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(1421, 2, '2012-03-14 09:33:40', '2012-03-14 16:33:40', '<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">Click here to read an interview with me on "How to Become a Professional Knitter" by Robin Hunter.</a></strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to:</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Sarah from Garland, TX</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Magdalena from Sweden</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Mindy from Liberty Township, OH</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Canada</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Amy from Hudson, FL</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">They are the five lucky winners of the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 issue.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1419" rel="attachment wp-att-1419"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1419" title="Holiday Gifts Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Holiday-Gifts-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="500" /></a><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">\r\n</a>', 'Congrats to the Interweave Holiday Gifts Winners!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1415-revision-5', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:33:40', '2012-03-14 16:33:40', '', 1415, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1415-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1422, 2, '2012-03-14 09:33:40', '2012-03-14 16:33:40', '<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">Click here to read an interview with me on "How to Become a Professional Knitter" by Robin Hunter.</a></strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to:</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Sarah from Garland, TX</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Magdalena from Sweden</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Mindy from Liberty Township, OH</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Canada</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Amy from Hudson, FL</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">They are the five lucky winners of the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 issue.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1419" rel="attachment wp-att-1419"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1419" title="Holiday Gifts Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Holiday-Gifts-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="500" /></a><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">\r\n</a>', 'Congrats to the Interweave Holiday Gifts Winners!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1415-revision-6', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:33:40', '2012-03-14 16:33:40', '', 1415, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1415-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1423, 2, '2012-03-14 09:33:49', '2012-03-14 16:33:49', '<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">Click here to read an interview with me on "How to Become a Professional Knitter" by Robin Hunter.</a></strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to:</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Sarah from Garland, TX</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Magdalena from Sweden</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Mindy from Liberty Township, OH</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Canada</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Amy from Hudson, FL</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">They are the five lucky winners of the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 issue.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1419" rel="attachment wp-att-1419"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1419" title="Holiday Gifts Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Holiday-Gifts-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="500" /></a><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">\r\n</a>', 'Congrats to the Interweave Holiday Gifts Winners!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1415-revision', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:33:49', '2012-03-14 16:33:49', '', 1415, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1415-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1424, 2, '2012-03-14 09:33:50', '2012-03-14 16:33:50', '<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">Click here to read an interview with me on "How to Become a Professional Knitter" by Robin Hunter.</a></strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to:</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Sarah from Garland, TX</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Magdalena from Sweden</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Mindy from Liberty Township, OH</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Canada</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Amy from Hudson, FL</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">They are the five lucky winners of the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 issue.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1419" rel="attachment wp-att-1419"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1419" title="Holiday Gifts Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Holiday-Gifts-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="500" /></a><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">\r\n</a>', 'Congrats to the Interweave Holiday Gifts Winners!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1415-revision-2', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:33:50', '2012-03-14 16:33:50', '', 1415, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1415-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1425, 2, '2012-03-14 09:35:07', '2012-03-14 16:35:07', '<p style="text-align: center;"><strong><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">Click here to read an interview with me on "How to Become a Professional Knitter" by Robin Hunter.</a></strong></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>Congratulations to:</strong></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Sarah from Garland, TX</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Magdalena from Sweden</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Mindy from Liberty Township, OH</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lynda from Canada</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Amy from Hudson, FL</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">They are the five lucky winners of the Interweave Knits Holiday Gifts 2011 issue.</p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1419" rel="attachment wp-att-1419"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1419" title="Holiday Gifts Cover" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Holiday-Gifts-Cover.jpg" alt="" width="383" height="500" /></a><a href="http://knittingrobin.blogspot.com/2012/03/interview-withgrace-akhrem.html">\r\n</a>', 'Congrats to the Interweave Holiday Gifts Winners + Read an interview with me!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1415-revision-3', '', '', '2012-03-14 09:35:07', '2012-03-14 16:35:07', '', 1415, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1415-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1426, 2, '2012-03-19 16:39:48', '2012-03-19 23:39:48', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0152/" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\r\n\r\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0129/" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0127/" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0131/" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0110/" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. For a good basic granny square tutorial, visit <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">The Purl Bee blog here</a>.  If you are having a hard time choosing a color palate a site I have always found to be inspirational is the <a href="http://color-collective.blogspot.com/">Color Collective Blog.</a>  Please feel free to share your pictures of yarn choices and color combos here!  Happy crocheting!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0075-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1427"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1427" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>', 'Not Your Granny''s Square', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'granny-squares-galore', '', '', '2012-03-20 23:55:31', '2012-03-21 06:55:31', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1426', 24, 'post', '', 1),
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(1438, 2, '2012-03-19 16:37:00', '2012-03-19 23:37:00', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1432" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\r\n\r\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1430" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1429" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1431" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1428" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. 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(1439, 2, '2012-03-19 16:39:10', '2012-03-19 23:39:10', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1432" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\n\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1430" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1429" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1431" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\n\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1428" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. 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(1440, 2, '2012-03-19 16:39:48', '2012-03-19 23:39:48', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1432" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\r\n\r\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1430" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1429" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1431" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1428" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. For a good basic granny square tutorial, visit <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">The Purl Bee blog here</a>.  If you are having a hard time choosing a color palate a site I have always found to be inspirational is the <a href="http://color-collective.blogspot.com/">Color Collective Blog.</a>  Please feel free to share your pictures of yarn choices and color combos here!  Happy crocheting!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1427" rel="attachment wp-att-1427"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1427" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>', 'Granny Squares Galore', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1426-revision-2', '', '', '2012-03-19 16:39:48', '2012-03-19 23:39:48', '', 1426, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1426-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1444, 2, '2012-03-19 16:39:49', '2012-03-19 23:39:49', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0152/" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\r\n\r\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0129/" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0127/" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0131/" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0110/" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. For a good basic granny square tutorial, visit <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">The Purl Bee blog here</a>.  If you are having a hard time choosing a color palate a site I have always found to be inspirational is the <a href="http://color-collective.blogspot.com/">Color Collective Blog.</a>  Please feel free to share your pictures of yarn choices and color combos here!  Happy crocheting!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0075-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1427"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1427" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>', 'Granny Squares Galore', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1426-revision-3', '', '', '2012-03-19 16:39:49', '2012-03-19 23:39:49', '', 1426, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1426-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1445, 2, '2012-03-20 23:55:28', '2012-03-21 06:55:28', 'Remember when I made <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/category/misc-life/">2012 new year goals</a> and I decided that I wanted to knit another blanket?  Well this weekend I was bit by the inspiration bug.  I started a blanket, although it isn''t knit, its crochet!  I read the most recent <a href="http://www.kelbournewoolens.com/blog/">blog post</a> on the Kelbourne Woolens site and it inspired me to crochet a blanket.  But I decided to do something a little different, I am using all leftover lace, fingering, and sport weight yarns.  I am able to use all those gauges by going all the way up to a size E crochet hook.  I double the lace weight and some of my squares are more dense than others, but I am loving every second of it.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI didn''t want to use all my leftover yarns, just ones that fit the color palate I had in mind.  I knew I wanted to use yellow, greys, browns, and certain shades of blue.  I think I will have to supplement my leftovers with some other yarns.  I have Koigu on the brain.  I can''t believe I don''t have any left over Koigu in the colors for my blanket!  Don''t worry.... I''ll get some this week.  Here is a picture of my yarns I have so far and my color palate:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0152/" rel="attachment wp-att-1432"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1432" title="DSC_0152" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0152.jpg" alt="" width="571" height="719" /></a>\r\n\r\nUp at the top we have<a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/quince-and-co-tern"> Quine &amp; Co Tern</a> then from top left we have: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swans Island Fingering</a>. Bottom from left to right: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-sock">Madelinetosh Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/debbie-bliss-rialto-4-ply">Debbie Bliss Rialto 4ply</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/pagewood-farm-glacier-bay">Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/shalimar-yarns-zoe-sock">Shalimar Yarns Zoe Sock</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI am thinking about adding a deep dark purple... but I just can''t decide.  I think my yellow (which I love) is a little out there, so I don''t know if the purple might be out of place or not, I''ll see where the color palate takes me.  I will definitely be adding more shades of tan, beige, white, brown, grey and taupe.... as for more colors I''m on the fence.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI started off by making a few single colored squares for less finishing work, here is one in the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/habu-textiles-a-1-2-17-tsumugi-silk">Habu Textiles Tsumugi Silk</a> doubled.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0129/" rel="attachment wp-att-1430"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1430" title="DSC_0129" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0129-500x475.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="475" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAbout three squares in I lost interest in the single colored squares and graduated to three colored squares.  In this one I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-prairie">Madelinetosh Prairie</a> doubled for the first tier in the center, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/louet-gems-sport-weight">Louet Gems Sport</a> for the second tier, and <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/kollage-yarns-hope-dk">Kollage Hope</a> for the third outer tier.  Yes, there are more ends to weave in, but it''s totally worth it and looks fantastic.  Plus it''s way more fun!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0127/" rel="attachment wp-att-1429"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1429" title="DSC_0127" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0127-500x469.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIn this square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> doubled for the first center square, then for the second square I held the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/swans-island-certified-organic-merino-fingering">Swan''s Island Fingering</a> with the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a>, and for the third outer square I used <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/malabrigo-yarn-sock">Malabrigo Sock</a> doubled.  This was definitely a fun square to make.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0131/" rel="attachment wp-att-1431"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1431" title="DSC_0131" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0131-500x495.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="495" /></a>\r\n\r\nI think the thing that is most fun for me about this project is since most of the yarns are leftovers they remind me of the projects I used them for in the past. So fun!  Over the next few months or so I will work on these squares on the days I can''t think about what I am doing.  Hopefully by the time fall comes around I will have a new blanket to crawl under.  I will definitely post pictures as I make progress and finish my blanket.  So far I have 22 traditional three tiered granny squares that I made yesterday and two mini single tiered granny squares that have yet to find a place in this project, but they are just too cute to add onto.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0110/" rel="attachment wp-att-1428"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1428" title="DSC_0110" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0110.jpg" alt="" width="702" height="469" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope this post has given you a bit of inspiration to start a blanket of your own.  Use leftovers... you will find that you tend to use a lot of the same colors. For a good basic granny square tutorial, visit <a href="http://www.purlbee.com/granny-square-project/">The Purl Bee blog here</a>.  If you are having a hard time choosing a color palate a site I have always found to be inspirational is the <a href="http://color-collective.blogspot.com/">Color Collective Blog.</a>  Please feel free to share your pictures of yarn choices and color combos here!  Happy crocheting!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/granny-squares-galore/dsc_0075-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1427"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1427" title="DSC_0075" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/DSC_0075-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>', 'Not Your Granny''s Square', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1426-revision-4', '', '', '2012-03-20 23:55:28', '2012-03-21 06:55:28', '', 1426, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/03/1426-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1447, 2, '2012-04-03 18:09:11', '2012-04-04 01:09:11', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/roasted-tomato-salsa/dsc_0007/" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/roasted-tomato-salsa/dsc_0019-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/roasted-tomato-salsa/dsc_0026-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/roasted-tomato-salsa/dsc_0037/" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/roasted-tomato-salsa/dsc_0046-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'roasted-tomato-salsa', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:09:12', '2012-04-04 01:09:12', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1447', 24, 'post', '', 0),
