Self Esteem

What I Would Tell My Younger Self | A Story About Self Esteem

Self esteem is defined as confidence in one’s own worth or abilities; self-respect. Today’s post will move away from knitting for a moment and then circle back, ok? Today I invite you into my heart, so you really understand who I am. If I could go back and sit down with me, I could have …

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Virtual Fiber Festivals | Is this the New Normal?

Fiber Festivals are no more, for now any way, due to Covid-19. Most of the events have had to do some sort of virtual version of the events as an alternative. Earlier I asked about yarn shops and if you will continue to support. Now I am curious on your thoughts with virtual events, will …

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TBT

Throwback Thursday | Let’s Talk First Projects

Throwback Thursday is here so let’s go back to your very first project. The craft doesn’t matter, just think back to the first time you attempted to make something, ok? Most of you know that I am a proud graduate of YouTube University! LOL In other words I am a self taught knitter. I learned …

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Local Yarn Shops and Social Distancing | Will You Go?

Yarn shops, my favorite place to hang out and touch all the yarn. There is nothing more joyful than meeting up with your fiber friends at one or a few local yarn shops on the weekend. That joy seems like an old dream now. As is the case with most of us, this simple joy …

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Body Conscious | Does Your Body Drive Your Pattern Choices

This body is mine. I was today years old when I decided to accept that fact. What does this have to do with pattern decisions GG? Is that your question? Well my answer is EVERYTHING! As you know I am blessed in the chest AND I could stand to lose a pound or two…so once …

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My Thoughts On This Thursday |Will I Ever Be Comfortable?

My thoughts on this Thursday are specific to our fiber community. As I have said before, Black wave part 2 is powerful. This wave of followers and attention has all but crippled me. Let me explain these thoughts in more detail. It’s obvious that I am Black in a predominately white fiber industry. Once again …

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