tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86765897192092266532024-02-21T07:58:20.373-08:00Virtue KnitsAt Virtue Knits, I create handknitted items such as purses, headbands and flowers. Since it's Summer time, I am working lots of bright colored items. I love to create new and unique items. If you have any ideas for me, feel freee to share them. I welcome them.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-13506910196670491002010-12-19T17:06:00.000-08:002010-12-19T17:12:04.416-08:00The days of winter....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1c2ji0lBvtgjRzeDtmZ8TGprfuY2vdEKaD5syhXbLTopBA1ilJXyhp6h6ywT9hkphoteJIyxdR3ONahxji8c_RCFzhqaQLX0zVXx0VqjkdbDyUCmXhBlGRuhxUNMN3RUbnznZmjQXvM/s1600/blue+checkered+scarf2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 83px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR1c2ji0lBvtgjRzeDtmZ8TGprfuY2vdEKaD5syhXbLTopBA1ilJXyhp6h6ywT9hkphoteJIyxdR3ONahxji8c_RCFzhqaQLX0zVXx0VqjkdbDyUCmXhBlGRuhxUNMN3RUbnznZmjQXvM/s200/blue+checkered+scarf2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552566016729991186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWYApPTlPcno-cJB-T2hdmhzZb5YhEXARE_7XOmfPjqYXwGYLrFXuQeoYYWexi05zScyADp43u4s4TAUZ_Em9wlTiyelsx_4BJ_ds9CzeIPGG35EBflLxqtogWZSAohXYrpTR84QAmn8/s1600/blue+checkered+scarf3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 96px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWYApPTlPcno-cJB-T2hdmhzZb5YhEXARE_7XOmfPjqYXwGYLrFXuQeoYYWexi05zScyADp43u4s4TAUZ_Em9wlTiyelsx_4BJ_ds9CzeIPGG35EBflLxqtogWZSAohXYrpTR84QAmn8/s200/blue+checkered+scarf3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5552566011783415762" /></a><br />Winter is still here. It's cold outside and it has been raining the last few days. I have wanted to take the time to wrap a blanket around me, turn up the heater, drink some hot cocoa and relax. <br /><br />While I was relaxing, I decided to create a whole new look a feel to my scarves. I wanted to create a new line so I thought about what women want in a scarf. I started with myself. I liked the idea of blending a shawl, scarf and wrap all together in one. So I came up with an ultra long and thick scarf. <br /><br />Then I thought, I am tired of the same old run of the mill design, so I added more detail with a checker pattern. <br /><br />I am also working a rust colored scarf with an interesting design. Keep reading the post for when that one will be available.<br /><br />For all of you out there, stay warm and dry. I hope that I can do my part in helping you do so.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-30364517458872882532010-10-12T14:40:00.000-07:002010-10-12T14:45:41.963-07:00I'M BACK...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc69TGuQe2gQqgzLRVRA6H-XonWg4tWfFTyJruMIVNiid90HVToEwPI7aJhhN8jjNfO4_Ebep5fbo7Kjl74kGIReGc8I7M-0CIYOeFjpxY22Er_1lR_IbEBBCTn-u1Ab2ICl2lrEr4ZU/s1600/deep+blue+sea+scarf.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 133px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCc69TGuQe2gQqgzLRVRA6H-XonWg4tWfFTyJruMIVNiid90HVToEwPI7aJhhN8jjNfO4_Ebep5fbo7Kjl74kGIReGc8I7M-0CIYOeFjpxY22Er_1lR_IbEBBCTn-u1Ab2ICl2lrEr4ZU/s200/deep+blue+sea+scarf.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527279033783610914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBmwP5x0uWkeoy5vuFvF-8yjGyR3QI3yJAhPNAhfzvPY9w5IaKtBf_CX_5wpS54pNihWnd0yh5XN06oSyeCR4MKIw-kVrZbtOS6opZ2f-SnFOeClmT76WpvaAEzJAQJq89TY1hmBuVCA/s1600/Kyla+pink+ribbon+hat2.JPG"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipBmwP5x0uWkeoy5vuFvF-8yjGyR3QI3yJAhPNAhfzvPY9w5IaKtBf_CX_5wpS54pNihWnd0yh5XN06oSyeCR4MKIw-kVrZbtOS6opZ2f-SnFOeClmT76WpvaAEzJAQJq89TY1hmBuVCA/s200/Kyla+pink+ribbon+hat2.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527279023585152514" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoI6JwbRHDNfOTgN-1WSKl7v4cc2G1zWA8fSEzTop_hlB5Q7T4kJnt2yxEWc6R_Y1yTLEIxxjuIbAd09roVPlkGmV0s_9qhhw5MVbORRHvVrgifkjB25rbGcbAWdH3cNLnSORPb91jKcU/s1600/dancing+on+the+beach1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 75px; height: 75px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoI6JwbRHDNfOTgN-1WSKl7v4cc2G1zWA8fSEzTop_hlB5Q7T4kJnt2yxEWc6R_Y1yTLEIxxjuIbAd09roVPlkGmV0s_9qhhw5MVbORRHvVrgifkjB25rbGcbAWdH3cNLnSORPb91jKcU/s200/dancing+on+the+beach1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5527279020420390338" /></a><br />We are having our first blog giveaway since August, so we will be having TWO GIVEAWAYS this month. Since the weather is changing we will be giving away a scarf or hat. Just answer the questions and if you have the correct answer, your name will be entered in a drawing for Sunday of the next week. <br /><br />First Question: My favorite fruit is very tasty, but can get stuck in your teeth, is small and red. What is it?Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-14920562782549927892010-08-17T18:37:00.000-07:002010-08-17T18:41:37.276-07:00Summer Selections: Flower Hair clips<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5lX2gwgToomhYH7TVFYzFSoPNcfc6LuD2x-SSsj1s9j91SnwZB4V0CT01IC8lhEqkFCRMtbfCoMUPulUV_cPzyHAmDVNn3Pyqw035Azk-DtvglrYLPMLXYTgTWTGVT9TAPFNa5xyVBQ/s1600/blue+star+flower+1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 146px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq5lX2gwgToomhYH7TVFYzFSoPNcfc6LuD2x-SSsj1s9j91SnwZB4V0CT01IC8lhEqkFCRMtbfCoMUPulUV_cPzyHAmDVNn3Pyqw035Azk-DtvglrYLPMLXYTgTWTGVT9TAPFNa5xyVBQ/s200/blue+star+flower+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506559060951926738" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GD4fBsffkJe6GVLu4p0_SM56zNnnWkwUgVpcm4dMIcXG9buMgqpvm8yjZCbkm5FWMbl2Z1cVcRzbCq1D1usbZbC0Aqf5IuN2XxeFhAGnKIccgPUv3kXt0x-XPC7VdRATHTPIKoZOgKk/s1600/black+white+flower.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 136px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9GD4fBsffkJe6GVLu4p0_SM56zNnnWkwUgVpcm4dMIcXG9buMgqpvm8yjZCbkm5FWMbl2Z1cVcRzbCq1D1usbZbC0Aqf5IuN2XxeFhAGnKIccgPUv3kXt0x-XPC7VdRATHTPIKoZOgKk/s200/black+white+flower.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506558622619918706" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1Vdl6Ptxy56lWDsBUwR-H_rYPugqXBdcfxVcUbMl7oZUvNA6U5ZEXoUONDfp_pK4-lS1jWIb9OkvQOiiws8H3QINBlknQxW1HhzJZVV9XTlhBL8oYZLqDslLdxsm3aRw-MTlN8bisY/s1600/olive+green+flower+2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWu1Vdl6Ptxy56lWDsBUwR-H_rYPugqXBdcfxVcUbMl7oZUvNA6U5ZEXoUONDfp_pK4-lS1jWIb9OkvQOiiws8H3QINBlknQxW1HhzJZVV9XTlhBL8oYZLqDslLdxsm3aRw-MTlN8bisY/s200/olive+green+flower+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5506558617731371186" /></a><br /><br /><br />Flowers remind me of the Spring and they flow right into Summer. When Summer is over the flowers still do not go out of style. The brown colors are perfect for those seeking a more natural look.