New from Karatstix!

I was only going to post a simple teaser photo, but I couldn't decide which one I liked best! So here are all my new products from KaratStix™. I've purchased goodies from her before, and knew immediately that I *MUST* carry these on my website once it was up and running. And here they are! Super high quality bamboo tools for the discriminating knitter.

Sock Rules with 2 Inch Cuff Ruler:

Wraps Per Inch (WPI) Tool:

Knitters Rule/Needle Gauge

Available NOW on JLYarnworks.com.

Sweet Sheep!

These sweet little sheep were just added to the JL Yarnworks store.

Too adorable! In 1-2 weeks, I will be adding more sock monkey magnets, magnets depicting knitting, and more sheep! Plus, some of the same images on really cute hairclips! My daughters are already wearing some of the prototypes and are begging me to make more.

Want more? Tell me what you'd like me to make. More sheep? Spinning wheels? Buttons? Bookmarks? Ponytail holders? Pins? You name it and I will try to bring it to you.

Suddenly

School here starts on August 18th. A bit early compared to other parts of the country, sure, but I've been looking forward to the little bit of freedom school can offer me, the work-at-home-mom. I've been counting down the days, getting Big Sister all psyched to go to kindergarten. Her school supplies were purchased during the first sale of the season. Not one ounce of "oh my baby is growing up" has plagued me.

Until just now. Suddenly, with nothing to prompt it, I'm overwhelmed by the whole concept. Raising a little lady who is venturing into academia, full of promise. I almost feel sad, but I think I'm just overcome by emotion. I felt like this shortly after I brought her home from the hospital too. Looking at her big blank slate of a future, all the things she can accomplish. The little, the big. All monumental to her. Each new day shaping who she is just a little bit more.

Friday, I've promised to take Baby Girl to daycare so Big Sister and I can spend the day alone. We're going to get hair cuts, go out to lunch together, and shop. Back-to-school clothes are top on the list, but she did say she wants to go to the craft store. It could be a very good day. *grin*

So Cute

Magnets! What knitter can live without these cute little sock monkey magnets? I know I can't be without them another moment. I now have a set holding up some artwork on the fridge. These are listed in both my Etsy store and my new Website. The price is the same both places, unless you visit my store through a Ravelry link. Then you'll save 10% at my website. :) I have sheep coming soon. I'm just waiting for the fabric to arrive from Singapore. They're toooo cute.

In other news, we are 13 minutes away from the release of Breaking Dawn. Sadly, I'm not out celebrating. You know...kids, hubby in Iraq... but a friend is bringing me a copy on her way home tonight! *squeeeee!* Don't expect much from me tomorrow. I'll be up all night reading!