tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-82720357099280636352011-12-07T04:02:40.374-08:00J.K. Rowling Tidbits: In 2000 she became the highest-earning woman in Britain, netting about $30 million during the previous year.Winnienoreply@blogger.comBlogger951100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-37629684843752002922008-05-31T08:36:00.000-07:002008-05-31T08:36:02.698-07:00

Well done, good and faithful student!! You are almost there for the portkey that you seek is just beyond the Whomping Willow.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-75033490708741972572007-10-15T11:57:00.000-07:002007-10-15T12:02:21.003-07:00

Look what an amazing parcel Adele sent to me!More details over on my blog. Thanks Adele, it really is the best parcel in the world.

RooKnitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06721732263677058656noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-60586789741230785212007-07-12T22:29:00.001-07:002007-07-12T22:31:02.799-07:00

I finally managed to get my pictures off my camera and uploaded! More details on my blog.

PinkPorcupinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-42790094128383643752007-07-12T11:41:00.000-07:002007-07-12T11:54:18.208-07:00

Yea! I was a little worried about my package because I was out of town for two weeks and they claimed there was no package for me at the post office. But, there it was waiting for me today when I got home from work. Lovely Gina from Hawaii sent Merlin the Cat Yarns' Superwash sock yarn in Ravenclaw colors, some really cute pins, stitchmarkers, one of those keychain sock blockers with a pattern as

Ellennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-91183371824474933092007-07-09T19:15:00.000-07:002007-07-09T19:17:22.955-07:00

Okay, this should be the last thing that you have to do for this swap, I promise! Please leave a comment saying who you sent your swap package to, if it was received, and if you received a package yourself. That should clear everything up and then we'll be done with it :)Thanks for your patience in this, ladies! I appreciate it!

Winnienoreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-56961784328054143342007-07-09T18:20:00.000-07:002007-07-09T18:22:56.073-07:00

Actually, it arrived weeks agon and I posted on my blog, but neglected to give Katherine her props. It was a lovely swap. My favorite was the stitch markers. Bling for my knitting!There are pics on my blog: http://www.nubianweb.com/brnwebgrrlEvelyn

Evelynnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-31148849989972573132007-07-09T17:00:00.000-07:002007-07-09T17:02:51.967-07:00

I can't believe I forgot to post here!! I got my package 2 weeks ago and loved it!! I blogged about it on my blog but check out the pics here, cuz it was awesome. If you click it it's bigger and better. Check out the baby dragon...Thank you Kelly (justaknitwit)

Dreamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16949521743681137042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-24752375231861329742007-07-09T15:46:00.001-07:002007-07-09T15:50:48.421-07:00

Hi everyone,First I want to say thanks to Jenean for all the time you've put into this swap.I sent my parcel to Wendy & it has been received. My parcel from Racheal got sent & then returned to Racheal. Last I heard from Racheal she was resending it on June 27. I'll post here as soon as I receive it (although I'm getting worried it is lost again as it's going on 2 weeks)Christinehttp://

Christinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-61153903585902855132007-07-09T15:25:00.000-07:002007-07-10T23:25:54.235-07:00

I know there has to be more packages than this, but I could only find evidence of those that are listed below. We had over 50 participants, so there should be more than what is listed below. If you have received your package please leave a comment to this post so that others can see and make note of them on the Swap-bot list.Also, for those of you that have not received your package by now AND

Winnienoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-73071778195992078332007-07-09T10:41:00.000-07:002007-07-09T19:20:04.650-07:00

Okay, I tried to edit that title, but Dobby must be playing with the computer to stop me. Cheryl, You are amazing! I will update (I hope I will be able to if Dobby gets out of the way!) my post and blog as soon as I find the camera. (I've done wedding cakes the past 2 weeks, so it is probably under a pile of powdered sugar or cake pillars.)I'm in awe of the entire package, Thank you! Come on

dobarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10643123877461446714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-91574438356990248582007-07-07T20:16:00.000-07:002007-07-07T20:19:25.163-07:00

I got my AMAZING package from Meg yesterday. I tried to get a photo today, but monsoon season got in the way. I saw the two seconds of sun, but when I grabbed my camera and went outside, the wind was going at 30mph and a nasty one was coming in, so pictures will be up on my blog tomorrow. Thanks so much Meg!!!!

PinkPorcupinenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-24090687067186078162007-07-07T17:19:00.000-07:002007-07-07T17:21:17.093-07:00

Hello, everyone!In the next day or so I will be putting together a list of received packages so that you can go into Swap-bot to update packages received. I will post the list here and I will also send an email out to everyone with the list information.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-59659827948369362632007-07-06T04:37:00.000-07:002007-07-06T04:43:58.786-07:00

An owl found it´s way to me, with my prize from the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap. I found the snitch during the first Quidditch round! It´s the book "The Friday Night Knitting Club", this book is so nice! Thanks you so much Jenean! But the book wasn´t the only thing, a bookmark was also in the package!Its a cute phial of felix felicis. It´s so nice. Here is everything prepared for ht next Clue of

Nala verstrickthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326623719851100466noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-27943621828433165682007-07-04T06:03:00.001-07:002007-07-04T06:08:42.557-07:00

I received this wonderful package from April of Hufflepuff yesterday. The yarn is absolutely gorgeous...I can't wait to knit up a pair of socks with it (maybe in time for the new Harry Potter movie next week - better get cracking!!) She also sent some beeswax to make my hands all soft, some cute monogramed stationary, DPNS and a crochet hook. The bag is really cool too. I'm not sure if you can

Beckhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09356143125615446457noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-80484944131351129872007-07-02T19:30:00.000-07:002007-07-02T19:34:59.555-07:00

Queen of awesome swap packages!She knit me the Dark Mark bag. I squealed when I saw it. And I was at work, which made it even funnier. It's beautiful! I absolutely love it. Besides the fantastic bag, I also got 4!! skeins of Knit Picks Essentials Solids in those sexy Slytherin colors, 2 sets of DPNs in sizes 1 and 2, the CUTEST little stitch markers for knitting socks, Bertie Botts Every Flavor

Just A Knit Withttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00883981410278546537noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-67315821280120339552007-07-01T13:17:00.001-07:002007-07-01T13:18:45.166-07:00

My package arrived from Jenean! An AWESOME bag, needle case, set of needles, smushy yarn, and some Bertie Botts. I'm going to do a photo shoot and post pics to my blog. Thanks, Jenean, for the package and for a great swap!

TNTknitshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00320888396981788647noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-29580922666758082722007-06-30T15:50:00.000-07:002007-06-30T15:52:19.842-07:00

A cute little owl flew all the way across the country to bring me this:A photo of the goodies and all the details are on my blog. Thank you so much, Channon!

meghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02246413992940745662noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-28053811697079841802007-06-29T13:45:00.001-07:002007-06-29T13:46:13.033-07:00

I got my goodies today from Evelyn !!Thanks so so SO much !!There are pictures over on my blog !!

Fiber-4-Unoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-82199703647766575672007-06-29T06:19:00.000-07:002007-06-29T06:21:53.334-07:00

Thank you Anne!!! I love all the goodies, you did REALLY well even given the "difficult" colors of yellow and black!!! Read more about it on my blog....

girlwithaswordnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-26666041258466801192007-06-26T14:43:00.000-07:002007-06-26T14:45:02.113-07:00

Yes, an Owl came to my little house yesterday and dropped this package down the chimney!Thanks Debbie!!

Dharmafeynoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-9467838585247104332007-06-25T22:33:00.000-07:002007-06-25T22:39:47.145-07:00

Hello, ladies!PrizesJust wanted to let those that are waiting for their prizes that they have been shipped and are on their way to you.PackagesAll packages must be received by July 6th. If you have not received your package by then let me know. Those swappers that have not sent their packages and not received by their partner by July 6th will be banned from future HSKS swaps. That gives you all

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-18037092387873768392007-06-25T18:15:00.001-07:002007-06-25T18:17:26.600-07:00

A big thank you to Becky. I just opened my box!! I love everything and the colors are perfect. Thanks again for making this a wonderful swap.Miranda

Mirandanoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-16981985195713591582007-06-22T21:57:00.000-07:002007-06-22T21:58:12.248-07:00

Hello all!I finally finished up the woolly adventures of the Dark Lord.Part 1: The Adventures of The Dark Lord Part 2: The Soft and Cuddly Dark LordPart 3: Dark Lords Have Feelings TooPart 4: A New Man

Just A Knit Withttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00883981410278546537noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-71073237620685288042007-06-21T07:11:00.000-07:002007-06-21T07:21:34.611-07:00

OK I am back from Ireland and have pics to post. I received this lovely kit from Carrie, of CosmicYarns on Etsy.I have purchased much of her yarn and have steered many others her way. It was funny to receive a package from Carrie containing someone else's yarn!! The yarn is glorious, a beautiful color, apparntly dyed from onions, soft, shiny. The bag is so cool.....I smuggled it in my luggage to

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-11253383316876604262007-06-18T14:04:00.001-07:002007-06-18T14:35:29.822-07:00

Thanks to Stephanie from Gryffindor for the great treats! I love the book and all the goodies! Thanks for everything!

Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05412452632116926997noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-25716308249943834552007-06-18T10:25:00.000-07:002007-06-18T10:29:18.349-07:00

Thank's Lisa! I am a very happy Gryffindor! I got my package on Saturday and I am so pleased! Bravo! Here are a few more photos. More details are on my blog. Lisa, thank you thank you thank you!

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16933047410314237243noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-30520825363591658402007-06-17T17:15:00.000-07:002007-06-17T17:18:06.307-07:00

If any of you ladies would like to sign up for HSKS2, but under a different House, just let me know. This option is only available for those that participated in this swap and wish for a little variety. Plus, it would be nice for some of the other Houses to get a few more people this time around.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-68630775673308513212007-06-16T19:39:00.001-07:002007-06-16T19:44:56.741-07:00

Hey there swappers... I've been hunting for Harry Potter themed dishcloths to no avail... so here's mine... I've posted the pattern on my blog for anyone who wants it...:-)Michelle

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16053623093261356499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-85221268069549777952007-06-15T10:43:00.001-07:002007-06-15T10:45:11.218-07:00

Hello, ladies!I know that we are getting down to the wire. Please, please email your partner (especially if you haven't contacted them before now) and let them know that when you think that you'll get their package off to them in the mail. There's nothing like suspecting that your package isn't coming! Thanks, ladies!

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-49615280870768139102007-06-15T06:52:00.000-07:002007-06-15T06:53:02.072-07:00

Just A Knit Withttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00883981410278546537noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-12217478287565639072007-06-13T23:49:00.001-07:002007-06-14T00:41:58.408-07:00

Hello, ladies!!We have a winner!!I've taken the points from last week's trivia and this week's Quidditch points and added them to the total points for each House. These are the final percentages -Gryffindor - 48%Hufflepuff - 33%Ravenclaw - 31%Slytherin - 31%So, a hearty congratulations goes out to Gryffindor for keeping a steady pace throughout the swap and earning the House Cup!!PrizesPrizes

Winnienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-9443102753962999912007-06-13T18:40:00.000-07:002007-06-13T18:42:49.846-07:00

One knitting bag set to send!

dobarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10643123877461446714noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-28883539019288612862007-06-13T15:18:00.000-07:002007-06-13T15:19:51.388-07:00

Debbie L of Gryffindor keep a sharp eye on the post!! I sent my package by priority mail this afternoon, so you should get it by Saturday!! I lost the exploding bon bons... but there's plenty of fun inside for you.Angela

Dreamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16949521743681137042noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-77257862428579033842007-06-13T08:35:00.000-07:002007-06-13T08:43:03.182-07:00

the snitch has been found!!! Congratulations goes to Ansley!!Ansley wins a skein of sock yarn. Ansley, I will contact you later today to give you more information. I will also total up the House points a little later today to give the grand total to see which House wins the House cup for this round.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-18648003540566914342007-06-12T10:48:00.002-07:002007-06-12T10:49:31.373-07:00

Hey guysSorry it's late, but the challenge is up on my blog. The prize is for a Charmed Knits book, but if you already have this let me know and we can figure something out ;-)Good LuckSarahXX

Welshmillienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-3785146063231135172007-06-11T08:54:00.000-07:002007-06-11T08:57:37.970-07:00

Sign-ups for the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap 2 start today! Head on over to continue the fun. There have been a few changes to how the swap is run - hopefully better changes :) Let me know what you think.http://www.hogwartssockkitswap2.blogspot.com/

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-5834204898714892762007-06-10T20:12:00.000-07:002007-06-10T20:14:19.517-07:00

ELLEN! THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! I love it! I can't take pictures tonite, as I have a house full of little girls, but she spoiled me rotten! I Just adore everything! I'll be posting a picture tomorrow. WHHEEEE!

Mama Turtlenoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-17815147967802447912007-06-10T15:37:00.001-07:002007-06-10T15:43:02.158-07:00

For more details check out my blog - all I can say is she really outdid herself!

Birdeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15766013706350872956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-42636205651090043802007-06-09T22:44:00.000-07:002007-06-09T22:47:01.491-07:00

Hello!It's been a loooooooong Saturday. We've been ripping up flooring, entertaining my mother, sister, and niece, and feeding the masses. I'm pooped and now I must go to work.The questions for Quidditch will be posted about 2 pm Sunday afternoon, so please check back then. Thank you for understanding!!

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-45096762001698783452007-06-07T09:16:00.000-07:002007-06-07T09:22:49.794-07:00

Here's a glimpse of the HSKS bag I made for Mama Turtle. It's already gone in the mail. I know she's seen the bag because she's visited my blog (Hi, Mama T.!) I forgot to take any other pictures before I bundled it all up and into the mail. I do fear something (maybe, chocolate?) might melt but I gave it a shot anyway. This has been great fun and, now, I can't wait to find a package waiting for

Ellennoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-32863833848109619092007-06-07T07:37:00.000-07:002007-06-07T15:04:37.016-07:00

Hello!I just wanted to announced that the signups for the second round of HSKS will begin next Monday! Yes, it's that time already. We only have a little more than 2 weeks left of the current swap, and boy, has it been a ride. :) I absolutely LOVE these larger swaps and have such fun putting the packages together. This swap is extra neat because of all the cool HP swag that is available.Why

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-45471531936954313762007-06-06T11:21:00.000-07:002007-06-06T12:45:10.384-07:00

We are leaving NOW I wanted to say THANK YOU THANK YOU to Carrie. I have the greatest sock kit. A most exquisite bag they had to grab from me and say leave it home, I may still sneak it, heehee, they're not looking..heehee....KP needles, glorious, a most fantastic yarn, a great pin, a stupendous pattern, oh so glorious bookplates, sorry if I have forgotten...... they are in the car, can sneak

Cherylhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11029030613712562383noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-70752956307321395322007-06-06T00:19:00.000-07:002007-06-06T00:23:24.563-07:00

"Greatness inspires envy, envy engenders spite, spite spawns lies."Who says this?**Get ready for the last round of Quidditch! Trivia will be posted on Sunday, June 10th and the Snitch will be released on Tuesday evening, June 12th**

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-72163106922655024442007-06-05T19:31:00.000-07:002007-06-06T00:05:28.948-07:00

So, sorry that I haven't updated! Things have been so crazy around here. Problems with the house, then problems in the marriage. If it's not one thing it's another right?Here are the House percentages for this week. No big changes so far. Hopefully, with the last round of Quidditch we'll see a big change.Gryffindor - 55%Ravenclaw - 49%Hufflepuff - 40%Slytherin - 25 %Thank you for the well wishes

Winnienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-69883453942077696752007-06-04T11:17:00.000-07:002007-06-04T11:21:42.319-07:00

Wow I just have to say Thank you so much Michelle. I got a package this weekend while I was out of town from my swap partner. Here is a pic. if you want to see more go check out my blog. Thank you It is so Awesome!!!!

The Last Yardnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-78579998142045981602007-06-03T23:22:00.000-07:002007-06-03T23:25:20.894-07:00

Hello, ladies!I just wanted to apologize for not getting to the update today. We had a disaster at the house. One of the nozzles to our water heater busted and water leaked into my front bathroom and master closet. Had to take everything out, rip up the flooring and set a fan in there for it to dry.I will be posting the updates for the House scores on Monday.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-75243752101829928782007-06-03T12:53:00.001-07:002007-06-03T12:53:38.088-07:00

Hey guysThe challenge is up on my blog....Hope you enjoy!Good LuckSarahXX

Welshmillienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-57474778522327745902007-06-02T08:19:00.000-07:002007-06-02T08:24:44.384-07:00

I have my bag almost complete...I'd say 95% done! Now I'm onto the creating/purchasing of my stitch markers...may I ask if there is a number of these which is correct? Also...I came across this site for sock yarn in the perfect (prefect) colors:Harry Potter yarnEnjoy the weekend! I'm getting to help my hubby take the cows to pasture which overlooks Glacier National Park...it's a 6 hour + trip

dobarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10643123877461446714noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-84892263366101053782007-05-31T02:44:00.001-07:002007-05-31T02:48:18.160-07:00

from my gorgeous hogwarts-sock-kit you will find here.i love everything and my pal did a glamorous job.ANDa big THANK YOU to jenean for the idea and organisation!

kikinoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-72452890407223453802007-05-30T10:05:00.000-07:002007-05-30T10:07:39.980-07:00

Here's a preview of your bag. Yours is the one on the left and the back looks like the one on the right. The one on the right is for my eldest daughter who just had to have one when she saw me making yours!Lisa C in TN

Lisa C..Knitter Navy Wifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01638986552597153881noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-37584708449478728502007-05-29T20:40:00.000-07:002007-05-29T20:44:35.509-07:00

Someone from Ravenclaw stole Harry's invisibility cloak!!! GASP!