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-26383991038370942002010-08-11T08:45:00.000-07:002010-08-11T09:09:04.355-07:00Summer Selections: Hair bows everywhere...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBIaAtUH8jRS8HoWmQfZJryJ_OgkBOfeGMy7eQRZe91ZHN0gDGMXELjcMLgSzG0qotHcwdVKYznKSKB_9W6M8ea6EkSXLAJO4GC_Wetpl2gEOWjc0Qz2uPxgKXkdl5yi7MQsVifktLYk/s1600/orange+bow+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 173px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxBIaAtUH8jRS8HoWmQfZJryJ_OgkBOfeGMy7eQRZe91ZHN0gDGMXELjcMLgSzG0qotHcwdVKYznKSKB_9W6M8ea6EkSXLAJO4GC_Wetpl2gEOWjc0Qz2uPxgKXkdl5yi7MQsVifktLYk/s200/orange+bow+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504185001243306274" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk7rS_5D6o0dHftWHxxIGvvPFJu8NS2N4dRKZQf4Ctbnwfrrp1GqY8tvIMjcAhYQ2Y_6zrJ5YK481RNDJIxBPSDROfaxwfPsGIirEUTqz1D8uXpADlEXWy7gW1GQPY-X3MGx-LIafTtg/s1600/lime+green+multicolored+hairbow1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 129px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxk7rS_5D6o0dHftWHxxIGvvPFJu8NS2N4dRKZQf4Ctbnwfrrp1GqY8tvIMjcAhYQ2Y_6zrJ5YK481RNDJIxBPSDROfaxwfPsGIirEUTqz1D8uXpADlEXWy7gW1GQPY-X3MGx-LIafTtg/s200/lime+green+multicolored+hairbow1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504184992826081506" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysPI1Dt3JMN7tNMJH81DuO2eOlhXqHQexDqsMtoU8Vr7s9B-Kr1X6Hqxu4h5P0xnj7RYAheHu2aV3jN7a6JbkSbbC2yMyIRFhv6fODhCExsNmIlytX8gyVJtJJcEQi2sZWI_dAsO8IOk/s1600/yellow+hair+bow+3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 114px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjysPI1Dt3JMN7tNMJH81DuO2eOlhXqHQexDqsMtoU8Vr7s9B-Kr1X6Hqxu4h5P0xnj7RYAheHu2aV3jN7a6JbkSbbC2yMyIRFhv6fODhCExsNmIlytX8gyVJtJJcEQi2sZWI_dAsO8IOk/s200/yellow+hair+bow+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504184234749696866" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OwhSLSFiaDMhXWSY5Ju5ksauANwHnG7U4QeKBh5Rq50cU6ZH7k4-f8Jdni8MBnMhV-0-JTYfIG4GqYpz5pWwADHBtu4nvELKht9YDYDekyOdaq4vOUJXpxbRKXoeALSWJ-pvTVSDU4Q/s1600/pink+purple+bow+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 134px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OwhSLSFiaDMhXWSY5Ju5ksauANwHnG7U4QeKBh5Rq50cU6ZH7k4-f8Jdni8MBnMhV-0-JTYfIG4GqYpz5pWwADHBtu4nvELKht9YDYDekyOdaq4vOUJXpxbRKXoeALSWJ-pvTVSDU4Q/s200/pink+purple+bow+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504184227858910658" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW94-h5_LwCUoIwywqWd7yxUF1Z5ARAGcXXIdgo6E5dJCuzmBNV4ZTMLzk5-w0Mnw-JEQWLGDdceE99x501uAlFWVqFynLnZUwoqPvwSk_4QpSF1GkwWF-MUz-DTFLB_QM-T2xQHJITI/s1600/red+white+checkered+bow.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 120px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZW94-h5_LwCUoIwywqWd7yxUF1Z5ARAGcXXIdgo6E5dJCuzmBNV4ZTMLzk5-w0Mnw-JEQWLGDdceE99x501uAlFWVqFynLnZUwoqPvwSk_4QpSF1GkwWF-MUz-DTFLB_QM-T2xQHJITI/s200/red+white+checkered+bow.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504184221690629298" /></a><br />Another wonderful selection for Summer items are the hair bows. Each hair bow is handknitted and attached to an alligator clip. The alligator clip makes them easy to fit onto any hair type. The thing that is beautiful about hair bows is that they look beautiful on a big girl or a little one. I love to wear bows myself. Check out all the bows Virtue Knits has to offer. With the bows, I create for Summer I try to be sure that I use lots of bright colors to make them stand out.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-56586310698073061352010-08-09T13:43:00.001-07:002010-08-09T14:04:37.077-07:00Summer selections: Summer purses...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmzzLL8ACrPCDx0jMIUY7WLX703IjNXSK-T1cNvavB67xcY_kSqi-qQ2fWZZ0ENznzwbCw4e4svyKwX0vEbSbyp4u0dSLe3NGGPIjaffItpbdUkUFShMfytghpQe4lAXmXbhRXz5_oZ0/s1600/pink+flower+purse+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 88px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMmzzLL8ACrPCDx0jMIUY7WLX703IjNXSK-T1cNvavB67xcY_kSqi-qQ2fWZZ0ENznzwbCw4e4svyKwX0vEbSbyp4u0dSLe3NGGPIjaffItpbdUkUFShMfytghpQe4lAXmXbhRXz5_oZ0/s200/pink+flower+purse+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503518999966799010" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvDWManBKlaS2tcFEcP9ctU_GjJXrG10YoNB3chV7Lib6yyeURBbkBSxYL0ziPRn-SB2WRiNZ16Uy_nXtNKay9XfcPxjyldPCYZ3iWY-DvqPCu6UAFdAUrzLp6vrVSGlaJLptCljZwHc/s1600/lime+green+purse+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 108px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifvDWManBKlaS2tcFEcP9ctU_GjJXrG10YoNB3chV7Lib6yyeURBbkBSxYL0ziPRn-SB2WRiNZ16Uy_nXtNKay9XfcPxjyldPCYZ3iWY-DvqPCu6UAFdAUrzLp6vrVSGlaJLptCljZwHc/s200/lime+green+purse+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503518998877493186" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7scMlDR0wKfc3w3O_AxQMCsRjqBbkJes46t0SZ6OjYrjBsXUVO7bwS3Lt-FxPLNiA5hDlCYCUDXh_wjzuX3oiMzGqG5b_v-C9smIa5iRljcumw2SdQt85Lla1wD2R4scOaLaRHtDLjE/s1600/yellow+purse.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 96px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl7scMlDR0wKfc3w3O_AxQMCsRjqBbkJes46t0SZ6OjYrjBsXUVO7bwS3Lt-FxPLNiA5hDlCYCUDXh_wjzuX3oiMzGqG5b_v-C9smIa5iRljcumw2SdQt85Lla1wD2R4scOaLaRHtDLjE/s200/yellow+purse.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5503518990754456898" /></a><br />My goal with this blog is to have a different and unique feature once a week or every other week. This week I will be discussing my Summer line of knit wear. I have often heard the comment, "Knits are for winter." This week, I will be featuring all of the lovely items that work wonderfully in any summer wardrobe. <br />The purses that I make are each handmade with a unique lining inside. The purses are are made with 100% cotton yarn, making them lightweight. My summer line of purses are also made with bright colors. I have included my newest purses. Take a moment to tell me which is your favorite and why. This will help me provide the type of items that my customers are looking for.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-9783241355508000462010-08-07T09:35:00.001-07:002010-08-07T09:38:44.182-07:00Day #17: BLOG WINNER IS...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFrqjCSgjmry05ph55dhP4tyY85MHDhIOgd5V6bC7agAcNd4btWYa3hKuZNrGmGTBQI_WUmXMSuSTOWhMuPBn2vlW5fJhOT4KKxMofpw7y0bkPQXoZdLfZtgOTfVdyIQ_8U04w6A0iPk/s1600/purple+flower+headband4.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 182px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrFrqjCSgjmry05ph55dhP4tyY85MHDhIOgd5V6bC7agAcNd4btWYa3hKuZNrGmGTBQI_WUmXMSuSTOWhMuPBn2vlW5fJhOT4KKxMofpw7y0bkPQXoZdLfZtgOTfVdyIQ_8U04w6A0iPk/s200/purple+flower+headband4.