.- Compact to store almost anywhere.
. Lightweight.- Only 25.5 lb (11.6 kg)
. Portable.- Easy to move from one place to another.
. Durable.- Rustproof polypropylene cabinet for longer life.
. Automatic timer.- Wash time up to 15 minutes.
. Easy to use controls
. Reversible action impeller
. Water level indicator
. Wide washtub opening for easy loading and unloading.
1 Year Factory Warranty.
COMPACT WASHER SPACE SAVING DESIGN

Here are the felting instructions on how Wool Around the World uses it.
Wool Around the World’s Felting Guidelines
These instructions are how “We” at Wool Around the World use this machine to felt.

1. Place your knitted project into the machine.

2. Use a bucket to pour warm/hot water into the machine until the water covers your project
completely a minimum of 2 inches. Do not put in to much water or felting will take longer.

3. Add a ½ teaspoon (approx.) of liquid detergent.
(we use A.L.L. laundry detergent or whatever is the cheapest)

(PLEASE NOTE ALL WOOL FELTS DIFFERENTLY)
(We have used this for Wool Pak yarns)

4. Turn timer to desired time.
(Small Item: 10 mins )
(Medium - Large Item: 15-20 mins)
(X-Large Item: 20-30 mins)

5. After time then add 1 tablespoon (approx.) of fabric softner to dissolve bubbles.

6. Turn the timer on for a few minutes more to dissolve bubbles.
but keep checking those last few minutes until project is felted to your satisfaction.

7. Take your project out of the water, holding it over the machine hand squeeze the water out, then roll it in a towel to remove excess water (we step on our towels with our projects wrapped inside to get the water out) then shape, block, and let dry.

8. Using the hose attached to the back of the machine lower the end into the bucket to drain the
water from the machine. We also use a small fish net (at Wal-Mart for $0.67) to scoop the left over fibers out of the machine to save for needle felting. OR Let the water drain through the net into the bucket to collect the left over fibers.

9. It’s always a good idea to rinse out your machine with a small amount of clean water.

Clean Stripes Towel and Cloth

Clean Stripes Towel
Materials: US# 9 needle
1 Ball Sugar N Cream Stripes
1 Button
1 needle to weave in ends.

Instructions:

Cast On 56sts

(RS) Row1: *K4, P4* repeat from * to end.
Row2: *P4, K4* repeat from * to end.
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
(RS) Row9: Knit
Row10: Purl
Repeat Row9 & Row10 3 more times.
Repeat Rows 1 through Row16 until piece measures 10inches

Beginning with a right side row.

*K1,K2tog* repeat from * to end with a K2. (38sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end with a K2. (26sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end with a K2. (18sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end. (12sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end. (8sts)
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Purl---this is the fold line for the tab
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: P2, BO4sts, P2
Next Row: P2, CO4sts, P2.
Knit 2 Rows then bind off
Weave in ends and attach button.



Clean Stripes Cloth
CO 56sts
(RS) Row1: *K4, P4* repeat from * to end.
Row2: *P4, K4* repeat from * to end.
Repeat last 2 rows 3 more times.
(RS) Row9: Knit
Row10: Purl
Repeat Row9 & Row10 3 more times.
Repeat Rows 1 through Row16 until piece measures 7inches
Bind Off

A Fresh Towel and Cloth

A Fresh Towel

Materials: US# 9 needle
1 Button

1 Ball: Sugar N Cream Cotton (White)
1 Ball: Sugar N Cream Cotton (Blue Varigated)
Needle to weave ends in.



Instructions:

With (White) Cast On 50sts
Row 1: Knit

Row 2: *P1, K1* repeat from * to end
Row 3: *K1, P1* repeat from * to end

Repeat Row 2 & Row 3 for 2 inches



Next Row: Change to (Blue Varigated)
Beginning with RS row Knit
Knit in stockinette that is (knit a row, purl a row) for 1 1/2 inches

Next Row: Change to (White)
Beginning with a RS row (that is the smooth side of stockinette)
Repeat Row 2 & Row 3 for 6 1/2inches


Beginning with a RS row; *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end of row with a K2.(34sts)
Next Row: *P1, K1* repeat from * to end.
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end with a K1. (23sts)
Next Row: *P1, K1* repeat from * to end.
Next Row: *K1, K2tog* repeat from * to end with a K2. (16sts)
Repeat Row 2 & Row 3 on these 12sts for 4 1/2inches
Next Row keep in seed stitch for 6sts, BO4sts, seed stitch for 6sts.
Next Row keep in seed stitch for 6sts, CO4sts, seed stitch for 6sts.
Knit in Seed Stitch for 1 inch and BO all stitches.
Weave in all ends and attach button

A Fresh Cloth
US#9 with (White) Cast On 40sts
Row1: Knit
Row2: *P1, K1* repeat from * to end
Row3: *K1, P1* repeat from * to end
Repeat Row 2 & Row 3 for 1inch
Change to color (Blue Varigated)
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Change to color (White)
Continue in seed stitch by repeating row 2 & row 3 for 4inches
Change to color (Blue Varigated)
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Next Row: Knit
Next Row: Purl
Change to color (White)
Conintue in seed stitch by repeating row 2 & row 3 for 1inch
BO all stitches and weave in ends.

