I really needed a laptop sleeve to protect my laptop from all the scratches and scuff marks it was getting when traveling. But when I went to the stores, I could only find either mainly solid colored (boring) or funky … Continued
A few weeks back I saw an obscure little post on Ravelry.com about Knit Picks starting an Independent Designer Program (IDP) and sent Stacey an email for some more information. She immediately got back to me (wow, what great customer … Continued
It has been a whirlwind these final days before the Christmas holidays! Besides the kids being home from school and all the Christmas preparations, some design submissions and proposals were due, and of course my software consulting business had some … Continued
Yippee! The winter issue of Petite Purls is live and my first ever seamless, bottom-up, raglan sweater is part of it! The sweater is called “Ryuu-ko” which means “Dragon Child” in Japanese. The sweater is sized for 2T, 4, 6, … Continued
It was high time to make my Christmas cards for this year! I’ve been turning over ideas in my head for the last couple of weeks until finally my creative juices had to be let out and I was in … Continued
This morning I woke up with an idea for a pearl necklace that would break the traditional strung pearl look a little bit. It’s more modern twist on the strand of pearls. – And I had to try it out … Continued
On one of my runs to the craft store I picked up this really nice Christmasy fabric remnant. It had the Christmas colors and a bit of glitter thread to make it special. Unfortunately it was not enough fabric for … Continued
Shown in size L After getting quite a few comments and requests for the pattern of my Tulip Cable Gloves (I love them! They are soooooo soft and silky, and have a great elegant sheen), I’ve finally put it together … Continued