Archive for the 'Crafts' Category



I’m trying to buy Cherry Tree Hill, one skein at a time

Published on June 15, 2008

This is part of what came in the mail this week. If it has pinks, or blues, or purples, and does not require a new “consolidation” mortgage on the house, I buy it.  This is Winterberry, Fingering Weight, one skein of a pair, more suitable for my eyes! Working it up into Forest Canopy Shawl.   […]


Lace fanaticism – is it a real disorder?

Published on June 13, 2008

Is there a Support Group out there for me? I’m still ‘playing’ with the idea of knitting lace.  I’m just not sure how taxing it’ll be on my brain.  How I’ll deal with all the frogging I’ll probably need to do.  Apparently, I’m also ‘playing’ with the idea of buying yarn.  Heh!   After fiddling with […]


YAY for Sarah!!

Published on June 10, 2008

Sarah is a most talented dyer of beautiful yarns.    I know.   I have some.  “I Pinch” and “Seafoam.”   Wonderful base yarns, expertly colored. And now, she’s movin’ on up, and has her beautiful work offered for sale by The Loopy Ewe, a company that supports and promotes the work of talented, independent yarn spinners and dyers.  […]