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Anne
Los Alamos, NM
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Since I'm designing a pair of socks themed on Alice in Wonderland for my Heroines club this year, this book, Alice I Have Been, caught my eye. The book is a fictious account of events of Alice Liddell Hargreaves's life,... Continue reading
Posted yesterday at How The West Was Spun
It's definitely getting to be picnic weather, so here are my top ten things to bring on a picnic: 1. Iced tea: Preferably the sweet tea kind, but I'm flexible on that point. :) 2. Watermelon: Ice cold and pre-cut... Continue reading
Posted 3 days ago at How The West Was Spun
I finished up Tarnished Knight (which I keep trying to spell as "Tarnished Knit"!) this past week. This was a quick read, since it was only a novella, but it's basically book 1.5 in the London Steampunk series by Bec... Continue reading
Posted 5 days ago at How The West Was Spun
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Temps here have definitely warmed up. We've been in the 70s during the day and 40s at night. While I'm grateful for sun to encourage the little plants along, some rain sure would be nice. We had black clouds most... Continue reading
Posted May 16, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
I had read another book by Patricia Briggs earlier this year, and really enjoyed it, so I thought I'd give the first book in her Alpha and Omega series a try. Cry Wolf picks up with some of the characters... Continue reading
Posted May 13, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
1. I like to create things with my hands. That's a pretty basic reason for most knitters, isn't it? 2. I love color, and when I knit, I get to pick from all sorts of gorgeous colors out there. 3.... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
In an effort not to leave anyone hanging, since I've mentioned the PORBI (Project of Really Big Importance) a few times here, if you are interested in details, please hop on over to the shop blog to check out today's... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
If you are a reader who normally follows my blog here to find out about shop things, I wanted to direct you to my newly arranged/designed shop. The URL is the same, but I've revamped the shop to make it... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
This week's 10 on Tuesday theme is Things I"m Looking Forward To in May. 1. This one's easy: A mini-vacation to Moab! D and I and a couple of friends are going to Moab for a long weekend. D and... Continue reading
Posted Apr 30, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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For the first time in a really long time (like so long I can't remember how long), I actually did some non-work, non-deadline, just "for me" hobby'ing this weekend. It was nice - really, really nice. Relaxing too - I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 29, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
I havent even heard of the TV version. Bet theres a reason. :p Sent from my iPhone
I just finished up the first in the Dresden Files by Jim Butcher, Storm Front. I first have to state that my dad has been after me to read this series for eons, and I'm not really sure why I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 26, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
This is actually a tough one for me, because it's like picking your favorite ice cream flavor. SO many, SO many I love! (All the links will take you off to Ravelry pages.) Since I have such a long list,... Continue reading
Posted Apr 23, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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D and I got the raised beds set up this weekend for our veggie garden. (And I went ahead and picked up the few plants I knew I didn't want to raise from seed - like basil and tomatoes. They... Continue reading
Posted Apr 22, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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At the request of a fair number of customers and folks, I'm setting up a business-only blog site. While I'll still continue my personal site at ​​How the West Was Spun for personal projects and things like gardening and quilting, this site will now be the clearinghouse for information about... Continue reading
Posted Apr 20, 2013 at Wooly Wonka Fibers
I've got two finished books to cap off my week! First up is Jeaniene Frost's Twice Tempted. This is the second in her series featuring the characters of Leila and Vlad (as in the Impaler). I ripped through the first... Continue reading
Posted Apr 19, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
I'm thinking about some summer designs! If you have an opinion on summer cardigans, would you chime in here for me, please? What type of cardigan would you wear most in the summer? None - WAY too hot for anything... Continue reading
Posted Apr 18, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
Almost there on my sample knit for the last magazine design that has to go out the door. I have until mid-May to finish it, but once that's done, I can get back to some of the other things on... Continue reading
Posted Apr 17, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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I finally feel like I'm getting everything unpacked and put to rights after getting home from Dallas. I finished up the last of the custom orders I took while I was there, and I've sorted and repacked the remaining yarn... Continue reading
Posted Apr 11, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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Super busy, but fantastic weekend at the Dallas/Ft Worth show. It's a hugely long drive but was very worth it. Let's start with the booth: I redid some of the display set-up and I actually wound up not taking any... Continue reading
Posted Apr 10, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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Ready! Hey - at least I can kind of see out the back window, which I could not last year. AND, since I've got the borrowed Thule on top, I actually am taking more stuff. Win! Just in case you... Continue reading
Posted Apr 2, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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Heading out this week to Dallas/Ft. Worth for the fiber festival! I finished up the dyeing this weekend and I've got a few random, spare things to finish up (like skeining some mini-skeins and printing a few signage pieces I... Continue reading
Posted Apr 1, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
I know most of the readers here are not particularly local to me in New Mexico, but if you are or have a reason to visit the area in May, I thought I'd let you know about 2 classes that... Continue reading
Posted Mar 28, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
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Collaborate (verb): Work jointly on an activity, esp to produce or create something. I do loves me some collaborations! They are fun, creative and brain-challenging - all things I love.... AND I get to work with some awesome designers. I... Continue reading
Posted Mar 27, 2013 at How The West Was Spun
10 Things You'd Do If You Won the Big Powerball Jackpot: 1. Quit my job. Seriously? Who would go back to work? Definitely not me (and I mean my day job here, BTW.) 2. Buy land and lots of it.... Continue reading
Posted Mar 26, 2013 at How The West Was Spun