Stitches is again here in my neck of the woods this year. In Hartford, its actually the closest of the fiber events of the season – just 15 minutes away. That means most all of my fiber friends go at some point during the weekend. Its also means there’s lots of fun people in town [...]
10 Ways to Enjoy Halloween Decorate for it! I love fall and with it, fall themed decorations. I love to tuck little things here and there to add a little seasonal touch to my place, especially at this time of year. The picture above is one such spot, my boo sign and needle felted pumpkins [...]
I came home from work on Friday evening with one goal for the weekend – to relax. Not that my weekends aren’t usually just that. Its just that they’ve been busy – I’ve been on the go for the last several weekends. I’ve been equally, if not more, busy during the week. Its a rare [...]
The rather entertaining scene at Chez Painted Sheep this morning – Big Kitty is NOT HAPPY about the empty bowls behind him. There will be no coffee making, no bagel toasting, nothing – until I feed the Tigger. He’s blocking my path to all of it. Who runs the show ’round here? Happy Friday!
La Lana Wools Phat Silk Fine in Brazilwood One night last week, I arrived home and found this gorgeous yarn, wrapped in tissue and left on my door step. It was a thank you gift from my dear Peggy. Gorgeous yarn in my favorite blend of wool and silk, handspun and naturally dyed in a [...]
Now that Cecchetti is done, its on to the next project: Baby Yours – a gift for my Assistant Director, who’s expecting her wee one in a few (very short) weeks. Her shower is coming up on November 3, which means that yet again, I’m knitting on a deadline. A little easier deadline this will [...]
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