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(1461, 2, '2012-04-03 18:08:20', '2012-04-04 01:08:20', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1448" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1450" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1451" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1452" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1453" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1447-revision-2', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:08:20', '2012-04-04 01:08:20', '', 1447, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1447-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1462, 2, '2012-04-03 18:08:22', '2012-04-04 01:08:22', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1448" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1450" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1451" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1452" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1453" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1447-revision-3', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:08:22', '2012-04-04 01:08:22', '', 1447, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1447-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1463, 2, '2012-04-03 18:08:34', '2012-04-04 01:08:34', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1448" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1450" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1451" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1452" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1453" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1447-revision-4', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:08:34', '2012-04-04 01:08:34', '', 1447, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1447-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1464, 2, '2012-04-03 18:08:35', '2012-04-04 01:08:35', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1448" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1450" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1451" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1452" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1453" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1447-revision-5', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:08:35', '2012-04-04 01:08:35', '', 1447, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1447-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1465, 2, '2012-04-03 18:09:11', '2012-04-04 01:09:11', 'Every now an then the planets align and I get in the mood for making my own salsa <strong><em>and</em></strong> have all the ingredients to make it as well.  I have been getting a bit lazy when it comes to my cooking and I am in my "roasting phase."  Pretty much everything I cook goes into the oven... easy to do and easy to clean-up (especially since I''m not the one doing the dishes).\r\n\r\nSo what do you need?  Please keep in mind that I eye-ball every time I cook, so there are no amounts and measurements and I encourage eye-balling everything yourself as well!\r\n\r\ntomatoes (of course)\r\n\r\nonion\r\n\r\ngarlic\r\n\r\nspicy peppers of some sort (this time I had Thai chilies)\r\n\r\nfresh cilantro\r\n\r\nlemon or lime\r\n\r\noil of course\r\n\r\nand then all your usual seasonings, like salt, pepper, &amp; dried oregano\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1448" rel="attachment wp-att-1448"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1448" title="DSC_0007" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0007-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nFirst thing (after you clean all your veggies) cut your tomatoes and onion into quarter pieces.  Lay them out on your baking sheet along with your garlic, onion, and peppers.  Drizzle with oil, in this case I used avocado oil and olive oil.  Then sprinkle with salt, pepper and dried oregano.  Now- lets talk about these chili peppers for a bit.  I have never used Thai chilies for salsa before (but spicy is spicy right?!) so I wasn''t sure how many to use.  So what did I do?  I roasted all of them.  You don''t have to add them all to your salsa, you can taste as you blend.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1450" rel="attachment wp-att-1450"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1450" title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0019-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPop it into the 350 degree oven (uncovered) until it looks like this:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1451" rel="attachment wp-att-1451"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1451" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0026-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen put all the roasted ingredients in a bowl and add a little more oil, olive or avocado, you choose... maybe you want to mix it up this time and add garlic oil..... ooooooooh... aaaaaaaaaah....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1452" rel="attachment wp-att-1452"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1452" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0037-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen with a handy hand-blender (love this tool!) just blend the ingredients until it reaches the texture you desire.  Make sure you pulverize out all the bits of chili, you don''t wanna get a mouth full of that.  Hot!  If you don''t have a hand-lender don''t worry- you can use a food processor.  If you don''t have a food processor, don''t worry- you can use a blender (but it gets a bit foamy, so pulse it instead of blending it.  If you don''t have a blender, don''t worry- you can use a hand-blender.\r\n\r\nThen squeeze in a generous amount of lime or lemon (to taste), make sure there is enough salt and the flavor is good.  I love fresh herbs so I piled it on with chopped cilantro and scallions, yum!  Serve with your favorite bowl of chips.  I just discovered these yummy quinoua tortilla chips at Trader Joe''s.  What a combo!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1453" rel="attachment wp-att-1453"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1453" title="DSC_0046" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0046-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI hope you enjoy my lazy roasting salsa recipe!', 'Roasted Tomato Salsa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1447-revision-6', '', '', '2012-04-03 18:09:11', '2012-04-04 01:09:11', '', 1447, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1447-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1467, 2, '2012-04-04 08:42:38', '2012-04-04 15:42:38', 'Mason Dixon Knitting\n\nThe Book of Yarn\n\nThe Book of Wool\n\nFrench Girl Knits\n\nBoutique Knits\n\nOri Ami Knit', 'Top Ten Favorite Knitting Books', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1466-revision', '', '', '2012-04-04 08:42:38', '2012-04-04 15:42:38', '', 1466, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1466-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1468, 2, '2012-04-04 08:55:54', '2012-04-04 15:55:54', '#10- <a href="http://blueskyalpacas.com/yarns/skinny-cotton/">Blue Sky Alpacas Skinny Cotton</a>\n\nFirst Thought: Oooooooo, skinny cotton... I like this.\n\nFiber Content: 100% Organic Cotton\n\nYardage: 150 yards\n\nGauge: 5-6 sts = 1"\n\nWeight: DK weight\n\nThis beautiful 100% organic cotton yarn is surprisingly soft for a cable spun yarn.  This yarn showcases stitch details like a dream and is perfect for anything from adult sweaters to a baby blanket.  Over the years the color palate of this yarn has grown to a respectable number of colors for a line that uses only low-impact dyes.  Weather you are a knitter or a crocheter you will find this yarn yields a wonderful result every time.  I myself have used it for the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/bobble-bee-clutch">Bobble Bee</a> (crochet) and the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/big-top-baby-blanket">Big Top Baby Blanket</a> (knit).  Unfortunately there is one downside to this yarn- if your knitting needles are too pointy your yarn will tend to split (but that is a general rule for most plant fibers), if you are crocheting this yarn you are in the clear.\n\n#9- <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/sport-weight">Sincere Sheep Equity Sport</a>\n\nFirst Thought: YUM!\n\nFiber Content: 100% Rambouillet Wool\n\nYardage: 200 yards\n\nGauge: 6 sts = 1"\n\nWeight: Sport Weight\n\nMy first thought when I touched this yarn was YUM! Why Yum you ask? Well first of all this yarn has a wonderful lanolin feel to it, not too greasy- just right.   It has a hand-spun look and comes in AMAZING colors and\n\n&nbsp;', 'Top Ten Favorite Knitting Yarns 10 & 9', '', 'draft', 'open', 'open', '', '', '', '', '2012-06-20 20:48:43', '2012-06-21 03:48:43', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1468', 24, 'post', '', 0),
(1470, 2, '2012-04-04 08:55:54', '2012-04-04 15:55:54', 'Pagewood Farm Glacier Bay\r\n\r\nKiogu KPM &amp; KPPPM\r\n\r\nHabu Textiles Silk Stainless Steel\r\n\r\nBlue Sky Alpacas Worsted Hand-Dyes\r\n\r\nThe Fibre Co. Terra\r\n\r\nShiBiu Merino Alpaca\r\n\r\nLouet Euroflax Sport\r\n\r\nPagewood Farm Alyeska\r\n\r\nKoigu Kerstie\r\n\r\nCascade 220\r\n\r\nWollmeise\r\n\r\nHabu Textiles A-1 Tsumugi Silk\r\n\r\nColinette Jitterbug', 'Tope Te Favorite Knitting Yarns', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1468-revision-2', '', '', '2012-04-04 08:55:54', '2012-04-04 15:55:54', '', 1468, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1468-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1473, 2, '2012-04-16 14:37:59', '2012-04-16 21:37:59', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/granny-square-update/dsc_0011-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1525"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1525" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\r\n\r\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/granny-square-update/dsc_0041/" rel="attachment wp-att-1528"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1528" title="DSC_0041" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0041-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/granny-square-update/dsc_0019-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1526"><img title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00191-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... "Does this really count towards my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/">goal for 2012</a>?"  I can''t decide if I want it to count... maybe I just need to start a knit blanket!  But then I think that it might be a good idea to add knitting to the crochet.  "Why not?  I''ve done it before (in the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/1920s-cloche/">1920s Style Cloche</a>)."  We shall see what I end up doing... you never know.  <em>I never know! </em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>So for now I will keep on trekking along with my little squares... I still have to make about 734 (no joke!) or something like that.  I think that number is right.... but it''s likely that my math is wrong... it''s happened before.  Like that one time I failed math in 10th grade (that was not a fun summer).  Ugh!  I hated summer school.  Anyway, I digress... keep reading to stay posted on my progress.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/granny-square-update/dsc_0024/" rel="attachment wp-att-1527"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1527" title="DSC_0024" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0024-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd don''t forget-  If you are going to <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - <a href="http://shopinthemaking.com/">In the Making</a> will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Granny Square Update', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'granny-square-update', '', '\nhttp://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/', '2012-04-16 14:38:00', '2012-04-16 21:38:00', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1473', 24, 'post', '', 0);
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(1481, 2, '2012-05-01 10:00:28', '2012-05-01 17:00:28', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1587"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1587" title="DSC_0084" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0084-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0085/" rel="attachment wp-att-1588"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1588" title="DSC_0085" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0085-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe got a wonderful and very official certificate and a coupe of washcloths I knitted up from <a href="http://masondixonknitting.com/">Mason Dixon Knitting </a>(a personal favorite).  I wanted to make a t-shirt for the prize, but I ran out of time.  Next year I might made an apron as a prize for the winnder, with pictures of cheese everywhere.  Haha!  So my little gathering was quite successful and that included a detour to the beach.  We had fun and can''t wait until next year!  Woohoo!', 'My Very Own Grilled Cheese Invitational! 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(1487, 2, '2012-04-09 11:59:23', '2012-04-09 18:59:23', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/olgas-vest-4-of-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you must block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0069/" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0073/" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0093-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0087-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'another-olgas-vest', '', '', '2012-04-10 18:56:28', '2012-04-11 01:56:28', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1487', 24, 'post', '', 2),