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502708233216707026" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOvXsb-NdktPx3mmR6pyxdewrs8jH2vsaV0rGYWG_C1fJfCI4ib2WBN8pP1E-avMIqTjlxarzd7IMbVsH32Y0YVXLfcUgSl-v4btp5nMKJRZpkGsWqXaOHt0rcDhVGrsQhOfJn4O6Pr8/s1600/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieOvXsb-NdktPx3mmR6pyxdewrs8jH2vsaV0rGYWG_C1fJfCI4ib2WBN8pP1E-avMIqTjlxarzd7IMbVsH32Y0YVXLfcUgSl-v4btp5nMKJRZpkGsWqXaOHt0rcDhVGrsQhOfJn4O6Pr8/s200/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502708222856467698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8GHL52_ieQnYr_pULLgHVB4z_DgO-keJncMPL7SDSuljGbTCS0ZGMZmzQCHfbomYWYQqUrYeDHPkkLrly8Tt4GOGD4bPcplUvgrYPGrdpOXxD8FcAank6wem1dEwmQ4IDCO7YvudPbs/s1600/pink+flower+headband3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR8GHL52_ieQnYr_pULLgHVB4z_DgO-keJncMPL7SDSuljGbTCS0ZGMZmzQCHfbomYWYQqUrYeDHPkkLrly8Tt4GOGD4bPcplUvgrYPGrdpOXxD8FcAank6wem1dEwmQ4IDCO7YvudPbs/s200/pink+flower+headband3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502708214480305058" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DQ3sIecTbaGVBP1gsWiIDc34jeCsrDjRMNyj71y-7Ur23FrzBC4-2Tg2GNnCyNfOb9_1KhlJLbw_Jaxm1D_YHrgPDzshwXlo3LgomDTZI9AYRe6xF9FQQUJpmTajEeVx0mQwgwCTxDo/s1600/black+white+bow+headband+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DQ3sIecTbaGVBP1gsWiIDc34jeCsrDjRMNyj71y-7Ur23FrzBC4-2Tg2GNnCyNfOb9_1KhlJLbw_Jaxm1D_YHrgPDzshwXlo3LgomDTZI9AYRe6xF9FQQUJpmTajEeVx0mQwgwCTxDo/s200/black+white+bow+headband+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502708205915794498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8z4HT0T_wcZVc1vS6m7RtSXSkDtUzN5UmoJcCyVqJ9SnFyF3y84Nqti6fa-EzBnnaEUbRbHw5UX0zQUb0kfNSy7zMJw8D_g0du0zSSw-ZMFe0vt95_dUz0W3V0UyWEWifhvy2yAPYggg/s1600/orange+brown+headband+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8z4HT0T_wcZVc1vS6m7RtSXSkDtUzN5UmoJcCyVqJ9SnFyF3y84Nqti6fa-EzBnnaEUbRbHw5UX0zQUb0kfNSy7zMJw8D_g0du0zSSw-ZMFe0vt95_dUz0W3V0UyWEWifhvy2yAPYggg/s200/orange+brown+headband+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502708197308808514" /></a><br />I am pleased to announce the blog giveaway for Virtue Knits first Blog Giveaaway is....<br /><br />Ashley from Azie Designs. <br /><br />Since she won the giveaway she will be able to choose from Virtue Knits headbands!!!Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-60180724090606623652010-08-06T09:44:00.000-07:002010-08-06T10:05:09.696-07:00Day #16: Blog giveaway question # 4...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydipCBm2DC51D89VJfNqLlO3ZlAHPMeZslMm-jGTXppDMz3bMYw9MXzSVk9MFvWHQWzv8n_eMzcBPwNWBZrVZDcC24wF6r9-DtgYbx0ZD-MeAY7oot4jPYoKx4UmBX1FrHySva5iaqZI/s1600/orange+brown+headband+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 158px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiydipCBm2DC51D89VJfNqLlO3ZlAHPMeZslMm-jGTXppDMz3bMYw9MXzSVk9MFvWHQWzv8n_eMzcBPwNWBZrVZDcC24wF6r9-DtgYbx0ZD-MeAY7oot4jPYoKx4UmBX1FrHySva5iaqZI/s200/orange+brown+headband+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502344033783208786" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtzGnKzwb6zcZgqQiY-PcrT9FCKKAGqAENUAX7nUCFV6V8sAd2PEAaOX2EzbvrmMSEhgQlH7jxR_iqdwijQ0IVqR4FiAOoJT8ZlZZpQ4PAhL0pAgLxiVgZHqjRkQhiAFyErrdOC1hdFQ/s1600/black+white+bow+headband+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 176px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPtzGnKzwb6zcZgqQiY-PcrT9FCKKAGqAENUAX7nUCFV6V8sAd2PEAaOX2EzbvrmMSEhgQlH7jxR_iqdwijQ0IVqR4FiAOoJT8ZlZZpQ4PAhL0pAgLxiVgZHqjRkQhiAFyErrdOC1hdFQ/s200/black+white+bow+headband+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5502344027649558722" /></a><br />Since today is Friday, it's the last day of the blog giveaway. I am so excited about all the interest in the blog. If you have had a correct answer previously, feel free to answer another question, your name can be added to the drawing more than one. That will just increase your odds of winning. The blog winner will be announced tomorrow.<br /><br />Here's today's question: This is one of my favorite movies. It's a love story starring Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling. The story was told by an older man to a women in a nursing home. He read to her from a journal. What is the name of this 2004 romantic film? <br /><br />Just leave a comment here and you will be added into the drawing. Remember, you have to be a follower first to add the comment for those of you who are new here. <br /><br />I look forward to announcing the winner, tomorrow!Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-57761271873971248992010-08-05T10:09:00.000-07:002010-08-05T10:22:57.453-07:00Day #15: Question #3 of the Blog Giveaway....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXCGmqt1pPdhsQEEOEDQCHj2Gu6G8qav6RgGy3_Z_c4xnBdWTXNfKJLLsylzzh2bHDv6ELwSMSphlJTKDn2itMQ8sEvtcQ_koVlVldbshlGqRdNMwZyRoTHV_-XWShZ8_o75PJbLZt1Q/s1600/red+white+headband+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 184px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMXCGmqt1pPdhsQEEOEDQCHj2Gu6G8qav6RgGy3_Z_c4xnBdWTXNfKJLLsylzzh2bHDv6ELwSMSphlJTKDn2itMQ8sEvtcQ_koVlVldbshlGqRdNMwZyRoTHV_-XWShZ8_o75PJbLZt1Q/s200/red+white+headband+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501977544263220674" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWwPR5z0BP7UFAnGQviEBTwHrIg6z49BwPNGVYLjfIlG9ZV2vkAoyWBTmsECkqLRacBbWTFQuGg-c2QJnODYJZyotwz6AfEwHAMqjkA7vrrzcGyFup6k7RtajZINWq2oDfQbcWJLVpa4/s1600/yellow+sun+headband3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 160px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUWwPR5z0BP7UFAnGQviEBTwHrIg6z49BwPNGVYLjfIlG9ZV2vkAoyWBTmsECkqLRacBbWTFQuGg-c2QJnODYJZyotwz6AfEwHAMqjkA7vrrzcGyFup6k7RtajZINWq2oDfQbcWJLVpa4/s200/yellow+sun+headband3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501977533543491330" /></a><br />For those of you who did not know the answer to yesterday's question, it was Arnold<br />Schwarzenegger! The answer to Monday's question was, Odetta Holmes. <br /><br />The contest is growing, there are now more names in the hat. <br /><br />This person was a beautiful trail blazer in her day with songs, like "R-E-S-P-E-C-T" in the 1960's and "Sisters are doing it for themselves" in the 1980's with Annie Lennnox. Who is this diva?<br /><br />If you know the answer, just place a comment on the bottom of the page and I will add your name to the drawing. The winner will be announced on Saturday.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-65272807005264013042010-08-04T09:15:00.000-07:002010-08-04T09:23:51.208-07:00Day #14: Second Giveaway Question....