Baby Steps

I’m trying to improve my quilting skills — and like anything in life, that means practice. Lots and lots of practice. I thought it would make the most sense to start with strip quilts. Basic, bright strips of fabric that are easy enough to put together,...

Let’s Go to Craft Camp!

Hey Arizona friends: want to spend a Saturday together crafting it up? Well, what are you doing Saturday, August 8th? Craft Camp is happening at TechShop Chandler; the day includes workshops, panels about art and information on how to turn your craft into a business....

Nature Envelope Exchange

  I am participating in a local envelope exchange, hosted by my friend Danna. It has been far too long since I’ve played along in any sort of craft-along — and this felt great. It was also the impetus to get the craft stuff unpacked and sorted and...

Crossed Eyes

Some friends are opening a restaurant in a Phoenix hotel. They were selected in a big contest and it couldn’t have gone to a nicer pair. I see them infrequently, but we follow each other online. When we do get together, we’re fortunate to pick right back...

The Seattle Abalone

That Abalone cardigan is coming along nicely! With any luck, I will have it done for our trip to Seattle next month: After, I am considering knitting this striped sweater from Purl Soho. How cute is that? ~K

The Jane

Remember that Kerrisha sweater? Well, my coworker Jane wanted one too — but a bit longer. She’s going on a cruise soon to Alaska. (I think this little cardigan will be the perfect accessory for such an adventure!) Fun story: I started a The purl clutching...