Category Archives: Work / Office

Finding The Mistake

Every now and then before one of my classes gets going, or during a break, someone will bring up the eternal question, “Why are there mistakes in patterns?”

And the answer is; Because patterns are made, figured, checked and printed by HUMAN BEINGS. It’s our nature to be imperfect, that’s what makes us human. Continue reading

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Knit & Crochet Blog Week – Photography Challenge Day!

The result is a lot of bang for the buck, and a chance for knitters to expand their horizons in a non-threatening way. Continue reading

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A New Project, A New Sidepath

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 Uncool, Anthropologie!

I based my design on a vintage 1950′s girdle silhouette. It’s pretty clear what Anthropologie based their design on (MY design!) Continue reading

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I Should Get A Tattoo Of This One

Saturday, July 2, 2011 By Rick Levine Virgo (Aug 23 – Sep 22) You are determined to maintain your integrity now by doing exactly what you promise, but distractions and obstructions continue to alter your course. You may be excited … Continue reading

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Rain & Pain & Knitting Gain!

I was ostensibly looking for tonic water (my roommate brought gin, which is why I love her…) and I found it at the United Dairy Farmers.

But I became so carried away with the warm, fragrant evening and rode in silly circles with my headlight flashing and a dopey grin on my face. Continue reading

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Barreling Through

Design is another word for organizing visual inspiration. Organizing the work is what makes life beautiful in the middle of the nutty chaos. Continue reading

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Hit Me With Your Best Shot!

My only regret? I didn’t ride my bike here. If I get a lot of work done this morning I may head home and get out for a ride, or I may just dedicate today to WORKING HARDER. (I may even have a shot of espresso…) Continue reading

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Just Keep Peddling

“You may be overwhelmed by how much you have on your plate and you need to focus on being as efficient as possible.” Continue reading

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Hunker Not

My designs are like brides who’ve been arranged in marriage,
I only hope the grooms (yarn choices) will live up to their expectations. Continue reading

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