Misty Mountain Designs moving to wordpress...

One thing that never changes is change itself. There have been many changes in my life in the past several months. The most recent is the fact I am not going to school this semester. I am graduating with my bachelor of arts in Spanish. Then I will proceed to take classes at a local community college next semester and transfer to a university in Kentucky to finish the bachelor of science in Geology. The only real thing I'm bummed about is the fact I can't take any geology classes with the amazing professors at my current university.

Continuing with the theme of change however, I've decided to move my blog to wordpress. I want a blogging site that is easy to access from my phone, and that I can update when I don't have time to post from a desktop computer. Wordpress has this feature where I can transfer my old blog posts on here to the new one, so no old posts will be lost.

This is the current prototype http://mistymountaindesigns.wordpress.com/

I really like the app for wordpress installed on my phone and find it is friendlier for posting. I do not have to get on a laptop to edit the borders of my images for starters. I can also share more of my spontaneous photography as well.

Please visit the link above and tell me what you like about it so far. It is still a work in progress.

Knitting and Music

So the other day I got to thinking about time travel. Random, I know.

Most people I imagine would go back in time so that they could change something. But this wasn't the first thing that came to mind. If I travelled back in time I would go to concerts haha.

My favorite musicians for the most part are no longer alive. And if they are, they are really old and no longer with the band or touring.

These are a few that I would go to (who are no longer alive or groups with one or all members no longer alive)

• Woodstock (concert)
• Jimi Hendrix
• George Harrison
• John Lennon
• Janis Joplin
• The Mamas and the Papas
• Nirvana
• The Grateful Dead
• Bob Marley
• Boston
• The Moody Blues

To name a few, I'm sure there are ones I am missing. And this definitely does not include groups where all the members are still alive.

The reason I'm posting about music is because it has always been such a large part of my life. My dad held his headphones up to my moms belly before I was born. And since he passed away when I was four, it has been my connection to him.

It provides such inspiration. Many of my early pottery works were inspired because of music:

If you look closely in the photos you can see cd album covers hanging on the wall.

Music makes us happy, it can make us sad... It has the ability to spark an emotion. From this emotion, I derive creative inspiration. In fact I find that I attach memories to certain songs, and to reaccess this emotion, all I have to do is listen to the song.

Right now, this is my inspiration. It has helped me crawl out of my creative writers block. It wasn't until the other day, when I listened to the following song that I remembered when I can't find inspiration all I need to do is turn on one of my favorite albums.

These are my knitting thoughts for the day. What inspires you?

FO: First Design

*drum roll* And now to reveal my latest finished design! Le Moustache Beanie!

I am currently finishing up the pdf, but before I release it for test knitting I will knit this pattern up again, I might adjust the placement of the moustaches. But on that note, if you would like to test knit for me please let me know in the comments below. It requires worsted weight yarn, it took approximately 175 to 190 yards of brown and less than 30 of the pink (these are guess-timates at the moment). At the moment only Cecilia from "Don't Drool on the Wool" has generously offered to help me test knit (thank you!).

If you see this design and feel inspired to knit your own, please respect my rights as a designer, thank you. The pattern will be shortly available on ravelry for your knitting pleasure.

For more finished objects visit Tamis Amis!

Yarn Store Closure

So this morning I woke up and thought it was Tuesday. Yes, that's how on top of things I am. But it was a happy thing to discover because that means tomorrow is payday!

There is a yarn store an hour away from me going out of business. This is a double edged sword because it means yet another yarn store I can't go to but it also means they are having an awesome sale.

Last week I scored yarn that would have cost me $200 for only $100. It was mainly cascade 220 and a couple skeins of manos. But that being said, I never really went to this store very much. It had been in business a very long time and a lot of the yarn was old. You could also tell that this shop thrived during the novelty yarn craze that happened four or five years ago. Their "sale" selection was chocked full of ugly novelty yarns that won't sell anymore.

This sounds very harsh but this isn't the reason she is going out of business. She is retiring and no one wanted to buy her business. I think she might have fared better if she had pushed her business in a younger direction and put her yarn stand up off the floor. Because who wants to bend over to look through everything or buy yarn that was subject to every dirty shoe or gust of dirty wind that blew into its cubby on the floor?

Well criticism aside it was a good yarn store for certain kinds of yarns. But they aren't yarns I cannot find elsewhere thankfully. I will post more yarnporn pictures later of my purchases!

Le I Am The Walrus Moustache Beanie

Herro, welcome to my poorly neglected blog as of late. While I haven't been blogging I have been getting some things done. The end of my summer is proving to be very busy and I start school next week. My insanely organized amazing geomorphology professor has already sent out homework, yay? I am not back in school mode whatsoever.

