Monthly Archives: April 2012

The Queen of Trial and Error

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

There are many things in life that as you learn them, they are pretty straight forward. Do A and you will get B result. Hit C on the piano, you will get C. Use the popcorn button on the microwave, … Continue reading →

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Back on the Wheel Again

Posted on April 19, 2012 by

I learned how to spin only about four years ago. I have an Ashford Traditional that I acquired as part of a package deal almost 30 years ago. The package was three angora rabbits, the spinning wheel, a pair of … Continue reading →

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Back Pedaling

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

I’m amused, very amused. As soon as I hit publish on my last post about neckties, I thought I’d see what kinds of art and crafts other people have done with neckties. I wasn’t prepared for the magnitude of the … Continue reading →

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The Noble Tie

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

Warning:  photo heavy post. I have a dirty little secret, I love neckties. I find them to be incredibly sexy on my man, I think that when women wear them, sexy can be off the charts. I love how they … Continue reading →

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Crafting My Next Third

Posted on April 10, 2012 by

This week was the last conference chat of the class I’ve been taking from Sister Diane of Craftypod ( http://www.craftypod.com/ ) on teaching classes online. This particular class was all about video. Everything from how to set them up, light boxes, camera … Continue reading →

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Stash Management

Posted on April 5, 2012 by

We knitters love our stash, that goes without saying. If you’ve knit for any amount of time, you have stash. Whether it’s yarn you bought for a particular project, for that sweater, hat, sock, shawl, insert garment type here, you … Continue reading →

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