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(1504, 2, '2012-04-09 11:58:56', '2012-04-09 18:58:56', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1494" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you much block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1488" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1489" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1492" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1490" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-revision-4', '', '', '2012-04-09 11:58:56', '2012-04-09 18:58:56', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1505, 2, '2012-04-09 11:58:57', '2012-04-09 18:58:57', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1494" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you much block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1488" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1489" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1492" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1490" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-revision-5', '', '', '2012-04-09 11:58:57', '2012-04-09 18:58:57', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1506, 2, '2012-04-09 11:59:23', '2012-04-09 18:59:23', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1494" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you much block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1488" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1489" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1492" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1490" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-revision-6', '', '', '2012-04-09 11:59:23', '2012-04-09 18:59:23', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1507, 2, '2012-04-09 11:59:24', '2012-04-09 18:59:24', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/olgas-vest-4-of-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you much block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0069/" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0073/" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0093-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0087-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-revision', '', '', '2012-04-09 11:59:24', '2012-04-09 18:59:24', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1508, 2, '2012-04-10 18:56:26', '2012-04-11 01:56:26', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/olgas-vest-4-of-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you must block your swatches!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0069/" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0073/" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\r\n\r\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\r\n\r\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\r\n\r\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0093-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0087-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\r\n\r\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-revision-2', '', '', '2012-04-10 18:56:26', '2012-04-11 01:56:26', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1522, 2, '2012-04-16 12:20:42', '2012-04-16 19:20:42', 'Well, looks like I just couldn''t help myself.  I had to start another <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>.  I love knitting this pattern! It''s so versatile.  Below are 4 of the 12 ways this pattern can be worn.  And that''s only 12 ways that we know about.... maybe there''s more.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/olgas-vest-4-of-8/" rel="attachment wp-att-1494"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1494" title="Olga''s-Vest-4-of-8" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Olgas-Vest-4-of-8.png" alt="" width="500" height="200" /></a>\n\nI was at home thinking about what I wanted to make it out of.  "I am going to use up my stash!  Ooooh, <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">Habu Cotton Gima</a>,  that would make a really cool lookin'' Olga''s Vest."  What I didn''t really think about was that I only had one skein in my stash!  Bummer, huh?  Oh well, I am still very happy with my yarn choice.  So I swatched up the little skein I had in my stash, first I started with the yarn single and thought it looked a little flimsy, so I doubled it.  It was perrrrfeeeect!  See how pretty it is all blocked?!  Hint, hint - you must block your swatches!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0069/" rel="attachment wp-att-1488"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1488" title="DSC_0069" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0069-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nSo I went to the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> the next day and picked my colors, I went with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">color #7 Mustard</a>.  I thought the color I swatched with <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#19 Umber</a> was really nice too, just not the right color for me for this project.  But let me say it made for a wonderful swatch!  So here I am... I am about 1/4 of the way through my vest with my doubled cones, take a look-\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0073/" rel="attachment wp-att-1489"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1489" title="DSC_0073" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0073-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI love that color!  This particular dye lot of Mustard is a little dustier than usual.  But I still love it, I think I''ll wear it a lot.\n\nNow- we all know that I don''t follow patterns right?!  So what am I doing different?  Ah, I''m glad you asked.  Well, of course when I cast on I wasn''t really paying attention (typical me) and I accidentally cast on 10 stitches too many.  Luckily this pattern is knit side-to-side.... so it wont be too big... it will be too long.  But I don think I mind.  The problem is, do I have enough yarn?\n\nWhen I started this version of Olga''s Vest I knew I wanted to omit the cowl part (I know this part can be a bit confusing for some and I wanted to show that if you feel like leaving it out- it can be done).  So that''s a nice chunk of yarn that I don''t have to worry about.  Also since you do a provisional cast on, I thought maybe I''ll do the button bands in <a href="http://www.habutextiles.com/A-174">#20 Gray Taupe</a>.  Then I have my favorite color combination "Grellow."  Yes!  I was also thinking about putting a grey stripe in the middle instead of the cowl, but someone suggested I put a few stripes.... I am still toying with those ideas.  I have a total of 6 cones and I am still on my first two.... I will see how far those two take me before I decide.  Tell me your thoughts, what do you think I should do?  Stripes?  Bands?  1/2 yellow &amp; 1/2 grey (woah! that might be really cool).\n\nSo far these are the only modifications I have made to the pattern, but I am sure there is more to come.... I am thinking about adding a slit on the right bottom edge.... maybe with a little decorative button, like <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a>.  We''ll see what I come up with.  In the meantime here are a couple more images of my newest <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a>WIP.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0093-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1492"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1492" title="DSC_0093" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0093-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/another-olgas-vest/dsc_0087-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1490"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1490" title="DSC_0087" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0087-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nIf you are anywhere near Elk Grove, Ca in the next week and would like to take a look at the <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> in person, as well as some other samples make sure you visit <a href="http://www.knitiqueayarnboutique.blogspot.com/">Knitique</a>, they are hosting my trunk show.\n\nAlso, if you happen to find your self at <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Another Olga''s Vest', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1487-autosave', '', '', '2012-04-16 12:20:42', '2012-04-16 19:20:42', '', 1487, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1487-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1523, 2, '2012-04-16 12:20:19', '2012-04-16 19:20:19', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\n\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\n\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\n\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\n\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... "Does this really count towards my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/">goal for 2012</a>?"  I can''t decide if I want it to count... maybe I just need to start a knit blanket!  But then I think that it might be a good idea to add knitting to the crochet.  "Why not?  I''ve done it before (in the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/1920s-cloche/">1920s Style Cloche</a>)."  We shall see what I end up doing... you never know.  <em>I never know! </em>\n\n<em></em>So for now I will keep on trekking along with my little squares... I still have to make about 734 (no joke!) or something like that.  I think that number is right.... but it''s likely that my math is wrong... it''s happened before.  Like that one time I failed math in 10th grade (that was not a fun summer).  Ugh!  I hated summer school.  Anyway, I digress... keep reading to stay posted on my progress.\n\nAnd don''t forget-  If you a <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - In the Making will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!\n\nHappy crocheting!', 'Granny Square Update', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1473-revision-3', '', '', '2012-04-16 12:20:19', '2012-04-16 19:20:19', '', 1473, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1473-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1529, 2, '2012-04-16 14:37:25', '2012-04-16 21:37:25', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1525" rel="attachment wp-att-1525"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1525" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\n\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1528" rel="attachment wp-att-1528"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1528" title="DSC_0041" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0041-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\n\n&nbsp;\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1526" rel="attachment wp-att-1526"><img title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00191-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\n&nbsp;\n\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... "Does this really count towards my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/">goal for 2012</a>?"  I can''t decide if I want it to count... maybe I just need to start a knit blanket!  But then I think that it might be a good idea to add knitting to the crochet.  "Why not?  I''ve done it before (in the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/1920s-cloche/">1920s Style Cloche</a>)."  We shall see what I end up doing... you never know.  <em>I never know! </em>\n\n<em></em>So for now I will keep on trekking along with my little squares... I still have to make about 734 (no joke!) or something like that.  I think that number is right.... but it''s likely that my math is wrong... it''s happened before.  Like that one time I failed math in 10th grade (that was not a fun summer).  Ugh!  I hated summer school.  Anyway, I digress... keep reading to stayposted on my progress.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1527" rel="attachment wp-att-1527"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1527" title="DSC_0024" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0024-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAnd don''t forget-  If you are going to <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - <a href="http://shopinthemaking.com/">In the Making</a> will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Granny Square Update', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1473-revision-4', '', '', '2012-04-16 14:37:25', '2012-04-16 21:37:25', '', 1473, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1473-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1530, 2, '2012-04-16 14:37:47', '2012-04-16 21:37:47', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1525" rel="attachment wp-att-1525"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1525" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\r\n\r\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1528" rel="attachment wp-att-1528"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1528" title="DSC_0041" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0041-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1526" rel="attachment wp-att-1526"><img title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00191-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... "Does this really count towards my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/">goal for 2012</a>?"  I can''t decide if I want it to count... maybe I just need to start a knit blanket!  But then I think that it might be a good idea to add knitting to the crochet.  "Why not?  I''ve done it before (in the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/1920s-cloche/">1920s Style Cloche</a>)."  We shall see what I end up doing... you never know.  <em>I never know! </em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>So for now I will keep on trekking along with my little squares... 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(1531, 2, '2012-04-16 14:37:48', '2012-04-16 21:37:48', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1525" rel="attachment wp-att-1525"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1525" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\r\n\r\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1528" rel="attachment wp-att-1528"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1528" title="DSC_0041" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0041-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1526" rel="attachment wp-att-1526"><img title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00191-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... "Does this really count towards my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/01/2012-goals/">goal for 2012</a>?"  I can''t decide if I want it to count... maybe I just need to start a knit blanket!  But then I think that it might be a good idea to add knitting to the crochet.  "Why not?  I''ve done it before (in the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/1920s-cloche/">1920s Style Cloche</a>)."  We shall see what I end up doing... you never know.  <em>I never know! </em>\r\n\r\n<em></em>So for now I will keep on trekking along with my little squares... I still have to make about 734 (no joke!) or something like that.  I think that number is right.... but it''s likely that my math is wrong... it''s happened before.  Like that one time I failed math in 10th grade (that was not a fun summer).  Ugh!  I hated summer school.  Anyway, I digress... keep reading to stay posted on my progress.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1527" rel="attachment wp-att-1527"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1527" title="DSC_0024" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0024-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAnd don''t forget-  If you are going to <a href="http://www.knittinguniverse.com/South/">Stitches South</a>, make sure to stop at booth #516 - <a href="http://shopinthemaking.com/">In the Making</a> will have both my <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/jannas-tunic">Janna''s Tunic</a> &amp; <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/olgas-vest">Olga''s Vest</a> on display.  Happy knitting!', 'Granny Square Update', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1473-revision-6', '', '', '2012-04-16 14:37:48', '2012-04-16 21:37:48', '', 1473, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1473-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1532, 2, '2012-04-16 14:37:59', '2012-04-16 21:37:59', 'I just wanted to update you like I promised.  I have been working on these granny squares like its going out of style.  I have over 130 done now and have added a few new yarns.... you knew it was coming.  Remember, last time I posted I mentioned that I had <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a> on the brain?   Well sure enough the very next day I went and got myself some <a href="http://www.koigu.com/yarns/colourshanddyedsolids.html">Koigu</a>.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1525" rel="attachment wp-att-1525"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1525" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00111-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI have also added a few other yarns, such as:  <a href="http://sinceresheep.com/store/category/store/yarn/bfl">Sincere Sheep Keen</a> (100% BFL sock yarn- LOVE IT!), three colors of <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/twisted-sisters-petite-voodoo">Twisted Sisters Petite Voodoo</a> (a gorgeous silk and merino blend), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/madelinetosh-tosh-merino-light">Madeilinetosh Tosh Merino Light</a>, <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/elsebeth-lavold-silky-wool">Elizabeth Lavold Silky Wool</a>, some more colors of <a href="http://louet.com/yarns/gems_sport.shtml">Louet Gems Sport</a> (leftover from my <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/sweetheart-cardigan/">Sweetheart Cardigan</a>), <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/yarns/library/wollmeise-100-merino-superwash">Wollmeise</a> (leftover from yet another <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/olgas-vest/">Olga''s Vest</a>) and some unknown white sport weight wool.\r\n\r\nSo now it seems as though I have expanded my color palate into shades eggplant purple (or aubergine if you''re feeling fancy).  At first I wasn''t sure about the purple- more so because I wasn''t sure how I felt about having a blanket (for the home) knit in a gender specific color... like purple.  But even Rory thought that the eggplants were a a nice addition.  We decided together (with the opinions of some others) that the additional colors brought the color palate to another level.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1528" rel="attachment wp-att-1528"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1528" title="DSC_0041" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0041-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nA few weeks while ago my sister was over and started playing with all the squares.  She arranged them (after a couple of glasses of wine) and then said to me "okay, now this is good, sew them like that."  Yeah!  Okay... I''ll remember it exactly. Then every time I see my pile of squares I think to my self that I really want to start seaming them together.  The only thing stopping me is, "What if I want to add another shade of grey or brown?!  Then it will be too late!"  We can''t have that.  I need my freedom of color choice!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1526" rel="attachment wp-att-1526"><img title="DSC_0019" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00191-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a></p>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I look at my squares (which I LOVE), but think... 