Sue Gee's Page

Hi, Sue. Welcome to HOMEGROWN! My name is Jennifer, and I'm the flock tender here (site updater and tweaker, feeder and waterer of content). I’m so glad you found us! It sounds like you’re living a wonderfully HOMEGROWN life—and it sounds like, with your experience, you must have plenty to share with the rest of us! I hope you’ll be game for posting about some of your projects—gardening, spinning, knitting, or otherwise—in our member blog, The Stew. Actually, on that note, a question: We have a series called HOMEGROWN 101s that are basically step-by-step how-tos on various topics. Would you be willing to share the pattern for your knitted apple and pear ornaments—and maybe write up a short guest post? Maybe? Please? It sounds like something that’s right up HOMEGROWN types’ alley. Let me know what you think. In the meantime, elsewhere on HOMEGROWN, you can always find the latest additions to the site at the top of the homepage, and if you’ve ever got questions, please don't hesitate to leave a comment on my profile page or shoot me a message. I hope you feel right at home!

Hi, Sue! Something on the apple, pear, and pumpkin patterns would be so, so, so awesome—and next week is perfect. Best wishes on your canning in the meantime. Is this your first time trying potatoes? I've never done those myself and will be curious to hear how it goes. I just pulled a mess of poblano peppers out of my garden and am thinking I should figure out how to dry some of them properly.

Regarding the knitting: Maybe you could write a short introduction on how you came across the patterns, why you like them and what you plan on using them for (gifts? Christmas ornaments? etc?), and maybe send me a couple of photos of them in the works and/or finished? Does that seem possible? From there, I would probably do a *very* light edit, just to make sure it fits our 101 style, and then I would send it back to you for your OK before posting. Let me know if that plan works for you. Thank you so much! So glad you're here!
Jennifer

Hi, Sue! All sounds great and I think we're on the same page, but just to clarify: Text and photos related to this knitting project is the only thing you should worry about sending to me, since we're going to post it through the formal channels as an "official" 101 (crediting you, of course!). Anything and everything else you ever feel like posting, please have at it! No need to filter through me!

And mashed potatoes sounds like a pretty delicious use for canned potatoes. Actually, if you feel like posting photos of the potatoes and/or beans, I bet folks (me included) would be curious to see them. We'll talk soon!

Happy Friday, Sue! You're our cover girl of the week!

Hi there everyone.  I attended a 5 day spinning course in the uk.  Never touched a spinning wheel before that time.   At the end of the course I was able to long draw spin fibre into yarn, albeit a bit bumpy (adds to the charm ;-D), hand card fleece and make a rolag.  I learned  how to ply yarn, and lots more.  Not an expert, (YET),  but the spinnning bug has caught me.  

Just a little,  I finished a cowl recently, its great for the cold weather we are experiencing here at the moment.  I would love to learn how to knit thick socks for my wellingtons.  Maybe another class for me to attend.  ;)

Thanks for the welcome Sue! I am a knitter, crocheter, and am thoroughly interested in learning the art of handspinning. Any recommendations for folks I can connect with to get some hands on instruction?

I had a similar thought about your last name! My is pronounced G, like the letter. My family cannot agree on the origins of the name -- but my grandfather comes from a large family out of the Oklahoma area. You?

Don't worry about the accidental delete: stuff happens! Sounds like you're a very busy lady, too. Right now I should be more focused on the veggie garden. We've had the usual weird Utah weather: freezing one week, 80 degrees and dry the next. Have fun!