tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post114597958335234074..comments2023-08-28T05:23:32.660-04:00Comments on Two Wooden Sticks and a Ball of Wool: Knitting ConundrumsAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479037986982689241noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146268043782290802006-04-28T19:47:00.000-04:002006-04-28T19:47:00.000-04:00Dear Cindy,You are an awesome knitter and blogger....Dear Cindy,<BR/><BR/>You are an awesome knitter and blogger.<BR/><BR/>I love you and I love your stash. It does not hurt you or anyone else. There are worse hobbies or addictions (as bullying anon people call your, my hobby, lots of peoples' hobby). I love to buy yarn, I like to feel it, hold it, knit it, crochet it, look at it etc. It has a very comforting effect on me and relaxes me. Knitting brought me out of a very deep depression, my two kids are very happy about my hobby and what it has done for me and in turn for them.<BR/><BR/>Certain people should think before they post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146238935201371332006-04-28T11:42:00.000-04:002006-04-28T11:42:00.000-04:00I loved your post and the feeling behind it. I lov...I loved your post and the feeling behind it. I love my stash and mostly I don't feel bad about it. The bills get paid, money gets put towards retirement, gifts are bought or made. I don't remember the last time I bought a (non-knitting) book or CD, and forget clothes. We don't go out much and I usually brown bag my lunches. If yarn and fiber makes me happy, and I'm not hurting anyone, what does it matter? My stash is inspiration, and ideas, and possibility.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146144507542702062006-04-27T09:28:00.000-04:002006-04-27T09:28:00.000-04:00I just need to add that I love your stash pride bu...I just need to add that I love your stash pride button!! :)<BR/><BR/>It really is too bad that "Anonymous" is so negative ... Cynthia, your post is lovely and freeing and stash loving. :)Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705496768689155152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146139814668037522006-04-27T08:10:00.000-04:002006-04-27T08:10:00.000-04:00Tacky Anonymous. Miss Scarlett was right--Mr./Ms....Tacky Anonymous. Miss Scarlett was right--Mr./Ms. Anon, why don't you go visit a site like Heifer Intl. or Samaritan's Purse if you want to make a difference in the world on a larger scale? Instead of being mean to someone because of their hobby. Stashing isn't dangerous or selfish or wrong. It's part of a knitter's hobby. Shame on you.Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08379732813880083676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146090715595052732006-04-26T18:31:00.000-04:002006-04-26T18:31:00.000-04:00If it's yarn that gets you out of bed in the morni...If it's yarn that gets you out of bed in the morning so be it! :-)<BR/><BR/><BR/>Well said Cynthia.<BR/><BR/>Boo to Annon too!Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11604825061312588729noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146076647293519932006-04-26T14:37:00.000-04:002006-04-26T14:37:00.000-04:00Your stash left me breathless! I wanted to roll in...Your stash left me breathless! I wanted to roll in it, smell it, become one with it. <BR/><BR/>I bet anonymous was just a bit jelous. I know I am.All that lovely yarn. But hey,I have a great stash too. Most of mine I use for weaving though and it is pretty easy to go through 20 skeins when weaving a blanket. I'll flash it next year when flash your stash day comes around again. I thought that it was a lot of fun to peek in others closets, baskets and bags.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11545713753520362397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146074177761658222006-04-26T13:56:00.000-04:002006-04-26T13:56:00.000-04:00You have a great stash! You should be proud of it...You have a great stash! You should be proud of it. Good taste, good organizational skills and good planning. How could that be bad?Dorothyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16148292775860672247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146060848562222692006-04-26T10:14:00.000-04:002006-04-26T10:14:00.000-04:00Stash on! Otherwise, who will I have to look up t...Stash on! Otherwise, who will I have to look up to?<BR/><BR/>And not to continue the Flame War but what is UP with you Anonymous? Nobody is bashing the SYAC (or Abigail). It's a great idea and has a noble purpose. Some members are just discovering their True Stashing Motives and are articulating their Personal Fiber Needs. What the the point of having a brain if you don't do a little bit of reflection and self-examination once and a while?<BR/><BR/>Also, don't leave hit and run anonymous comments. That's Just Tacky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146060493993750992006-04-26T10:08:00.000-04:002006-04-26T10:08:00.000-04:00Anonymous comments are for those who are cowards, ...Anonymous comments are for those who are cowards, not willing to standup and be seen. You, my best friend, are the greatest and MOST giving person that I have ever known! YOU ROCK!! Your kindness and generosity always go above and beyond "the call of duty". Please don't let comments bring you down life is too precious to have share with negative people.