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Tortoise Hiding

February 12th, 2009 in knitting

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Pet Projects by Sally Muir and Joanne Osborne. The Taunton Press, 2009.

Photo: Diana Miller

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Clarissa writes: in my best Aussie accent " shhhhh, look at the tortise in his, uh, not so native habitat. Isn't he be-u-ti-ful in his home away from home?"
Posted: 12:01 pm on March 9th

sewcraftyithurts writes: Had to get here early. Tickets go on sale in six weeks.
Posted: 12:09 pm on March 8th

ritadona writes: Turtle: "Yeah, I told the lady I already had one, but she said she had a stash to bust, so I said, 'Knock yourself out'. And, apparently, she did."
Posted: 10:25 pm on March 4th

cowgirltazz writes: Is this what they mean by "coming out of your shell"?
Posted: 1:03 pm on March 4th

beatmaid writes: " "Get the top forencic Florists in the country.." This flower died from a "hare"owwing ordeal." stated Officer S.L. OW, lead homicide detective. "
Posted: 5:26 pm on March 2nd

SarahPenny writes: Shoot! Hey guys, did the rain leak through your tent?
Posted: 12:24 am on March 2nd

joycethreads writes: I just glad that I don't live in the house with Fluffy and Rex. Rex's little guy is okay, but did you see the size of his feet?
Posted: 7:55 pm on February 28th

sissym writes: AWWW, CAMPIN AN ROUGHING IT, NOW HOW DID THEY SAY TO COOK THIS OVER THE FIRE??

Posted: 2:13 pm on February 28th

Ideezine writes: Living in Green Design, I have a fantasitc interior designer!
Posted: 1:43 pm on February 28th

CostumeMichelle writes: I'm a turtle for heaven's sake, not Eeyore!
Posted: 12:51 am on February 28th

kerbygirl writes: Ahhh. This is the life.
Posted: 11:26 pm on February 27th

sllvncookie writes: Crazy rabbitt Beat him again!!!
Posted: 8:40 pm on February 27th

BeadStyle_Stacy writes: Now, this is what I call a high-fiber diet!
Posted: 5:11 pm on February 27th

lsmucker writes: Wish you were here. Having a great time camping in the great out door. Love, Tortoise
Posted: 2:06 pm on February 26th

lsmucker writes: I'm not sure its waterproof, but the shade's great. Plus the food here can't be beat.
Posted: 2:05 pm on February 26th

crochet4joy writes: Who needs a shell, when you have digs like this???
Posted: 7:11 pm on February 25th

anne_disaster writes: well i may not have gotten in touch with my roots but atleast i got this purdy flower.

Posted: 4:54 pm on February 25th

cinders19 writes: Are the 60's over? Where did everyone go?
Posted: 4:07 pm on February 25th

kimmer67 writes: I better get some wood for a fire it feels like it's going to be chilly night.
Posted: 7:43 am on February 25th

GrandmaCindy writes: OMG! I knew I had too many dandelions last night. Nice digs though.
Posted: 10:28 pm on February 24th

ImaMes writes: There's nothin' like bein' in the great outdoors!
Posted: 11:58 am on February 24th

KraftyKatKid writes: Ahhh Dahhhling...welcome to my Dandelion Den...won't you come on in?
Posted: 11:06 pm on February 23rd

kmsgoingcrazy writes: Ahh... Just me and the great outdoors. Though I do wish I'd brought a razor.
Posted: 8:47 pm on February 23rd

emtheartcomfort writes: This is what I call Camping... Dandelion food right outside the tent door!
Posted: 4:16 pm on February 23rd

ReallyIrish writes: "Now I can get my "camper's badge!"
Posted: 11:03 am on February 23rd

debif writes: Livin' La Vita Loca Baby!!!!
Posted: 7:24 pm on February 22nd

lulu5156 writes: Hiding, who?
Posted: 6:48 pm on February 22nd

vikingprincess writes: My other house is a tent.
Posted: 4:34 pm on February 22nd

annfrieda writes: It is a thoughtful gift, but I carry my own house.
Posted: 3:51 pm on February 22nd

blondbombshell69 writes: Just passing thru.
Posted: 3:45 pm on February 22nd

twinfactory4 writes: I am fine if you don't love me anymore and are leaving me, but seriously...you are taking our dinner with you?
Posted: 2:22 pm on February 22nd

becgordo writes: I had to get away!! Those people were driving me crazy!
Posted: 2:10 pm on February 22nd

