Category Archives: Crafts

A Few Cool Things

Posted on May 13, 2013 by Annie

Sunday I spent Mother’s Day with my darling daughter and two great friends at Shepherd’s Harvest in Lake Elmo, MN, doing a book signing and making some fun purchases. I also got to be part of the Homespun Journey Podcast, which was great fun! It’s always great to meet a passionate fiber lover! Continue reading →

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Upcoming Projects

Posted on April 19, 2013 by Annie

Here’s a brief tutorial on mistressing* a satin stitch flower which can easily become a pansy (or a rose, or daisy, or some other flower!) Continue reading →

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MacGyvering HoTN Together

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Annie

So although my physical movement has been hampered with breathing difficulties and all-over body pain from the fibromyalgia, I’ve been able to get a great deal of work done, which is not bad! Continue reading →

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A New Project, A New Sidepath

Posted on January 23, 2012 by Annie

I’m making Millinery. Hats. Caps. Dome-pieces. Do-rags. Lids.

And I’m selling them on Etsy! Continue reading →

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So Much Fun, Not Enough Photos!

Posted on November 7, 2011 by Annie

I chalk the wealth of amazing students up to Interweave being the type of magazine which is a MAGNET for folks who like to learn, grow and find joy in their crafts. Continue reading →

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No One Gets Out Alive

Posted on October 6, 2011 by Annie

Find the joy TODAY in what you’re doing, even if it’s restocking a shelf or mailing books [raises hand] because YOU are responsible for discovering joy wherever it’s hiding. Life is terminal. Continue reading →

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2×4 Masquerading as a Weekend

Posted on May 1, 2011 by Annie

I just felt insanely tired. I know this feeling – a special weak-in-the-bones kind of tiredness, so I crossed my fingers that it wasn’t what I thought. Continue reading →

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Making … Love!

Posted on March 29, 2011 by Annie

I did a good amount of ripping out before I realized that no matter HOW carefully I set my tension, the yarn was just going to pout every now and then. And garter can be unforgiving sometimes… Continue reading →

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Holy Knitting!

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Annie

Max has written his dvar Torah – the speech he’ll give about a section of his portion that resonates with him. Family and friends are flying in from out of town, a band has been hired, food is being prepared. But I wanted to do something more personal to show Max how proud I am of him. So I knit him a tallit. Continue reading →

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