"We are all wanderers on this earth...our hearts are full of wonder, and our souls are deep with dreams." ~ Gypsy proverb

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

First things first, then Yarn Along ~ Of Mothers and Women

Wow, first I need say that I am humbled by the thoughtful and amazing comments left by everyone on yesterday's post. You all are so inspiring to me, and I am comforted knowing how many other mothers (fathers, grandparents, and teachers) have discovered or are in the process of discovering the impact that parenting peacefully can have.  Sometimes we can feel awfully lonely on this path of change, but I believe it is clear that we are not.  From the bottom of my heart, thank you...

On a sidenote, for anyone wanting more reading materials on this path of peaceful parenting please visit the Library page.  I have also decided to add a page soon for a list of sites that I go to for peaceful parenting support.  For now, here are my favorites:

Naomi Aldort's site,
Scott Noelle's Enjoy Parenting site
Life Learning Magazine,
Parenting for Social Change,

** I am cooking up a giveaway in response to yesterday's post.  Please come check back soon to enter. Here's a look at what I'm giving away :).

And now for Yarn Along!!!  Joining Ginny today...

Because you know I have to show the results of my fling with Lemongrass from a few weeks ago :).  If I were good at keeping up with Ravelry, I would link there. But, alas, I am not yet.  So you can find the pattern for this lovely Mother's Day Shawl here.  It is a very simple crochet pattern and I have every confidence that if anyone wanted to whip it up for a Mama before Sunday, they could!!

On the reading front, I mentioned a few posts ago that I finished Thirteenth Tale.  A-M-A-Z-I-N-G story I tell you.  I highly recommend it.  It is in the same genre as Forgotten Garden, full of mystery and intrigue, ethereal and dramatic.  I am now onto Friday Night Knitting Club (thanks again to Sherie).  I am looking forward to delving into the camaraderie of women.  As I read the first chapter, I couldn't help thinking that I wish I was a part of a knitting/crochet club.  And then look what I stumbled upon yesterday--  Sip and Knit.  It is a bit of a drive from my house, but how exciting!!!

I finally started adding to my crocheted flowers for the afghan.  I feel more committed to it than I did before.  Guilt, perhaps? 

Looking forward to seeing everyone's creations and reads today...

Cheers!

23 comments:

  1. The wrap looks fantastic; you did an awesome job. I read The Thirteenth Tale and loved it, but have not read Forgotten Garden. They are similar? I will have to look for it!

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  2. Nice wrap! I love your afghan squares.

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  3. Love the flowers -- so bright and cheery! On my list this year is learning to knit...even just a simple scarf. I believe those handmade creations are so, so wonderful!

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  4. beautiful flowers! :) and beautiful shawl - lovely green :) wow! :)

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  5. i love those crocheted flowers! and the scarf too - it looks great and that color is so pretty.

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  6. wow MJ that shawl is beautiful and I never would have thought of making it looking at the pattern...Yours came out so lovely, amazing what different yarns will do. I may have to give it a try now:) Thanks btw for the links to peaceful parenting support.

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  7. Whoa that shawl/warp is incredible! So beautiful! Job well done! The flowers are incredible too. I am hereby inspired. Thanks for the links too!

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  8. all the fiber art here looks great! typing with a little on my lap, so short winded today, but everything is lovely!

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  9. I'll be interesting to discover what you think about the book. I read it late last year. I'm not saying anything until you've finished it! x

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  10. Your shawl is so gorgeous, MJ! Looks like a fling well spent! ;)

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  11. Your wrap is beautiful; love the color! I've added Thirteenth Tale to my hold list at the library! I love a little intrigue...

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  12. MJ, That shawl is beautiful. But me, make it before Mother's Day? I'm still working on that dish cloth. : ]

    I loved The Forgotten Garden, will have to try Thirteenth Tale, thanks.

    And I love your current header..very sweet!

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  13. It appears that your fling was worthwhile. That is absolutely gorgeous!

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  14. The shawl looks great! We have similar tastes in books I think because I like the two that you read!

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  15. i love the scarf worn shawl like!

    i'm going tolook into those books, thanks.

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  16. Beautiful, the post, shawl, sentiments!!! I am counting the days till I see you and get to fill my soul...

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  17. The shawl is amazing, the yarn you picked is gorgeous!
    I've read some of the books you are reading ;o) Thanks for the links to peaceful parenting, I am taking my first steps and all the input is welcome!

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  18. wow... you are amazing! (and your arms are rad.)
    beautiful...and I'm going to catch up on what you mentioned on the first part of your blog.
    all love,
    C

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  19. I love these Yarn Along posts. You, along with others, have inspired me in my own efforts. Read about it here:

    http://lifesbestdays.blogspot.com/2011/05/almost-knitter.html

    Thanks!!

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  20. Beautiful shawl!
    I read The Thirteenth Tale a few years ago and I loved it. It's going to be a great blanket with those happy colours :)

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  21. oh, how I love that shawl!!!!! and everything about your posts! I am also loving the colors in those flowers you are doing!

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  22. I love your shawl. So perfect. I know you said the pattern was simple but it creates a beautiful effect. I'm reading The Forgotten Garden right now amd am enjoying it so far.

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  23. I'm playing catch up in my blog reader, so apologies for the late arrival. I wish I could touch both the shawl and the crochet flowers. I want to examine them and ooh & ahh. I read the 13th tale last year, I really enjoyed it, and remember their was a big twist at the end (but can't remember what it was now), maybe I'll have to re-read it.

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