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My Derecho!

by Stacey on August 16, 2013

Remember how I frogged my Color Affection and then started Derecho? And kept working on it? Now it’s done… and I couldn’t be happier! It’s beautiful! The lime green yarn from Candy Skein really makes the whole project pop, don’t you think? I had such a blast knitting this… and the best part is that […]

5 Social Media Tips for Building your Brand (for Designers)

by Stacey on August 15, 2013

I’m excited about today’s blog post… it’s a guest post written by the fabulous ladies at The Wool Wide Web! In case you haven’t heard, The Wool Wide Web is a marketing firm, focused solely on the yarn industry. Today, they’ve written up some tips for designers for using social media effectively… AND they’ll chat […]

Where to buy Wool Felt

by Stacey on August 13, 2013

I sew felt shapes onto my stuffed animals, either to add features or to make baby-safe replacements for plastic eyes. Sure, you can buy sheets of felt for $.25 in your big box craft store, but that felt is quite flimsy, and won’t hold up to long-term wear. That’s why I like to use a […]

Online Tools to Help with your Colorwork

by Stacey on August 12, 2013

You probably already know that you can add stripes to almost any knit/crochet pattern… and it’s a great way to use up leftover yarn! Another fabulous way to use up leftover yarn is to make an afghan using medallions (like a granny square) will all of your extras. But if you’re like me, the hardest […]

Another Pagona!

by Stacey on August 7, 2013

I cast on for another Pagona! It’s such a great pattern… simple to knit, but wears in the most lovely way. I’ve already made 2! This time, I’m using a skein of Posh Yarn that (it’s hard to tell from the photo) is mostly green with fabulous turquoise bits! Such a great project… especially when […]

The Crafter’s Guide to Taking Great Photos, Review

by Stacey on August 6, 2013

I don’t buy a lot of books. Working in the industry, I often get sent review copies of knitting/crochet books. I’m also a very healthy user of my local library. So, what’s a girl do when she’s given a $25 gift card to a bookstore? What book did I have to have? (true story… I […]

Should You Write a Craft Book?

by Stacey on August 5, 2013

I’ve gotten a fair number of emails from designers, asking my opinion about whether or not they should write a book. So… here’s my answer! (click to view larger image) Can you tell I had oodles of fun making this infographic? Writing a book isn’t right for everyone. It doesn’t make you famous. It doesn’t […]

Want to have a peek at my squished penny collection?

by Stacey on August 4, 2013

When you move, you’re reminded of every single one of your possessions! You put each in a box, and feel the weight of each as you carry those boxes into the moving truck and then unload them into their new place in your home. I’ve collected squished pennies for years… but it had been a […]

Schaefer Yarns Outlet: Interlaken, NY

by Stacey on August 1, 2013

Last month, I was driving up Route 96 in the Finger Lakes region of NY. And guess what I saw by the side of the road? I had heard that Schaefer Yarns had been in the area, but I didn’t know that the owner opened an outlet after shutting closing her dyeing business. So… I […]

New Plush Books (knit and crochet)!

by Stacey on July 26, 2013

Can you believe it… I’m still sifting through my TNNA notes! TNNA is the place where publishers show off their new and soon-to-be released books… and there were so many to get excited about! How about I share my list of faves with you? There are oodles of stuffed animal books for us softie-lovers! Crochet […]