WDesi writes: Camping is the life for me.
Posted: 11:25 am on February 22nd

Wren73 writes: So they're finally sharing their camping experience with me - and look, I fit right in!
Posted: 9:10 am on February 22nd

PurplePanda writes: Camping and a free buffet...Who knew!
Posted: 8:51 am on February 22nd

Rosanne13 writes: I just want to be left alone.
Posted: 8:23 am on February 22nd

Jackieann writes: Ok its time to get moving so lets take it one steeeeep at a time.
Posted: 8:20 am on February 22nd

Debbsie writes:

"Hi, c'mon in for a 'cuppa'. I've been expecting you and I'm all dressed up for the occasion!"
Posted: 4:14 am on February 22nd

beanqueen writes:
"Last one in the pond is a rotten egg!"
Posted: 12:47 am on February 22nd

Tango99 writes: "Finally, a KOA for us reps!"
Posted: 9:58 pm on February 21st

newarmywife07 writes: I really am part of the family now, even on the camping trip.
Posted: 9:27 pm on February 21st

maryhada writes: Mighty Tent Turtle starts another day after a comfy night's sleep on a bed of hay.
Posted: 9:23 pm on February 21st

Janers writes: Going under cover.
Posted: 9:13 pm on February 21st

Janers writes: Don't want to blow my cover.
Posted: 9:12 pm on February 21st

Raechal writes: If that dog comes near me one more time.... Last time I bit him and he still would not put me down. What can I expect; for crying out loud, they gave me a "knitted" tent to hide in. Let me make this perfectly clear, I AM NOT ONE OF THOSE STUPID THREE LITTLE PIGS!
Posted: 8:40 pm on February 21st

spatty writes: Yummy flower, awesome tentage. Turtle scout campout.
Posted: 8:38 pm on February 21st

RedKippah writes: Okay, so Mother Nature goes to all the trouble to cammoflauge me and you give me this?
Posted: 8:35 pm on February 21st

Heartprint writes: Tortoise Tent, hmm , Heaven sent!
Posted: 7:48 pm on February 21st

neisy66 writes: Do I know how to blend in or what?
Posted: 7:47 pm on February 21st

Fwani writes: It took me all day to get this far.
Posted: 7:46 pm on February 21st

Judithbaby writes: in moms world every thing is crochet
Judith
Posted: 6:23 pm on February 21st

katspajamas writes: This is Sparta!
Posted: 5:59 pm on February 21st

denisestahl writes: Yea, yea, you are just jealous that you don't have one!
Posted: 5:37 pm on February 21st

eveh writes: Maybe you didn't notice, but I carry my house on my back. Thank you just the same.
Posted: 3:47 pm on February 21st

Ldesign writes: What you lookin'at, in the end I win the race!
Posted: 3:04 pm on February 21st

Vegakitty writes: What a neat day camp! Hey, as soon as I'm done with my lunch I'll come out and sing some songs with you.
Posted: 2:59 pm on February 21st

Pepita writes: For ages I've been carrying this house on my back--now, Well, we we just see how freeing this will be!
Posted: 2:12 pm on February 21st

sstitches writes: Peter Pan and Tinkerbell are coming to visit and I'm almost ready.
Posted: 2:03 pm on February 21st

mommyval writes: I love the first day of camp. Everyone ready to make some daisy chains?
Posted: 1:34 pm on February 21st

Daphnelynn writes: Camping out is where its at!!!
Posted: 1:27 pm on February 21st

pioneer588 writes: Pefect for when my shell's at the dry-cleaners!
Posted: 1:19 pm on February 21st

Kikisews writes: Dear Mom, Turtle camp is fun. Thanks for the tent, it is such a big hit with all the other turtles, I have 22 orders for you, so rev-up the sewing machine and get busy. Love, T
Posted: 1:03 pm on February 21st

gracie_girl writes: Ooops, sorry that last comment should have read:

"I bring her flowers, and I'm still in the dog house!"
Posted: 12:47 pm on February 21st

gracie_girl writes: "I get her flowers and I'm sill in the dog house!"
Posted: 12:46 pm on February 21st

dolllab writes: great sun shade and wool turns the rain well too.
Posted: 12:10 pm on February 21st

dolllab writes: What a great sun shelter and wool is turns the rain well too.
Posted: 12:09 pm on February 21st

sandyandcosmo writes: Next vacation we stay in a hotel!
Posted: 12:00 pm on February 21st

rachelhead writes: Turtle Tee-Pee: Sweat Lodge Therapy for Animals Carrying Extra Weight
Posted: 11:46 am on February 21st

solemnraven writes: "Camping is fun"
Posted: 11:44 am on February 21st

thrums writes: Hey! Where's the some-mors?
Posted: 11:20 am on February 21st

tequello writes: *yawn* *stretches* "that was a good night's slee -mmmm, flower!
Posted: 11:05 am on February 21st

velvetsteel writes: Bought with the prize money
from beating the Hare
Posted: 11:02 am on February 21st

