If you somehow didn’t make it into the shop for the annual Miss Babs Trunk Show last weekend, don’t panic. While you won’t get to meet Babs herself or see […]
Yarnista Files: Yarn & needle/hook storage
I don’t know about you but, um, is it fall yet? It kinda sorta almost is, with (some) kids heading back to school and a somewhat cooler late August (weird, […]
Yarnista Files: Seasonal summer projects
Getting this post up just under the July wire. And, in seasonal fashion, it’s meltingly hot and humid out there. So, the Q of the month is: What are your go-to […]
Old Town Happenings: Arlington County Fair seeks entries!
Hey knitters and crocheters, ever dream of winning a blue ribbon at the county fair? Wait no longer! This year, for the first time, Alexandria City residents can center items […]
Old Town Happenings: New treat shop
Whim Pop would like to say “hi.” (See logo above. Clever, right?) And we’d like to say hi right back — especially because they’re a new neighbor at 1309 King St. […]
Old Town Happenings: Happy Birthday, Alexandria!
Every year, on the Saturday after the Fourth of July, Alexandria celebrates its birthday. This year it’s the big 266! (No gifts please. Your presence is present enough.) Of course, as […]
Yarnista Files: Calling all podcasts
It’s recently come to my attention that podcasts are having a renaissance. … Um. Is it possible for something that gained popularity as recently as 2004 to have a renaissance? For the […]
Old Town Happenings: New restaurants on the waterfront
Summer’s heating up! … Well, theoretically at least. But Old Town’s restaurant options are expanding, so good times are sure to follow. Two new additions to the waterfront will whet your […]
Yarnista Files: Well-traveled yarn
The long Memorial Day weekend is over. While that sadly means we’re back at work right now, it also means we have something else to look forward to: Summer trips! Naturally […]
Yarnista Files: Who inspires you?
Now that we’ve been doing this for a while, we’re getting to more meaty questions. Trudy asks: Who inspires you? (Did anyone else queue up “Deep Thoughts by Jack Handey” […]