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJyHq1LzGeiz-xwfh53fJWNTVxYBrM5guwAI4J3xykHdEYB-VcipBJOOGoZsF1GgbxzzxsJEFV9JEbBQeMR7RIfqYZEqkmR_NLO72HqDzrRXNY0MZkq6fpRwSxkBEBmThXjZDC6KrNv4/s1600/orange+brown+flower+headband1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEJyHq1LzGeiz-xwfh53fJWNTVxYBrM5guwAI4J3xykHdEYB-VcipBJOOGoZsF1GgbxzzxsJEFV9JEbBQeMR7RIfqYZEqkmR_NLO72HqDzrRXNY0MZkq6fpRwSxkBEBmThXjZDC6KrNv4/s200/orange+brown+flower+headband1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501590814656705266" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9rNo6bwfqhh5JyOe_OqTJhrA-UhV8LcXVDmPOAYprsocrpnZeHokUkwkJVX2bahUV_A2BOPf_6jSJ1iyOjx-F6LzFbCtoga3MgnalGTJWwTqrmuBEcTLCYi-2MtMIUduw5InzyfUVYQ/s1600/pink+flower+headband3.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 171px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA9rNo6bwfqhh5JyOe_OqTJhrA-UhV8LcXVDmPOAYprsocrpnZeHokUkwkJVX2bahUV_A2BOPf_6jSJ1iyOjx-F6LzFbCtoga3MgnalGTJWwTqrmuBEcTLCYi-2MtMIUduw5InzyfUVYQ/s200/pink+flower+headband3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501590809544366226" /></a><br />Today I am asking the second question for the blog giveaway. We only have one name in the drawing so far, so it's looking good for her to win. If you would like to give her some competition, join in by asking her a question. This question is a little less difficult than the last one.<br /><br />Here's the question: This man is known for the catch phrase: "I'll be back." He is also governor of California. What is his name?<br /><br />Post the answer to this question and you will be placed in the drawing for one of my headbands.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-11612787152951452912010-08-02T09:52:00.000-07:002010-08-02T12:45:24.089-07:00Day # 13: Virtue Knits first blog giveaway...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47ZvSbyciub77w900FM7PyuAgb_CLBH61s7kUiyYnfhRcGZ8Zmq7Acg3tcnDr3s0dG5U0IZ2QJK0qnGOMP6MxGKXPxwQ7EpUgS2QawFApGG4RGzNeZ9t6FL27Rz3rQpaI9hj-oQH5JZc/s1600/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg47ZvSbyciub77w900FM7PyuAgb_CLBH61s7kUiyYnfhRcGZ8Zmq7Acg3tcnDr3s0dG5U0IZ2QJK0qnGOMP6MxGKXPxwQ7EpUgS2QawFApGG4RGzNeZ9t6FL27Rz3rQpaI9hj-oQH5JZc/s200/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500858352478274418" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGfFARkH8w6WF4Fm6wRUl_lvPC5GBHcf3no5_mZTRKUpNnf7l0aSIOepHpQMt0SwoZUSzzHIlxXUH0qqC_p9ytIxul77h-eDnk1mbbFVtJ0pTAHIODaZFZsMesvOc2PPIMDcHI-t0KxY/s1600/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 189px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUGfFARkH8w6WF4Fm6wRUl_lvPC5GBHcf3no5_mZTRKUpNnf7l0aSIOepHpQMt0SwoZUSzzHIlxXUH0qqC_p9ytIxul77h-eDnk1mbbFVtJ0pTAHIODaZFZsMesvOc2PPIMDcHI-t0KxY/s200/yellow+flower+headband+3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500858344165991538" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEyAL5DbUQ53y9EN6PfbgZGbiHwEwn-m9uXU-jO9Il0kuzlj5TdazV4Gy3lmeq6_CSS2sjLv8qrIxTTF5VJ_cQcRDA-id_VQqHR_wYNU0MWD_Lx4lcyVgynvXPzGTpUNqA7IZsuafViU/s1600/purple+flower+headband3.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 186px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBEyAL5DbUQ53y9EN6PfbgZGbiHwEwn-m9uXU-jO9Il0kuzlj5TdazV4Gy3lmeq6_CSS2sjLv8qrIxTTF5VJ_cQcRDA-id_VQqHR_wYNU0MWD_Lx4lcyVgynvXPzGTpUNqA7IZsuafViU/s200/purple+flower+headband3.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500858338837927298" /></a><br />This week I have decided to have a blog giveaway for all of my followers and fans. The way that this giveaway works is that I am going to ask one question a day. Each day for the next five days you will have an answer. The person who gets a correct answers correct will be placed in the drawing to win a headband. On Saturday, the winner will be announced. This blog is special because followers will be able to pick any headband that strikes their fancy on my facebook page. <br /><br />Here is the first question and hint: This women is a wonderful guitar player, singer and artist. This little known artist is one of my favorites and was very influential in the 1960's civil rights movement. I have spoken about her previously to my facebook fans under the discussion tab. What is her name?<br /><br />Okay, become a fan and post the comment here and you will be entered into the blog giveaway contest.<br /><br />I have included a few of the headbands that will be offered.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-75099704501169983152010-08-01T14:06:00.000-07:002010-08-01T14:13:01.337-07:00Day #12: Silva's Heart...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuN7jE6x4MTSBq6f4DH9w2qihx5NNPiLJIVF3CGBbpvmnjNYDWIYHWRYucZlmFMV59CPfzQBcDQVWWb71wNwTWwgvEVbUVAymnitOVQ94bNL6kB-63pPThqA85vkbxpdQdBYP9ATCi9Jw/s1600/silva'sheart2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuN7jE6x4MTSBq6f4DH9w2qihx5NNPiLJIVF3CGBbpvmnjNYDWIYHWRYucZlmFMV59CPfzQBcDQVWWb71wNwTWwgvEVbUVAymnitOVQ94bNL6kB-63pPThqA85vkbxpdQdBYP9ATCi9Jw/s200/silva'sheart2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500552480957965218" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g8yt3p7Risp6L51TNQuiQha62KA0zyzyRFgwUqJd-Ur1klyahjPXRHsyVstKeVHQ3DHkxMvSMiPl6SW-N8W1hRwPfV1n-i6hrOM_HORcU6D9hXedEsWIsThDr5oadhZnRIam6e0qgmY/s1600/silva'sheart1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7g8yt3p7Risp6L51TNQuiQha62KA0zyzyRFgwUqJd-Ur1klyahjPXRHsyVstKeVHQ3DHkxMvSMiPl6SW-N8W1hRwPfV1n-i6hrOM_HORcU6D9hXedEsWIsThDr5oadhZnRIam6e0qgmY/s200/silva'sheart1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500552238779411746" /></a><br />Today is the last day of the artist feature. We are wrapping it up with Mary Katherine from Silva's heart. I asked her a few questions and here were her responses.<br /><br />1. What inspires you?<br />I am inspired by all the beauty around me. Could be a color or a mood, but mostly my husband who challenges me daily giving great ideas. He is far more creative than me! He is his Mothers son!<br /><br />2. How long how you been an artist?<br /><br />I guess I have always been an artist in one way or another. In my much younger years, I was a gymnast, loved decorative painting, decorating & gardening. But I have always loved jewelry!<br /><br />3. If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you need?<br />great question! Hands down, my husband Gabriele & my 2 dogs Lacie & Tiler. I would even leave the gems behind for them!<br /><br />4. What is your favorite kind of desert? <br /><br />fruit-ANY fruit!<br /><br />5. What is your favorite movie and why?<br /> I have a tie on my favorite movies! Forrest Gump and The Color Purple. What some would call an underdog, I call inspirational!<br /><br />6. If you could see one dream fulfilled, what would it be?<br /><br />Having had cancer myself, I would love to see a cure in my lifetime! I hate seeing people suffer from this disease. I may not know the person, but I still cry when I hear of others facing this terrible disease.