Things have been quite busy here lately. I spend Thursday nights knitting with ViolinJodie and a handful of other folks. This week’s topic of conversation turned to Black Sheep Gathering (BSG). This year’s BSG is going to be happening at a crazy time in this city, just before the US Olympic Trials [expect a lot read more
Posts Categorized / Spinning
Doing vs. Discussing
A big part of why I don’t blog as much as I used to is that I spend a lot of my internet time doing research for other big things going on right now. No, I am not going to have a baby, just to clarify things. Let’s just say it will be great in read more
Bay Area Part the First: The Fiber
This is a picture heavy one. A big part of the reason for the timing of my trip south was to be able to attend Stitches West. I have been purchasing much less than normal in terms of fiber for the past few months to prepare for this. Armed with some saved monies, and a read more
I know, I know.
I need to write all about my trip, at least the condensed version, but for now I need to post this: I am seriously remiss in posting about receiving the second package from my spin to knit buddy http://naturespirit.livejournal.com/ 140 yards handspun Cormo dyed with koolaid. The pale blue puff is some carded, dyed cormo read more
Sometimes I Wonder if I Made the Right Choice.
I began knitting Madli’s Shawl early last summer. I picked out the pattern, bought the back issue of Interweave Knits and scoured the internet for a suitable yarn. My mom bought me that yarn for my 25th birthday and I was all set to start. I knit the first edging and 5.5 repeats of the read more