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in like a lion & out like a LAMB

Happy March birthday to Suzanne Jones, Sue Waid, Julie Miller, Judith Davis, Kathleen Pawlic, Linda Dean & Camille Levi ~ a record number of Black Sheep celebrants.

did ewe know...

what was your first project & when?
Katy Race: a lovely alpaca garter knit scarf that my son still proudly wears

what was your most difficult project?
Katy: I try not to work on things that are too difficult. I like things
that can be easily finished.. need to see accomplishments to keep
going and I don't like UFOs.

what was/is your favorite project?
Katy: a new sweater vest I am working on now [1/09]. It has worked
up quickly, will be really warm, and people are asking for the pattern.

salty or sweet?
Katy: it's a tie ... I love BBQ potato chips & dark chocolate!

tell us something interesting about yourself..
Katy: I am currently a statistic, one of the many unemployed here in
Michigan, but also optimistic that good things will come.
[editors note: Katy just returned from Costa Rica]

aside from knitting, what are you passionate about?
Katy: I love to cook good food for family and friends... I cook from
scratch and love to plan dinner parties.

edited to add: Katy has a new job!

Comments

Anonymous said…
and happy birthday to me too! Kim T-forgotten two years in a row. So I will just toot my own birthday horn!
Anonymous said…
Don't feel bad Kim, here's the other Kim weighing in to say that "I was forgotten too" Happy BDAY to me too!

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