Tag: Think Tank
Two Is Better Than One
If you look at this collage of pictures I am expecting you will see lots of commonalities. The most important feature would be that Kellie and I appear to be really enjoying ourselves. The primary reason for this is because it is true! Most every moment we are together (especially when we are physically in […]
Just Read This
Photo Credit: jaci XIII via Compfight cc Today I’m going to send you away from this blog to read something really beautiful. Barbara Kingsolver writes about knitting here at Orion Magazine. Just read it.
The Art of the Commonplace
Image from http://friendship-bracelets.net/ Today I’m thinking about how something ubiquitous can always be looked at in a new way.
Thinking of the Perfect Project
I am getting ready to travel and you would not believe it: I don’t have any projects on the needles. Well….I don’t have any that are in a state that they would make good travel projects, at least! Image via Flickr by wfyurasko The key point here is I will be getting on a plane […]
Never Stop Learning
I’m an independent, stubborn cuss. I function well on my own and enjoy figuring things out without help. I prefer leading to being led, and rather like setting my own rules. I strongly suspect that if we tried hard enough, we could solve most problems entirely through texting or emails; secretly wish I lived in […]
The Things That Intrigue Me
Photo from soutacheribbons.com Visit them and see their gorgeous things! I love seeing what’s out there in the fiber and creative world when I’m at Stitches. Here are some favorite Stitches vendors that caught my eye, captured for my own remembrance as much as your enjoyment.
Multi-colored Yarns: Simpler Is Better
As folks begin thinking about stitch patterns for their FLY Skirt KAL projects I wanted to provide some thoughts on the subject. Because FLY stands for From Leftover Yarn, these projects will be using lots of different yarns in two similar color groups. Because of this, there is an opportunity to get a stripe effect, […]
The Cosmic Guild
photo of Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel by Marriott Today I’m thinking about just how much I’m looking forward to Stitches Midwest next week. It’s at a great venue, and it will include a day of professional development that some fellow teachers and I are putting together as a collaborative effort. We’re going to spend a day […]
Free Patterns: Yea or Nay?
Graphic by Alan O’Rourke via flickr The interwebs are filled with free patterns for crafters. All you have to do is Google a craft and a few descriptive terms and you can nearly always find a shared or free version of something you want to make. In fact, it seems there are more free patterns […]
20 Top 5 Posts — What I Learned
Nearly 6 months ago I set out on a quest to provide 20 post about my Top 5….. I did it as an exercise to think about posting a little differently. Some posts were more personal while others focused on hints, tips, tricks or other useful information. What I learned from the process was rather […]
