Today is the first day of my blogging life

I've always wondered what it would be like to blog, so here I am. Allow me to introduce myself. I am Priscilla and I love to knit, of course, but more than that I think I just love the tactile sense. So I am not exclusively a knitter, but delve into embroidery, finger paints, and have flirted, in the past, with crochet (oh my!).

I also want to learn more about the history of knitting, so if any of you have good books or articles to cite, please let me know. As I read, I will return the favor by posting reviews for you who may be interested, too.

Last night I was reading in Piecework, the magazine. This latest issue is devoted to collecting and it made me want to collect some beautiful vintage linens. Things people use to a lesser extent than they used to, like handkerchiefs, pincushions, doilies, dresser scarves. I already collect a few things, but they are very limited collections because it is the hunt that is the most fun. For instance, several years ago, I started collecting pig salt and pepper shakers, but they aren't just any pig salt and pepper shakers, they must be pigs wearing overalls, or coveralls, as some refer to them. Anyway, you can see what I mean when I say it is a limited collection. I will never spend that much money on this collection, thankfully, but the search for these little critters is amazing fun.

I guess I should tell you what I have on my needles now. I'm knitting a premie blanket--all white, in acrylic since I am told that wool may be a little too harsh for these sweet angels. If it turns out like I hope, I will knit more of them and give them to a local hospital. I am planning on trimming the blanket in white ribbon. When it's done I will post a picture.