One of the other reasons I went to STITCHES midwest was to visit my parents. While we were there, Lisa and I quilted on my mom’s antique quilt top. She received the hand sewn quilt top from her great grandmother (I think) who made it during the 1930s. It’s gorgeous and also [...]
Archive for August, 2008
You know, like nunchuck skills, bow hunting skills, quilting skills…
Posted in knitting, sewing, tagged Chicago, quilt, quilting, sock yarn, Stitches Midwest, yarn on August 30, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Stitches Midwest recap
Posted in knitting, tagged Edie Eckman, knitting, Stitches Midwest, yarn on August 25, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Lisa and I had a great time at Stitches Midwest this year. This was the first time either of us attended the event. If you’ve never been to a Stitches event, I recommend it highly.
I took 2 classes with Edie Eckman (hi, Edie!), and I have to say that she is just an amazing teacher. The first [...]
Stitches Midwest
Posted in knitting, tagged Chicago, JCA, knitting, pattern, Pittsburghese, Stitches Midwest on August 13, 2008 | 2 Comments »
Yes I’m still here, though really busy. I’ve been working diligently on my “vacuum cleaner” knitting and writing up the pattern for JCA yarns. The piece is turning out lovely! Almost done. Also, I think the deadline for submissions to IK is August 25th (please correct me if I’m wrong), so I have to get that swatch knit, [...]
Where everybody knows your name…
Posted in knitting, tagged coffee, knitting, starbucks, vacuum cleaner on August 3, 2008 | Comments Off
So it would appear I’ve become a regular at a coffee joint near DHs office. When I walk up to the counter the barista will say “Short coffee, no room?” Yikes! When did I become Norm?
Well, Friday after ordering my coffee, I sat down to knit. I was there about 30 [...]
