This was a fun project. First I painted the table by hand. It took me most of one day getting all the slats and legs even. What is nice about the Annie Sloan paints is they are so forgiving.… Read more
The Vampyre Knitted Shawl
This shawl is the Vampyre by Justyna Lorkowska.
I used a gradient yarn from Neighborhood Fiber Company, 5 skeins of the Studio DK and I used every last strand. The yarn is wonderful to knit with and has a nice drape, which adds to the Vampyre-ness of it. … Read more
Knitting Retreat in West Marin
We call ourselves the Marconi Knitters and for the past three years we have gathered in West Marin for a knitting retreat. It started in 2014 by a knitter and Marinite, Lisa, who for some reason knows knitters all over the San Francisco bay area.… Read more
Lurch From The Addams Family Knitting
Tedd Cassidy played Lurch, the butler, on The Addams Family, he died at the age of 46. He was 6’9″ tall and also starred in Star Trek and I Dream of Jeannie. He was not only a knitter in the TV show but also a harpsichord player.… Read more
Stitches West 2016
The yarn for this shawl was purchased at Stitches West 2015. The shawl was supposed to be completed for a family wedding last summer. Obviously I did not finish it, now my goal is to have it done in time for Stitches West 2016.… Read more
Better Bags Are Hand Sewn
I have been working at improving my bag making skills. This is the basic bag from The Better Bag Maker by Nicole Mallalieu. She suggests you start here to learn the fundamentals. I found her directions a little hard to follow.… Read more
Sonoma County Fibertrails Spinners Day
Spinning and knitting are somewhat amalgamous you can’t have one without the other. Spinners seem to be another breed from knitters. Most spinners I have met tell me they love spinning more than knitting and that it is somewhat Zen like.… Read more
Linen Skirt with Painted Wrought Iron Planter
Linen Skirt – Burda Pattern
Finally, I have completed a cut and sew garment I am happy with. Figuring out my pattern size has been difficult. First I made a muslin which was well worth the extra time and cuts down on the frustration level.… Read more
Chalk Paint – Painting Furniture
This is my first adventure painting furniture. I used chalk paint, two coats, sanding to add the distressed worn look and then waxing at the very end. Now I want to paint everything. The chair on the left is the original.… Read more
