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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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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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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Work in progress Wednesday is here once again and I have a question. How many WIPS are too many? I know I talked about this before, but I really want to know. At what point do you say, that’s it’s I am not casting on another thing? You guys remember when I did 3 sweaters
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Pandemic is defined as (of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world. I promise you I never EVER thought I would be living in such times. A virus that is prevalent throughout the world is something you read about in history not the damn news! Even though I don’t normally have visitors,
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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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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 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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Work in progress Wednesday is the maker’s show and tell. Every week we show what is on our needles/hooks. I am STILL knitting the same sweater *rolls eyes* so the work I am doing is on me. I am my own forever project and I need to put me down for a minute. My hands
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Cotton can be used at anytime, but I promise I love a cotton piece when the temps rise. I currently have my eye on a dress, yes a knit sleevless dress!! Do you have a favorite lightweight yarn? What do you use most for your summer knits? I can remember not knowing that you could
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