Can it really be seven years since the first VK Live? I guess it can, but somehow each year manages to wow me and fill me with excitement. As usual it was a wonderful weekend in the Big Apple. I felt like an old pro as we lugged our vending stuff into the hotel, coped with the weirdo elevators, and…
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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…
Holy moly!
Whenever I get back from a show I feel like I will never not be tired again. And this was was no exception. However, I simply could not love Chicago more. It is the home of dear friends, like Franklin and Kristen and Michelle (who brought her adorable daughter to see me!) It is a city full of excellent, enthusiastic…
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,…
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…
Vogue Knitting Live!
I’m in New York City this weekend, ensconced at a hotel on Broadway. I’ve already run into various celebrities, both knitting and otherwise. I have already sung “Da Doo Run Run” with Jean Moss; had Debbie Bliss tell me how adorable Boris is; groped Fiona Ellis AND her handsome husband; and gotten to see so many of my wonderful fiber…
On the road
Things that you will find on my living room floor right now: feather boas tentacles 5 colors of felt repurposed bridemaid dress tulle glue gun seashells mermaid skirt Yes, it’s elementary-school musical time again, and Little Miss has won a coveted role as Flounder in “The Little Mermaid.” I am helping sew costumes and having a blast doing it, even…