I have moved my blog to my website. Marvels of KnittingIt is still in transition but ready for company.Come visit me over there!!!
I have moved my blog to my website. Marvels of Knittingcome see me over there!!!
I am starting to put together the class options for the spring. There is always a lot of "gnashing of teeth" during this time, and I have the dental bill to prove it. Good Beginning Lace...
Thank You for 15 years of Love
I love January. It is such a quiet month. The house feels quiet after putting away all the christmas decorations. Outside feels quiet with the cooler weather. My knitting feels quiet after the mad da...
Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the houseNot a creature was stirring-not even a mouse:The stockings were hung by the chimney with care,In hopes that St. Nicholas soon would be there...
I was not going to knit any gifts this year. I know, what was I thinking. But last year I knitted rather large gifts for my mom and sisters. This year I had intension of felting soaps and ...
{this moment} - A Friday ritual (inspired by soulemama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor an...
Our spring retreat was last weekend. We where in a wonderful house, right on the PGA West Golf Course in La Quinta,Ca. The weather could not have been better for lounging, knitting, felting, eating, ...
I have often thought that I should make myself exercise before knitting. Did you know there is even a Blog with that name? So far I have not been able to hold myself to that ideal. I do set a timer w...
THE WITCHI saw her plucking cowslips,And marked her where she stood:She never knew I watched herWhile hiding in the woodHer skirt was brightest crimson,And black her steeple hat,Her broomstick lay be...
{this moment} - A Friday ritual (inspired by soulemama). A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and rem...
{this moment} - A Friday Ritual started by SoulMama. A single photo - no words - capturing a moment from the week. A simple, special, extraordinary moment. A moment I want to pause, savor and remembe...
The Fall Equinox is tonight, Sept 22 at 7:09 (pst)That means my favorite time of year officially starts tonight. (pause for a Happy Dance)This gives me permission to enjoy all the activities that com...
I am about to go on vacation. I am taking two weeks off from teaching knitting and one week off from taking care of Miss Claire and go to Utah for a few days to visit Mom. Before that time comes I ha...
The Fall Online "magazines" are out. Even though we have a couple of months to go before So Cal feels like fall. I love it when the fall magazines come out. Lets face it, knitting is really a...
Where did the month go??I have been knitting away on class projects and socks. Here is what is on my needles. Toe-up socks: This pair has been giving me some trouble. The yarn is a light weight finge...
I love love love knitpixs needles.I have the interchangeable set and use them almost exclusively. They have several finishes to choose from. My default choice is the Harmony wood ones. They feel so n...
The Last few weeks have been great for both Wes and Josh.Those Two Babies have all Grown Up intoTwo Wonderful MenWesley Graduated from the Academy of Arts University in San Francisco. He has a BFA in...
I have started knitting up the class samples for the classes I am teaching this summer. There are some great projects in my future.First up is the beautiful Shawl that was on the cover of the spring ...
My Grandmother, My Mother, Me and Wesley 1986Before I was myself you made me, meWith love and patience, discipline and tears,Then bit by bit stepped back to set me free,Allowing me to sail upon my se...
I have not been a real sock knitter. I have about 4 pairs and I love wearing them. I get tired of knitting them so I just dont do it that often.Enter Toe-up socks. I learned how to knit these for a c...
I have been finishing a lot of projects lately. Feeling the need to find all my needles missing in action or held captive on different projects. Finishing projects and gaining back needles is much mo...
Spring Prayer by Emerson For flowers that bloom about our feetFor tender grass so fresh and sweet.For song of bird and hum of bee,For all things fair we hear or see,Father in Heaven, we thank thee!Fo...
My taste in knitting changes a lot once the days get longer and warmer. I think many of us feel that change especially here in So Cal where the weather can be warm for half of the year. Since I have ...
Stitches West was mind boggling and inspiring. From the opening presentation to my last purchase of Malabrio Lace, it was just what I needed. I realized, believe it or not, that I have been yarn depr...
I have a lot of blogs I read just for inspiration. The Creative blog community is amazing. To be able to sit at the computer and look at the amazing work from artist all over the world is the gift of...
We are starting to add video to my website. This is only possible because this is what Mr. Marvel does for a living. Not only is he talented but he is also very patient. I would not even think about ...
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