<BR/><BR/>I love your STASH and have had the pleasure of sitting in your room, admiring, fondling and getting so inspired with ideas. <BR/><BR/>PS - I'm reorganizing my STASH again, so that my room feels the same way. <BR/><BR/>Love as always,<BR/><BR/>CaroleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146059269189566322006-04-26T09:47:00.000-04:002006-04-26T09:47:00.000-04:00I too love this post -- and it has prompted much t...I too love this post -- and it has prompted much thinking about stash and yarn and knitting which will someday emerge on my blog -- which is about the best of what blogging does, I think. Connect people (knitters) and spark new and exciting ideas.<BR/><BR/>And hey -- I am disproportionately excited to find you are ALSO married to an Ed. Eds rock. And they make good husbands for knitters.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892273762273248682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146056904538450702006-04-26T09:08:00.000-04:002006-04-26T09:08:00.000-04:00Please...everybody has something they indulge in e...Please...everybody has something they indulge in even if it isn't stash yarn. <BR/>And if they don't, then that's probably why they are so darn crabby. <BR/>This can be spun soooo many ways. There are people out there who can't afford clothes. Does this mean I should have 5 outfits in my closet because others can't afford them? <BR/>Some people can't afford food. Does that mean that I should make my family live on a meager amount of food because others don't have enough? <BR/>The reasoning there is kinda screwed up if you ask me. <BR/>I think if people are hoarders who never give anything back, sure, question their committment to society as a whole. But, you are giving not only to your niece, but to a whole community of kids with cancer. That is wonderful. <BR/>If I were you I would turn off the thing in blogger that allows anonymous comments. If someone has that strong of an opinion, they surely won't mind leaving their name.Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17425941890843747770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146056308669623192006-04-26T08:58:00.000-04:002006-04-26T08:58:00.000-04:00My wool keeps the children in my own family from b...My wool keeps the children in my own family from being cold as well as the children I donate woolen hats & mittens too. Poor people get COLD too ... Anonymous ASSUMES you(we) never donate to the poor and hungry. For shame on this person! Who ever said a STASH never has a turnover? ... Beautiful yarn skeins IN and knitted items to wear turned OUT. Stash & Knit with Pride Friend!Rhonda the Stitchingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293726323658592275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146050191688948162006-04-26T07:16:00.000-04:002006-04-26T07:16:00.000-04:00Here's the thing - it's YOUR blog, Cynthia! And i...Here's the thing - it's YOUR blog, Cynthia! And it's YOUR stash and YOUR money and you can spend it however you want. Clearly, anonymous has issues and I'm betting they have nothing to do with you at all.Carole Knitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822611829419865289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146043591155886352006-04-26T05:26:00.000-04:002006-04-26T05:26:00.000-04:00Great post, Cynthia. I love having a stash, and d...Great post, Cynthia. I love having a stash, and don't feel bad/embarrassed/ashamed about it. Its not huge, but I know that it will grow. I just like knowing its there. I did join SYAC - and I've had fun knitting up some of the great yarn I have. I've used my free day in April, and know I'll use it in May - and I don't feel particularly bad about it. So enjoy your stash and thanks for a great post!Jeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00441911699942140262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146032258119066782006-04-26T02:17:00.000-04:002006-04-26T02:17:00.000-04:00Oh dear - and Anonymous it is true, people do star...Oh dear - and Anonymous it is true, people do starve to death daily. If you are looking to help alleviate such world conditions - why are you visiting a knitting blog??<BR/>There are sites dedicated to ending world poverty etc.<BR/>and guess what - the place to start is within and the seed for change is COMPASSION.<BR/>You have taken more than one wrong turn to end up where you were today.Miss Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900248654880388707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146032058141137342006-04-26T02:14:00.000-04:002006-04-26T02:14:00.000-04:00For shame Anonymous! Why spread your negativity he...For shame Anonymous! Why spread your negativity here?<BR/>This is a post about hope and enjoyment - no one was being bashed...until you posted that is.