This month I’m talking to Lindsay Lewchuk, the designer of Knit Eco Chic, which creates knitting patterns that use of animal-fiber-free eco yarns, fit curves, and incorporate unique and intricate patterns in the designs. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful makers;…
design
Laura Patterson of Fiber Dreams
This month I’m talking to Laura Patterson, the designer behind Fiber Dreams. Fiber Dreams also sells blocking wires! These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful makers; it has been a long-time interest of mine to explore how other creative people make their…
Linda Tieu of Tortagialla
This month I’m talking to Linda Tieu the designer behind Tortagialla a blog & etsy shop. Linda creates downloadable stationery that you can print so when you need a card, you can print something amazing without leaving your house! These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get…
Janine Bajus aka The Feral Knitter
This month I’m introducing you to Janine Bajus, aka The Feral Knitter, she’s an author, designer, teacher, online shop owner, and all around a Fair Isle colorwork enthusiast. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful businesses; it has been a long-time interest…
Tiptoe Through Filament No. 2
I said I would review this, sight unseen. I so loved the debut issue of Filament, that it seemed a sure bet and something knitters would want to see. I don’t think that this issue hits the high bar set by Filament #1, I also recommend that you get this issue. Read on to find…
Coffee with C.C. & Dami Too
Coffee with C.C. (& Dami Too) arrived via pdf on Monday, as promised. I was surprised by this book, and I would recommend purchasing it if you like small projects. There are seven patterns, a shawl, fingerless mitts, and five socks, but the options offered make it a bit more than just seven patterns.. I…
Perfection of Style: YSL
Yves Saint Laurent, The Perfection of Style is the current exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum. Mitch and I went to the members-only viewings last Saturday as a way to celebrate my birthday. If you haven’t been watching, it would be so easy to dismiss YSL as a doty French fashion designer from another era….
Angelia Smith Robinson, Designer
This month I am introducing you to Angelia Smith Robinson, knitwear designer (did you know that in the garment business both knit and crochet fall under knitwear?) formerly known s Quaternity and Quaternary Knits. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful businesses; It has been…
Bridgwater Crafts
This month I am introducing you to Kimberley Bridgwater and Bridgwater Crafts. Kimberley is both a knitter and crocheter, making things and a life with chronic illness. 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 to explore how…
Osswald Design
This month I am introducing you to my friend and design colleague, Tanja Osswald and Osswald Design. Tanja is an amazing Crochet designer; if you aren’t a crocheter, you will still enjoy this! 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…
Varian Brandon, Color Work Designer
This month I am introducing you to Varian Brandon, knitwear designer and teacher at BrandonKnittingDesigns.com. These monthly features of other creative businesses are a way for all of us to get to know these wonderful creators. It is a long-time interest of mine to explore how other creative people make their way as professionals. Introducing Varian Brandon…
How Ideas Develop?
Some form of this question is probably the most-asked query creative types get. I have my own systems for how ideas develop, and I have a feeling my process would strike horror or terror into others’ hearts! I saw this on Facebook this week, and after thinking about it a while, decided to post it…
