It seems like time just keeps going faster. Here it is December and I haven't posted in so long.
Hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 23, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Sunday, September 18, 2011
Fibers Through Time
Just a quick check in to share the link to the Fibers Through Time 2012 Event.
/Fibers Through Time 2012 -check it out!
/Fibers Through Time 2012 -check it out!
Monday, August 22, 2011
Things to do:
I finished the kids skirt and am waiting for the technical writer and test knit. Then I will get some pictures for you all.
Meantime I stopped all most everything to work on my double weave project and a quick birthday poncho for my young granddaughter. While working on it, I decided that if I could find the perfect yarn for another at the store, (I used my handspun for her's) then I could quickly jot down the pattern and it would make a fine pattern for the store. I am going to call it "Grow With You Poncho". I love the idea of it lasting longer than one short winter because kids out-grow clothing so quickly. As you can see, without even trying I managed to add another project to my never ending list of things I want to design. Meantime, I really need to clear off the studio table again for the next run of designs. I don't mind a fair amount of messy, but eventually it grows so high with stuff that I can't use the table. That is when I know it's time to spend one whole day, sorting and putting away.
Studios: I keep trying to create the ideal studio in my mind. It's impossible to even work towards creating the space if I can't figure out what the perfect studio for me would be.
Have a wonderful day and if you are local, try to stay cool.
Meantime I stopped all most everything to work on my double weave project and a quick birthday poncho for my young granddaughter. While working on it, I decided that if I could find the perfect yarn for another at the store, (I used my handspun for her's) then I could quickly jot down the pattern and it would make a fine pattern for the store. I am going to call it "Grow With You Poncho". I love the idea of it lasting longer than one short winter because kids out-grow clothing so quickly. As you can see, without even trying I managed to add another project to my never ending list of things I want to design. Meantime, I really need to clear off the studio table again for the next run of designs. I don't mind a fair amount of messy, but eventually it grows so high with stuff that I can't use the table. That is when I know it's time to spend one whole day, sorting and putting away.
Studios: I keep trying to create the ideal studio in my mind. It's impossible to even work towards creating the space if I can't figure out what the perfect studio for me would be.
Have a wonderful day and if you are local, try to stay cool.
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Fibers Through Time Conference
The Arizona Federation of Weavers and Spinners Guild's 2012 Fibers Through Time will be held April 19-22, 2012 at the Four Points by Sheration in Phoenix.
I'm excited to have been selected again to teach Free Form Knitting/Crochet at next years event. Watch here for updates on registration.
I'm excited to have been selected again to teach Free Form Knitting/Crochet at next years event. Watch here for updates on registration.
Friday, July 1, 2011
Next Mystery Knitalong
Can three ovals become a great shaped shawl? Hmmmmmmm. Off to the design board.
Tuesday, June 21, 2011
Inspiration
Sitting on the porch of a cabin in the woods, listening to the night sounds, enjoying the coolness of the night and gathering inspiration for some new designs.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Today at Newport Beach
Originally posted on 6 13 2013
We found the marina, then we went on a two hour boat ride looking for whales, which chose to remain hidden. However, the boat ride was fabulous.
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Monday, June 13, 2011
Away from home
Originally posted on 6 13 2013
We thought a little getaway was in order so we packed up a couple suitcases and hopped a flight to Oregon. Our first stop was spending the night in Portland where we met up with Elizabeth and Jeanne. I had a great knit night, lots of laughter and fun.
We thought a little getaway was in order so we packed up a couple suitcases and hopped a flight to Oregon. Our first stop was spending the night in Portland where we met up with Elizabeth and Jeanne. I had a great knit night, lots of laughter and fun.
From there we headed to Cannon Beach. I always find it interesting to see what nature has to offer.
This is the sand we were walking on. It took a few moments to realize that the patterns were created by the rain.
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Gwen Bortner Coming to Tempe Yarn
Gwen Bortner will be here tomorrow to teach some wonderful workshops. I am excited to take them. Join me. For more info check out tempeyarn.com
Working from Home Today
Today is my day off from the shop. I love my work, so today I get to work at home. It saves gas, gives me a different perspective and uninterrupted time to work on new designs.
Not long ago I finished another mystery knit along pattern. This will be the first time in over a year that we have done a knit a long. I chose to design a "market bag". I wanted to call it "Deception" because it is so deceiving in what it can hold. However, that really isn't a great name for a pattern that one hopes will be out there for years.
I did do something special for this bag for those of you who do not get or like to create gauge swatches. Just skip the dreaded step by buying two extra skeins. That way you will have more than enough yarn to complete your project with out panic. Of course the stitch patterns work better if you are at least in the ball park of the gauge.
For those who always do a gauge swatch and swatch till they get get gauge you will be purchasing two skeins, (two different colors) for your market bag. Of course the details and sign up information will be posted sometime this month at Tempe Yarn
Fred is the creative one with words...so we will see how blogging weekly turns out. Who knows? Hanging around with him, maybe some of the "blog & web" creativity will grow on me.
Have a wonderful fiber day!
Not long ago I finished another mystery knit along pattern. This will be the first time in over a year that we have done a knit a long. I chose to design a "market bag". I wanted to call it "Deception" because it is so deceiving in what it can hold. However, that really isn't a great name for a pattern that one hopes will be out there for years.
I did do something special for this bag for those of you who do not get or like to create gauge swatches. Just skip the dreaded step by buying two extra skeins. That way you will have more than enough yarn to complete your project with out panic. Of course the stitch patterns work better if you are at least in the ball park of the gauge.
For those who always do a gauge swatch and swatch till they get get gauge you will be purchasing two skeins, (two different colors) for your market bag. Of course the details and sign up information will be posted sometime this month at Tempe Yarn
Fred is the creative one with words...so we will see how blogging weekly turns out. Who knows? Hanging around with him, maybe some of the "blog & web" creativity will grow on me.
Have a wonderful fiber day!
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