W.I.N.G.O

OH, OH, I got a WINGO

W-4 Catriona LeStrange lives within a 100 miles of me
I-4 Lizzie Wychwood is from another county-the UK
N-4 Rowan Dragonsinger loves chocolate just like me
G-4 Ambyr Phoenixfire has played Quidditch
O-4 Wisteria Lovegood owns all the Harry Potter Movies


Now for some tidbits about me.

• I have seen every Harry Potter movie in the theatre
• My patronus is an Otter
• This is my 4th HSKS swap
• I own a collection of thimbles and "Gus" the mouse from Cinderella
• I have been on multi-day camping trips, I camp on the third weekend of every month as a matter of fact
• I have been on a "commuter" train, used to take it to work daily
• I like Chocolate and Popcorn for snacks
• My favorite brand of yarn is Berocco
• I have been to "Hearst" castle. if that is really a castle
• I have played Quidditch
• My birth month is June
• I speak Spanish
• I make stitch markers
• I own all the Harry Potter movies (and watch them often)
• and I brought my owl "Tyto" to camp.

Good luck everyone!

First week of Camp!

Whew! first week of camp is almost over already, oh boy.  I have been stalking Clara and I have the pattern picked out, now to just find the perfect yarn..... We are going "muggle" camping this weekend and I intend to do some "treat" shopping for some items local to include in my package.  I hope she will enjoy it all.

HSKS-Summer Camp has begun-Whoo Hoo

Well it's gonna be a very Harry Potter Summer between the new term of HLBOE and HSKS Summer camp. I am also the new Gryffindor Prefect for Hogwarts at Ravelry and busy running my own group Once Upon a Time.  Muggle life is busy as well but I love my Harry Potter and I love my swaps.  Well so one of the assignments is "getting to know me"  so as suggested, I am posting some of my favorite things.

• Knit or crochet or both? I mostly knit, but I do enjoy crochet amigurumi
• Brands you would like to try but don't have easy access to? Oh, I am near several local yarn shops, Michael's and Joann's, so I have alot of access, but I tend to buy cheap for myself. The good stuff comes from my spoilers and I am happy with whatever they choose to send.
• Favorite fibers/least favorite fiber? I don't like tofu yarn. I don't use much cotton either.
• Favorite colors/least favorite color? I don't care for neons and baby colors, all other colors are lovely. Jewel tones are my favorite and of course RED is my all time favorite color.
• Yarn weight preferences? DK or sport
• Favorite project? I make socks, mini-socks and beannies, but I will try most things at least once.
• Favorite gadgets? kacha row counters
• Favorite designers? I have so many, I have faved several on my ravelry page
• Salty or Sweet or...? Sweet
• Tea or Coffee or...? Both, either.
• Allergies? None
• Other things you like, i.e., buttons, pens, fabric, stitchmarkers, etc.  I use simple silver rings for stitchmarkers, but I like small scissors and always need tape measures.
• Currently Craving? Popcorn, I live on popcorn
• Where you might have wish lists (Loopy Ewe, Amazon, Etsy) not really, I love Knitpicks but with so many yarn and bookstores, I usually find what I need when I am out and about.
• Measurements (feet for socks, wrists, head circumference) Size 9 feet, probably medium for head and wrists
• Whatever else you'd like to share! I go camping once a month with the family, have annual passes to Disneyland and I have a new bike that I have been enjoying. In addition to Ravelry, I am hooked on
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Well time to go stalk my partner now.

It came, It came!!!!!

Yay! my package from Catriona was on my porch when I got home today and look at all the goodiness. She picked my favorite character Luna, whom I just love because she has such a kind and pure heart. There is a felted bag to keep a small dragon.  My Smudge has already settled herself in and gotten comfortable.  A manual for New Wizards, boy I could have used that for some of my homework this last term.  Cork necklace and radish earrings to keep the Nargles away.
 

And look at the snitch bracelet. There was also some great stitch markers, yummy, yummy yarn! tea candles, lip balm, lotion, a puzzle.....oh it keeps going.... a sock inspired-Nagini tote pattern and some harmony circluars.

Thank you Cat soooooooooooo much! I love it all!

A few more weeks.

wow term is almost over.  I am almost done with Emma's package. I'm finishing up my sock project then I can start putting it all together. I was hoping to have it out by the early send period but my Muggle life got in the way. Plus, I'm shipping international so I have to wait til payday to send out.  But it's gonna be grand. Well tomorrow I am playing Quidditch for Hufflepuff.  Well must go and post the weekly points for our house and get our supplies ready for Quidditch. Oh I hope I have enough ink in my printer.

Quidditch

Well, I am actually bloggin early this week. We had a Quidditch match on Sunday and got whooped. Man I think we would have had better luck against the Whomping Willow!  The Ravenclaws played an excellent game though and deserved the win!  We had a Hufflepuff and Slytherin helping us out as well.

Another week, my package is coming along well and I am starting to get anxious to send it out. I'm still waiting form some stuff I ordered on-line and I am going to pick up a frew "treats" next week during my trip to San Francisco but I certainly hope Emma likes it all. 

Week 7

Whew! just made it.  I was waiting to blog as I have been busily working on my handmade item for Emma. I got the main part done and now I just need the embellishments, which I will work on tomorrow. Tomorrow afternoon is out second Quidditch match. We have several people unavailable but thankfully we have had volunteers from other houses. And of course I can play if we need someone to fill in.  Well my package is coming together but I am starting to feel the panic that I might not get it done in time. Got a sewing project to finish too.  Well, time to do those embellishments. Will post pictures in our Common room as soon as I'm done.