Boy, are things every moving fast around here. I got home from Madrona Monday night (Well, technically it was Tuesday in the small hours) and hit the ground running. Yesterday was Sam and Lou’s birthday, her 21 and him 3, … Continue reading
This is a quickie, since I’m just changing planes in Vancouver before flying to Seattle, for the annual textile party that is Madrona. (By the way, if you’re around, I’m signing books Friday after class, and if you bring yours, … Continue reading
No, Fox Paws isn’t done. It was supposed to be – or at least I thought it would be done today, and maybe it would have been, if things hadn’t gone a little pear shaped. (By a little pear shaped, … Continue reading
Can’t talk. Knitting Fox Paws. Two more repeats accomplished, and the end is truly in sight. I’ve got a scarf I love the length of, and it’s just about the length of the cushions on the chesterfield, so when Fox … Continue reading
Today is better. I’d say that everything is smoother, and it’s all evening out, but the truth is that last night I made a determined and clever decision to care less. It’s easy, when things are chaotic and wild to … Continue reading
It would seem, my friends, that I have once again developed a case of RMT (Reverse Midas Touch) in which everything I touch turns to …well. Insert your personal opposite of virtual gold here. Decisions thought made have come unmade, … Continue reading
I’m starting another project. I know, I know, I’m a little out of control. I know I have Fox Paws, and I probably have another pair of socks due, and the sweater… There’s a lot on the needles, and … Continue reading
Every once in a while, everybody has a weekend that should just go back where it came from, and take its crappy Monday friend with it. This last weekend was like that for Sam. For some reason, the last 48 … Continue reading
Here’s one of the things about knitting. There’s lots of different kinds. I don’t just mean there’s colourwork, or lace, or entrelac, I mean that there’s different sorts of it that you can do to fill different holes in your … Continue reading
1. I went to Edmonton for Stix in the City, (put on by the lovely sisters at River City Yarns) and it was pretty great. 2. I knew it was a good omen when I ran into Lucy in the … Continue reading