The Free Spirit Book
I’ve been promising to talk about the book that’s coming out this fall from Free Spirit Publishing. I’ve heard back from Free Spirit that it’s okay to put the cover up here, so it’s time. My understanding is that the … Continued
Norsk Strikkedesign completed (I think)
I think the Norsk Strikkedesign-inspired sweater is completed. At least it’s in full use in my life as of today. Also, between yesterday and today the first leaves on the lilac have unfurled themselves. I’m pleased. So are the dogs … Continued
Norsk Strikkedesign progress : Coming into focus
Did I fall into a hole? Yes. It’s been crazy around here. Several fall-release titles from several publishing companies have been landing on and being launched back off my to-do list, my desk, my computer. On some, I’m the writer; … Continued
Buttons and buttonhole planning: Norsk Strikkedesign progress
Kristi was right. Shuttles, Spindles, and Skeins has a great selection of buttons. It took about half an hour, but I settled on the buttons for the Norsk Strikkedesign-inspired sweater. Next I needed to plan the buttonholes. I am always … Continued
Front edges : Norsk Strikkedesign progress
So, having cut the steeks, joined the shoulders, and set in the sleeves (never to my satisfaction; oh, well, move on) of the Norsk Strikkedesign-inspired sweater, it’s time for me to finish the front cardigan edges. I’ve been delaying the … Continued
Art and freight
My office is in a spare bedroom in the basement. It’s far larger than a corporate cubicle—as I recall from when I could find the tape measure, it’s 10 by 11 feet—and it’s full of computer equipment, books, a space … Continued