<br /><br />7. What words of encouragment do you have for fellow artists?<br /> Do what you love, be authentic to yourself. You deserve it and don't let anyone tell you differently!<br /><br /><br />8. Where can we find you? Give us your links<br /><br />I can be found on Etsy @ Silviasheart and on Facebook @ MaryKatherine Mayhew-Valente<br /><br /><br />Thanks to Mary Katherine. She is wonderful artist and I am so glad that she decided to share a little bit of herself with us.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-12516803620135953202010-07-30T08:20:00.000-07:002010-07-30T08:26:36.464-07:00Day #11: Sooner Designs Feature....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kKpiynt3IuLQIyjl4c-DkQdX3T4fv2U4PnRJ2nsUo0e6rxZ5-XEi_HUG2w9o1DV6x7jepLlboyjjCW3FTylA-bsz_HyUxG0O0MsMxJQ5UfZ4QocZvvojc8kVa610Xe6rESBWwyI37IA/s1600/sooner+design2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 155px; height: 125px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4kKpiynt3IuLQIyjl4c-DkQdX3T4fv2U4PnRJ2nsUo0e6rxZ5-XEi_HUG2w9o1DV6x7jepLlboyjjCW3FTylA-bsz_HyUxG0O0MsMxJQ5UfZ4QocZvvojc8kVa610Xe6rESBWwyI37IA/s200/sooner+design2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499720897058592002" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjY9lwo8I3ntyFhLV4PO3QFaiXpU7ptto0BBlxrv5B5xEG3kZzeUb8ondE4tUFeq6xriEeFPCW-pD-p7WOrGtKPW2oweKyUByJT2wMzqw8ISr3ZzySRw45En9_OhEFWkUsPJkZrAwGNU/s1600/sooner+design+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXjY9lwo8I3ntyFhLV4PO3QFaiXpU7ptto0BBlxrv5B5xEG3kZzeUb8ondE4tUFeq6xriEeFPCW-pD-p7WOrGtKPW2oweKyUByJT2wMzqw8ISr3ZzySRw45En9_OhEFWkUsPJkZrAwGNU/s200/sooner+design+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499720892380464514" /></a><br />Today I am featuring Kristina from Sooner Designs. She an excellent etsy artist and I am pleased to feature her. <br /><br />1. What inspires you?<br />I love the classics that never go out of style (pearls, lace, black); vibrant items that fill you with energy; & just enough trendy things to keep you on the lookout for the next big thing. These are the sort of things that inspire me.<br /><br />2. How long how you been an artist?<br />I've always loved crafting & can remember having craft days with my friends as early as elementary school.<br /><br />3. If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you need?<br />My family; my cell phone (it has my Bible, books, email, music, & tons of games on it!); & my craft supplies.<br /><br />4. What is your favorite kind of desert?<br />I'm not really big on sweets, but I do like Christmas fudge.<br /><br />5. What is your favorite movie and why?<br />I can't pick just one, but it's probably a toss up between "Dave" & the "Harry Potter" series.<br /><br />6. If you could see one dream fulfilled, what would it be?<br />I'd love to encourage other Christians to share their faith through their shops.<br /><br />7. What words of encouragment do you have for fellow artists?<br />Have fun! If you love what you do, it shows in your work.<br /><br />8. Where can we find you? Give us your links<br />http://soonerdesigner.etsy.com<br />http://facebook.com/soonerdesigner<br />http://twitter.com/soonerdesigner<br /><br /><br />Thanks to Sooner Design for taking the time to share with us.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-17929739918947797022010-07-29T09:16:00.000-07:002010-07-29T09:21:31.205-07:00Day #10: Tie Dye By Sara<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F2XPeVzLRbvZJwSSDe2sE5f9G_UARmTXbFLCeHtSvR_9uf-f1TiSUpJ05Vq9-6l5GicOQNWL2oVniqrvv-fb81d6lhj4DpoHzScLwTOrhjsubrqZ86hZpAJr26ztYV0_qcHyFhhTng0/s1600/tiedyebysara.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 50px; height: 50px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9F2XPeVzLRbvZJwSSDe2sE5f9G_UARmTXbFLCeHtSvR_9uf-f1TiSUpJ05Vq9-6l5GicOQNWL2oVniqrvv-fb81d6lhj4DpoHzScLwTOrhjsubrqZ86hZpAJr26ztYV0_qcHyFhhTng0/s200/tiedyebysara.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499364061524552274" /></a><br />Today I am featuring another wonderful artist: Sara, from Tie Dye by Sara. I asked her a few questions, so that we can get to know her a little bit better. Here's what she said:<br /><br />1. If you were to pick one thing that inspired you, what would it be?<br />My kids inspire me the most. The first shirts I tie dyed were for them. Their faith in me is amazing.<br />The youngest one is 7 and he knows that if it's 100% cotton, I can dye it. So, he finds stuff at the store and says "Mom, I like this. Can you tie Dye it for me, please?" He likes the item, but thinks it would be so much cooler if I "fix" it.<br />My oldest is 13 and is great for when I feel like I'm in over my head. He is very adept at reminding me that not everyone likes my stuff, but that doesn't mean I've failed.<br /><br />2. What is your favorite kind of ice cream?<br />Umpqua Dairy's Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough<br /><br />3. What are your favorite mediums to work in?<br />I use Procion MX fiber reactive dye, so I work with 100% cotton and occasionally rayon.<br /><br />4. How long have you been an artist?<br />I've been doing tie dye since March of 2007, so a little over three years.<br /><br />5. If you could go one place in the world, where would you go and why?<br />I would definitely go to Ireland! Ninety-eight percent of my ancestry is either German or Irish. I guess you could say Ireland calls to me.<br /><br />6. What is your favorite quote and why?<br /><br />"It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not." Andre Gide French critic, essayist, & novelist (1869 - 1951)<br /><br />"You've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything" ~Ginger Rogers [1978]<br /><br />7. What is one word of inspiration you could give to another artist?<br />It's a bit more than one word. "Get out of your own way."<br />I've had several "experiments" that didn't turn out how I wanted, especially in the beginning. In tie dye it's all 'experiments." Yet, when I quit letting my fear of failure run my 'experiments' and decided to let the customers decide; those were some of my most popular pieces. That left me to try and figure out how to make that "mistake" again.<br /><br />Thanks to Sara for taking a moment to share a little bit of herself with us. She can not be reached until Monday because she is a part of a craft festival.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-91442994993724921512010-07-28T08:21:00.000-07:002010-07-28T08:29:01.943-07:00Day # 9: Artist William Rockwell....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGBSMcwFeTyJOJNxmp_C6ifngxs-nDfm4mMhWcOf_Jfht-mNqgD7Qxzp1wkeBZEYbkSBxBLbgEofTUqp9YfCM_AvyHeLC5qW1bsMO2qQSvE-T6NwESeGt4d3cCxhiwUN9yVbLTDXZ-3I/s1600/williamwrockwell2.