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Author Archives: Heather
On Failures
I’ve been writing a lot about success, but what about failure? There are two types of failure in the knitwear design field. First, the cold hard rejection of a failed submission. Second, the soul-sucking feeling of being a failure. It’s … Continue reading
Review: The Broken Circle
In full disclosure, I was gifted this book by the author, Cheryl Potter, one of my Stitch Sprouts designers. I don’t usually enjoy “knitting” fiction. Something about it always seems fake. The knitting feels forced and can even take away … Continue reading
Focus on Success
I consider myself both successful and happy. Some people struggle with both of these things. They complain about their life, their job, their general “situation”; but they do nothing to change. Let me tell you about my success and the … Continue reading
Busy Bee
I’m incredibly busy. To keep from going insane, I’m writing a blog post. Makes sense, right? No? Maybe I’ve already gone insane! To keep everything going I rely on lists. Lists everywhere. Lists on my keyboard, lists on my computer, … Continue reading
10 on Tuesday: The Notions Bag
I decided to start a new thing, 10 on Tuesdays. This week, what’s in my notions bag? Lantern Moon sheep tape measure Tin of stitch markers & needle caps Needle gauge/ruler Highlighter tape – invaluable for charts Fix-a-stitch Clover Chibi … Continue reading
Unwelcome Home
I apologize in advance. This is a sad, whiney, and pointless post. My mom has been very sick which means trips home to visit. I love living close enough to visit, but far enough away not to have to visit often. Trips to … Continue reading
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Firehawk
I know I just released a pattern earlier this week, but this one just couldn’t wait any longer. My husband has been obsessing over, and constantly playing, the games Borderlands and Borderlands 2. I’ve watched him play so much that … Continue reading
Mercurial
Just in time for Spring, I’ve been hard at work creating this stunning lace shawl: Mercurial. Knit from just one skein of Aurora Yarns Silk Dreams (1090 yds), this circular shawl is 44″ in diameter. Mercurial features three different lace … Continue reading
Overlay Vest
The latest issue of Knit.Wear is available for preorder or download! I have a pattern in this issue: Overlay Vest. I’ll be the first to admit, I don’t love the styling on this piece. The front pieces of the sample … Continue reading
TNNA Coupon
This week is going to be crazy busy. I’m getting ready to take a trip out to California to attend the TNNA show in Long Beach. I’ll be staying with my favorite designer and friend, Corrina Ferguson. Together we will … Continue reading
Surgery
I’ve gone back and forth about posting this…but I do want to start sharing more about myself and my life here on my blog. So, here goes… In February I’m having surgery. More specifically, I’m getting a hysterectomy. I have … Continue reading
Finish or Frog
One of my philosophies has become, “start as you mean to go on”. I think this is incredibly obvious, but I only just figured it out maybe 5 years ago. Before this I had started and quit so many things. Educational opportunities, … Continue reading
Focus
One of this year’s words for me will be Focus. What does this mean? Well, as a counter example, after typing “What does this mean?” I went off and put dinner in the oven, read about browers, and bought yarn. … Continue reading
Holiday Cheer
The holiday is now over, and I survived! From my last post, I challenged you to send me some holiday cheer. Two people did, and their stories are great Thank you so much! Your words really did help me. Let … Continue reading
Holiday Blues & A Challenge
Blah. Yes, that’s how I feel. I always seem to get the holiday blues. Perhaps it’s the lack of sunlight or the over emphasis on material goods. But for whatever reason for me, the holidays always lack that special cheer … Continue reading
Emma’s Overdress
Ok, so I almost forgot to post about this pattern. Emma’s Overdress is in the newest issue of Jane Austen Knits. Inspired by the lovely overdresses in the movie Emma, this modernized version is more vest than overdress. Knitting starts … Continue reading
Mormorio
Every once in a while a design takes over my life. This is one of those times. Even though I had many other things I needed to be doing, once I started this project I could not put it down. … Continue reading
Riscaldare
I love fall. I love the crisp air and the leaves and the sweaters. This summer I only wore skirts…I’d like to continue doing so into the fall and perhaps winter aided by tights and leg warmers. Leg warmers are one … Continue reading