Buttons come in a variety of shapes, sizes and colors. Early buttons were flat and fit into a loop. The first button is around 5000 years old while the first button with button holes appeared in Germany around the 13th century. The first button makers guild was formed in 1250 in France. The first political…Read more Button, button, who’s got the button?
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The Equinox
This past week was the Equinox. A day of balance. There are 12 hours of light and 12 hours of dark. The sun and earth are in geometrical alignment. September is traditionally a tough month for me at the day job. I always struggle to maintain a good work-home life balance. This year was no exception.…Read more The Equinox
Hats: Some Assembly Required
You can always change your plan, but only if you make one. You find the perfect pattern and the perfect yarn to go with it. Excitedly, you cast on and faithfully follow the pattern. About 3/4 of the way in you realize, this is the silliest and most convoluted way to make said object. You…Read more Hats: Some Assembly Required
A Cloth of Many Colors
Life is about using the whole box of crayons. ~RuPaul We all tend to have our favorite colors or combinations of colors we gravitate towards. Since I was about four or five, purple has been a favorite color of mine, but there's an entire world of color out there. This year, I wanted to branch…Read more A Cloth of Many Colors
Twinkle Toes
Don't ever let anyone dull your sparkle. I love wearing hand knit socks with beads. No one can see them, but I know my socks have a little bling. It makes my feet feel extra special. Perfect for the gray gloomy days that are coming in the PNW. I used to shy away from adding…Read more Twinkle Toes
Shadows, Spies & Hats
Deceit: the action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth. So many interesting things can be concealed in the shadows. The element of darkness makes everything mysterious. You never know what's lurking around the next corner. The Imperial War Museum of London has a display of gadgets used by World War…Read more Shadows, Spies & Hats
Woolly Hugs
On Friday, I was greeted by two yarn packages in my mailbox. I can't think of a better way to end a particularly stressful work week. There is just something about a handwritten note that makes it feel extra special. One of the yarn retailers was having a Labor Day Sale last weekend. You may…Read more Woolly Hugs
Slight Detour
A small detour doesn't mean you have to stop! It just means it may take a little longer to get there. ~ Unknown September is my birthday month. I thought I would go wild and cast on a new project or two (okay, I may have a possible third). The British Hubby surprised me with…Read more Slight Detour
Archaeological Find
Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it. ~ George Santayana It's the first weekend in September. In the States, it's a three day weekend. This provided me with some extra time in my craft room to reorganize a few items. I unearthed a nearly finished blanket. It was like stumbling upon an…Read more Archaeological Find
Final Count Down
I love it when a plan comes together. ~ The A Team Que the theme music. My goal this month was to liberate nine Orphan wips. I had a plan. It changed as the month progressed. This morning I was still unsure how much knitting time I was going to have through out the day…Read more Final Count Down
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