<BR/>Have you never heard the adage "if you don't have anything nice to say don't say anything at all"?<BR/>I notice you didn't include any personal info so that no one can visit your blog to 'school' you on your personal views - convenient. I can think of another c-word for that too and it ends with a d.<BR/>But then I don't want to spread anymore negativity here.<BR/><BR/>Cynthia - IGNORE ANONYMOUS!<BR/><BR/>Go revel in your stash!! And keep on posting I want to hear about your other conundrums.Miss Scarletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03900248654880388707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146028617821483812006-04-26T01:16:00.000-04:002006-04-26T01:16:00.000-04:00Cynthia, your stash, and the relationship you deve...Cynthia, your stash, and the relationship you develop with those things that give you hope, whether it be yarn, friends, or a fat bank account, are unique to you!<BR/><BR/>Personally I find your expression of hope that you see through these as yet but soon to be future hand knits very inspiring.<BR/><BR/>I haven't seen anyone bashing SYAC, but rather expressing their desire to continue to accumulate those things they love and enjoy, as opposed to unnecessarily depriving themselves.<BR/><BR/>It would seem that others are choosing to take offense where no offense was intended.<BR/><BR/>Stash on, my friend. I’ll be right there with you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146021844024609442006-04-25T23:24:00.000-04:002006-04-25T23:24:00.000-04:00Anonymous, I am unclear as to why you can't stand ...Anonymous, <BR/><BR/>I am unclear as to why you can't stand by your words and leave your name. <BR/><BR/>I have no problem with owning my statements. Cowards throw shots without the guts to say who they are. <BR/><BR/>Too bad for you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11479037986982689241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146021083043437152006-04-25T23:11:00.000-04:002006-04-25T23:11:00.000-04:00No one forced you to join the SYAC. It was your ow...No one forced you to join the SYAC. It was your own choice.<BR/>Stop bashing SYAC. She does not want to be a glutton and spend thousand of dollars on unused yarn.<BR/>People starve to death daily and we can't wait to stuff ourself and fill our houses with yarn!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146011719255119522006-04-25T20:35:00.000-04:002006-04-25T20:35:00.000-04:00I really enjoy my yarn purchases too! But I want i...I really enjoy my yarn purchases too! But I want it to be more than just a skein of pretty yarn. I want it to be something pretty that I made with my two little hands. Something that someone can wear and enjoy. It's not very easy to wear a skien of yarn on your feet!Abigailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14021596546794015740noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146005380917489252006-04-25T18:49:00.000-04:002006-04-25T18:49:00.000-04:00Well said, thank you.Well said, thank you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1146003385245565772006-04-25T18:16:00.000-04:002006-04-25T18:16:00.000-04:00I agree! My favorite thing to do lately is to shop...I agree! My favorite thing to do lately is to shop my stash. It's like my own little 24 hour yarn shop. That's why it should always be well stocked at all times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1145998229058654142006-04-25T16:50:00.000-04:002006-04-25T16:50:00.000-04:00Well said, sister!!Well said, sister!!Samanthahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05705496768689155152noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1145996211237765772006-04-25T16:16:00.000-04:002006-04-25T16:16:00.000-04:00LMAO, Lucia! Funny!Cynthia, it's fantastic that y...LMAO, Lucia! Funny!<BR/>Cynthia, it's fantastic that you have a good relationship with your stash. My husband teased me the other day and asked, "What yarn did you get in the mail today?" I told him I didn't get any, and he feigned surprise. So I promptly went and ordered some. Can't have the husband thinking I'm not getting enough yarn...<BR/>I'm one of the few knitters who has a stash of things to knit for ME, and I continually have to buy yarn for things to knit for others. My stash is aimed squarely at ME!<BR/>BTW, my squares are winging their way to you! Are you going to let Grace and Simone choose the squares they want for their blankets?pacalagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12498703982601315908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20664639.post-1145993829204929502006-04-25T15:37:00.000-04:002006-04-25T15:37:00.000-04:00I've joined the movement! Hey, I sure do love what...I've joined the movement! Hey, I sure do love what Lucia just said. Boy is that true on soooooo many levels, huh? I'm all for establishing a relationship with MY stash. Espeically, ever since I started buying QUALITY. Ok, I'm going to go home & roll around in mine right NOW. HaPPY stashing!Rhonda the Stitchingnuthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13293726323658592275noreply@blogger.com