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Knitting in NYC
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Knitting in NYC

Here in So Cal, I admit that I spend very little time in the company of knitters.  Earlier this month, I was lucky enough to take a trip to NYC and spend time Knitting in the City with Julie Hoover...

New Pattern Bexley Popover
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New Pattern Bexley Popover

Fall is here, and I'm going to resist the urge to say "sweater weather".  Here in So Cal it is still pretty warm, but we love us some sweaters.  Speaking of which… Save

Happy Monday (and Free Stuff)
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Happy Monday (and Free Stuff)

Hope your week is off to a good start.  Mine is.  Getting kits and patterns packed up for Vogue Knitting Live Pasadena marketplace (Booth 226) this weekend.  Save

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Checking In

Hello, it's me, back from a very long hiatus.  I've been VERY BUSY.  You know, that kind of busy where you put your life on hold to get the job done.  Well here are some highlights from the first q...

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Winter Wonder and Kit Clearance Sale

This is proof that it does snow in Southern California.  These photos were taken in Lake Arrowhead where we spent the Thanksgiving holiday with just enough snow to feel like winter.  The hat is Qui...

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Holiday Kit Sale

SPECIAL HOLIDAY PROMOTION: Save 10% on all kits - enter coupon code TAKE10 during checkout Free additional PDF pattern with purchase of kit - all kits include PDF patterns, but for a limited time o...

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Crochet Challah!

I have received many requests for crochet versions of my patterns.  Well, crocheters, here it is--Crochet Challah, pattern translated by my pal Janet Brani of OneLoopShy Designs. ...

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Sectional Knitting and the Georgia Fiber Fest

I will be taking part in the Georgia Fiber Fest on September 10-12.  I am honored to be speaking at the dinner Friday night and I will be teaching two 3-hour workshops on Saturday on Sectional Knit...

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Summer Happenings

I've been busy--I mean really busy.  Obviously, not blogging.  I received a big Madelinetosh shipment earlier this month (feeling Tart-ish?) and put together what seemed like a million kits to take...

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Sweet Paul Makerie

It's been a month since I last posted, and there's been a whirlwind of activity going on.  Let's start with a couple of weeks ago.  I traveled to Philadelphia to attend the Sweet Paul Makerie after...

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Clair de Lune and Goin' On's

This is the Clair de Lune Shawl done in Madelinetosh Tosh Sock, colors Cove and Paper.  It differs slightly from the original version with a few more contrasting stripes thrown in.  I will be selli...

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Anatomy of a Blog Post

I was recently the guest blogger for the Blue Sky Alpacas and Spud & Chloe blogs.  I wanted to include photos that were unique to my book featuring the projects done in their yarns.  So I thoug...

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On the Road to Phoenix

140 lbs of luggage and I are on our way to Phoenix for the needlearts tradeshow TNNA.  I will be doing a book signing on Saturday at 2:00 pm with a limited quantities of books to give away.  If you...

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Patchwork Show Santa Ana

For all of you local to Orange County, I will be at the Patchwork Show Santa Ana on Sunday, November 30, from 11 am to 5 pm.  My booth number is 94, located on 3rd Street between Main and Sycamore....

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Battenburg Lace Scarf

New release Batternburg Lace Scarf pattern.  This pattern was the October knit-a-long on Craftsy.  ...

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September Mystery Knit-Along on Craftsy

I am hosting a Mystery Knit-Along starting September 1st on Craftsy. It's a one-skein project using Madelinetosh Tosh Dk yarn. I can't give you all of the details, but I can tell you that it is a...

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Craftsy Kit Sale!

Craftsy is having a kit sale--prices slashed up to 40%. Follow the links below. If any of the links are broken, then the kit is sold out. Clockwise from upper left: 1. triPad Cover 2. Ruffled &am...

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TNNA Recap

I just returned last week from the TNNA show held this year in Indianapolis. My husband Scott did all of the show graphics including these really cool staircase decals. Here is my booth I shared w...