Most of us can’t afford haute couture, but the skill and attention to detail is something any crafter will appreciate. I can only hope...

I am honored for a second year to be designing a pattern for Unwind for LA’s 2015 Yarn Crawl. This is one of my favorite yarn and fiber...

It’s always lovely when a fun holiday falls on a long weekend (the kids have the day off school because of President’s Day) and the...

The most comprehensive list I’ve ever seen of what to do with leftover yarn. If you’re in organizational mode, maybe this will help you...

I have a new friendship in my life at the moment, but since it is new, it is also in that stage where overdoing a gift could make things...

For all of you who enjoy seeing things raised to art form, here is a fun place to browse around. I appreciate that they also provide an...

Over the holidays, I read Grace Coddington’s memoirs. In case you are not familiar with who she is, allow me to give you what you need to...

As a designer, I’m very interested in being involved in the fiber industry beyond just a fun social stitching group. Plus, I’m one of...

The writer of this blog calls it minimalism. I call it making more time for the things you truly love to do. Regardless of label, I seem...

I occasionally get in moods where I want to switch up my studio. The truth is, I’m not an overly organized person, and when I’m working,...

I am currently designing a sweater/coat, meaning it’s a cardigan shape, but I wanted extra ease so I could throw it over jeans and a top...

Stories of people who tire of their high pressure jobs and leave to go start a farm or retire to some creative utopia seem to resonate...

Sorry my posts have been a bit sparse, but I am finally getting recuperated and back to work. Many of you have asked me to...

In keeping with flu season, I am sick, and today is the fifth day I have a fever and pretty much have to stay in bed. I know it really is...

I have liked Alpaca Culture for some time on Facebook. They have kept my newsfeed supplied with some of the most beautiful and adorable...

Mountain sunset – taken while we were stuck in loads of traffic. I am back at work on new designs, and I realized as I was flipping...

You may recall from previous posts that I welcome a chance to reflect and renew my resolve. New Year’s, naturally, is one of those times....

Since I am in habit of attending church, I’m pretty sure I qualify as being a religious person. However, I am by no means superstitious,...

My apologies for not posting on my usual schedule. Like everyone, I get a bit swamped by the end of December. I am very grateful for all...

My grandmother lived to be 99. She wasn’t any “health nut”, but she did watch her diet and took daily walks. She lived independently all...