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(1545, 2, '2012-04-23 13:01:47', '2012-04-23 20:01:47', 'Yesterday I woke up and decided "today is the day, I am finally going to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bomb</a> something."  This is something I have been wanting to do for years, but never really had the guts to do it.  I have always been afraid that I might get arrested.  Ha!  Unfortunately I hardly ever have time for personal knitting.... so knitting for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> is something that wasn''t a high priority.  But I looked through a box of swatches I had and found a few that would work.  These were swatches that were submitted to books and magazines that I didn''t end up needing anymore.\r\n\r\nSo I drove around looking for a quiet little corner.... 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(1569, 2, '2012-04-23 12:59:55', '2012-04-23 19:59:55', 'Yesterday I woke up and decided "today is the day, I am finally going to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bomb</a> something."  This is something I have been wanting to do for years, but never really had the guts to do it.  I have always been afraid that I might get arrested.  Ha!  Unfortunately I hardly ever have time for personal knitting.... so knitting for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> is something that wasn''t a high priority.  But I looked through a box of swatches I had and found a few that would work.  These were swatches that were submitted to books and magazines that I didn''t end up needing anymore.\r\n\r\nSo I drove around looking for a quiet little corner.... I didn''t go very far, two blocks away (I could have walked).  So I took my little swatch a decided I was going to sew it onto this stop sign.  So I start seaming... and I want a really good and strong mattress stitch, it''s gotta be perfect.  All of a sudden this quiet little street corner becomes the most popular and buzzing corner in the world.  What the hell?!  I think about 50 people walked, biked, and drove by this corner in the 5-7 minutes it took me to stitch this piece.  One lady in her car just stopped and stared at me- but I a was professional &amp; focused bomber, I wasn''t going to look up.  It was pretty awesome, and I felt like such a rebel with a cause.  The cause of knitting!  Here is my little stop sign covered in love.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1548" rel="attachment wp-att-1548"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1548" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00021-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you are wondering which yarn I used, of course they have both been discontinued.  The light green is <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com/">Pagewood Farm</a> Cheechako and the dark green is <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/">Noro</a> Cash Iroha.  That''s my little bit for earth day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I went home (drove the two blocks back- happy earth day!) and felt such a rush.  I wanted to do more.  So Rory and I decided that he will be my lookout and I will bomb it up!  Woohoo!  First we decided to drive over to the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a> for inspiration where there was recently a bombing incident in front of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/education.html">Craft &amp; Folk Art Museum</a>.  Here are some photos of the bombing there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1550" rel="attachment wp-att-1550"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1550" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00112-e1335208182985-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1551" rel="attachment wp-att-1551"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1551" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0014-e1335208229540-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1552" rel="attachment wp-att-1552"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1552" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0020-e1335208292452-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter looking at these massive yarn-bombing pieces I felt empowered to bomb a big street... like Wilshire Blvd.  So I took out a huge red swatch I had made years ago and found a spot near the lamp post that was crocheted and bombed a bike rack.  At first I was thinking I might add to the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> but I didn''t want to show any disrespect and start a turf war.  Here are a couple images of the bombing in progress.  What a rush!!!  Wilshire Blvd!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1555" rel="attachment wp-att-1555"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1555" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00371-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1554" rel="attachment wp-att-1554"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1554" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0032-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember, when yarn-bombing a good seam is very important!  This was by far one of the coolest experiences ever.  I didn''t get stopped by any cops or anyone... and way less people walked by here (even though I am right across the street from the <a href="http://www.tarpits.org/">Tar Pits Museum</a>- as you can see behind me in the photo) than did on my quiet little street corner. Here is a photo of my yarn-bombing, the original bombers and <a href="http://www.lacma.org/">LACMA</a> in the background.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1556" rel="attachment wp-att-1556"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1556" title="DSC_0063" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0063-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Rory and I were pretty hungry so we headed back in the direction of home over to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica">Tacos Por Favor</a> for some tacos!  After lunch I was still feeling the high of bombing and wanted to bomb just one more thing.  It just happened to workout that we were two blocks away from <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>... 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(1570, 2, '2012-04-23 12:59:56', '2012-04-23 19:59:56', 'Yesterday I woke up and decided "today is the day, I am finally going to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bomb</a> something."  This is something I have been wanting to do for years, but never really had the guts to do it.  I have always been afraid that I might get arrested.  Ha!  Unfortunately I hardly ever have time for personal knitting.... so knitting for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> is something that wasn''t a high priority.  But I looked through a box of swatches I had and found a few that would work.  These were swatches that were submitted to books and magazines that I didn''t end up needing anymore.\r\n\r\nSo I drove around looking for a quiet little corner.... I didn''t go very far, two blocks away (I could have walked).  So I took my little swatch a decided I was going to sew it onto this stop sign.  So I start seaming... and I want a really good and strong mattress stitch, it''s gotta be perfect.  All of a sudden this quiet little street corner becomes the most popular and buzzing corner in the world.  What the hell?!  I think about 50 people walked, biked, and drove by this corner in the 5-7 minutes it took me to stitch this piece.  One lady in her car just stopped and stared at me- but I a was professional &amp; focused bomber, I wasn''t going to look up.  It was pretty awesome, and I felt like such a rebel with a cause.  The cause of knitting!  Here is my little stop sign covered in love.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1548" rel="attachment wp-att-1548"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1548" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00021-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you are wondering which yarn I used, of course they have both been discontinued.  The light green is <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com/">Pagewood Farm</a> Cheechako and the dark green is <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/">Noro</a> Cash Iroha.  That''s my little bit for earth day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I went home (drove the two blocks back- happy earth day!) and felt such a rush.  I wanted to do more.  So Rory and I decided that he will be my lookout and I will bomb it up!  Woohoo!  First we decided to drive over to the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a> for inspiration where there was recently a bombing incident in front of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/education.html">Craft &amp; Folk Art Museum</a>.  Here are some photos of the bombing there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1550" rel="attachment wp-att-1550"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1550" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00112-e1335208182985-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1551" rel="attachment wp-att-1551"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1551" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0014-e1335208229540-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1552" rel="attachment wp-att-1552"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1552" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0020-e1335208292452-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter looking at these massive yarn-bombing pieces I felt empowered to bomb a big street... like Wilshire Blvd.  So I took out a huge red swatch I had made years ago and found a spot near the lamp post that was crocheted and bombed a bike rack.  At first I was thinking I might add to the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> but I didn''t want to show any disrespect and start a turf war.  Here are a couple images of the bombing in progress.  What a rush!!!  Wilshire Blvd!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1555" rel="attachment wp-att-1555"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1555" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00371-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1554" rel="attachment wp-att-1554"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1554" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0032-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember, when yarn-bombing a good seam is very important!  This was by far one of the coolest experiences ever.  I didn''t get stopped by any cops or anyone... and way less people walked by here (even though I am right across the street from the <a href="http://www.tarpits.org/">Tar Pits Museum</a>- as you can see behind me in the photo) than did on my quiet little street corner. Here is a photo of my yarn-bombing, the original bombers and <a href="http://www.lacma.org/">LACMA</a> in the background.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1556" rel="attachment wp-att-1556"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1556" title="DSC_0063" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0063-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Rory and I were pretty hungry so we headed back in the direction of home over to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica">Tacos Por Favor</a> for some tacos!  After lunch I was still feeling the high of bombing and wanted to bomb just one more thing.  It just happened to workout that we were two blocks away from <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>... I thought, "Lets go bomb in front of <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>!"\r\n\r\nI found the perfect place right in front of the shop- a neighborhood watch sign, how perfect is that?!  So I pulled out another swatch, this time it was <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/noro-silk-garden/">Noro Silk Garden</a> - with cables... reversible ones in case someone lifts up the bombing to take a peek underneath.  Here are a few photos of the bombing in progress.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1558" rel="attachment wp-att-1558"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1558" title="DSC_0086" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0086-500x451.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="451" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1561" rel="attachment wp-att-1561"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1561" title="DSC_0072" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0072-500x433.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="433" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I got the piece sewn together I had to shimmy it up the pole and sew it in place so that no one moves it (I did the same with the first one on the stop-sign with the green hearts).  This was a fun day and I think I will be doing much more of this when I can spare a little bit of time, and Rory really enjoyed it too.  I have a few swatches on the needles for a future blog post... maybe they will become bombings in the near future!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'My First Yarn Bombing Experience', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1545-revision-5', '', '', '2012-04-23 12:59:56', '2012-04-23 19:59:56', '', 1545, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1545-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1571, 2, '2012-04-23 13:01:33', '2012-04-23 20:01:33', 'Yesterday I woke up and decided "today is the day, I am finally going to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bomb</a> something."  This is something I have been wanting to do for years, but never really had the guts to do it.  I have always been afraid that I might get arrested.  Ha!  Unfortunately I hardly ever have time for personal knitting.... so knitting for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> is something that wasn''t a high priority.  But I looked through a box of swatches I had and found a few that would work.  These were swatches that were submitted to books and magazines that I didn''t end up needing anymore.\r\n\r\nSo I drove around looking for a quiet little corner.... I didn''t go very far, two blocks away (I could have walked).  So I took my little swatch a decided I was going to sew it onto this stop sign.  So I start seaming... and I want a really good and strong mattress stitch, it''s gotta be perfect.  All of a sudden this quiet little street corner becomes the most popular and buzzing corner in the world.  What the hell?!  I think about 50 people walked, biked, and drove by this corner in the 5-7 minutes it took me to stitch this piece.  One lady in her car just stopped and stared at me- but I a was professional &amp; focused bomber, I wasn''t going to look up.  It was pretty awesome, and I felt like such a rebel with a cause.  The cause of knitting!  Here is my little stop sign covered in love.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1548" rel="attachment wp-att-1548"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1548" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00021-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you are wondering which yarn I used, of course they have both been discontinued.  The light green is <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com/">Pagewood Farm</a> Cheechako and the dark green is <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/">Noro</a> Cash Iroha.  That''s my little bit for earth day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I went home (drove the two blocks back- happy earth day!) and felt such a rush.  I wanted to do more.  So Rory and I decided that he will be my lookout and I will bomb it up!  Woohoo!  First we decided to drive over to the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a> for inspiration where there was recently a bombing incident in front of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/education.html">Craft &amp; Folk Art Museum</a>.  Here are some photos of the bombing there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1550" rel="attachment wp-att-1550"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1550" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00112-e1335208182985-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1551" rel="attachment wp-att-1551"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1551" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0014-e1335208229540-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1552" rel="attachment wp-att-1552"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1552" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0020-e1335208292452-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter looking at these massive yarn-bombing pieces I felt empowered to bomb a big street... like Wilshire Blvd.  So I took out a huge red swatch I had made years ago and found a spot near the lamp post that was crocheted and bombed a bike rack.  At first I was thinking I might add to the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> but I didn''t want to show any disrespect and start a turf war.  Here are a couple images of the bombing in progress.  What a rush!!!  Wilshire Blvd!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1555" rel="attachment wp-att-1555"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1555" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00371-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1554" rel="attachment wp-att-1554"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1554" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0032-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember, when yarn-bombing a good seam is very important!  