I've mentioned before that Juliana is a dancer. This is her first year on competition teams in both jazz and tap dance. She loves it. She's already planning on auditioning for a third team next year. I spend a lot of time driving her to and from the dance studio, and we've spent a few weekends now ... Read More about Weekdays and Weekends
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Textile Arts and Handicrafts from Appalachia
It's no secret to anyone who knows me that I'm from Appalachia. The Huntington, West Virginia area specifically. It's no secret that I'm proud to have strong, deep Appalachian roots. Part of my family has been in that part of West Virginia since before there was a West Virginia. Hell, even before ... Read More about Textile Arts and Handicrafts from Appalachia
Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. More Gradients!
Gradient yarns and mini-skein packs are so trendy right now and for good reason. They're beautiful!! I'm a sucker for a beautiful gradient. Back last year, the LYS where I work started carrying Wonderland Yarns Mini-Skein packs. I bought a pack with no idea of what to do with it. I decided I ... Read More about Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop. More Gradients!
Hermes Baby Hat and A New Design
When I was at Rhinebeck this past October, we stopped in The Knitting Garage, located inside the Stickle's store. I bought a skein of Hedgehog Fibres DK in Birthday Cake. It was a total spur of the moment purchase, but I'm so glad I grabbed a skein. Over the course of the Christmas holiday, I ... Read More about Hermes Baby Hat and A New Design
One Pink Sock, One Blue Shawl
Juliana requested a pair of socks well over a year ago. She picked out the yarn from my stash, and it sat waiting for me to get around to it. When I *finally* cast on a pair of socks for her, the yarn did that up there in the picture. It was cut in multiple places which resulted in multiple small ... Read More about One Pink Sock, One Blue Shawl