Spent yesterday outside in the garden with my family. We planted veggies and cleaned up our flower beds. Picked these--possibly a weed? They are pretty, still.
For a Q photo shoot.
Deluxe fabric...linen and liberty of london.
Had fun making this doll for Immie. I made some modifications to a pattern in Wee Wonderfuls book--I used linen rather than felt, altered the top of the dress to be gathered and (this isnt really a m...
Id like to introduce, Odette, an ebook with 5 patterns: A hoodie, dress, 2 hats, and a pair of leg warmers.They are all inspired by my Belfast Hoodie that came out last year. Ive been slowly working ...
Odette, a little collection, coming soon.
Immie and I had a nice mothers day together. Her laughter and curiosity bring me such pleasure...it was a good, healing day. And my mom was with us, too, for part of the day. Shes an amazing person. ...
I write this post with a tender, heavy heart. My dad recently passed away unexpectedly. It doesnt feel right to brush past this here without any mention, though I know it is a very personal thing to ...
Here are some goodies I am hoping to photograph on Immie this weekend.yarn: larkcolors: twig, lichen, clay, pomegranate, and leek
Heres another one (on loan) from Hannah. This pattern is called the Day Beret which is featured in Knitbot Essentials (both child and adult versions). The hat is knit using the yummy yarn, Acadia. I ...
Tape from Japan.
Here is another wonderful gift we received from my friend Anna (original owner of Knit Wit yarn shop). Spring in Maine requires wool.
blossoms.
Its a sleepy, rainy morning here in Portland. I was just looking through some photos and, though I dont want to bombard you with images of my daughter, I cant help but share these. Maybe it is becaus...
I am very happy to release the Sibella Babe pattern today!Sibella babe is an easy, bottom-up pullover worked in Quince & Companys soft chickadee yarn. Immie is wearing the 18 month size (she is 1...
The sibella babe pattern is almost ready—Im just having a good friend (thanks C!) look it over. Never hurts to be thorough.
sibella babe (chickadee/clay).
I am happy to introduce Sibella, at long last! I took these photographs last October and have been waiting in the Q que to release her.The stitch pattern is derived from Frost Flowers, the stitch pat...
Mary Jane Mucklestone made this adorable hat for Immie (with chickadee yarn). Thank you Mary Jane--she has gotten a lot of wear out of that cap!Imogen is getting much harder to photograph...that girl...
We are excited at Quince & Co. to announce the arrival of our first print book! Knitbot Essentials is a joint effort--Hannah Fettigs fabulous designs shown in Qs lovely yarns.The photo shoot for ...
I know you can not tell by this blog that I have been busy working on new stuff--but I have! Right now I have a few patterns with my wonderful tech editor. Once those are done, I can get the garments...
Its so warm today, my window is open. I can hear those busy seagulls in the port. Im trying to enjoy it, however it is March in Maine and high temperatures like these are usually unheard of this time...
Happy Friday.This weekend I am going to spend time with this messy-faced little girl. I cant wait...
Making a vest for my friends little baby-to-be.yarn: chickadee/petal
linen.
Something for mama, something for baby.
drawing...
Still from yesterdays photo shoot.
Every baby should have a garter stitch hoodie or a sweater in lark/egret. At least I think so. Ive had this simple design in mind since before Immie was born...finally getting to it.
I am enjoying the first issue of Taproot. As I read through the articles I am impressed and excited and inspired and...its just wonderful. So many talented contributors, including the editor, Amanda ...
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