Slow Start

Well I am getting off to a pretty slow start this term. I have done my yarn shopping for my handmade item, now I just need to pick my hand made item. It's hard for me to decide on what to make for someone that I don't know. Even with all the stalking that I've done I'm having trouble. Last night I pattern browsed and came up with a few ideas so I think I'm headed in the right direction now I hope.

Getting to Know All the Hogwart's Family Members

1. Someone with the same craft as you (either those listed above or another one). Emma Diggory – she spins too!
2. Someone who was born in the same month as you. Megaera Black
3. Someone from a different country. Penelope of Flitwick
4. A new HSKS Family member. Morgianna Defeufaucon
5. Someone who has been in 3 or more HSKS swaps. Cassandra Goode
6. Someone who has a bigger stash than you! (And if your stash is the biggest, proudly say so! Fleur Sweeting
7. Someone who both knits and crochets. Poppy Pluot
8. Someone who has the same favorite color as you. Wisteria Lovegood
9. Someone who has the same favorite season/holiday as you. Ambyr Phoenixfyre
10. Someone who has the same favorite fiber as you. Vevina McFey she likes Noro too!


This was really fun snooping around on everyone's blogs and learning more about everyone. It's neat to see so many Malabrigo fans....that is some super yummy yarn for sure!

Getting to Know Me -HSKS 12

1.I enjoy knitting, spinning and dyeing. I love to scrapbook though I have fallen WAY behind on that.
2.I was born in June.
3.I was born in Germany, but spent most of my life in the USA.
4.I'm not new to HSKS but I've been away for a while. I'm looking forward to being back.
5.This is my fourth HSKS swap.
6. You'll have to check my Ravelry profile for that. I definitely don't think that I have the biggest stash. Though I will admit that everything in my stash closest isn't listed here...then again I'm sure no one else has all theirs up there either!
7. I only knit, but I can crochet borders, etc.
8. Green is my fave.
9. Thanksgiving through Christmas is my favorite time of the year.
10. I love to knit with wool (Noro makes some of my favorite yarns because of the color changes, but those knots really PISS ME OFF), but as as spinner I can tell you that not all wool is created equal. I love to spin BFL (blue faced leicester).

So from this and the information on my sidebar you should have a pretty good idea of my favorites. On my ravelry page you will find links to my real blog. This is where you'll find the good stuff! LOL.

Family Assignment

This term at Hogwart's is a little different than I'm used to. Instead of Houses, we are being assigned to a Family. I just received word that I have been assigned to Harry’s Horcrux Hunters. This Family is headed by Celestina Pettigrew and our house colors are scarlet and ebony. I love the colors. I must say I'm a little relieved hat I didn't get assigned to Ron’s Muddle-Headed Mates. Not that there is anything wrong with Ron. In fact I think he might just be my favorite Potter character, but I just can't imagine the house colors maroon and orange going together - no offense to Virginia Tech either! LOL.

Now I can't wait to find out who will be spoiling me, who I will be spoiling and can't wait to see what Horcurx they picked. This kit theme is based on a horcrux. Here is a list of the possibilities:

Harry Potter
Nagini
Rowena Ravenclaw’s Diadem
Salazar Slytherin’s Locket
Helga Hufflepuff’s Cup
Tom Riddle’s Diary
Marvolo Gaunt’s Ring

I chose Rowena Ravenclaw and Salazar Slytherin and Marvolo Gaunt as my choices (at least I think I did).

Let the swapping begin!

HSKS12

It's hard to believe that I haven't been around since HSKS 6. It's been an extremely busy time for me. No real Bella time, but I'm hoping that is going to change.

I'm looking forward to being back and can't wait to see which family I am sorted in to. So that being said, I had spinning group today and had to drive there in my muggle vehicle so it was a LONG trip to and from. Had a great time while I was there though. Hadn't had much time for fiber lately. Hoping that changes too....more Bella time equals knitting/spinning/fiber time!~ YAY

House Champions

We did it! It's official! Ravenclaw has won the house championship for HSKS6. How EXCITIING! What a great group to be in this term. It definitely was a team effort all term long.

This just goes to show that TEAMWORK really does pay off in the end. Way to go Ravenclaws. That tropy sure does look good in our Common Room.

My owl Snowy is on her way to Mona Ravenscroft as we speak. She had a LONG journey but I know that she'll make it. She's made the long trip across the Atlantic twice before. I can't wait to hear that Mona has received her package. I hope that she likes it.

I plan to come back for HSKS7 and no House Scholarship for me this next term. I've found my home in Ravenclaw.

Quidditch Final Round - HSKS6

1. Who was Tom Riddle Sr.'s girlfriend before Merope gave him the love potion?
a. Eleanor
b. Cecilia
c. Sally
d. Mandy

2. What does Luna say floated into Harry's ear when he was in the train car that supposedly caused him to lose focus?
a. Demiguise
b. Jobberknoll
c. Wrackspurt
d. Runespoor

3. How much do the primary Apparition lessons cost?
a. 10 galleons
b. 8 galleons
c. 15 galleons
d. 12 galleons

4. What is Professor Merrythought's first name?
a. Eileen
b. Galatea
c. Carol
d. Jocelyn

5. What Hogwarts club was Eileen Prince captain of?
a. Charms Club
b. Gobstones Club
c. The Slug Club
d. Occlumency Club

6. Who is head of the Goblin Liaison office?
a. Ambrosius Flume
b. Dirk Cresswell
c. Ciceron Harkiss
d. Barnabas Cuffe

7. Mrs. Weasley offers Fleur a goblin-made tiara for the wedding with Bill. What family member is currently in possession of the tiara?
a. Aunt Muriel
b. Aunt Ethel
c. Aunt Edna
d. Aunt Thelma

8. How many points does Snape take from Gryffindor for Harry's late arrival and muggle attire?
a. 30
b. 70
c. 50
d. 90

9. When Profressory Slughorn first meets Hermione, he asks her whether she is related to Hector Dagworth-Granger. What society did Dgworth-Granger found?
a. The Most Extraordinary Society of Charms
d. The Most Extraordinary Society of Herbology
c. The Most Extraordinary Society of the Defense Against the Dark Arts
d. The Most Extraordinary Society of Potioneers

10. Which of these describes Golpalott's Third Law?
a. The antidote for blended poison will be equal to less than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separate components
b. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to less than the product of the antidotes for each of the separate compenents
c. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the product of the antidotes for each of the separate compenents
d. The antidote for a blended poison will be equal to more than the sum of the antidotes for each of the separtea components