I finally convinced Phil to give me back the office. It was quickly transformed into my new knitting sanctuary. I painted the walls a soothing shade of cool blue green […]
Danielle's Obsessions
My flower came back to haunt me!
So a few years ago, I began an unhealthy relationship with a local artist who made amazing purses from tapestry fabric. I call it unhealthy because my addiction for her […]
This week’s Knit Tip: Defend yourself from relatives with knitting needles
Thanksgiving is almost here, and a few words of advice from your knitting coach. Take your knitting needles with you to the family gathering! And take at least three kinds […]
Love this book!
This weekend I finished up my first project from my new book: Boutique Knits by Laura Irwin. It is done in the red cashmere that I picked up from Hunt […]
Why do I have to work?
I just want to sit on a couch, get fat and knit all day. Is that so much to ask?
So I came home with stuff and more on the way
Stitches East was a huge success from a money spending standpoint although I think my bank account would argue that it was a huge disappointment. I started my spending spree […]
3.5 Hours
That is how long I worked on the sock yesterday. 3.5 hours. And here is what I have done. At this rate, with a two-three inch top on the sock, […]
With my coffee in its proper place
Sometimes I might take on too much a bit too much. Just sometimes. Not all the time (quiet Phil!) So about two weeks ago I decided that my father should […]
Have you met Aylin?
I have…and she is wonderful! A few weeks ago I traveled to Aylin’s Woolgather in Falls Church, the original LYS for Northern Virginia. Aylin’s has been around for over 30 […]
My knitting pumpkin
Phil and I decided to be children and carve pumpkins this year. I am notorious for missing the trick o treat night in our neighborhood and I will miss it […]