This was by far one of the coolest experiences ever.  I didn''t get stopped by any cops or anyone... and way less people walked by here (even though I am right across the street from the <a href="http://www.tarpits.org/">Tar Pits Museum</a>- as you can see behind me in the photo) than did on my quiet little street corner. Here is a photo of my yarn-bombing, the original bombers and <a href="http://www.lacma.org/">LACMA</a> in the background.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1556" rel="attachment wp-att-1556"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1556" title="DSC_0063" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0063-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Rory and I were pretty hungry so we headed back in the direction of home over to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica">Tacos Por Favor</a> for some tacos!  After lunch I was still feeling the high of bombing and wanted to bomb just one more thing.  It just happened to workout that we were two blocks away from <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>... I thought, "Lets go bomb in front of <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>!"\r\n\r\nI found the perfect place right in front of the shop- a neighborhood watch sign, how perfect is that?!  So I pulled out another swatch, this time it was <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/noro-silk-garden/">Noro Silk Garden</a> - with cables... reversible ones in case someone lifts up the bombing to take a peek underneath.  Here are a few photos of the bombing in progress.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1558" rel="attachment wp-att-1558"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1558" title="DSC_0086" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0086-500x451.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="451" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1561" rel="attachment wp-att-1561"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1561" title="DSC_0072" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0072-500x433.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="433" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter I got the piece sewn together I had to shimmy it up the pole and sew it in place so that no one moves it (I did the same with the first one on the stop-sign with the green hearts).  This was a fun day and I think I will be doing much more of this when I can spare a little bit of time, and Rory really enjoyed it too.  I have a few swatches on the needles for a future blog post... maybe they will become bombings in the near future!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'My First Yarn Bombing Experience', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1545-revision-6', '', '', '2012-04-23 13:01:33', '2012-04-23 20:01:33', '', 1545, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/04/1545-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1572, 2, '2012-04-23 13:01:34', '2012-04-23 20:01:34', 'Yesterday I woke up and decided "today is the day, I am finally going to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bomb</a> something."  This is something I have been wanting to do for years, but never really had the guts to do it.  I have always been afraid that I might get arrested.  Ha!  Unfortunately I hardly ever have time for personal knitting.... so knitting for a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> is something that wasn''t a high priority.  But I looked through a box of swatches I had and found a few that would work.  These were swatches that were submitted to books and magazines that I didn''t end up needing anymore.\r\n\r\nSo I drove around looking for a quiet little corner.... 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Here is a photo of my yarn-bombing, the original bombers and <a href="http://www.lacma.org/">LACMA</a> in the background.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1556" rel="attachment wp-att-1556"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1556" title="DSC_0063" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0063-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen Rory and I were pretty hungry so we headed back in the direction of home over to <a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/tacos-por-favor-santa-monica">Tacos Por Favor</a> for some tacos!  After lunch I was still feeling the high of bombing and wanted to bomb just one more thing.  It just happened to workout that we were two blocks away from <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">Wildfiber</a>... 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I didn''t go very far, two blocks away (I could have walked).  So I took my little swatch a decided I was going to sew it onto this stop sign.  So I start seaming... and I want a really good and strong mattress stitch, it''s gotta be perfect.  All of a sudden this quiet little street corner becomes the most popular and buzzing corner in the world.  What the hell?!  I think about 50 people walked, biked, and drove by this corner in the 5-7 minutes it took me to stitch this piece.  One lady in her car just stopped and stared at me- but I a was professional &amp; focused bomber, I wasn''t going to look up.  It was pretty awesome, and I felt like such a rebel with a cause.  The cause of knitting!  Here is my little stop sign covered in love.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1548" rel="attachment wp-att-1548"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1548" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00021-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\nIf you are wondering which yarn I used, of course they have both been discontinued.  The light green is <a href="http://www.pagewoodfarm.com/">Pagewood Farm</a> Cheechako and the dark green is <a href="http://www.knittingfever.com/c/noro/yarn/">Noro</a> Cash Iroha.  That''s my little bit for earth day.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I went home (drove the two blocks back- happy earth day!) and felt such a rush.  I wanted to do more.  So Rory and I decided that he will be my lookout and I will bomb it up!  Woohoo!  First we decided to drive over to the historic <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miracle_Mile,_Los_Angeles">Miracle Mile</a> for inspiration where there was recently a bombing incident in front of the <a href="http://www.cafam.org/education.html">Craft &amp; Folk Art Museum</a>.  Here are some photos of the bombing there.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1550" rel="attachment wp-att-1550"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1550" title="DSC_0011" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00112-e1335208182985-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1551" rel="attachment wp-att-1551"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1551" title="DSC_0014" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0014-e1335208229540-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1552" rel="attachment wp-att-1552"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1552" title="DSC_0020" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0020-e1335208292452-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter looking at these massive yarn-bombing pieces I felt empowered to bomb a big street... like Wilshire Blvd.  So I took out a huge red swatch I had made years ago and found a spot near the lamp post that was crocheted and bombed a bike rack.  At first I was thinking I might add to the original <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yarn_bombing">yarn-bombing</a> but I didn''t want to show any disrespect and start a turf war.  Here are a couple images of the bombing in progress.  What a rush!!!  Wilshire Blvd!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1555" rel="attachment wp-att-1555"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1555" title="DSC_0037" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00371-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1554" rel="attachment wp-att-1554"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1554" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0032-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRemember, when yarn-bombing a good seam is very important!  This was by far one of the coolest experiences ever.  I didn''t get stopped by any cops or anyone... and way less people walked by here (even though I am right across the street from the <a href="http://www.tarpits.org/">Tar Pits Museum</a>- as you can see behind me in the photo) than did on my quiet little street corner. 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(1606, 2, '2012-05-01 11:40:00', '2012-05-01 18:40:00', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment 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(1607, 2, '2012-05-01 11:40:03', '2012-05-01 18:40:03', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1587"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1587" title="DSC_0084" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0084-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0085/" rel="attachment wp-att-1588"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1588" title="DSC_0085" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0085-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe got a wonderful and very official certificate and a coupe of washcloths I knitted up from <a href="http://masondixonknitting.com/">Mason Dixon Knitting </a>(a personal favorite).  I wanted to make a t-shirt for the prize, but I ran out of time.  Next year I might made an apron as a prize for the winnder, with pictures of cheese everywhere.  Haha!  So my little gathering was quite successful and that included a detour to the beach.  We had fun and 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(1608, 2, '2012-05-01 11:42:41', '2012-05-01 18:42:41', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1587"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1587" title="DSC_0084" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0084-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0085/" rel="attachment wp-att-1588"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1588" title="DSC_0085" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0085-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe got a wonderful and very official certificate and a coupe of washcloths I knitted up from <a href="http://masondixonknitting.com/">Mason Dixon Knitting </a>(a personal favorite).  I wanted to make a t-shirt for the prize, but I ran out of time.  Next year I might made an apron as a prize for the winnder, with pictures of cheese everywhere.  Haha!  So my little gathering was quite successful and that included a detour to the beach.  We had fun and can''t wait until next year!  Woohoo!', 'My Very Own Grilled Cheese Invitational! 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(1609, 2, '2012-05-01 11:42:42', '2012-05-01 18:42:42', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="225" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1587"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1587" title="DSC_0084" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0084-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0085/" rel="attachment wp-att-1588"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1588" title="DSC_0085" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0085-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nShe got a wonderful and very official certificate and a coupe of washcloths I knitted up from <a href="http://masondixonknitting.com/">Mason Dixon Knitting </a>(a personal favorite).  I wanted to make a t-shirt for the prize, but I ran out of time.  Next year I might made an apron as a prize for the winnder, with pictures of cheese everywhere.  Haha!  So my little gathering was quite successful and that included a detour to the beach.  We had fun and 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(1610, 2, '2012-05-01 11:43:31', '2012-05-01 18:43:31', 'What''s a Grilled Cheese Invitational?  Every year during National Grilled Cheese Month (yes, it really exists) there is the <a href="http://grilledcheeseinvitational.com/">Grilled Cheese Invitational </a>right here in LA.  Of course its always on a Saturday and during the day, so that means I don''t get to go because I''m teaching at the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com/">shop</a> every Saturday.  So I decided to host my very own Annual Grilled Cheese Invitational.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0002-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1574"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1574" title="DSC_0002" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00022-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThe day before I went to my local <a href="http://www.traderjoes.com/">Trader Joe''s</a> and picked up seven kinds of cheeses and three kinds of breads.  Then on Sunday Rory went over to one of our favorite local breakfast places, <a href="http://www.zabies.com/">Zabies</a> and picked up a Rosemary loaf I ordered a few days before.  The types of cheeses we had were: Double Creme Brie, Mild Cheddar, Imberico from Spain, Tripple Creme Brie with Wild Mushrooms, Semi-soft Fontina, American, and Raclette.  The bread choices were a rustic style French bread, Cracked Wheat Sourdough, Pretzel Challah, and the Rosemary bread.  I also made sure to pick up some other key ingredients for the Grilled Cheese Invitaional- tomato, avocado, basil, garlic, onions, butter (of course), pear and prosciutto.  Here are a few pictures of all the cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0004/" rel="attachment wp-att-1575"><img class=" wp-image-1575 alignnone" title="DSC_0004" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0004-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0005/" rel="attachment wp-att-1576"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1576" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0005-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0009/" rel="attachment wp-att-1577"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1577" title="DSC_0009" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0009-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were only a few rules, everyone had to make a sandwich, you have to make at least three of one type of sandwich (so everyone can taste the sandwich), the scoring was from 1-10.  Of course with my friends, every singe rule was broken.  Boys watched some kind of sporting event on TV instead, Veronica made only two that she cut three ways each, and people scored numbers that were not between 1-10.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/reversible-tangled-branches-cowl/">Nicole</a> (my sister and model) was the first one to made a sandwich... I can''t really remember what went in it- I think it was garlic, onions, tomato, butter and the cheeses were Fontina &amp; Imberico (that part I remember) and she used the Cracked Wheat Sourdough bread then popped it under the broiler.  Unfortunately I don''t have a picture of Nicole''s first sandwich because we were so excited to eat that it wasn''t until after that we remembered.  But I do have a cool action shot of Nicole in the kitchen.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0016/" rel="attachment wp-att-1578"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1578" title="DSC_0016" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0016-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext was Veronica (I named the <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/project/veronicas-fingerless-mitts/">Veronica''s Mitts</a> after her).  She started with a guacamole (that she made) and then used the Imberico &amp; Soft Fontina along with the Rosemary bread and threw in some thinly sliced onions and cooked it on the skillet with butter (of course).  Veronica gave me a hard time when I was watching her cook, so there are no "action" shots, but here is a picture of her finished sandwich. Yum!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0030-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1579"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1579" title="DSC_0030" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0030-500x313.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="313" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI was up next.  I wanted to kick this competition into high gear.  I sliced some onions and cooked them in butter and white truffle oil and then added a few garlic cloves as well as a rosemary and thyme bundle.  Then I put the onions aside and sauteed some thinly sliced pear in the same skillet.  I took the garlic from when I cooked the onions and mashed it up into a paste an mixed it in with some butter and (fat-free) mayo (how do they make that?).  Then I took the rosemary bread and made a layer of Imberico then topped it off with the onions and pears, then a layer of the Raclette.  It went into the skillet and browned until it got all gooey.  When it was about 5 seconds away from being ready I took them all off the skillet, spread one side with the garlic paste I made and threw them in for another five seconds.  Here are a couple pictures:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0032-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1580"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1580" title="DSC_0032" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00321-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>         <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0038/" rel="attachment wp-att-1581"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1581" title="DSC_0038" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0038-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that we were all a little tired of cooking and the game was over, so we decided to take a break and go to the beach for a little while.  