figknits
Blog URL http://figknits.blogspot.com
Located Tacoma, Washington USA
Tags hand knitting, yarn, knitting design
the life of a hand knitting designer from Alabama who relocated to Washington state
Latest Blog Posts
- Meet My New Friends on Nov 21, 2009 in yarn gloves knitting
Get ready for some beautiful yarn shots, brought to you by me and Butternut Woolens, Shelly Whitman's yarn line. I first found out about Butternut Woolens in summer of 2007 and finally got to meet Shelly at Madrona in February 2008 where she had a bo...
- I'm a Blockhead on Nov 16, 2009 in tools
No, not a self-derogatory remark on my part--it's just the truth. I am crazy for blocking my yarny makings. Many patient souls have had to listen to me go on and on about how they should block their knits and crochets. As a result of this fixation of...
- Bellingham on Nov 12, 2009 in class travel yarn shops
Fred and I got to take a little trip north this past weekend to Bellingham, thanks to Andrew and Andrea Evans of Apple Yarns. They have a beautiful yarn shop in the Barkley Village shopping district. I taught Cableology I and II on Saturday, and on S...
- Tartans! on Nov 9, 2009 in trunk show designs yarn shops
A couple of weeks ago we were privileged to be hosted by Yorkshire Yarns in Lakewood, WA, for a fashion show of the Figheadh designs. Look who joined us for the festivities! This is Mr. & Mrs. John & Mary Martin of Tacoma. Aren't they simply...
- When Life Gives You Jam on Oct 16, 2009 in freelance designs life food
You make biscuits!At least that's what I had to do when life gave Julie figs and I hinted for some of her jam and whaddya know? She sent me some! Sometimes you get what you ask (i.e. hint largely) for. I don't want to make you guys jealous or anythin...
- Drum Roll Please! on Oct 9, 2009 in yarn knitting
Woodjah look at that! Isn't that gorgeous? We have the amazing Sandy to thank for this delicious field of blue yumminess.And to prove it, here she is showing it off for me. Sandy knit this Big Easy Blanket in Dream in Color Classy in Nightwatch or Mi...
- A Day at the Beach on Oct 6, 2009 in life family knitting
A couple of weeks ago Fred, Natalie, and I spent a very pleasant Sunday afternoon just strolling down on the Commencement Bay waterfront, enjoying the new fall weather and snapping some shots. Look at that perfect blue sky. Fred got this shot of one...
