We saw no evidence of those scary Minnesota winters last weekend, when the temperature soared to 70 degrees. It was a beautiful start to VK’s first-ever Minneapolis show. There’s been so much rancor in the intervening few days, and it’s something I don’t feel ready to talk about at length. So instead, let’s take a look at some of the…
Tag: knitting shows
Part two….
I arrived home after a red-eye flight both exhausted and energized by Pasadena! I only had a few days to enjoy at home with Boris before hopping on another plane — this time to Nashville! I’d never been to Nashville before and I simply could not believe how warm and friendly everyone was. We even had a waiter sit down…
In which I start in Pasadena, end up in Nashville, and arrive home with a pair of cowboy boots — part 1
The month of April has been a whirlwind. After being sick as a dog with my diverticulitis, I rebounded just in time for back-to-back shows. I had a marvelous time — even though right now I feel like I will never NOT be tired again. First up was VK Live: Pasadena. It’s been about 25 years since my last visit…
Pattern for an amazing weekend: VK Live recap
VK Live: New York 2014 This action-packed weekend features a combination of passionate knitters; knowledgeable instructors and lecturers; and a marketplace full of gorgeous products, all set against the exciting backdrop of one of the best cities in the world. Attend once, and you’ll want to go back time and time again! Skill level: Suitable for all skill levels,…
Maryland Sheep & Wool 2013: Gallery
It’s become a blog tradition: presenting some of my photographs from Maryland Sheep and Wool. Now that I’ve been going to fiber festivals for a while, the must-buy-all-the-yarnz frenzy has cooled somewhat, and I enjoy meandering around with my camera, admiring all the pretty things. Here’s some of what I saw: Box of antique bobbins
VK Live: Sleepless in Seattle
Things I did NOT see while in Seattle for the sixth Vogue Knitting Live show: Space Needle Pioneer Square Pike Place Market Mount Rainier Bainbridge Island Things I did see while attending VK Live: Seattle dear friends and colleagues many amazing projects handknitted by very talented knitters fashion shows, lectures, and demos friendly, knowledgeable, super-nice knitters, crocheters and spinners a…
VK Live: What a show!
Just returned home–to be greeted by Boy Twin with “Boy, Mom, you sure look tired.” Tired in the best way. Another VK Live is over and it was phenomenal. Running into so many dear friends; encountering some gorgeous new yarns; seeing display after display of beautiful products: getting a sneak peek at upcoming Vogue Knitting garments: making new friends (including…