I have been working intensely on samples for a terrific new Craftsy class I just completed filming. It’s hard for me not to talk about it, but we are scheduled to launch June 6, which is right around the corner, which makes waiting easier. Even while working on the class, I have knit on my […]
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Mar
Mar
I didn’t mean to do it. Honestly, I had the best intentions to follow direction when I asked StephenBe to help me pick yarns to knit his pattern, the Shawlvest, when we were both at StitchesWest. I carefully listened as he advised me how to place the colors and mix them, as 3 yarns are […]
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Feb
Feb
Learning new crafts is such fun, and a luxury when you have basically 2 careers and a full life. I had the chance to take a class from John Mularkey at Madrona Fiber Arts, to learn basic card weaving, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I’ll have to confess to my husband that I […]
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Feb
Feb
Recently I heard from Chuck Wilmesher of Skacel Yarns, about an exciting fund-raiser for the non-profit organization, Knitted Knockers. Chuck met Barb Demorest about 6 months ago, and was immediately captivated by her amazing energy and heartfelt story. She is a breast cancer survivor whose life was changed when her dear friend knitted her a […]
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Jan
Jan
Meeting with Craftsy instructors inspired me to take all of their classes. Eventually I hope to get there, but it will take awhile! I’m starting with Myra Woods’ class, “Modern Irish Freeform Crochet”. I have enjoyed crochet in the past, and would do more of it now if I wasn’t spending so much time knitting […]
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Jan
Jan
I’ve been home for a few days, and am still thinking about the Craftsy Instructor summit. I know that I am not alone, as our on-line Instructor forum is buzzing with comments, tips, ways to organize the immense amount of information, and implement ideas from the weekend. Craftsy instructors are unique in that they are […]
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Jan
Jan
Sandra took an Annetarsia class last year at Interweave Yarn Fest, and she wrote to me recently about starting a pair of socks worked ITR. I asked her to send me photos when she finished, and today – she did! They are knit with Regia from stash, and she put her own spin on the […]
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Jan
Jan
This weekend, for the first time ever, Craftsy invited instructors to meet together. Not to teach, but to LEARN. We learned about how to communicate better through electronic and social media, and what we can do better to educate and inspire you. We had the chance to meet each other and share our interests and […]
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Jan
Jan
The books arrived! Yesterday morning, a great big semi-truck parked in front of our house, loaded with cartons of “Annetarsia Knits”. The UPS drivers were able to get the pallets down our “difficult” driveway (it is a bit steep). Good friends Sam and Randy helped Bill unpack the cartons and stack them in the garage. […]
I’ve been a bit quiet for the past month. I trusted you not to notice because it was the holidays and everyone was busy, but that wasn’t my reason. I was occupied by bad news, and only like to post about positive things. Fortunately, it looks like things are looking up, so I will fill […]