There have been many times in my life and when I had my store, when people would come to me because a loved one had passed and left behind yarn and supplies they didn't know what to do with. Often saying something like "You do yarn stuff. You can use this." Not always the case, but their … [Read more...] about How to Wash Old Yarn
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Peace for Your Heart
This isn't about yarn or knitting or crochet. This is about YOU 🥰 Your well-being. There is so much fear and unrest in the world, especially the last few weeks with Russia invading Ukraine.My children have heritage there, and my memories from history lessons remind me that this nation has … [Read more...] about Peace for Your Heart
Hate Swatching? Here are 4 things to consider:
Swatching is about getting to know you yarn. Making friends with it, before you start the "real" project. What if it turns out that you chose the wrong yarn for that stitch? Or the wrong stitch for that yarn? A swatch is a better place to discover that mismatch that halfway through a sweater you … [Read more...] about Hate Swatching? Here are 4 things to consider:
I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
When I was a kid, learning to crochet, then knit, I used to save up my chore money to buy my Red Heart Acrylic Worsted (commonly known now as Red Heart Super Saver, or RHSS) at our local Safeway grocery store! I remember later buying it at Fred Meyer, and JCPenny too! When box craft stores … [Read more...] about I didn’t always feel welcome in yarns shops
Knit or Crochet Something Wearable
What's the point of investing your time, talent, effort and yarn to crochet or knit something that is going to sit in a pile or drawer!? This is just a quick look at real hand stitched items being used by me, "in the wild"! I designed this Lace Wings Tunic with Hempathy ... Honestly it … [Read more...] about Knit or Crochet Something Wearable
Christmas 2020 Shop Update
It's Christmas break, and I'm spending some extra time with my husband, the fabulous JQ. The shop space is almost cleaned out, but Google Maps is NOT updated yet! At home we have the sweetest Christmas Tree, with roots, in a pot! Just like when I was a kid <3 It makes me HAPPY! Still lots … [Read more...] about Christmas 2020 Shop Update