Craft Fair with a Friend
What was I thinking when I got all excited and aggreed to participate in a holiday crafts fair!? Yep, I am going to participate not just visit… Yikes! My friend who reeled me in has her kids attend the Shining … Continued
Wood Frame Necklace
While working on a new submission for Petite Purls my mind was wandering a bit to come up with a use for a few dark brown stained wooden frame “beads” that I’ve picked up a while ago… A new vision … Continued
Cable and Rib Jacket
Boy, I’ve been busy with so many things and always for others that I’ve finally told myself, “Time Out! My turn.” I’ve noticed in horror that my wardrobe doesn’t sport any knit jacket or vest! Everybody around me is sporting … Continued
Quick House Slippers
Alright, no more denial: fall is here and the summer is over. The leaves have turned color in a hurry and set the neighborhood ablaze. It’s like a painter went to work and dropped color splashes all over the place. … Continued
Felix the Fox – Free
I needed a break from knitting and crocheting swatches and putting some submission packages together for some deadlines. That’s when my son saw me browse some Amigurumi patterns and he was just hooked by this cute little fox. And the … Continued
Kick It Up – Free
It finally has arrived: my very own first published knitting pattern – Kick It Up in the Petite Purls’ Fall 2009 online issue. And it’s yours for free! The sizes are: 2T, 4, 6, 8, and 10. I still can’t … Continued
Busy Late Summer
After a nice, slow-paced summer with short trips here and there, lots of family and friends time, and finally some hot summer weather, my soul had a chance to refuel and the batteries were recharged to tackle the fast approaching … Continued