These days, lanolin may not be the only thing in wool that makes your skin soft, and wearing silver doesn’t just mean jewelry! Some people will remember predictions about ‘clothes of the future’ that would never need to be laundered because they shed dirt and wrinkles. In fact, the 1951 movie “The Man in the White Suit” explored the unintended… Continue Reading High-Tech Textiles
Continue reading →Lessa did make it to the fair! I finished the sleeves and got it washed and blocked in plenty of time. Okay, so it was just a teeny bit damp when I left the house, but it was dry by the time I got it checked in! I also entered my Paua Shell Tank and a skein of that yarn… Continue Reading 2010 State Fair results
Continue reading →We’re all familiar with the dilemma of holiday goodies, whether it’s the traditional big dinners or the traditional gifting and sharing of candies, snacks and baked items. Way too much to eat, and all of it tempting! Self-control is the watchword for those who understand the dangers of overindulgence. Perhaps it’s too bad that there aren’t really any dangerous side… Continue Reading Holiday feasting of all sorts
Continue reading →As I was closing in on finishing the Ithilien Brocade Jacket, I was finally faced with some decisions that had been pretty easy to put off until that point. I knew generally where I wanted to go with it, but couldn’t hammer out some of those details until I actually got there. One of those areas was the collar; the… Continue Reading Ithilien finishing details
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