Week 5 Blogging

1. Vine wood and Dragon Heartstring  --> Hermione 
2. Walnut and Dragon Heartstring  --> Belatrix
3. Hawthorn and Unicorn tail hair  --> Draco
4. Hornbeam and Dragon Heartstring  --> Viktor
5. Ash and Unicorn hair --> Cedric
6. Rosewood and Veela Hair --> Fleur
7. Elder and Thestral Hair --> Dumbledore
8. Mahogany and an unknown core --> James Potter
9. Elm and Dragon Heartstring  --> Lucius
10. Cherry and Unicorn hair --> Mary Cattermole
11. Yew and Phoenix Feather  --> Tom Riddle
12. Holly and Phoenix Feather  --> Harry Potter
13. Willow and Unicorn Hair --> Ron

 

Week 4 Blogging

1. Why does Harry accuse Remus Lupin of being a coward?  --> because he would rather go off in the face of danger than to stay at home protecting his wife and their unborn child.
2. Who is R.A.B.?  --> Regulus Arcturus Black
3. According to legend, what would a person become if he could assemble the Deathly Hallows?
4. What is Ariana Dumbledore rumored to be?  --> a squib
5. What is written on Harry’s parents’ gravestone? --> The last enemy that shall be defeated is Death
6. Why does Krum want to fight Xenophilius Lovegood?  --> he is wearing the symbol of Grindewald
7. Why does Voldemort seek the Elder Wand? 
8. Where did Dumbledore’s family live? --> Godric's Hollow
9. Whose eye does Harry see in his magic mirror shard?
10. What item does Harry steal from Gringotts? Helga's cup
11. Where does Rita Skeeter get her information about Dumbledore?
12. What is inside the Snitch that Dumbledore leaves Harry? 
13. Why does Dumbledore leave Ron a Deluminator?  --> so he can find his way back to those that need him
14. Why has Hermione not read The Tales of Beedle the Bard? --> she is a muggle born and did not learn those tales as a child
15. What is Dumbledore’s greatest regret?
16. Whose mail did Snape open?
17. What form does Snape’s Patronus take? --> a doe
18. Why can the Sword of Gryffindor destroy Horcruxes? --> it is forged with basilisk venom
19. What name is given to wizards who help Mudbloods? --> blood traitor
20. How do Harry and his friends enter the Ministry of Magic? --> by getting flushed in the loo
21. Who made Harry’s wand? --> Ollivander

 

I was recently RAOK'd by the lovely and wonderful Meggie Black....

The Lot (well, not entirely). Meggie did send me some Lindt chocolate truffles, one milk, one dark, and one white chocolate. Sadly, they did not survive to the taking of the picture a few days later. The unfortunate trio was gobbled up soon after opening due to me being hungry after a long day at work. They were absolutely delicious though! Thank you for everything!!! Below are some detail shots showing the even more amazing package.

 An adorable sock keychain with needle size holes as well as a 2" ruler!!! (I had to take this off of my keychain to photograph it beautifully since it is already traveling with me.)

 Look at the OWLS!!! Absolutely lovely and amazing stitch markers. If only I could make them larger and come to life to carry some things for the post from time to time. I can't wait to use them. I <3 stitch markers so much.

Look at the pandas of this adorable mini project holder! PANDAS!!! :) This tiny bag is so freaking sweet!

Thank you! Thank you! Thank you Meggie!!!! I love every single item. I apologize for the chocolates not surviving for the picture.

Now to find someone to RAOK :)  Hmmmmm...... ^_^

Week 3 Blogging

1. Pumpkin  - pie


2. Owl - Hedwig

3. Leaf  - Maple

4. Weasley - ginger

5. Quaffle - quidditch

6. Hallow - eve

7. Mad  - eye

8. Dragon  - Norbert

9. Crystal  - ball

10. Trees - burning

11. Hermione - library

12. Hogwarts  - castle

13. Burrow  - amazing

14. Dobby - sock

15. Horcrux  - locket

16. Ministry  - fallen

17. Magic  - spells

18. Sirius  - animagus

19. Apple - Mac

20. Juice  - box

21. Candle  - flame

22. Ghost  - basement

23. Snake  - Athena

24. Wand - swish

25. Invisibility - cloak

26. Tent - camping

27. Spell - sectumsempra

28. Umbridge - PINK :(

29. Dursely - Dudley

30. Prophet  - Rita

HSKS12 Week 2 Blogging

What 5 things would you not leave home without if you were going into hiding or running away and WHY.


My number one thing to take if I was going into hiding or running away would be a Time Lord. I mean, how useful would that be? One minute we are here, then the next we hop in the Tardis and land on some distant planet, some alternate universe, or somewhere in the past or future. Talk about the perfect dream to hide or run away.  (And who wouldn't want a dreamy and quirky companion like him to travel with and bring about excitement in your fleeing pursuits.)

My second thing to take would be a bag with an undetectable extension charm to fit all the rest of my items. This could be way too useful and make carrying a plethora of items around.

My third thing would be a small library of books to read along my travels as well as knitting and crochet books and patterns. I love to read and would be great at occupying time while running away or hiding from others.

My fourth thing would be my roll of circular needles,  DPNs, and crochet hooks for all my knitting or crochet needs. You have to craft somehow ;)

My fifth thing would be as much yarn as I could stash inside my bag. The top of my stash would have to be Malabrigo in all yarn weights.

HSKS12 Week 1

My answers to help you out...
1. I knit, crochet, sew, make costumes, dye, and drop spin (some year I will have a wheel)
2. July
3. USA here
4. That's not me.
5. I have been in 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and now 12... wow that's 6 times around
6. I have a large stash, but have not put it up... ahhh one of these days I will do that.
7. I knit and crochet
8. Black, black, and more black
9. Autumn is my favorite season and of course Halloween is my favorite Holiday!
10. Merino wool or alpaca


Who I found...
1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one).
Quietus - makes her costumes as well
2. Someone who was born in the same month as you.
Wisty
3. Someone from a different country.
Hermione - soon to be ex- Italy and resident of Germany
4. A new HSKS Family member.
Acromantula
5. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps.
Emma Wigworthy
6. Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so!
Megaera Black
7. Someone who both knits and crochets.
Emma Diggory
8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you.
Selana - black
9. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you.
Morgianna Defeufaucon - Halloween
10. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you.
Fleur - Alpaca and mmmmmMalabrigo ^_^

SQUEEE!!!

This weekend is going to be "fabulous"!!! Today (Saturday) I am going to Wisconsin Sheep and Wool. Which is packed with lovely vendors... and sheep! I so want to smuggle a little fluffy sheep out of there. And in excess of the sheep and fibery goodness... there is an afterparty with food, drinks, and prizes! YAY!!!! I am in heaven!

Tomorrow is the finale of True Blood, so if you have been checking my blog you will have seen some of the yummy delights that I have made for the episodes. (I do still have more to upload. I have been taking pics but failed at posting.) Anyways Yay for that!

Monday starts HSKS12! Yours truely is heading up Draco's Pure Bloods and Dark Arts group. One of 4 groups within the swap and based upon the last book since Part 1 of The Deathly Hallows comes out during the swap or around the swap end (sorry I don't have my calendar handy at the moment.)

Anywho, stay tuned for my mass pic uploads. Yes, I will be uploading. ;)