that time of year

i have been knitting, but this time of year it is a bit of a secret so i can't share quite yet. i am using koigu for the first time and it is very nice. maybe i'll pick up a bit more at churchmouse when i head back to bainbridge this weekend with the same group of friends as last time. i am looking forward to it, actually i am looking forward to going anywhere, i have been snowed in for a couple days not braving the icy roads. november has been just crazy in the weather department here. i see our snow even made the national news last night!

other things occupying my time


and this

which along with this year's cookies (that's right, it is cookie competition time again!) goes into this


i am sharing responsibility with a friend again, but it is still too much work. i think next year i will have to skip it. i haven't had much time to work on markers and that makes me sad because i had so many great ideas that never came to be.

speaking of markers, on friday i will start selling more markers, this time you will be able to place an order vs. me having pre-made inventory and selling out. i will have limited designs but this way it will be easier for everyone. i'll stop taking orders on the 7th and all will ship by the 11th. anyways, look for the link on friday.

wish me luck on the cookie competition, it is saturday. i need to go make up some marshmallows for it now.