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNGBSMcwFeTyJOJNxmp_C6ifngxs-nDfm4mMhWcOf_Jfht-mNqgD7Qxzp1wkeBZEYbkSBxBLbgEofTUqp9YfCM_AvyHeLC5qW1bsMO2qQSvE-T6NwESeGt4d3cCxhiwUN9yVbLTDXZ-3I/s200/williamwrockwell2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498979492083446322" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAhBY6WEqwXDoVJLndpzwWq-_3ovitDdZLAOkwzkvoTO8oK1qRthZ3_nQDvp8Wwrea2h_HSWiM7NgJu06hJ9VGwkZHlHXkvBIgLUoYt4L4xt-NLMYoQSU4EFa5yGLlJWTv12tTQpPdlg/s1600/williamwrockwell1.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 150px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVAhBY6WEqwXDoVJLndpzwWq-_3ovitDdZLAOkwzkvoTO8oK1qRthZ3_nQDvp8Wwrea2h_HSWiM7NgJu06hJ9VGwkZHlHXkvBIgLUoYt4L4xt-NLMYoQSU4EFa5yGLlJWTv12tTQpPdlg/s200/williamwrockwell1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498979487334733106" /></a><br />Today I am featuring William W. Rockwell and his marvelous unique etsy shop. <br />1. What inspires you?<br /> A lot of things. Mainly love, when I am in love inspiration flows through me like an underground water current. Nature, if I am in a creative block, I will go for a walk, sit and watch the colorado sunset, feel the air touch my skin and the sun on my face. Other art, mainly old art, the greats.<br /><br />2. How long how you been an artist?<br />.I have been an artist since I was strong enough to hold a pencil, just before 2 years old. My mom was always teaching us new things.<br /><br />3. If you were stuck on a deserted island, what three things would you need?<br />Sketch book, pencils, and water<br /><br />4. What is your favorite kind of desert? <br />I love cheesecake, it is truly a weakness of mine.<br /><br />5. What is your favorite movie and why?<br /><br />My new favorite movie is Avatar. Have you seen the colors! Amazing, I would give anything to see a place like that in person, too beautiful for words.<br /><br />6. If you could see one dream fulfilled, what would it be?<br /><br />The ability to have such a large following I am selling more than I can make. To have and run an animation business equal to that of Pixar or Dreamworks. I have always wanted to be well known, and have enough to one day support a family completely with no stressed hard times.<br /><br />7. What words of encouragment do you have for fellow artists?<br /><br />NEVER give up. I know you hear that a lot I am sure, but really, don't. I stuck it out with zero income for the last three months and my dreams are beginning to come true, as I am now a creative director for a company halfway around the world, a dream I have had for years. I just kept my head down, worked and worked until I got it. Keep positive, stay focused, and NEVER give up.<br /><br /><br />8. Where can we find you? Give us your links<br /><br /><br />.http://www.etsy.com/shop/WilliamWRockwell<br /><br />http://twitter.com/Addmovi<br /><br />http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/London-United-Kingdom/Addmovi-online-stock-video-library/114482861933863?ref=ts&__a=10&ajaxpipe=1<br /><br />The Addmovi twitter and facebook are my Clients, but I will be using them to promote other artists and companies who have followed.<br /><br /><br />Thanks all for helping me support another wonderful artist.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-20134735363772558272010-07-27T10:10:00.000-07:002010-07-27T10:14:10.442-07:00Day #8: Stormy and Mel...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJqRydm6zRo5qMd8PvnanNKGHfSwtz5MDlUCbUdQ2bcJoQd_Uzn6b_pKSJTG3WIZZ3FbHhO0hqwDoHxq1b1MMsLbcIOHpS1FO8lAAXHPE1r2f97_ccfymGFhavwzy-GoAPOzHxAYYd_c/s1600/stormieandmel+2.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 191px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIJqRydm6zRo5qMd8PvnanNKGHfSwtz5MDlUCbUdQ2bcJoQd_Uzn6b_pKSJTG3WIZZ3FbHhO0hqwDoHxq1b1MMsLbcIOHpS1FO8lAAXHPE1r2f97_ccfymGFhavwzy-GoAPOzHxAYYd_c/s200/stormieandmel+2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498635487207716370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFIgJ-jZZ5JU5y3FXlo0gF_scbt0i9CR8fovgmuVmC8k5yQoaQhnoMpaZfsQB01-OTMo98XcXJzl9XgaUGhd6zbMofM_AeCPaBae4G7Ttze-vVIPJjIHELYZSCN0KJdgPuDCRL1xKi1A/s1600/stormieandmel+1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 119px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbFIgJ-jZZ5JU5y3FXlo0gF_scbt0i9CR8fovgmuVmC8k5yQoaQhnoMpaZfsQB01-OTMo98XcXJzl9XgaUGhd6zbMofM_AeCPaBae4G7Ttze-vVIPJjIHELYZSCN0KJdgPuDCRL1xKi1A/s200/stormieandmel+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498635479756276514" /></a><br />We are featuring another artist today, Mel from Stormie and Mel. I have asked her a few questions about being an artist. <br /><br />1. What inspires you?<br />Just about everything inspires me. Nature, good food, cool people... I could be looking out the window while riding a bus and something will grab my attention and inspire me.<br /><br />2. What is your favorite kind of ice cream?<br />Vanilla with specks of real vanilla bean.<br /><br />3. What are your favorite mediums to work in?<br />I love pen and ink, colored pencils and watercolor. Most recently I've been dabbling in digital art and have been using this method to color my illustrations.<br /><br />4. How long have you been an artist?<br />I think I've been an artist ever since I was able to grasp a crayon. Drawing just came naturally to me.<br /><br />5. If you could go one place in the world, where would you go and why?<br />I would go to Argentina to see the land where my parents were raised.<br /><br />6. What is your favorite quote and why?<br />"The best way to make your dreams come true is to wake up." I love this quote because it's a call to action. We all may have many dreams and goals in life but unless you actively do something to make them come true they're just dreams.<br /><br />7. What is one word of inspiration you could give to another artist?<br />Don't be afraid to unleash your creativity. Just let the ideas flow and put them onto paper, canvas etc.<br /><br />8. Where can we find you? Give us your links<br />I'm located in Philadelphia. I have a shop on Etsy and here's the link: http://www.StormieAndMel.etsy.comVirtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-70973441441147901902010-07-26T11:34:00.000-07:002010-07-26T11:40:43.138-07:00Day #7: Arona's Designs...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYJ93ORUekEGchVQziWUKLAjWh4Z8INQdn0akQRQRaXvntnJPT9KaXrSzMlJXAeyqEP7z31dXRXhoOo6nOgHyCA7zb98FDZU8YLIe2PLmUH_hGiv3Fgrdk88oMnJIefqikLVPyF4frRs/s1600/aronas_designs2.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKYJ93ORUekEGchVQziWUKLAjWh4Z8INQdn0akQRQRaXvntnJPT9KaXrSzMlJXAeyqEP7z31dXRXhoOo6nOgHyCA7zb98FDZU8YLIe2PLmUH_hGiv3Fgrdk88oMnJIefqikLVPyF4frRs/s200/aronas_designs2.