Punkinhead writes: Sure! EVERYbody thinks just 'cuz I'm a turtle I LOVE to sleep outside and eat the local flora... where's my Starbucks!??
Posted: 10:57 am on February 21st

PattyElsen writes: Wouldn't YOU pick this over a rotten log to hide under?
Posted: 10:54 am on February 21st

trysh writes: What do you mean, where'd I get the flower? It was in the tent, I tell ya! It was!
Posted: 10:52 am on February 21st

cabaute writes: I love the smell of dandelions in the morning!
Posted: 10:47 am on February 21st

cabaute writes: "I love the smell of dandelions in the morning."
Posted: 10:44 am on February 21st

MercedesViking writes: Oh, oops! Sorry. My bad.
Posted: 10:31 am on February 21st

chef58 writes: Good G-d. I woke up and I had sprouted a yellow beard!
Posted: 10:03 am on February 21st

ekmillerlaw writes: A little redundant, with the shell, but the daisy was a tasty touch.
Posted: 9:57 am on February 21st

vetnurse writes: I can't remember how to fold it back up.
Posted: 9:51 am on February 21st

pennyandcj writes: "Lets play cowboy & Indians. I call Indian because I have the tent".
Posted: 9:34 am on February 21st

kukkwan writes: Talk about being in the doghouse!
Posted: 9:27 am on February 21st

dramaqueen55 writes: Hooray for the Renaissance Fair! Has anyone seen Sir Hare?
Posted: 9:16 am on February 21st

OnlyChildDesign writes: "Ahh, Nature"
Posted: 9:06 am on February 21st

DragonflyDamsel writes: "If I see that big furry dog that eats turtles I can hide in my tent"
Posted: 9:00 am on February 21st

LavenderLady writes: Slow and steady will win the race.
Posted: 8:59 am on February 21st

Nadean writes: Now that dog will never find me. after I drop the flaps. Ha, happy hunting doggie.
Posted: 8:55 am on February 21st

Berstler writes: "I'm coming out" TA DA!!! " I feel pretty, oh so pretty"
Pretty silly I"m a male do not even use the blue is a boy color...
Posted: 8:25 am on February 21st

morningglories writes: Now they expect me to clean?
Posted: 8:08 am on February 21st

TGIretirement writes: We learned at craft class that it's important to coordinate your colours. See how my lovely handknit tent matches my shell on the outside and blends with the grass on the inside.
Posted: 7:58 am on February 21st

Fizzdoodle writes: Honey, did you ever find those shrunken kids?
Posted: 7:41 am on February 21st

MainelyLoie writes: I think I need braces.
Posted: 7:35 am on February 21st

theverve writes: If I rub two sticks together will it keep the bears away?
Posted: 7:10 am on February 21st

zennie writes: I was not informed by the management that "rustic" meant handmade. But the room service is divine. All in all, I give it four stars.
Posted: 4:59 am on February 21st

patty1580 writes: I am still not coming out of this shell!
Posted: 3:23 am on February 21st

1ofSeven writes: "Somebody remind me, what do *bears* eat, again?"
Posted: 3:22 pm on February 19th

pbknits writes: Anyone for smores?
Posted: 1:30 pm on February 19th

jennielle9 writes: "Some ladies would describe me as 'rugged' and 'outdoorsy'".
Posted: 11:11 am on February 16th

feltedelf writes: Where's the dog with the turtle in his mouth?
Posted: 2:37 pm on February 15th

katjap writes: Tortoise sweatlodge.
Posted: 4:22 pm on February 14th

LAMPESLUMPS writes: Nothing like camping it the great outdoors.
Posted: 4:11 pm on February 14th

SilverStrand writes: "Not quite waterproof, but my shell takes care of that. I'll take it."
Posted: 9:05 am on February 14th

vintageinspiration writes: "Nice knitting, but my shell is my home sweet home."
Posted: 12:52 am on February 13th

PetFancy writes: ...And stay out!
Posted: 4:31 pm on February 12th

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