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Madrona Fiber Arts Winter Retreat

I look forward to February every year, because it contains 2 of my favorite fiber events: Madrona Winter Retreat, and Stitches West.  First up was Madrona, and although it is always wonderful, this year the vibe seemed especially up-beat and relaxed. I’ve been knitting with Marly Bird’s Chic Sheep yarn for Red Heart, for months.  […]

Ode to Crochet

Working with yarn in lots of different ways keeps crafting fresh for me.  I was inspired to make Marly Bird’s “Lacy Pineapple Shawl” when I saw her wearing it at Stitches South, and when she made a YouTube tutorial for the pattern that was a clear sign to go for it.  I went up to […]