In theory, it's all about the fiber – knitting, crocheting, sewing, and spinning – but really, it's all about my life.
Dear Joanna,* I am completely in love with the Prosperous Plum pattern you have created. It’s really enjoyable to knit, and totally addictive. Seriously, I started it on Sunday, and even after ripping back the entire picot hem once, this was where I was as of last night (Woo hoo! No makeup! And a tattoo!): [...]
…why I am the way I am, let me introduce you to my father. Or more specifically, his sense of humor. I just got this email from him tonight: Hellmann’s Mayonnaise – Most people don’t know that back in 1912 Hellmann’s mayonnaise was manufactured in England. In fact, the Titanic was carrying 12,000 jars of [...]
That was the text message I got from my brother the other night. I knew he had been talking to his boss that night about moving from the San Diego salon (He’s a hairstylist and platform artist for Paul Mitchell) to one of the Vegas salons, and now he is moving! At this point, he [...]
I know, it’s been a while. It’s been a rough week or two, and I just haven’t felt much like posting. On April 11, Kris lost his dad to a sudden heart attack, so we spent several days in Pennsylvania dealing with that and helping his mom. We’re both still in shock a little bit [...]
OK, so I probably could have waited and posted this tomorrow, but I’m certainly not the first to post twice in one day. =) So, I had put a couple of things out for the mailman today, and I wanted to check to see if they had been picked up yet. When I opened the [...]
Yes, that’s right – Bolero #3 is done! I really do love this pattern, but I am definitely taking a break before doing the last one. (And damn, do I need to clean my windows!) I am trying to decide what I can make for myself out of this yarn – it’s so soft and [...]
At least, that’s how it feels around here. I finished Baby Bolero #2. This one is for my cousin Jen and her hubby Eric’s baby, who is scheduled to arrive May 4. I played a little, and did a picot cast-on on the sleeves, followed by seed stitch instead of the ribbing on the original. [...]
Seriously, this button just made me laugh – I had to use it. And yes, as per the disclaimer in my sidebar, I am an actual bona-fide sorority girl. Kappa Delta Sorority, Alpha Phi chapter, and proud of it. I think that’s why this one amused me so much. Ok, here is is. In deference [...]
