There are many types of sewing stitches used in knitting. Most sewing stitches are used to sew seams together when finishing pieces, or as a decorative element. The backstitch is one of the strongest and sturdiest sewn stitches, and for that reason, it is not always the best option for seaming knits due to it’s…
This month I am introducing you to Elaine Vandiver and Old Homestead Alpacas. In addition to raising alpaca, Elaine spins yarn, sells mill-spun yarn, sells fiber, and does so much more! These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know wonderful creators. It is a long-time interest of mine…
Marcela Chang joins us from Chile; Here is where she is during Covid, but usually she is in Santiago. They are sliding into summer, but they are in the same time zone as I am here on the West Coast. See more about Marcela Chang Knits here. Welcome Marcela Chang! Like me, you’ve been to…
Fiber Dreams Rise Up Designer Three Designing Laura Patterson, I really love talking to other designers about their process, and we’ve talked before, but this is as we are finishing up a collaborative project. Q1: Where do you usually start when creating a design? I like to think that it’s the yarn that normally…
Teacher, Designer, with expertise to lead you where you want to go as a knitter/designer.
