Monthly Archives: September 2015

Tagging Along

Last week I tagged along with Husband on a business trip to San Francisco.  This time I resolved to hit a bunch of the museums that I didn’t have time for on the last trip.  Here’s a look at my … Continue reading

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Goat Hair Everywhere

A few weekends ago a friend and I volunteered our novice services to a local fiber farm.  They needed hands to help out with shearing their angora and pygora goats, and it turns out they’re not opposed to that help … Continue reading

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Spinning: Fractal BFL/Tussah Silk

I just realized that I forgot to show you this little spinning adventure.  I’m absolutely shocked that it slipped through, since I am so excited with how it turned out.  I blame the distraction on the adventures that have popped … Continue reading

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Drape-front Cardigan – Inspiration and Design

The design bug hit me again.  Hard.  And once again, the inspiration came from a piece that was already in my closet.  It is a cardigan I already love, but wish was just a bit warmer.  Why mess with a … Continue reading

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Taking the Plunge – Spinning for a Sweater

Have you ever encountered a thing that’s too scary to try?  I don’t mean physically scary, like jumping from an airplane if you’re afraid of heights.  I’m definitely too scared to try that one!  I mean the fear-of-failure type of … Continue reading

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Frog Pond

I know it might be hard for you to believe, but not every project turns out perfectly.  Despite best efforts, some projects will end up in the Frog Pond.  What is the Frog Pond, you say?  Obviously it’s where the … Continue reading

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Near Instant Gratification

If you’ve been following along for any length of time, it’s fairly obvious that I’m not what anyone would call a monogamous knitter.  This is my happy state, in all areas of my life.  Every professional position I’ve ever held … Continue reading

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