Well, the short little nap I took seemed to help a bit. I am still unbearably exhausted, but Andiclaus and I both have the day off tomorrow and I intend to spend the first half of it in bed. Asleep. Cathcing up on the hours of missed sleep due to moving stress.
Anyway, did you see that Amalah gave me another shout-out on her website? Holy crap! People come visit me when she does that. And I'm never really prepared. What should I wear?
I never really thought she would say anything on her site about the blanket. I figured she might cry (handmade things make soon-to-be moms do that often), maybe send me a thank you note, even visit my site and leave me a nice comment. I did not expect not one, but two, shout-outs.
Here's the thing. Amalah's was the first site I read that really made me want to share my life with the Internet people. How is it possible that she now knows my name and that I changed websites?
This is so weird. But, um, welcome. Please leave a note. My blogroll is really not long enough and I would love to add you to it.
Gorgeous blanket!
Posted by: ann at August 1, 2005 09:58 PM
Love your gravestone AND the blanket!
Posted by: Lori at August 2, 2005 09:06 AM
I read Amalah's site and think your blanket really is lovely. I attempted crocheting in college but never finished a project. I still have a blanket-in-progress that kind of covers my lap. Maybe someday....
Posted by: Frema at August 2, 2005 09:19 AM
gorgeous blanket! And I'm enjoying your site . . .
Posted by: jess at August 2, 2005 09:43 AM
Love the new site. The design is very nice. Hope you're feeling better enough so that you can enjoy both of your new places (blogspace and new home).
Posted by: Jessie at August 2, 2005 10:36 AM
hey bethi,
can you please send me the pattern you used for amalah's blanket? it turned out just beautifully! you have such a talent and you are sure right about making new moms cry...anything home-made does the trick!! Thanks so much!
andi
Posted by: andi at August 2, 2005 11:12 AM
Yes, I'm coming to comment on the blanket as well. Very thoughtful of you. I'm with Amalah, though, I don't know nothing 'bout makin' no blankets - crochet, macrame, knitting, looming - it's all yarn to me!
Posted by: Heatherette at August 2, 2005 01:22 PM
I love the new site!! Get lots of rest before you start school, I start orientation tomorrow and I can't believe that my summer is gone. Love ya!
Posted by: RikkiSuzanne at August 2, 2005 01:45 PM
again, beautiful blanket! You are so talented!
And I am LOVING the new site! A is the best. Is he available for hire? I am terribly bored of my current site, blah. And zoot is so backed up!
Congrats on the move and the new page!
Posted by: halloweenlover at August 2, 2005 02:42 PM
i'm here via amalah too. how lovely of you to make and then send her a blankie. people really are nice. you've proven that and saved the world from being forever disliked! well done you!
it's a beautiful blankie. she is lucky to have it.
also, i love the colors of your site. i am going to be using them and others to paint my little girl's bedroom when our house is finished.
Posted by: honestyrain at August 2, 2005 04:30 PM
Your new place looks cool....your blog I mean. Cause I dont know what your new house looks like!!
The blanket is beautiful. You should learn how to knit.
Posted by: Larisa at August 2, 2005 05:07 PM
Someone sent me some IKEA knife magnets once but no one ever sent me something they made themselves.
Very sweet of you. You're not a ho ho ho at all!
Posted by: Susie Sunshine at August 2, 2005 09:45 PM
I'm also here by way of Amalah - and since I can't find any contact information to email you I thought I'd ask here in the comments. Can you please please please tell me the name of the pattern book you got the pattern from for Amy's blanket (and the publisher so I can order it)? I adore it and want to make it for my best friend.
Posted by: Zee at August 26, 2005 11:07 AM
Famous in the blog community already! How exciting!
Posted by: Sarah at August 1, 2005 09:11 PM