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16053623093261356499noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-24009635955020362572007-05-28T17:45:00.000-07:002007-05-28T17:54:35.796-07:00

For a more detailed breakdown you can click the link to get to the flickr pic with all the notes, or you can go visit the post at my blog which contains more than just sock kit updates.A great big public thank you to Jennifer for being awesome and doing a really good job with this swap. I couldn't have asked for more, and despite the fact that the exploding bon bons were a big shock when I got

Cornelliannoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-43940198991382768832007-05-27T23:15:00.001-07:002007-05-27T23:19:13.541-07:00

Who are the two people speaking in this quote and what book is it from? 5 House Points to those who post the correct answer to their blogs."I'm not trying to say what she did was sensible. I'm just trying to make you see how she was feeling at the time.""You should write a book, translating mad things girls do so boys can understand them."

Winnienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-80824259605460767622007-05-27T13:23:00.002-07:002007-05-27T13:25:56.593-07:00

Hey Y'allThere is a new challenge up on my blog. There was a lot more interest last week, so I decided to follow the same theme.Good Luck

Welshmillienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-4855161343618203332007-05-25T20:33:00.000-07:002007-05-25T20:35:48.724-07:00

a little DPN holder just for sock needles. I like it so much I will be making one for myself next!

Birdeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15766013706350872956noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-11914736488161846962007-05-25T14:31:00.000-07:002007-05-25T14:48:40.372-07:00

Well I thought since others were posting some sneak peeks I would post one of my own. My package was supposed to go out in the mail on monday but some delays happend you can check my blog about the delays. but here is a pic of some of what I am sending. I think my partner will really enjoy this.

The Last Yardnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-14639892934691809432007-05-25T11:30:00.001-07:002007-05-25T11:31:58.023-07:00

My pal is in Gryffindor. I thought I'd send a little sneak peek at her stitch markers:

Dreamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16949521743681137042noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-76412627098234704782007-05-25T01:20:00.001-07:002007-05-25T01:22:19.137-07:00

yesterday at the meet to knit in fankfurt /germany lena surprised me with my hogwarts-sock-kit. as luck would have she was my secret pal. because i´m a little bit in hurry today i can only give you a first view of the bag. next week when i will be back from my weekend-trip to munich i will show you everything:magical yarn, new wands to conjure new socks, fantastic stitch markers, bertie bott’s

kikinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-41812455499774721552007-05-23T16:54:00.000-07:002007-05-23T16:58:39.553-07:00

I got my package today!!!!! I was totally jazzed and surprised because I’m just finishing up the bag for my partner, so I didn’t expect mine to get here yet. I am soooo jazzed. I sorted into Hufflepuff, but I’m not a huge fan of yellow. This bag that she made, though, is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love it! Ansley designed the bag herself. Each side is different. There is a Hufflepuff ‘H’ on one

Winnienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-65813386949541693522007-05-23T15:27:00.000-07:002007-05-23T15:33:38.640-07:00

Yesterday, right after I let the snitch go (thank you Jenean for letting me help) I had a short amount of time before class and then... Stitch n Pitch at Dodger Stadium-- the Dodgers won! Anyhow, the night before when Jenean was looking for someone to release the snitch, I found out that she and I were both going to be at the same game!That's Jenean on the left and me on the right, with my

Dreamyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16949521743681137042noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-44557873930389918762007-05-23T07:38:00.000-07:002007-05-23T17:03:56.154-07:00

Search the skies in Big Sky Country! The kit for my Hufflepuff pal is in the mail!

Jenniferhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16933047410314237243noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-69034246484839250342007-05-22T15:18:00.000-07:002007-05-22T15:44:56.049-07:00

Time to relax again, ladies :) New trivia will not be posted until Sunday. Here are the House Points thus far:1st Place - Gryffindor - 55%2nd Place - Ravenclaw - 49%3rd Place - Hufflepuff - 40%4th Place - Slytherin - 25%The race is really between all three of the top Houses. Hufflepuff did find the Snitch, but had low participation in the trivia and pictures. If they had higher participation we

Winnienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-44396241616615495482007-05-22T14:10:00.000-07:002007-05-22T14:15:10.452-07:00

You ladies are so quick!!! Here I thought that it would take a couple of hours. To determine the winner I go by the earliest time stamped email that I receive. And the winner is . . . .Anne Martin of Hufflepuff!!!I will total the points for each House and display them shortly.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-81649289382141312392007-05-22T07:56:00.000-07:002007-05-22T08:03:24.020-07:00

Hello gals!Just wanted to remind you all that the Golden Snitch will be released sometime today. I also wanted to let you know what you'll be looking for.The Snitch for the last round is still out there, so make sure that you find the right one! Also, remember that once the Snitch is found the trivia will be removed from the site and the points totaled, so if you haven't had a chance to work on

Winnienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-1978099193110097642007-05-20T06:04:00.000-07:002007-05-21T21:38:19.822-07:00

Hi guysThere is a new challenge on my blog for those under my prefectly gaze!There were only 2 entrants last week, so if you didn't please have a go. It is only a bit of fun, and I could send you a prize.ThanksSarah - Ravenclaw Prefect

Welshmillienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-12774592991349425282007-05-20T01:32:00.001-07:002007-05-20T02:24:18.987-07:00

Here we are! :) It's that time again. These are the cummulative scores for this week:1st place - Gryffindor - 62% 2nd place - Ravenclaw - 48% 3rd place - Slytherin - 31% 4th place - Hufflepuff - 26%

Winnienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-80054030633085994342007-05-19T23:30:00.001-07:002007-05-19T23:36:36.924-07:00

I present to you...The Sorting Bag! My partner is in Ravenclaw, but I wanted one thing NOT to be Ravenclaw colors. Hence the Sorting Bag. Plus he's got a look this Slytherin kinda likes!

Mama Turtlenoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-43960440872794634482007-05-19T21:41:00.001-07:002007-05-19T21:41:40.429-07:00

For my fellow Slytherins...

Just A Knit Withttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00883981410278546537noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-43128123772557411922007-05-19T11:35:00.000-07:002007-05-19T11:41:34.430-07:00

Yesterday evening I knitted a small pouch for the stichmarkers, which I "baked" on thursday ;)I hope my pal like the stichmarkers. On the photo is just one half of them, the others show the initial of my pal and I don´t wan´t to blab myself ;) What do you guess whats my pals house ;)

Nala verstrickthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09326623719851100466noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-84675179987230695212007-05-19T02:51:00.001-07:002007-05-19T08:45:50.889-07:00

hopefully my ravenclaw pal will like it - blue & bronze are hard to find and so i choosed a fabric in blue & sandy. the flowers will be outside and inside the stripes. next weekend i will visit my parents and there will be also a sewing machine to finish the bag. you can see also some stitchmarkers in bronze with blue and silver on the pearls as well as a hand-dyed skein sockyarn.so my kit isn´t

kikinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-27133029916760448232007-05-17T16:34:00.001-07:002007-05-17T16:38:19.573-07:00

I should have my package in the mail on Monday. I have the yarn, Just putting the finishing touches on the bag and the stitch markers are made and ready to go. Just need to go shopping around town for some Alaskan goodies to throw in there too. I am really excited about this swap. And I cant wait for you all to see whats in the box.

The Last Yardnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-74950828974177520282007-05-17T16:20:00.000-07:002007-05-17T16:22:42.005-07:00

Ok I feel like an idoit I didn't wait for the whole screen to load to accept this invitation and yeah well anyway got my package a few days ago like two and got my yarn today from darhmafey and can't wait to send the whole package just need stitch markers and a closure for my bag now! Woot!

CyanCometnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-57969133401127402592007-05-17T11:34:00.000-07:002007-05-17T11:35:22.967-07:00

I'm so excited.. I have everything for my spoilee ready, except the yarn, which should be arriving today or tomorrow I think! I'm pumped to get it out in the mail though as my pal lives in Alaska... and I expect it may take a bit of time to get to her... Anyone else ready to mail???

Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16053623093261356499noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-17549439484932819052007-05-17T07:55:00.000-07:002007-05-17T08:20:42.627-07:00

QuidditchThe Quidditch trivia will be posted to the site late Saturday night/early Sunday morning. The Snitch will be release on Tuesday, so that will give you two whole days to get those questions answered. Once I have found out that the Snitch has been found the trivia will be removed from the site and the points will be tallied.On the weeks that Quidditch is in session there will be no weekly

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-27961700312380407502007-05-16T14:18:00.000-07:002007-05-16T14:24:40.422-07:00

I am hard at work trying to find just the right things for my swap partner. Everywhere I go I look for maroon and gold. And citrus scented things. And just the right sock pattern. The bag has to be just so. I know what I want to use to make the stitch markers, but so far I haven't found it... Luckily, I still have some time...

