thankful...

Morning is my favorite part of the day - if I can ease into it, I love it even more and that's how this morning has been. Logan has been fed, Mike is still snoozing (or waking slowly) and I'm enjoying the quiet of my home with a cup of coffee and preparing for a day with family. I have many things to be thankful for, these are just a few: Over the last few years, I've enjoyed beautiful relationships with knitters, crocheters, spinners, etc. My days at Firefly Fibers are brightened with the 'show-and-tell', fiber woes, fiber triumphs, and the general awesomeness of sharing a love of all things fiber. I truly love what I do and I'm lucky to be able to share my passion for color, texture and design as a career. Thank you, my fellow fiber enthusiasts.

Each and every day, I am so very thankful for my wonderful husband that encouraged me to take a leap (a BIG one) to make a dream a reality and open a yarn shop. This amazing opportunity is something that I could never have imagined into reality without Mike/Mr. Firefly/Mr. Yarnista and he still encourages me each and every day and helps in any way that he can. He's also great at grape picking, kraut smushing, grilling and an all around fabulous guy. Thank you, my dear.

There's also my buddy, Logan - he's kind of fabulous, too. At 100+ lbs of sensitive German Shepherd, he's our gentle giant. He's always up for a good game of chase in the backyard, is a great listener and will follow us wherever we go. I'm thankful for him choosing us many years ago at the humane society.

We'll be off soon for a day with our family, great food, smart talking and I'm sure to be doing some knitting.

Be happy and have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

Fiber Freeze Frame | Entangled Vines WIP

This found its way to my needles last weekend. As soon as I made it past the sleeve division, I was right back onto the sleeves - partially because I cannot resist Alana's beautiful cables, but mostly because I loathe sleeves. 

I'm almost ready to bind off sleeve #1, start sleeve #2, then I can settle in with quality tv stockinette knitting.

Pattern: Entangled Vines by Alana Dakos (Botanical Knits Book 1)

Yarn: Malabrigo Merino Worsted in Fuchsia

Raveled: Fuchsia Entangled Vines

Maybe I'll find some time to crank out a bit more of the Big Herringbone Cowl, but we'll see... Cheers!

With a heavy heart...

My Joey has had quite a presence with his own group of fans online and in person. Sadly, this last Thursday evening we said goodbye to our beloved Mr. Joey - the best boy that any mama and papa could ever ask for (and then some). I posted our news on Thursday evening on Facebook and since then I've been so very comforted by your kind words and *hugs* online and in person at the shop. You have all helped keep me glued together - thank you.

Our home is quiet without Joey and life will feel clumsy for awhile, but I know Mike, Logan and I will find a new rhythm as time goes on. My heart is heavy and words are difficult, so I'll close with a photo that makes me smile and reminds me of how wonderful the last 12+ years have been because of one seriously amazing dude.

Joey and Logan