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498286726050736578" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdR9JtBgqPihN_ev0-HpSkZhyphenhyphenJBhxxFW8P2xLirnhyec0oPq9DIopynwyGm6t2fNuDszg6TFugOAz40OrMq4ZgtZ7DCVPEzX_BrOdlPX37YDsIYixmGam_RKbipHALbWFJ75W8BcBt4bo/s1600/aronas_designs.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 150px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdR9JtBgqPihN_ev0-HpSkZhyphenhyphenJBhxxFW8P2xLirnhyec0oPq9DIopynwyGm6t2fNuDszg6TFugOAz40OrMq4ZgtZ7DCVPEzX_BrOdlPX37YDsIYixmGam_RKbipHALbWFJ75W8BcBt4bo/s200/aronas_designs.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498286448980200450" /></a><br />In the daily seller featured as promised, I have decided to ask a few questions of Elisabeth from Arona's designs. She is a very talented seller and fellow natural hair person. Here are her responses to a the questions I asked of her.<br /><br />1. Is there one person who serves as your inspiration? If so, who? Hmmm...inspiration as a person? My mom because she's just awesome. From a design perspective? Vern Yip from Deserving Design on HGTV. I just started watching interior design shows and he's really good at what he does. Interior Design relates to fashion design a lot especially now. Not only does his design inspire me, but the way he cares about the people whose houses he's designing really shows through and I love it :-)<br /><br />2. How long have you been creating? Since I could lol. I don't know an exact time, but as far back as I can remember I have loved to draw, my mom taught me how to make an elastic waist skirt when I was 9, and even though I stopped sewing at one point because the patterns got on my nerves, I kept on drawing and crafty things. I've even done a little woodburning. Hmmm, I should pull that out again!<br /><br />3. Besides, creating, what do you enjoy doing? I love to eat, I lovelove to cook--I believe it's a great creative outlet and experimenting is always fun with food, I enjoy reading a lot, I watch other people create, visit craft stores, and sing <3<br /><br />4. What is your favorite kind of desert? Chocolate!! Anyone who really knows me knows I was going to say that. Extreme moose tracks and triple chocolate brownies any day!<br /><br />5. If you had one dream come true, what would it be? To successfully sell the clothes that I design, and for people to LOVE wearing them as much as I love designing them.<br /><br />6. What is the name of the last book you read? Discover your destiny<br /><br />7. What is one saying that you choose to live by? It's a verse actually "let every man prove his own work, and then shall he have rejoicing in himself alone and not in another." <br /><br />8. Where can we find you? Give us your links. <br />my shop: http://www.aronawalsh.etsy.com<br />my facebook fanpage: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Arona-Designs/113131948718073<br />my blog: http://www.lizzisays.blogspot.comVirtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-69064709117110823322010-07-25T20:30:00.000-07:002010-07-25T22:07:13.090-07:00Day #6: The BIG review...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9V7YjuxO6XL0i7BbORYz6hglzgMF7uhYqb-AzKA_1k5jQuC0RhJbgo_WOWjZg4PKnCSKxK6JbOwGt1tOsh6wCHPavFcnh_eQdXMZ2rMLKh1xyiOj_5cokut4tBnu_kYz4ffhAGsc9Xoc/s1600/nappturalite+1.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 200px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9V7YjuxO6XL0i7BbORYz6hglzgMF7uhYqb-AzKA_1k5jQuC0RhJbgo_WOWjZg4PKnCSKxK6JbOwGt1tOsh6wCHPavFcnh_eQdXMZ2rMLKh1xyiOj_5cokut4tBnu_kYz4ffhAGsc9Xoc/s200/nappturalite+1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498076930776824914" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWf74FfLj5tej3kKsPZvJVMucjGwph2fETJhyphenhyphenNWwz097_vnmX2TyELf5aYu4yvuiwCT10a5pMo8mMxAuhz51zqtZdmDkqmmkhR8cL99cYTjmhP1Oot1JfFUGmbjIzZ16LPg1PShEImIP8/s1600/me+semi-natural.jpg"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 176px; height: 200px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWf74FfLj5tej3kKsPZvJVMucjGwph2fETJhyphenhyphenNWwz097_vnmX2TyELf5aYu4yvuiwCT10a5pMo8mMxAuhz51zqtZdmDkqmmkhR8cL99cYTjmhP1Oot1JfFUGmbjIzZ16LPg1PShEImIP8/s200/me+semi-natural.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5498076378750787202" /></a><br />Today, Virtue Knits was featured on a satellite radio show called, "Nappturalite radio". This radio show is all about women with curly, kinky or tightly curled hair who have decided to embrace this hair type. I have many designs that work perfectly for this hair type. Anyway I have decided to grow my hair out in this way and I was able to get in contact with Nappturalite radio through facebook. I sent the two hosts of the show and web tv show, my product. I received a wonderful review. Jaye said, "I love it....I would give her a 10...She's serious about her product..." The other host, Dawn says, "The products are so cute and they can be worn all year around...They are quality handmade." <br /><br />I am thrilled to get some exposure to new fans. If you would like you can take a look at the reviews. I have included the links below:<br /> <br /><br />http://apps.facebook.com/nappymuse/<br /><br />http://www.blogtalkradio.com/nappturalite<br /><br />***Next week I will be featuring an etsy seller a day...Take a moment to look at what some other great artists are doing.... Tomorrow I will be featuring... Arona Designs....Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-79261401414128343192010-07-24T15:00:00.000-07:002010-07-24T15:07:40.667-07:00I ran 12 miles!!!I got up at 5 am to run. It's always difficult running that early in the morning. The plus side of this is that it's not too hot. I was able to reach my goal of running 12 miles! I am excited and on track for my training schedule. My goal is to run 13 miles next Saturday, I will keep all of you posted on that. <br />I am also very excited because tomorrow I will be reviewed for Nappturalite radio. This satellite radio station will be reviewing my shop at 6:30 p.m. EST. I would love for my followers to take the time to check it out... This is a great opportunity for me. I appreciate the support. <br />www.blogtalkradio.com/nappturalite<br /><br />That's all for today, it's Saturday and I want to just relax, I'm tired...after running so far...Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-27333163376058212122010-07-23T10:20:00.000-07:002010-07-23T10:29:21.943-07:00Day #4: I lost my contacts...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLuBZv5AbjzoGVNLid3a561NFNvkp8bV8LFz-w0XgNP2XguG1Yf0yPqwya7J09etLGzYUp-l57y6yXVi0hRDnZZpRM7Sp-vzyG0zgKwS8ibwFj5ohgmyyaFEvps-lGO1RjIzk4COxxMc/s1600/me+after+afro.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 209px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLuBZv5AbjzoGVNLid3a561NFNvkp8bV8LFz-w0XgNP2XguG1Yf0yPqwya7J09etLGzYUp-l57y6yXVi0hRDnZZpRM7Sp-vzyG0zgKwS8ibwFj5ohgmyyaFEvps-lGO1RjIzk4COxxMc/s320/me+after+afro.