Chrysta the Cursednoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-34013432065346543562007-05-14T00:46:00.000-07:002007-05-14T00:48:33.889-07:00

Thanks Jenean for the invite - it came just in time for me to make an announcement.For all those under my prefectly eye there is a competition on my blog for HP goodies. I will be running one Challenge a week for the remaining weeks. Details of the prizes are on the blog. You should have had an email letting you know but just in case.......ThanksSarahRavenclaw Prefect

Welshmillienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-3275156472838783912007-05-12T21:41:00.000-07:002007-05-12T22:01:33.779-07:00

Because I changed the header to this page the weekly trivia will be located in a post :) When everyone begins posting on this blog you'll have to make sure that you look a little more closely for the trivia because it may get lost amongst the other postings.This week I will give you three trivia questions. 5 points for each question answered.Yes, the trivia gets harder as the weeks

Winnienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-32089295301797838902007-05-10T07:32:00.000-07:002007-05-10T07:37:05.508-07:00

I've updated the yarn and goodies links to the left. You'll find different links that sell stitch markers, buttons, and even Bertie Botts Beans!!I've also included a couple of links for Owl mail - send an HP e-card to your pal!

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-84428689728568352602007-05-07T18:17:00.000-07:002007-05-08T19:40:50.129-07:00

Check out the FAQFirst, my aplogies. I did make a rather large post concerning the Quidditch sessions; however, I failed to refer to that post again once all the sign-up frenzy was over. I must say, though, that it went quicker than I thought it would go.Now that everyone is here and accounted for I shall attempt to explain again the rules of Quidditch. You can also find a link to your left that

Winnienoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-72964051161305055122007-05-06T18:18:00.000-07:002007-05-07T08:34:24.943-07:00

The Golden Snitch Has Been Found!!!So, sadly for some, that is the end of round one. I will post the total points earned by each house a little bit later.Congratulations goes to Gryffindor and Nala, who will be the recepient of Friday Night Knitting.House Points UpdateI've taken total points earned and divided by total points possible for each House and these are the results!1st Place -Gryffindor

Winnienoreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-71769972561156526392007-05-05T23:33:00.000-07:002007-05-05T23:43:42.430-07:00

Hello! Happy Cinco de Mayo to my stateside friends!I will post later on Sunday about the Quidditch games, but I wanted to get in here and post the House Points for the week before I head off to work tonight. A few surprises, I might add :)1 st place - Ravenclaw - 96%2nd place - Hufflepuff - 90%3rd place - Slytherin - 88%4th place - Gryffindor - 84%I'm excited to say that many of you are showing

Winnienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-69675369699087664812007-05-04T07:30:00.000-07:002007-05-04T07:33:02.421-07:00

Just had to share that the prize for the winner of the first round of Quidditch arrived in the mail!

Winnienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-41264116338907714952007-05-04T07:00:00.000-07:002007-05-08T07:28:38.704-07:00

Hello, ladies! Wow! It's been a while since I've done a swap and the first time with this many people :) I've done tons of smaller swaps in the past.If you stumble upon some really cute HP swap goodies, please send me the link so that I can put it here on the site. I would love to find a few more little things that I can throw in the bag.FAQWell, there are some questions floating around out there

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-65731292925272446182007-05-01T15:56:00.000-07:002007-05-01T16:04:47.284-07:00

Whew!!! All assignments have been emailed. Please remember to ignore the Swap-bot assignmentsPrefects - a few things have been shifted around, so I will be emailing you a new list. I have a few things to do tonight before my knitting meeting, so most likely you'll get a new list tomorrow.If anyone did not receive an email from me concerning your partner assignment or if any other problems arise,

Winnienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-23346304951227519842007-05-01T07:39:00.000-07:002007-05-01T08:04:17.869-07:00

Hello, all!Thank you so much to all those that have joined us for this session of HSKS! I know that we are going to have a blast :)Sign-Ups are now closed. If you've missed the deadline, but would like to join in on the second session, please visit us again at the beginning of June. We currently have 53 swappers! Yeah! If everyone keeps earning those House points I know that we'll have even more

Winnienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-66540942823775393042007-04-29T14:37:00.000-07:002007-04-29T15:07:24.112-07:00

Please make sure that this questionnaire is posted on your blogs by Tuesday, May 1st!! House points will be awarded.1. What Hogwarts house have you been sorted into? 2. List your three favorite double-point needle brands, including size and length. 3. Would you like to try a new brand needle? If so, which brand? Size? Length? 4. If you are a RAVENCLAW, do you prefer the colors in the

Winnienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-72508064586459100882007-04-28T22:50:00.000-07:002007-04-28T23:11:21.653-07:00

It's that time again, ladies!! Drum roll, please!!! BUT, before I begin, it was suggested by the Hufflepuff prefect Annemarie that we should base the awarding of points on a percentage. I thought that was a fabulous idea. That way every House could have a chance at the pot whether large or small. For that suggestion, of course, I had to add 5 more points to Hufflepuff! Also, I added 5 points

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-36745854394982555532007-04-27T07:40:00.000-07:002007-04-27T08:00:50.091-07:00

Okay, ladies! I should have had two seperate sign-ups so that I could seperate U.S. from the International swappers, but I didn't, so all sign-ups will have manual assignments and you will receive your parterns information via email.All assignments will be emailed by Tuesday Pacific Standard Time.My other delimma is the Swap-Bot ratings at the end, but I'll tackle that when I get to it.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-62954413403107008122007-04-24T23:00:00.000-07:002007-04-25T07:34:18.678-07:00

I just had to jump in here and spread a little of the Quidditch excitement around! :)The Quidditch games will consist of more trivia and a little scavenger hunt. There will be three rounds of Quidditch during this swap. For each round I will need one volunteer to hide the Golden Snitch. Of course, that means that person will not be able to play during that round, but they will have two other

Winnienoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-20362817312501532702007-04-24T05:50:00.000-07:002007-04-24T12:07:03.575-07:00

Hi everyone!I'm caught up in Hogwarts fever and am participating in as many sock-themed swaps that I can! I'm a proud Gryffindor and am happy to join your ranks!And, as a little advertisement, I am expecting yarn blanks to come in this week and I'll be dyeing soon thereafter. I'm taking pre-orders now for your chosen House color and also striping pattern (evenly spaced wide stripes a la

Dharmafeynoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-88750022978136690242007-04-22T03:08:00.000-07:002007-04-22T12:40:09.513-07:00

Hello, everyone!It's time again to total up House Points :) Note: the points are cummulative each week.Congratulations goes out to Ravenclaw House! They are leading the way at the moment. This is due largely because almost all of their members have the logo posted on their site. That's 5 points each!Gryffindor - 20Hufflepuff - 25Ravenclaw - 45Slytherin - 5PrefectsThank you to those that have

Winnienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-71862027454955209442007-04-16T07:35:00.000-07:002007-04-25T07:24:15.810-07:00

Good day to you!I wanted to explain a little more about the prefects. Each House will have 4 prefects, so at most each prefect will oversee 12 swappers. Most probably prefects will over see about 8 swappers. That is with the hope that we get some Slytherins to sign up!Prefects will check the sites of those that they are assigned to oversee once a week to see if they have earned any House points.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-27366760018157566262007-04-15T14:14:00.000-07:002007-04-15T14:16:52.084-07:00

Those that wish to sell Hogwarts themed yarn and knitting accessories to the participants of the swap may post your advertisements here on this blog. Just let me know and I will send you an invitation to be able to post here. I will also put a link to your site in the side bar.

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-38251701999227737582007-04-15T12:30:00.000-07:002007-04-15T13:11:19.464-07:00

House points that have been awarded throughout the week will be totaled and displayed here every Sunday.We don't have any contests going on at the moment, but there is always opportunity for House points to be awarded :) This week points have been awarded to each House for each member who has placed an hsks logo on their site. So, this is what we have so far:5 Points5 Points5 Points0 Points

Winnienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8272035709928063635.post-67900862251296797422007-04-13T19:40:00.000-07:002007-04-15T13:50:02.329-07:00

Welcome to the Hogwarts Sock Kit Swap! I've recently jumped on the Hogwarts train and can't seem to get enough :) I've seen all the movies, but I've only just recently started reading and I'm up to book #3.This is similar to the Hogwarts Sock Swap, but do not be confused. I missed sign-ups for the Sock Swap and haven't quite tackled knitting socks anyway, so I thought that I'd start a Hogwarts

Winnienoreply@blogger.com