Way back in the Summer of 2014, I received the best surprise when my design, Baya, appeared on the cover of Pom Pom Quarterly. I screamed out loud, and I totally scared my kids with my reaction. I have a copy of the magazine cover hanging over my workspace. The design that appeared on the cover, ... Read More about Re-Introducing Baya
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Gift Along 2015
It's time to check out this year's Indie Design Gift Along! 335 indie designers from around the world are offering thousands of patterns for sale from November 19 (8:00 pm EST) through November 27 (11:59 pm EST). All of the sale eligible patterns are 25% off with the coupon code ... Read More about Gift Along 2015
Book Review: Unexpected Cables
Unexpected Cables: Feminine Knitted Garments featuring Modern Cable Knitting by Heather Zoppetti Unexpected Cables is the latest book from Heather Zoppetti. Her first book, Everyday Lace, was published in 2014 and focused on patterns that featured easy, wearable lace. Unexpected Cables focuses on ... Read More about Book Review: Unexpected Cables
Something Entirely Different
I design shawls. I do. I love shawls. I love lace too. But, sometimes, I want to design and knit something else. I've never designed anything with colorwork. Until now. There are stripes. There's fair isle too. It's still an accessory item, but it's totally a change from my usual. Oh, ... Read More about Something Entirely Different
Entirely Unaffected
In my last post, I said that our lives were entirely affected and entirely unaffected by Down syndrome. I saw a Facebook post this morning that resonated with me so I'm going to use it. Yesterday, we went about our lives and not one damn thing had anything to do with Down syndrome. Sunday ... Read More about Entirely Unaffected