Monday, July 8, 2013

Knitting along to Wimbledon

The knitting won out.


I'm up to the third color, a pretty blue.

I spent a lot of time watching Wimbledon.


Hooray for Andy Murray!  Also for Marian Bartoli, and the Bryan brothers.  But yeah, Andy Murray had me stressing out on Sunday.  lol!

I read somewhere that the superstitious said it was in the stars that Murray would win.  Seventy-seven years since a Briton had won Wimbledon, Virginia Wade, the last woman Brit to win, won in '77, and yesterday was the 7th day of the 7th month.  :D

Mia has been busy as usual.


(That's a mostly empty Poland Spring water bottle pack she's in.)


Mia's new favorite bed is a bunch of fabric and clothing my father sent from his house cleaning.  I have yet to get a good look through what's in the box.

Thanks as always for stopping by and saying hi.  I hope everyone has a great week.


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35 comments:

  1. BertieJuly 8, 2013 at 6:57:00 AM PDT

    Fanastic win, if I had a racket in my hand whilst watching, the TV would have had it!! Andy deserved it, he was so much better than Novak!
    Great knitting, Mia will wrap that around her soon lol
    Have a great week-:)

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  2. VickieJuly 8, 2013 at 7:15:00 AM PDT

    What a pretty knit piece you have there. Sweet Mia!

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  3. Vonna PfeifferJuly 8, 2013 at 7:35:00 AM PDT

    I agree, hurray for Andy!!!
    Mia = dollbaby :)

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  4. Mugwump WooliesJuly 8, 2013 at 7:41:00 AM PDT

    Could you hear us screaming at our t.v.? What an exciting match that was...and a fabulous win for Andy! Great knitting!
    Have a good week,
    Robyn

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  5. AnnieJuly 8, 2013 at 8:08:00 AM PDT

    A ton of knitting to go with that ton of TV! Exciting tournament this year.

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  6. GiovannaJuly 8, 2013 at 8:13:00 AM PDT

    Great knitting - the colours are wonderful.

    I don't follow tennis, but I did read that there was also an Italian winner, in the junior tournament :-)

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  7. EricaJuly 8, 2013 at 8:38:00 AM PDT

    Ahh! Those colors remind me of Autumn, my favorite season!

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  8. DebJuly 8, 2013 at 9:14:00 AM PDT

    What's with the knitting in the summer? LOL It looks wonderful, but it cracks me up to see people knitting in the summer. Of course, I pulled out some yarn for grannies so look whose talking! Great project for watching tennis though.

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  9. MelissaJuly 8, 2013 at 10:27:00 AM PDT

    I heard that it was a very exciting and emotional match! It's interesting the facts of the sevens that you'd mentioned. Sometimes you have to scratch your head at some of these "coincidences"

    Great knitting! Hey, did the knitting get tighter for the final game? ;-) LOL.

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  10. cuckiJuly 8, 2013 at 11:06:00 AM PDT

    such a sweet knit piece :)
    kisses for mia x
    and for you too xxxxxxxxxxx

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  11. Kathy EllenJuly 8, 2013 at 11:10:00 AM PDT

    It looks like you have definitely fallen with your beautiful knitting....such pretty colors and the yarn is beautiful.

    I was catching up with your stitching progress too, and must say that 'Dorothy Walpole' is really beautiful too...will enjoy watching your progress on her.

    As always, what would you do with that incredibly amazing Mia? She is so adorable:)

    Blessings & Hugs!

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  12. marlyJuly 8, 2013 at 11:30:00 AM PDT

    I like your color choices. Not a tennis fan so I have no idea who those people are, but hope your choice wins!

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  13. SolstitchesJuly 8, 2013 at 11:45:00 AM PDT

    Stress doesn't begin to cover it LOL.
    I was hanging off the edge of my chair through that match. Fantastic result!
    Your knitting is looking great so far.

    Margaret

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  14. AnonymousJuly 8, 2013 at 12:05:00 PM PDT

    beautiful knitting, the match was great. Happy for Andy...

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  15. LizJuly 8, 2013 at 1:57:00 PM PDT

    Love that knitting Margaret, I've been crocheting for the new baby, a good occupation for winter I find.
    Hope you're well...
    Lizzie
    xx

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  16. BethJuly 8, 2013 at 3:00:00 PM PDT

    You can only imagine the delight here in Scotland when Andy won!

