Category Archive: Knit

FRAGILE Handle with care

I have a picture and a story to share with you this Valentine’s day. My cousin’s wife asked if I could make her an anatomically correct, human heart.  She has a friend that… Continue reading

By the look of it, Valentine’s Day is coming

My husband and I don’t do anything special for each other on February 14th.  Restaurants are always to busy, flowers are out of season and expensive, cards never really sound like me or… Continue reading

Knitting what is on my mind

Now that things are feeling a bit more settled and we are more or less moved in to our new house, I want to try to post more regularly.  I have been trying… Continue reading

the artistic process

Why is it that the artistic process is so romantic and organic in conversation? My artistic process feels like a multi-tasker with a short attention span.  It usually starts with an idea inspired… Continue reading

Handmade Holiday

Almost finished with this years Christmas presents.  I just have a few more to put together and a couple of days to do it.  Every evening after dinner and a day of packing… Continue reading

What do you want to be when you grow up?

When I was in 5th grade I remember adults asking me what I wanted to be when I grew up.  I didn’t want to be doctor, a fire fighter, or a rock star.… Continue reading

Everything is up in the air

When things in my life become unpredictable I often like to do predictable things.  This month has been filled to the brim with unpredictable events.  I have been looking for a new place… Continue reading

Wolves in sheep’s clothing

I have been spending too much time on my computer recently.  I have been scanning craigslist for employment opportunities and searching for a rental house in the case that we need to move.… Continue reading

Movember

It is that time of the year again.  It is Movember!  Movember stands to change the face of men’s health.  In the month of November you may notice men with moustaches.  The idea… Continue reading

A bird in the hand…

  Inspiration is for amateurs; the rest of us just show up and get to work – Chuck Close This is my mantra at the moment while I complete my unfinished projects.  Instead of going through each box… Continue reading