Aztec, Woodland Rose Tunic and Shazzam! - all three are my designs in the newly released book "Circular Knitting Redefined - Leave Those Straight Needles Behind" by House of White Birches. And making this book really special for me is not only having three designs...
by Three Irish Girls :) Last summer Sharon asked if I would want to do the December pattern for her Yarnista Sock club - how thrilling to be included with some of my favorite designers! Anyhow, of course I jumped at the chance and this...
as I wanted to share that my friend was thrilled with her neckwarmer/cowl, and the one I also made for her little girl - that makes me very happy. She even asked if I would make more for them. Of course I said yes. Her...
this December has turned out to be! Busy, fun, exciting, frustrating, cold and beautiful. Most of my energy this month, and DH's, went toward finding that happy middle ground between tempering my SIL's enthusiasm for Christmas and while celebrating it. This year has been one of...
about everything we have to be thankful for. My thanks? First - my family (including my pets), friends and health. These things I cannot do without. Second - I'm thankful for a creative mind and at least some talent to do something with it. Life...
and focusing on other things is making my soul happy. Of course, I do have to get past the lastest 'issue' with my broken foot. I had wanted to post this wonderfully happy report of getting the last four pins out this past Monday...
what's been going on in my life since my last post? Well, my doctor did remove the "sticking out" pin from my foot - which hurt like h*ll - but my foot feels much better without it now. I am however still fighting daily swelling and...
First - a warning - some people may find the photos for this post gross, even I think they are - but nothing can describe a broken foot better than pictures. And now, on with my "story"...
time for FUN! And what is fun today? Well, I've got a new product listed in the Desert Rose Boutique - the first set of stitch markers! Yes, I know - there are several online shops selling stitch markers - and each one has their unique...
and a new special promotion starts today! Everyone likes to get something for free, soooo...