Category Archives: Philosophical

Comparisons, Joy & Jealousy

Posted on May 4, 2013 by Annie

When I see all of the news about Craftsy, the classes my friends are teaching, the Twitter and Facebook posts, I’m both very happy for my friends whose classes are doing well, and very sad that I’m not in their ranks. Continue reading →

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Desperately Seeking Groove

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Annie

If I happen to see you at Yarn Over and drag you into a corner and ask you to give me 15 words on what excites you, please play along – I’d appreciate it! Continue reading →

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What the what?

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Annie

As anyone with a soul, I hate this. I hate the wanton destruction of human life, the attitude that “My political point (whatever that may turn out to be) is more important than your son’s life or your left leg.” Continue reading →

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Assuming the Best

Posted on March 8, 2013 by Annie

Because, as my mom said, “If you assume the best, the worst you’ll look is a fool. If you assume the worst, you could look like a bitch. And I’d rather look like a fool than a bitch.” Continue reading →

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Bridging Fear

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Annie

A deep, broad river of apprehension runs through my life, fed by tributaries of dread, terror and panic. Continue reading →

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Anatomy of the Hand Knit Design Process

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Annie

Submitting designs to a magazine is a time consuming process. Every designer is different, but for me most of the work is research; looking up current fashion trends, experimenting with stitch patterns to create fabric with the right drape, spending time looking at compelling images from nature, science, the arts – anything that can get my mind moving. Continue reading →

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Holiday’s End

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Annie

We drove home from San Diego, a whirlwind trip (a little TOO whirlwind when I ended up getting a speeding ticket; everyone in the car agrees that there were MANY cars going faster than I was, but we had the … Continue reading →

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One + One Hats Winner Is…

Posted on December 15, 2012 by Annie

For folks who are against regulating firearms or the owners, I would draw your attention to the first few words of the second amendment: “A well regulated militia…” Continue reading →

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Falling Leaves, and a WINNER!

Posted on October 17, 2012 by Annie

The winner of the book, Pure Wool: A Guide to Using Single-Breed Yarns, is cinderellen (and I didn’t even look at her blog link before I chose her, but apparently she likes cycling and knitting – she must be great!) … Continue reading →

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Isn’t that Special…?

Posted on September 29, 2012 by Annie

History on Two Needles is moving along VERY well, amazingly well, and I’m astounded at how the outpouring of support (financial and moral) from the Kickstarter was able to kick ME in the butt and get this thing finished! I … Continue reading →

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