We drove over to Will Rodgers beach and just hung out there for about an hour or so until we were ready to head back home for some more cheese.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nWhen we got back Nicole was very excited to get started again.  She started to crisp up some thinly sliced pieces of the Prezel Challah in the toaster oven.  Then she made some kind of mustard-butter paste (I wasn''t really paying attention, I was on Pretzel Challah crisping duty).  She used the Sourdough for the outside then out in a layer of Semi-soft Fontina, a layer of the crisped Prezel Challah, a layer of Tripple Creme with Wild Mushrooms and then spread the mustard paste over the top slice (on the outside), and then popped it into the oven and then then the broiler.  After it was all golden brown and crispy she added some freshly chopped tomato to the center and served.  It was very good.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0052/" rel="attachment wp-att-1582"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1582" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0052-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0053/" rel="attachment wp-att-1583"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1583" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0053-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0054-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1584"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1584" title="DSC_0054" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_00541-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="180" height="180" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen I decided to make one more sandwich.  I was pulled out the big guns!  I had made some of my mac-n-cheese for Thanksgiving and threw in a separate batch into the freezer for the perfect day.  Two days ago I pulled it out of the freezer and put it in the fridge to defrost.  I warmed it up in the oven (man I forgot how good this stuff is!) and was got ready for the sandwich of a lifetime.  Woohoo!  <em>The Macaroni and Cheese Grilled Cheese Sandwich!</em>  Yes!  I pulled out the Pretzel Challah for this one and put a layer of Cheddar, a layer of The Mac, and a layer of American.  That is all.  I greased the baking sheet with olive oil spray and covered the sandwiches in it as well and put it in the oven.  Here are a couple of photos so you can see the decadence.  It was very gooey (I promise), and yummy!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0060/" rel="attachment wp-att-1585"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1585" title="DSC_0060" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0060-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>       <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0083/" rel="attachment wp-att-1586"><img class="alignnone size-thumbnail wp-image-1586" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/DSC_0083-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter that it was all over.  That was the heaviest sandwich ever!  It was pretty good too.  I think Nicole''s first sandwich was the best one of the whole day.  The other judges did not agree.  Veronica got first place with her guacamole grilled cheese sandwich.  I guess we all should have used some avocado to level the playing field.  Here are a couple of pictures of Veronica with her prize!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/my-very-own-grilled-cheese-invitational/dsc_0084-2/" rel="attachment 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(1640, 2, '2012-05-14 20:38:40', '2012-05-15 03:38:40', 'Last Sunday was the <a href="http://vintageexpo.com/">Vintage Expo</a> here in Santa Monica.  I went to the expo for one reason and one reason only- to see Linda Sicard - <a href="http://unbuttons.com/"><em>The Button Lady</em></a>. I spent about five hours with Linda carefully picking and choosing buttons for both me and the shop.  I need more buttons like I need a whole in the head... but how can I resist?!  Here are a few photos of Linda''s booth... see what I mean when I say I can''t resist?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1629" rel="attachment wp-att-1629"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629" title="Buttons1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons1.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll the buttons Linda sells are at least as old as vintage, some are even antique! She has everything from plastic, to wood, to Victorian Glass, to Bakelite &amp; Celluliod and much much more.  So after about five-ish hours I actually left with a pretty good selection of buttons.  Here is what I took home:\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1628" rel="attachment wp-att-1628"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1628" title="Buttons-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons-4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: diminutive glass, diminutive bakelite, metal with an amber-like square.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1632" rel="attachment wp-att-1632"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" title="Buttons4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">On the left diminutive glass, on the right carved bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1630" rel="attachment wp-att-1630"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1630" title="Buttons2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons2.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: metal, bakelite with mother of pearl center, and metal.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1631" rel="attachment wp-att-1631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" title="Buttons3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons3.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: painted metal, metal with mother of pearl, and hand carved bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1634" rel="attachment wp-att-1634"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" title="Buttons6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons6.png" alt="" width="452" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Victorian Glass</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1636" rel="attachment wp-att-1636"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1636" title="DSC_0134" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0134.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted vintage metal</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1633" rel="attachment wp-att-1633"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" title="Buttons5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons5.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted plastics, mostly celluliod and bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Linda will be attending a few more shows in California.  If you happen to be up in San Mateo, Ca this week make sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.cabuttonsociety.org/">California State Button Show</a> and visit the Unbuttons! booth- Say "Hi" to Linda!</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1635" rel="attachment wp-att-1635"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1635" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0101.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="510" /></a></p>', 'Vintage Expo meets Unbuttons!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1626-revision-5', '', '', '2012-05-14 20:38:40', '2012-05-15 03:38:40', '', 1626, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/1626-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(1641, 2, '2012-05-14 20:39:05', '2012-05-15 03:39:05', 'Last Sunday was the <a href="http://vintageexpo.com/">Vintage Expo</a> here in Santa Monica.  I went to the expo for one reason and one reason only- to see Linda Sicard - <a href="http://unbuttons.com/"><em>The Button Lady</em></a>. I spent about five hours with Linda carefully picking and choosing buttons for both me and the shop.  I need more buttons like I need a whole in the head... but how can I resist?!  Here are a few photos of Linda''s booth... see what I mean when I say I can''t resist?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1629" rel="attachment wp-att-1629"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629" title="Buttons1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons1.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the buttons Linda sells are at least as old as vintage, some are even antique! She has everything from plastic, to wood, to Victorian Glass, to Bakelite &amp; Celluliod and much much more.  So after about five-ish hours I actually left with a pretty good selection of buttons.  Here is what I took home:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1628" rel="attachment wp-att-1628"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1628" title="Buttons-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons-4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: diminutive glass, diminutive bakelite, metal with an amber-like square.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1632" rel="attachment wp-att-1632"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" title="Buttons4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">On the left diminutive glass, on the right carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1630" rel="attachment wp-att-1630"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1630" title="Buttons2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons2.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: metal, bakelite with mother of pearl center, and metal.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1631" rel="attachment wp-att-1631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" title="Buttons3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons3.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: painted metal, metal with mother of pearl, and hand carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1634" rel="attachment wp-att-1634"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" title="Buttons6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons6.png" alt="" width="452" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Victorian Glass</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1636" rel="attachment wp-att-1636"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1636" title="DSC_0134" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0134.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted vintage metal</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1633" rel="attachment wp-att-1633"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" title="Buttons5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons5.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted plastics, mostly celluliod and bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Linda will be attending a few more shows in California.  If you happen to be up in San Mateo, Ca this week make sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.cabuttonsociety.org/">California State Button Show</a> and visit the Unbuttons! booth- Say "Hi" to Linda!</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1635" rel="attachment wp-att-1635"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1635" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0101.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="510" /></a></p>', 'Vintage Expo meets Unbuttons!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1626-revision-6', '', '', '2012-05-14 20:39:05', '2012-05-15 03:39:05', '', 1626, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/1626-revision-6/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1642, 2, '2012-05-16 15:26:58', '2012-05-16 22:26:58', 'Last Sunday was the <a href="http://vintageexpo.com/">Vintage Expo</a> here in Santa Monica.  I went to the expo for one reason and one reason only- to see Linda Sicard - <a href="http://unbuttons.com/"><em>The Button Lady</em></a>. I spent about five hours with Linda carefully picking and choosing buttons for both me and the shop.  I need more buttons like I need a hole in the head... but how could I resist?!  Here are a few photos of Linda''s booth... see what I mean when I say I can''t resist?\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons1/" rel="attachment wp-att-1629"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629" title="Buttons1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons1.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAll the buttons Linda sells are at least as old as vintage, some are even antique! She has everything from plastic, to wood, to Victorian Glass, to Bakelite &amp; Celluliod and much much more.  So after about five-ish hours I actually left with a pretty good selection of buttons.  Here is what I took home:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1628"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1628" title="Buttons-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons-4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>From left to right: diminutive glass, diminutive bakelite, metal with an amber-like square.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1632"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" title="Buttons4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>On the left diminutive glass, on the right carved bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1630"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1630" title="Buttons2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons2.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>From left to right: metal, bakelite with mother of pearl center, and metal.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" title="Buttons3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons3.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: painted metal, metal with mother of pearl, and hand carved bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons6/" rel="attachment wp-att-1634"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" title="Buttons6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons6.png" alt="" width="452" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Victorian Glass</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0134/" rel="attachment wp-att-1636"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1636" title="DSC_0134" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0134.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted vintage metal</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons5/" rel="attachment wp-att-1633"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" title="Buttons5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons5.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted plastics, mostly celluliod and bakelite.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Linda will be attending a few more shows in California.  If you happen to be up in San Mateo, Ca this week make sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.cabuttonsociety.org/">California State Button Show</a> and visit the Unbuttons! booth- Say "Hi" to Linda!</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0101/" rel="attachment wp-att-1635"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1635" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0101.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="510" /></a></p>', 'Vintage Expo meets Unbuttons!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1626-autosave', '', '', '2012-05-16 15:26:58', '2012-05-16 22:26:58', '', 1626, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/1626-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(1649, 2, '2012-05-14 20:39:06', '2012-05-15 03:39:06', 'Last Sunday was the <a href="http://vintageexpo.com/">Vintage Expo</a> here in Santa Monica.  I went to the expo for one reason and one reason only- to see Linda Sicard - <a href="http://unbuttons.com/"><em>The Button Lady</em></a>. I spent about five hours with Linda carefully picking and choosing buttons for both me and the shop.  I need more buttons like I need a whole in the head... but how can I resist?!  Here are a few photos of Linda''s booth... see what I mean when I say I can''t resist?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons1/" rel="attachment wp-att-1629"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629" title="Buttons1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons1.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the buttons Linda sells are at least as old as vintage, some are even antique! She has everything from plastic, to wood, to Victorian Glass, to Bakelite &amp; Celluliod and much much more.  So after about five-ish hours I actually left with a pretty good selection of buttons.  Here is what I took home:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1628"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1628" title="Buttons-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons-4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: diminutive glass, diminutive bakelite, metal with an amber-like square.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1632"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" title="Buttons4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">On the left diminutive glass, on the right carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1630"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1630" title="Buttons2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons2.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: metal, bakelite with mother of pearl center, and metal.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" title="Buttons3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons3.