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5497154997205004546" /></a><br />I have decided that my first week here on the blog will be a chance for my followers to get to know me. Last night I headed to the gym. I actually don't have a gym membership, I am using a free trial for the next week and a half. I forgot to bring my towel, so the sweat was just pouring down my face. I looked like a big hairy man. I have worked out at gyms for years now and many have commented how sweaty I am. This makes me very self-conscious, although I am still determined to get my full workout. I headed home after a good workout and took a shower. When I took out my contacts, the left one fell on the floor. I have TERRIBLE eyesight. So bad that everytime I get my eyes examined, the eye doctor says, "Have you ever thought about laser eye surgery?" Anyway, I spent 30 mins looking for that contact and I just never found it. AHH!!! I love wearing contacts. When I wear my glasses people say, "Wow, I didn't know you wore glasses. They are pretty thick." Thanks as if I didn't know. Then I just began thinking this morning, am I that vain. Is everything that we are as people about our appearance? I pride myself in creating a product that enhances a person's natural beauty, whatever that maybe. <br />I need to love and accept all that I am flaws and all. It's easy to look at magazines and movies and compare ourselves with others, but I think the most important thing to remember is that we are all created "fearfully and wonderfully". I am special, gorgeous and fabulous, glasses or not.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-11278602311684822802010-07-22T10:52:00.000-07:002010-07-22T11:16:29.725-07:00Day #3: Knitting on the run...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8GGfEHBzPCkUysjUElkFRSbU_D78So8FSoJiFSglmlvtSfEkJ1CaGk-amzy1PLjjxYIkUmd2ttKw_it3c_r01W_G8xFQzttxNj6B5GLzabUo8qO6rxNKhpHz0sspZDj1xcjGInJB4mY/s1600/running+shoes.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 278px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh8GGfEHBzPCkUysjUElkFRSbU_D78So8FSoJiFSglmlvtSfEkJ1CaGk-amzy1PLjjxYIkUmd2ttKw_it3c_r01W_G8xFQzttxNj6B5GLzabUo8qO6rxNKhpHz0sspZDj1xcjGInJB4mY/s320/running+shoes.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496796106765494674" /></a><br />Well, yesterday, I spent time talking about how I lack all the time that I need for the day. <br />Well, for the past couple of months I have been attempting to train for a marathon. Last year I ran a half marathon. For those of you who don't know, it's 13.1 miles. My dad has already run like 5 marathons (that's 26.2 miles) by now and he's well over 50. I decided that I can't let my dad run marathons, while I am here doing only half marathons, so I decided to train. <br />This only serves to add another thing to do on my already full "to do" list. The cool thing is that I get to follow one of my other passions, health and fitness. I really love to exercise, especially at a gym. Call me crazy, but I just love running. I feel like that is the story of my life. <br />I am always running, whether it is from one thing to the next. I run to complete this project, doing my duties as a mother, singing in the choir, then heading to work. To actually put my feet to the pavement or the treadmill, I find it as a type of release. A release from all of the busyness of life. For that hour or two, or three (I am heading to three hours) on the run, I am able to focus on one thing, the music on my ipod and the miles I am logging in on my training schedule. <br />I am beginning to see that life is not all about finishing projects, making money or running around, it's rather about finding a goal, and running until you get there. That is what I will do every chance I get. I will run ahead as a business owner, mom, musician,athlete and artist. My goals are just ahead within my reach.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-9098395721276804522010-07-21T12:54:00.000-07:002010-07-22T18:18:56.693-07:00Day #2: Not enough time...<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZa8oqUUqPJ_1yNgLirczMQrgpyW8PAskKDGxFAgpHf3m4DCKuqYG4c0mnKkfrNzKJObDZLOMjjOKwonz6n7JLqwXSzvcYND14QROqsPLe8ohFbw8i3cwC19N_GLyCrM7dD2zgpuiJAQ/s1600/clock-question-mark_~IS20-028.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 229px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDZa8oqUUqPJ_1yNgLirczMQrgpyW8PAskKDGxFAgpHf3m4DCKuqYG4c0mnKkfrNzKJObDZLOMjjOKwonz6n7JLqwXSzvcYND14QROqsPLe8ohFbw8i3cwC19N_GLyCrM7dD2zgpuiJAQ/s320/clock-question-mark_~IS20-028.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5496904966549394418" /></a><br />I am still working on my blog and how to work with everything in this whole blog world. I am a little behind schedule. I want this to be an opportunity to tell others about my business and a little bit about myself. I have gotten lots of feedback on my blog and one suggestion was, "share a little about yourself". <br /><br />I decided to create a blog after watching the movie, "Julie and Julia". Yes, I know that it a kind of cheesy reason, but it's really the truth. I found it interesting how she was do dedicated to completing her goal.<br /><br />I like her, have to buckle down to complete tasks. I have very creative personality, so I could just spend the day, playing the guitar, writing songs, knitting and jogging. Unfortunately when I do all of this, things fall to the wayside.<br /><br />Sometimes I just wish I had 25 hours a day instead of 24. It always seems like I need a little more time. I guess that if I had 25 hours, I would long for 26.<br />It's all a part of life. <br />I hope that this blog is not only a place to share my creations, but also a place for others to share theirs. <br />Hope you enjoy what you read.Virtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8676589719209226653.post-64416865398034319952010-07-20T22:17:00.000-07:002010-07-21T13:08:42.993-07:00Day #1: I am new here....I am so excited to have created my first blog... I hope that all of my followers will enjoy what they find here. I plan for this blog to be a place for me to further connect with those who love Virtue Knits.<br />I welcome feedback on new designs, colors skeems, patterns, etc. I would also love to get feedback on how to make my blog, webpage and facebook pages more interesting. Feel free to let me know.<br />Please take a moment to stop by and tell me what you think. I plan on posting my newest designs weekly. Thanks all for your support.<br />FrancescaVirtue Knitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17464391539243146522noreply@blogger.com3