Our hosts at Optos were informative and friendly, giving us a look at what is coming in the future, for this wonderful technology. I tried to capture some of the flavor of our visit with photos, but it just isn’t the same without hearing everything in Scottish. The doctors with us were from all over […]
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In November 2012, Bill and I were invited to the factory where the Optomap retinal scanner was designed and is now produced. Unexpectedly, we were invited to go back this year! So, Bill and I are heading to Edinburgh again. The Optomap technology is revolutionizing our retinal practice, and we look forward to sharing experiences with […]
When we create something with our hands and a loved one wears it, knitters know that this is special, that it is essentially a hug from us. But those of us who make a living knitting, designing, teaching…we rarely have anyone knit for US. A friend/student made me coasters a few years ago. They are […]
It has been a whirlwind few weeks, and since I got back from Stitches I have been playing catch-up. Looking back through the photos of the trip reminds me of how much fun it was. As usual, the students were exceptional in all of my classes. I keep adding content, but they continue to amaze […]
I need a new knitting project. Gee, what a dilemma. As you can imagine, I have several (to put it mildly) options, so need to narrow the criteria. Bill and I are traveling to Scotland at the end of the month, so it needs to be portable (no beads, please). It would be nice to […]
IK Knitting Lab is a unique conference. A smaller hotel and less participants create an intimate and friendly atmosphere. I taught 5 different subjects, only one of which involved intarsia (Argyle Socks, a perennial favorite), which allowed me to share other knitting passions such as Bohus Stickning, and finishing techniques. I just love knitting, and […]
It’s funny how something is really, really important to you…until it isn’t. This is very apparent with children, who take everything so seriously – the world will end if they don’t get to go to this thing, or have that thing. Then they change their mind. I remember this time…no, I won’t go there. But […]
Cheryl Potter is the founder and Master Dyer of Potluck Yarn, and the morning that I left Vermont she was getting yarn ready for the Rhinebeck Festival. She dyes every skein of Potluck Yarn herself, and although it is done on a massive scale, every batch is individual and special. Watching her work was amazing. […]
I feel as though I haven’t stopped moving since the Marathon! A few days later I was on a plane for Vermont, where Cheryl Potter and Donna Druchunas hosted a series of “Dyeing to Knit” retreats. It was great fun, and I learned a lot. The participants were very knowledgeable, and I felt a bit […]
It was a perfect day for a marathon. Clear, crisp and sunny. I had a great race, and although I am a bit sore and tired this morning, that just signals that I did a good job and gave it everything I had. My finish time was good enough to qualify me for Boston again […]