I expected to “get” the whole 3-D thing by now. After all, I’ve been knitting, avidly, since 2000. Isn’t 12 years enough time to learn something? Apparently not. One thing I am learning is that a decrease has a slant. … Continue reading →
I showed the Bryce Canyon Shawl to some folks recently and again heard the comments “Wow, that is a lot of work!” and “I’m not patient enough for that.” I find these comments interesting because they are so misguided. I … Continue reading →
I have done pysanky, or Ukranian decorated eggs, for years now. Every year, I get a new book or some tools in the craft. I have a small library of excellent books by Ms. Luba Perchyshyn, who writes beautifully and … Continue reading →
Welcome to the Summer Solstice Blog Hop! I’m glad you stopped by. I’m Noony, and I’ll be one of your hosts during your visit. Remember to stay inside the hop; if at any time you lose the navbar then go … Continue reading →
For the blog hop, here’s what the scene generator gave me: These are your characters:Veterinarian, Butler, Astronaut These adjectives describe them.Assign one to each character.Wise, Creepy, Sweet This is your setting:Studio set We shall see what this prompts. ~typity~
Continue reading →We are gearing up to do another Blog Hop! I’m very excited. This time, we’re doing a Summer Solstice hop and giving away another e-reader! Wowsers. Plus, individual authors will give away stuff too. It’s a lot of fun. The … Continue reading →
Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there! We’re going to the Field Museum today. I want to see their exhibit on rubies from Myanmar (Burma). What about you? What’s up for your Sunday?
Continue reading →I’ve recommended this before, but since I’m using it to design the Bryce Canyon Shawl, it deserves another mention: Barbara Walker, A Fourth Treasury of Knitting Patterns. This time, Ms. Walker gives us mosaic knitting, cable and lace samplers, and … Continue reading →