Summer Is Here

After a slow and uncomplicated weekend.. it seemed Memorial Weekend was just a calm passing of time. For me its officially SUMMER!!! yay.. All I can think about is tanning, swimming, barbque's, sweating like a pig, cursing as you wait to cool the car down, yardwork (which I hate) lol, fun movies, snowcones late at night, and of course the bugs ewwwww..
Definately lots to look forward to this summer. Does anyone have something special planned? I really don't just gonna enjoy it as long as it lasts. I do think I feel the need to start focusing on fall and winter projects though because lets face it 3 months and we are in september if you think about it.. NO TIME AT ALL *lol*

I do notice that there tends to be alot more "cool knits" in the summer months so I am sharing the Knitted Dish Scrubbie
http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2008/05/knitted-kitchen-scrubbie-tutorial.html
what's fun about this scrubbie is you knit your cotton yarn along with some tulle fabric that is cut up to make it extra scrubbie

I have been working on a UFO project that has been sitting on the needles long enough hopefully I will finish it within the next few days (crosses fingers).

My long awaited book is finally coming out tomorrow!! yayyy I'll be going to the bookstore first thing.. to buy "Blood Noir" by Laurell K Hamilton.. its the Anita Blake series..The bad thing is I have no self control I will read it within the day then I will have to wait another year for the next book.. that is how it is for alot of my book series of course a few of the authors will release 2 a year or release books to other series but your still waiting *lol* But thank god they keep spitting those books out I would be a nutcase without them.

Oh update my sweet dog GiGi was groomed today and she is so adorable if not a bit feisty!.

I finally watched a couple movies that have been on my list:

"P.S. I love you" I have to admit I cried in a few places ok more than a few, but I did enjoy the movie the actors/actresses were perfect. It was an interesting story and it touches the heart.

"Juno" I kept hearing what a great movie this was and always I just kept looking at it like no way. Well finally watched it last night. I have to say the main character Juno captured my attention from beginning to end.. loved her character, the story itself I am sure hits close to home to all of us teen mothers yeah I was a teen when I had my gorgeous child. But this movie was funny, and gives us alot of things to think about.

"Indiana Jones" was wonderful they stayed true to form as in all the other indiana jones movies and felt like it belonged in the series. Brought back fun memories and Harrison Ford was perfect as always and Shiloh played great as well.. Definately going to be added to my collection.

GIGI

Here is my new baby!!!.. Her name is Gigi.. she is now 7weeks old. Aint she adorable!!!! She just got puppy shots today so she isnt in a good mood. But already my son and I are in love with her. So funny except for the yarn fetish she has which we will have to come to an understanding on that.. she weighs about 2lbs 2 ounces *lol* yep she is a lil thing.. But already I am searching for things to knit for her. So if you all have any puppy knit patterns pass them my way!!

Very Interesting "Billion"

My cousin Kathy emailed this to me and I just had to share

PLEASE NOTE: This is an email that was fowarded from various others. I am just sharing something that was passed onto me.

What is a BILLION??

This is too true to be funny
The next time you hear a politician use the word 'billion' in a casual manner, think about whether you want that 'politician' spending YOUR tax money.

A billion is a difficult number to comprehend, but one advertising agency did a good job of putting that figure into some perspective in one of its releases.


A. A billion seconds ago it was 1959.

B. A billion minutes ago Jesus was alive.

C. A billion hours ago our ancestors were living in the Stone Age.

D. A billion days ago no-one walked on the earth on two feet.

E. A billion dollars ago was only 8 hours and 20 minutes, at the rate our government is spending it.

While this thought is still fresh in our brain, let's take a look at New Orleans It's amazing what you can learn with some simple division

Louisiana Senator, Mary Landrieu (D), is asking the Congress for $250 BILLION to rebuild New Orleans. Interesting number, what does it mean?

A. Well, if you are one of 484,674 residents of New Orleans (every man, woman, child), you each get $516,528.

B. Or, if you have one of the 188,251 homes in New Orleans , your home gets $1,329,787.

C. Or, if you are a family of four, your family gets $2,066,012.

Washington, D.C .. HELLO!!! ... Are all your calculators broken??



Accounts Receivable Tax
Building Permit Tax
CDL License Tax
Cigarette Tax
Corporate Income Tax
Dog License Tax
Federal Income Tax
Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA)
Fishing License Tax
Food License Tax
Fuel Perm it Tax
Gasoline Tax
Hunting License Tax
Inheritance Tax
Inventory Tax
IRS Interest Charges (tax on top of tax),
IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax),
Liquor Tax,
Luxury Tax,
Marriage License Tax, Medicare Tax, <>
Property Tax,
Real Estate Tax,
Service charge taxes,
Social Security Tax,
Road Usage Tax (Truckers),
Sales Taxes,
Recreational Vehicle Tax,
School Tax,
State Income Tax,
State Unemployment Tax (SUTA),
Telephone Federal Excise Tax,
Telephone Federal Universal Service Fee Tax,
Telephone Federal, State and Local Surcharge Tax,
Telephone Minimum Usage Surcharge Tax,
Telephone Recurring and Non-recurring Charges Tax,
Telephone State and Local Tax,
Telephone Usage Charge Tax,
Utility Tax,
Vehicle License Registration Tax,
Vehicle Sales Tax,
Watercraft Registration Tax,
Well Permit Tax,
Workers Compensation Tax.

STILL THINK THIS IS FUNNY?
Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago,
and our nation was the most prosperous in the world.
We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids.

What happened? Can you spell 'politicians!'

And I still have to "press 1" for English.

I hope this goes around THE
USA at least 100 times

What the heck happened?????