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">From left to right: painted metal, metal with mother of pearl, and hand carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons6/" rel="attachment wp-att-1634"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" title="Buttons6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons6.png" alt="" width="452" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Victorian Glass</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0134/" rel="attachment wp-att-1636"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1636" title="DSC_0134" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0134.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted vintage metal</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons5/" rel="attachment wp-att-1633"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" title="Buttons5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons5.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Assorted plastics, mostly celluliod and bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Linda will be attending a few more shows in California.  If you happen to be up in San Mateo, Ca this week make sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.cabuttonsociety.org/">California State Button Show</a> and visit the Unbuttons! booth- Say "Hi" to Linda!</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0101/" rel="attachment wp-att-1635"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1635" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0101.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="510" /></a></p>', 'Vintage Expo meets Unbuttons!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1626-revision', '', '', '2012-05-14 20:39:06', '2012-05-15 03:39:06', '', 1626, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/1626-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1650, 2, '2012-05-16 15:28:49', '2012-05-16 22:28:49', 'Last Sunday was the <a href="http://vintageexpo.com/">Vintage Expo</a> here in Santa Monica.  I went to the expo for one reason and one reason only- to see Linda Sicard - <a href="http://unbuttons.com/"><em>The Button Lady</em></a>. I spent about five hours with Linda carefully picking and choosing buttons for both me and the shop.  I need more buttons like I need a hole in the head... but how could I resist?!  Here are a few photos of Linda''s booth... see what I mean when I say I can''t resist?\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons1/" rel="attachment wp-att-1629"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1629" title="Buttons1" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons1.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll the buttons Linda sells are at least as old as vintage, some are even antique! She has everything from plastic, to wood, to Victorian Glass, to Bakelite &amp; Celluliod and much much more.  So after about five-ish hours I actually left with a pretty good selection of buttons.  Here is what I took home:\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons-4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1628"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1628" title="Buttons-4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons-4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>From left to right: diminutive glass, diminutive bakelite, metal with an amber-like square.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons4/" rel="attachment wp-att-1632"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1632" title="Buttons4" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons4.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>On the left diminutive glass, on the right carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1630"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1630" title="Buttons2" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons2.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>From left to right: metal, bakelite with mother of pearl center, and metal.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1631"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1631" title="Buttons3" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons3.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>From left to right: painted metal, metal with mother of pearl, and hand carved bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons6/" rel="attachment wp-att-1634"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1634" title="Buttons6" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons6.png" alt="" width="452" height="114" /></a>Victorian Glass</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0134/" rel="attachment wp-att-1636"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1636" title="DSC_0134" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0134.jpg" alt="" width="450" height="300" /></a>Assorted vintage metal</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/buttons5/" rel="attachment wp-att-1633"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1633" title="Buttons5" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/Buttons5.png" alt="" width="500" height="114" /></a>Assorted plastics, mostly celluliod and bakelite.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;">Linda will be attending a few more shows in California.  If you happen to be up in San Mateo, Ca this week make sure to stop by the <a href="http://www.cabuttonsociety.org/">California State Button Show</a> and visit the Unbuttons! booth- Say "Hi" to Linda!</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/vintage-expo-meets-unbuttons/dsc_0101/" rel="attachment wp-att-1635"><img class="aligncenter  wp-image-1635" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0101.jpg" alt="" width="301" height="510" /></a></p>', 'Vintage Expo meets Unbuttons!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1626-revision-2', '', '', '2012-05-16 15:28:49', '2012-05-16 22:28:49', '', 1626, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/05/1626-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1651, 2, '2012-06-02 12:17:55', '2012-06-02 19:17:55', 'I have lived in LA all of my life and have never taken advantage of the wonderful and interesting things and events this city and southern California have to offer.  Rory and I decided we want to start attending more local events... like festivals.  So we have a few planned for the upcoming months, like the Beaumont Cherry Festival and the Gilroy Garlic Festival (I have wanted to go for so many years). But two Sundays ago was the Oxnard Strawberry Festival.\r\n\r\nSo we got to the festival and one of the first things I saw was this lost and found sign.  Lost your car keys and your child? Don''t worry we have now combined the two into one amazing lost and found location!!! How convenient! ... only at a festival will you find a sign like this.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0001/" rel="attachment wp-att-1658"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1658" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0001-500x240.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="240" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRory and I skipped breakfast that day and we were very excited to get our hands on some strawberry themed food (after all that is why we came).  First up was, of course the chocolate covered strawberries.  Mmmm.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0005-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1659"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1659" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0005-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we made our way through the vendor area where there were tons of local artists and vendors selling all kinds of interesting things.  From left to right- there was a guy who would re-purpose or up-cycle silverware and turn them into something interesting and functional (like a napkin holder), there was a woman who made these gorgeous stained glass pieces, and a man who had hand carved wooden bowls.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0021/" rel="attachment wp-att-1660"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1660" title="DSC_0021" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0021-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0026-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1661"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1661" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0026-e1338662484520-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0027/" rel="attachment wp-att-1662"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1662" title="DSC_0027" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0027-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext we found our way (by nose) to the funnel cakes. Wow and Yum! We shared "The Works" with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar (just to mix it up a bit).  We devoured that thing in less than 10 minutes... not quite a record, but for me it was.  Here is a picture of our delicious funnel cake - with strawberries of course.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0039/" rel="attachment wp-att-1663"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1663" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter we finished eating we noticed that there was a whole funnel cake making line behind the tent.  It was absolutely mesmerizing to watch all these people making the funnel cakes.  Here are some photos I took - they make me want another funnel cake now!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0058/" rel="attachment wp-att-1668"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1668" title="DSC_0058" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0058-e1338662406154-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0051/" rel="attachment wp-att-1664"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1664" title="DSC_0051" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0051-e1338662463897-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0052-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1665"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1665" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0052-e1338662449364-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0053-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1666"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1666" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0053-e1338662436103-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0055/" rel="attachment wp-att-1667"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1667" title="DSC_0055" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0055-e1338662421402-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="299" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext Rory and I walked around for a bit and watched a pie throwing contest.... unfortunately it wasn''t as exciting as I thought it would be.... maybe because it was little kids throwing the pies... there wasn''t much of a thrill.  We walked around a bit more and watched some live music.\r\n\r\nThen we decided to get something more substantial to eat... Ha!  We went with the beer battered garlic and crab fries. Oh yeah! Gotta love fair food!  It was actually some of the best fries I have ever had and most definitely the best thing I ate that day.  Here is a glorious photo of the fries. Wow!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0062/" rel="attachment wp-att-1669"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1669 aligncenter" title="DSC_0062" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0062-e1338662394345-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll in all it was a pretty good experience.  I have never been to a food festival before and wasn''t sure what to expect.  We only stayed for about three-ish hours.... and I probably wont go again.  But we had good food, a good time and a good day.  And of course we left with a case of strawberries (I froze some to make ice-cream with when I find the time).  Here is Rory with the case of strawberries.... and look a celebrity citing behind him.... STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE!!!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/the-oxnard-strawberry-festival/dsc_0064/" rel="attachment wp-att-1670"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1670" title="DSC_0064" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0064-e1338662380925-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'The Oxnard Strawberry Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-oxnard-strawberry-festival', '', '', '2012-06-02 12:17:56', '2012-06-02 19:17:56', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1651', 24, 'post', '', 0),
(1653, 2, '2012-06-17 15:49:10', '2012-06-17 22:49:10', '<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0100-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1698"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1698" title="DSC_0100" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0100-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nI know I said I was going to go to the Cherry Festival last weekend, but then I found out about the <a href="http://www.patchworkshow.com/">Patchwork Indie Arts &amp; Crafts Festival</a> (which was the same weekend) and I decided to go there instead.  I thought to myself I like crafts more than I like cherries.... plus, it was waaaaay closer!  <a href="http://www.patchworkshow.com/">Patchwork</a> was held in what I think might have been a parking lot in the historic <a href="http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/">Helms Bakery</a> in Culver City.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0101-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1699"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1699" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0101-500x357.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="357" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were over 100 vendors.... it seems like a lot, but it''s not that much.... Also I was promised some DIY workshops and there were none.  It was very disappointing - but I got over it.\r\n\r\nThere were lots of fun vendors.... and many of their products were made from re-purposed or up-cycled materials, which I love!  Say the work up-cycled or re-purposed when trying to sell me something and chances are that I will buy it.  There was a fun little vendor- <a href="http://makeshoplive.com/">Make Shop Live</a> that had a ton of re-purposed products.... like bottle caps!  They made magnets and pin-cushion rings out of bottle caps! How can you not fall in love?!  Here are a few photos of their booth space:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0080/" rel="attachment wp-att-1692"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1692" title="DSC_0080" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0080-e1339972255865-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0081/" rel="attachment wp-att-1693"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1693" title="DSC_0081" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0081-e1339972297846-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0083-2/" rel="attachment wp-att-1694"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1694" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0083-e1339972337310-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere was also a vendor who will "Pimp Your Bike!"  -<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpokeNWheel?ga_search_query=spokenwheel&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=ZZ&amp;ga_min=0&amp;ga_max=0&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ref=sr_gallery_1"> SpokeNWheel Designs </a>- this vendor is all about bike bells! Yes, bike bells! She had all kinds, sushi ones, eyeballs, letters and more.... but I ordered a custom bell.... I''ll post a quick picture when it comes.  Can''t wait to share with you- but in the meantime here are some of her other bells:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/patchwork-craft-festival/dsc_0094-3/" rel="attachment wp-att-1697"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1697" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0094-e1339972914598-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll in all, it was a pretty fun day.  I was hoping for some DIY projects, but I ended up buying quite a bit of fun stuff instead.  After the fair we all (the girls from the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">shop</a> and myself) headed over to <a href="http://www.fathersoffice.com/">Father''s Office</a> for lunch and beer.  Yum.  Hopefully next time the craft fair is in town I''ll know a little bit earlier and give you all a little heads up so you can go experience it for yourself.', 'Patchwork Craft Festival', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'patchwork-craft-festival', '', '', '2012-06-17 15:49:12', '2012-06-17 22:49:12', '', 0, 'http://graceakhrem.com/?p=1653', 24, 'post', '', 1),