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  17. LynnJuly 8, 2013 at 4:56:00 PM PDT

    Thank you Margaret. I get your updates and thoroughly enjoy them! keep them coming!
    Lynn from Ontario Canada

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  18. KristaJuly 8, 2013 at 5:02:00 PM PDT

    Great knitting!! That was a great match for sure! I was happy for him. That crowd was wild!! from the first volley on! My favorite match though was Del Potro and Djokovic semis. That was also a wild ride! Now we will have to wait for the US Open :)

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  19. MelanieJuly 8, 2013 at 5:08:00 PM PDT

    OOOOOOOooo, that's moving right along! I haven't been able to tolerate knitting lately with this weather. :(

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  20. PennyJuly 8, 2013 at 5:42:00 PM PDT

    Your knitting is coming along nicely - very pretty! Guess the stars were right in regards to the Wimbledon winner. :) And you're right Mia has been busy - busy being cute as a button. :)

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  21. CatherineJuly 8, 2013 at 7:25:00 PM PDT

    Love your project!! Silly Mia ~ she always makes me simile!

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  22. LindaJuly 8, 2013 at 9:36:00 PM PDT

    Your blanket looks so pretty. Cute pics of Mia as always.

    Linda

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  23. Poussy Stitches My LoveJuly 8, 2013 at 9:38:00 PM PDT

    whoua beautiful knitting !!! I love Mia very exceptionnelle cat !
    bisous bisous

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  24. ChrisJuly 9, 2013 at 4:26:00 AM PDT

    Gorgeous knitting!
    Hugs to you and Mia!
    Have a great week!

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  25. CarolJuly 9, 2013 at 7:24:00 AM PDT

    I don't know how you knit and follow tennis, too, Margaret--but you've had beautiful results! I'm not a tennis follower--know nothing about the game actually, but everyone seems happy that Andy Murray came out the winner!

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  26. CariJuly 9, 2013 at 7:30:00 AM PDT

    I love your stole. I'm tempted to order it but it just never get cold enough in Florida to wear one !! It's sure beautiful though !!

    And sweet Mia is so much fun to watch. All 3 of my granddaughters have found kittens to love and take care of. I'm so proud of them choosing to be guardians of these sweet and entertaining heart warmers!!

    Hugs and have a great needlework week !!

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  27. woolwomanJuly 9, 2013 at 9:13:00 AM PDT

    LOVE the shawl - man you are flying but like I said - nothing better than Wimbledon watching and knitting. Interesting about the numbers coincidence of the 77 vs 7th day and 7th month. take care Mel

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  28. Patti-Rocky Mtn StitcherJuly 9, 2013 at 10:08:00 AM PDT

    I so want to knit too but samplers have mein control. I get the itch to knit every fall so I'l lhave to finish my WIPs by then. I love the sweater-the colours are gorgeous.

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  29. SallyJuly 9, 2013 at 10:44:00 AM PDT

    Lovely knitting. I really should go back to mine but I can't find time in my busy stitching schedule lol!

    I couldn't bare to watch all the match on Sunday! I watched the final 20 minutes and that was tense enough! So pleased to finally have a male British champion again and well deserved too.

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  30. AnneJuly 9, 2013 at 10:56:00 AM PDT

    What are you stitching Margaret? Not sure if you mentioned it before, if so, oops! Lovely colours that you're using. I see Mia is happily playing in all sorts of stuff!! I like her poses...so cute!

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  31. MarshaJuly 10, 2013 at 1:57:00 PM PDT

    I knew you were watching Wimbelton.

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  32. Sherry :o)July 11, 2013 at 4:35:00 PM PDT

    Pretty knitting, Margaret. Boy are you making quick progress. Glad you enjoyed the tennis while working away with yarn!

    LOL - Mia sure finds lots of cozy "nesting" spots!

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  33. GabiJuly 11, 2013 at 11:46:00 PM PDT

    Love your knitting Margaret. I'm knitting too at the moment while travelling around in Europe . Mia is cute as always :)

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  34. GabiJuly 11, 2013 at 11:46:00 PM PDT

    Love your knitting Margaret. I'm knitting too at the moment while travelling around in Europe . Mia is cute as always :)

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  35. KarolineJuly 12, 2013 at 5:58:00 AM PDT

    Your knitting is looking great! You did better than me at crafting through Wimbledon, I was too twitchy & could bearly watch at times especially during the last game

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