I’ve been listening to the CD “Live at Eddie’s Attic” by The Civil Wars lately. The haunting melodies and harmonies have been playing in my head since I first heard the band’s duet version of Leonard Cohen’s “Dance Me to the End of Love” at our favorite local coffee shop a couple of weeks ago. […]
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Sometimes I can’t help myself and I “accidentally” pitch a new book idea to an editor after promising myself I will not start anything new!
FYI. Call for submissions: Fresh Designs – Cooperative Press Cooperative Press is publishing a new series called Fresh Designs. We are seeking pattern submissions from designers of all experience levels for books on the following topics: shawls, scarves, hats, mittens and gloves, kids, sweaters, home, designs for men, toys and bags. …More info (Click here).
As I am getting ready for my trip to Europe, Lithuania is filling my mind again. I’m looking at my photos, reading history books, fondling yarn and knitted pieces, looking for a flat to rent, and dreaming of the streets of Vilnius. Although I will also be spending time in England, Scotland, and Geneva, and […]
Albanian socks in the Edith Durham collection of the Bankfield Museum, Halifax, West Yorkshire, England. Looks like a two section swirl toe to me.
Last night I designed a pair of Albanian anklets based on socks I saw in the Edith Durham collection at the Bankfield museum in Halifax, England; several pairs I’ve seen on the internet; and the instructions in Ethnic Socks and Stockings by Priscilla Gibson-Roberts. Now to the needles! (If you’re brave, ask me and I’ll […]
I learned how to crochet about the same time that I learned how to knit, but I haven’t done much crochet as an adult. I enjoy crocheting quite a bit, and I generally find it easier to create something with crochet than with knitting, especially small accessories and toys, but when I start a new […]
I’ve just booked my first 2011 event! Knit with Color Canada and New England cruise Sep 29-Oct 8, 2011. I will be teaching Lithuanian color knitting techniques used in socks, mittens, and gloves, and other interesting color knitting techniques from around the world! Make sure you tell them I sent you if you ask for […]
I hope you will think that I have as well. I just got my advance copy of Successful Lace Knitting, published by Martingale & Company. This book, more than any of my others, is the work of a team. Whereas fabulous designers like NIcki Epstein may have assistant researchers help them with the background information […]
I recently found this on Ravelry: Dear Ravelry Community, I am the Granddaughter of John Teal Jr, the man who domesticated the Musk Oxen and started a market for its amazing and exotic wool, Qiviut. Our non-profit farm in Palmer Alaska is in great danger of being sold and dissolved, and I am doing everything […]