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How convenient! ... only at a festival will you find a sign like this.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1658" rel="attachment wp-att-1658"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1658" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0001-500x240.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="240" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRory and I skipped breakfast that day and were very excited to get our hands on some strawberry themed food (after all that is why we came).  First up were, of course the chocolate covered strawberries.  Mmmm.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1659" rel="attachment wp-att-1659"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1659" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0005-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we made our way through the vendor area where there were tons of local artists and vendors selling all kinds of interesting things.  From left to right- there was a guy who would re-purpose or up-cycle silverware and turn them into something interesting and functional, there was a woman who made these gorgeous stained glass pieces, and a man who hand carved wooden bowls.  They were all kinds of fun and interesting vendors.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1660" rel="attachment wp-att-1660"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1660" title="DSC_0021" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0021-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1661" rel="attachment wp-att-1661"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1661" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0026-e1338662484520-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1662" rel="attachment wp-att-1662"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1662" title="DSC_0027" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0027-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext we found our way (by nose) to the funnel cakes. Wow and Yum! We shared "The Works" with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar (just to mix it up a bit).  We devoured that thing in less than 10 minutes... not quite a record, but for me it was.  Here is a picture of our yummy yummy funnel cake.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1663" rel="attachment wp-att-1663"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1663" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter we finished eating we noticed that there was a whole funnel cake making line behind the tent.  It was absolutely mesmerizing to watch all these people making the funnel cakes.  Here are some photos I took during my trans.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1668" rel="attachment wp-att-1668"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1668" title="DSC_0058" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0058-e1338662406154-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1664" rel="attachment wp-att-1664"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1664" title="DSC_0051" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0051-e1338662463897-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1665" rel="attachment wp-att-1665"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1665" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0052-e1338662449364-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1666" rel="attachment wp-att-1666"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1666" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0053-e1338662436103-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1667" rel="attachment wp-att-1667"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1667" title="DSC_0055" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0055-e1338662421402-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="299" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext Rory and I walked around for a bit and watched a pie throwing contest.... unfortunately it wasn''t as exciting as I thought it would be.... maybe because it was little kids throwing the pies... there wasn''t much of a thrill.  We walked around a bit more and watched some live music.\r\n\r\nThen we decided to get something more substantial to eat... we went with the beer battered garlic and crab fries. Oh yeah! Gotta love fair food!  It was actually some of the best fries I have ever had and most definitely the best thing I ate that day.  Here is a glorious photo of the yummiest fries.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1669" rel="attachment wp-att-1669"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1669 aligncenter" title="DSC_0062" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0062-e1338662394345-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll in all it was a pretty good experience.  I have never been to a food festival before and wasn''t sure what to expect.  We only stayed for about three-ish hours.... and I probably wont go again.  But we had good food, a good time and a good day.  And of course we left with a case of strawberries (that I froze to make ice-cream with when I find the time).  Here is Rory with the case of strawberries.... and look a celebrity citing behind him.... 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Wow and Yum! We shared "The Works" with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar (just to mix it up a bit).  We devoured that thing in less than 10 minutes... not quite a record, but for me it was.  Here is a picture of our delicious funnel cake - with strawberries of course.\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1663" rel="attachment wp-att-1663"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1663" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nAfter we finished eating we noticed that there was a whole funnel cake making line behind the tent.  It was absolutely mesmerizing to watch all these people making the funnel cakes.  Here are some photos I took - they make me want another funnel cake now!\n\n&nbsp;\n\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1668" rel="attachment wp-att-1668"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1668" title="DSC_0058" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0058-e1338662406154-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1664" rel="attachment wp-att-1664"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1664" title="DSC_0051" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0051-e1338662463897-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1665" rel="attachment wp-att-1665"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1665" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0052-e1338662449364-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1666" rel="attachment wp-att-1666"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1666" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0053-e1338662436103-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1667" rel="attachment wp-att-1667"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1667" title="DSC_0055" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0055-e1338662421402-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="299" /></a>\n\n&nbsp;\n\nNext Rory and I walked around for a bit and watched a pie throwing contest.... unfortunately it wasn''t as exciting as I thought it would be.... maybe because it was little kids throwing the pies... there wasn''t much of a thrill.  We walked around a bit more and watched some live music.\n\nThen we decided to get something more substantial to eat... 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Wow and Yum! 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How convenient! ... only at a festival will you find a sign like this.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1658" rel="attachment wp-att-1658"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1658" title="DSC_0001" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0001-500x240.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="240" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nRory and I skipped breakfast that day and we were very excited to get our hands on some strawberry themed food (after all that is why we came).  First up was, of course the chocolate covered strawberries.  Mmmm.....\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1659" rel="attachment wp-att-1659"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1659" title="DSC_0005" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0005-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThen we made our way through the vendor area where there were tons of local artists and vendors selling all kinds of interesting things.  From left to right- there was a guy who would re-purpose or up-cycle silverware and turn them into something interesting and functional (like a napkin holder), there was a woman who made these gorgeous stained glass pieces, and a man who had hand carved wooden bowls.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1660" rel="attachment wp-att-1660"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1660" title="DSC_0021" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0021-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1661" rel="attachment wp-att-1661"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1661" title="DSC_0026" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0026-e1338662484520-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1662" rel="attachment wp-att-1662"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1662" title="DSC_0027" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0027-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext we found our way (by nose) to the funnel cakes. Wow and Yum! We shared "The Works" with cinnamon sugar instead of powdered sugar (just to mix it up a bit).  We devoured that thing in less than 10 minutes... not quite a record, but for me it was.  Here is a picture of our delicious funnel cake - with strawberries of course.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1663" rel="attachment wp-att-1663"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1663" title="DSC_0039" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0039-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAfter we finished eating we noticed that there was a whole funnel cake making line behind the tent.  It was absolutely mesmerizing to watch all these people making the funnel cakes.  Here are some photos I took - they make me want another funnel cake now!\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1668" rel="attachment wp-att-1668"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1668" title="DSC_0058" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0058-e1338662406154-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1664" rel="attachment wp-att-1664"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1664" title="DSC_0051" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0051-e1338662463897-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1665" rel="attachment wp-att-1665"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1665" title="DSC_0052" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0052-e1338662449364-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>  <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1666" rel="attachment wp-att-1666"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1666" title="DSC_0053" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0053-e1338662436103-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1667" rel="attachment wp-att-1667"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1667" title="DSC_0055" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/DSC_0055-e1338662421402-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="299" height="299" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nNext Rory and I walked around for a bit and watched a pie throwing contest.... unfortunately it wasn''t as exciting as I thought it would be.... maybe because it was little kids throwing the pies... there wasn''t much of a thrill.  We walked around a bit more and watched some live music.\r\n\r\nThen we decided to get something more substantial to eat... 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(1708, 2, '2012-06-17 15:35:23', '2012-06-17 22:35:23', 'So I know I said I was going to go to the Cherry Festival last weekend, but then I found out about the <a href="http://www.patchworkshow.com/">Patchwork Indie Arts &amp; Crafts Festival</a> (which was the same weekend) and I decided to go there instead.  I decided that I like crafts more than I like cherries.... plus, it was waaaaay closer!  Patchwork was held in what I think might have been a parking lot in the historic <a href="http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/">Helms Bakery</a> in Culver City.\r\n\r\nThere were over 100 vendors.... it seems like a lot, but it''s not that much.... Also I was promised some DIY workshops and there were none.  It was very disappointing - but I got over it.\r\n\r\nThere were lots of fun vendors.... and many of their products were made from re-purposed or up-cycled materials, which I love!  Say the work up-cycled or re-purposed when trying to sell me something and chances are that I will buy it.  There was a fun little vendor- <a href="http://makeshoplive.com/">Make Shop Live</a> that had a ton of re-purposed products.... like bottle caps!  They made magnets and pin-cushion rings out of bottle caps! How can you not fall in love?!  Here are a few photos of their booth space:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1692" rel="attachment wp-att-1692"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1692" title="DSC_0080" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0080-e1339972255865-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1693" rel="attachment wp-att-1693"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1693" title="DSC_0081" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0081-e1339972297846-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1694" rel="attachment wp-att-1694"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1694" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0083-e1339972337310-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;', 'Patchwork Craft Festival', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1653-revision-4', '', '', '2012-06-17 15:35:23', '2012-06-17 22:35:23', '', 1653, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/1653-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(1709, 2, '2012-06-17 15:45:48', '2012-06-17 22:45:48', '<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1698" rel="attachment wp-att-1698"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1698" title="DSC_0100" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0100-500x334.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="334" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nSo I know I said I was going to go to the Cherry Festival last weekend, but then I found out about the <a href="http://www.patchworkshow.com/">Patchwork Indie Arts &amp; Crafts Festival</a> (which was the same weekend) and I decided to go there instead.  I decided that I like crafts more than I like cherries.... plus, it was waaaaay closer!  Patchwork was held in what I think might have been a parking lot in the historic <a href="http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/">Helms Bakery</a> in Culver City.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1699" rel="attachment wp-att-1699"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1699" title="DSC_0101" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0101-500x357.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="357" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere were over 100 vendors.... it seems like a lot, but it''s not that much.... Also I was promised some DIY workshops and there were none.  It was very disappointing - but I got over it.\r\n\r\nThere were lots of fun vendors.... and many of their products were made from re-purposed or up-cycled materials, which I love!  Say the work up-cycled or re-purposed when trying to sell me something and chances are that I will buy it.  There was a fun little vendor- <a href="http://makeshoplive.com/">Make Shop Live</a> that had a ton of re-purposed products.... like bottle caps!  They made magnets and pin-cushion rings out of bottle caps! How can you not fall in love?!  Here are a few photos of their booth space:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1692" rel="attachment wp-att-1692"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1692" title="DSC_0080" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0080-e1339972255865-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1693" rel="attachment wp-att-1693"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1693" title="DSC_0081" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0081-e1339972297846-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>    <a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1694" rel="attachment wp-att-1694"><img class="alignnone  wp-image-1694" title="DSC_0083" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0083-e1339972337310-250x250.jpg" alt="" width="175" height="175" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nThere was also a vendor who will "Pimp Your Bike!"  -<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpokeNWheel?ga_search_query=spokenwheel&amp;ga_view_type=gallery&amp;ga_ship_to=ZZ&amp;ga_min=0&amp;ga_max=0&amp;ga_search_type=handmade&amp;ref=sr_gallery_1"> SpokeNWheel Designs </a>- this vendor is all about bike bells! Yes, bike bells! She had all kinds, sushi ones, eyeballs, letters and more.... but I ordered a custom bell.... I''ll post a quick picture when it comes.  Can''t wait to share with you- but in the meantime here are some of her other bells:\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<a href="http://graceakhrem.com/?attachment_id=1697" rel="attachment wp-att-1697"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-1697" title="DSC_0094" src="http://graceakhrem.com/wpdev/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/DSC_0094-e1339972914598-334x500.jpg" alt="" width="334" height="500" /></a>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nAll in all, it was a pretty fun day.  I was hoping for some DIY projects, but I ended up buying quite a bit of fun stuff.  After the fair we all (the girls from the <a href="http://www.wildfiber.com">shop</a> and myself) headed over to <a href="http://www.fathersoffice.com/">Father''s Office</a> for lunch and beer.  It was pretty good.  And the day was good too.  Hopefully next time the craft fair is in town I''ll know a little bit earlier and give you all a little heads up so you can go yourself.', 'Patchwork Craft Festival', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1653-revision-5', '', '', '2012-06-17 15:45:48', '2012-06-17 22:45:48', '', 1653, 'http://graceakhrem.com/2012/06/1653-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