Although I am thinking that as this is my last semester at my current college, I will give myself a break and take some "fun" classes. I want to take digital photography so I can improve the look of my blog, and maybe learn some graphic design. I have been a little better at utilizing other social media outlets that I have listed on the sidebar. Some I'm finding are more useful than others, and when my blogging skills improve and I get more followers I may delete them.

I thought perhaps it was a mistake to name my blog Misty Mountain Designs because I haven't had the time to make things for my Etsy store, or design much really. Its really difficult with school and work to find much down time. However, I am almost finished with my next design, here is a sneak preview:

Le I Am The Walrus Moustache Beanie (muahaha)

I am in need of a couple test knitters if anyone is interested. Its a simple knit, you should know how to carry the yarn behind for color work, but that only last for a few rows, otherwise is simple stockinette. You don't have to be a hipster but I've heard that could be helpful (but a true hipster wouldn't admit they're a hipster) :] 

I've contemplated making this a strictly knitting blog, but I've always wondered, do you guys enjoy blogs that share random photography and their current playlists? I recently ran into a blog that does something similar and I really love the layout. I'm going to work on building my design skills to reflect this, although on my current pc it may not be possible. It has been bluescreening at least twice a day lately, and it can't handle loading photoshop (so anticipate some crappy photos or instagram ones like the above).

Hope everyone's week is going well! I promise I won't be a lazy blogger anymore! (*hint hint* the random photography will help me not be a blogging fail!)

I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.

p.s. My mega huge entrelac blanket is getting turned into a granny square blanket... the other one was just way too big... Entrelac would be better for a lap sized throw blanket. Oh and my ravellenic games shawl is halfway finished, still.

Stellar Stephen West Knits Patterns

Soo I had been rethinking even having a twitter account until I saw Stephen West tweet that all of this patterns were half off with the code he tweeted. Rethinking deleting my twitter? You betcha.

See us college students we are poor, and unless you're going to knit a pattern instantaneously, coveted patterns forever lie in the infamous favorites or queue. But with this little half off puppy I couldn't pass up the chance to save $15!

That's right, his patterns usually sell for $6 a piece and I got five for only $15 instead of $30!

Hint hint the code is mysteryrevealed ;)

but hurry because it's only good until tomorrow!!

Here are the lovelies I scored:

No... I'm not dead

I didn't realize that I had been neglecting my blog for so long. But not to worry, I have some new ideas in store that I'm trying to find time to work on. The end of the summer is turning out to be quite busy. This past weekend I went to ICES cake convention with my mom and met Kerry Vincent! Shes very nice and down to earth, you can tell that she takes pride in her work and she expects others to reach that level as well. She tends to be a stickler of a judge and her advice indicates so. She said that you should master a detail before you attempt to master an entire cake.

Anyways, lately I have been inspired by hard rock music, leather, zippers and metal studs. I have some designs swimming in my head about projects to make. The hard thing though is I like the details to accent my designs. Oftentimes however this means multi-media items, and for Ravelry this is difficult if the person only knows how to knit. So we'll see.

My necklace and purse, picture edited with Instagram.

Does anyone use Pinterest for inspiration? Please include the link to your boards below I would love to follow your boards and share your inspiration!

FO: Afghans for Afghans

Over the past couple months I have been knitting away at these "mindless" projects for Afghans for Afghans. Their current campaign is requesting knitted hats, socks and mittens in strictly wool. As next semester begins at school and seeing as I just received a huge donation of wool, this organization is going to the top of our action plan list. I will be creating a KAL group on Ravelry for anyone who is interested and I want to expand the scope of Knitting for Peace at University of the Pacific to anyone who wants to help our efforts. Throughout the year I find that I spend most of my time teaching everyone how to knit or crochet. So any outside effort would be greatly appreciated as we can make a bigger impact. A larger impact to not only Afghans for Afghans, but also to the local homeless shelter which we donated a large box of items to last year. Being as I am moving in ten months, I plan to essentially open a new "chapter" at the university I will attend. Until then, please let me know if you would be willing to help us in our efforts by leaving your email in a comment below!

Also a big shout out and thank you to everyone who read my post about Petra Anderson and donated to the cause. It really means a lot to me and you will see the benefits in giving returned to you. Some would call it good karma, but I truly believe in the philosophy that you always receive more than you could ever possibly give. Thank you.

For more finished objects visit Tamis Amis!

The Jellyfish Scarf Pattern

Based off of the feedback that I received for the scarf that I made for my boss I've decided to share this super easy pattern with everyone!

This is a fast, simple and beautiful lacy scarf. Perfect last minute gift! (and that's speaking from experience, ha!)

Skill Level: Beginner

Gauge: I didn't make a gauge for this, I cast on an even number of stitches to the width I desired.

Yarn used: 

One Skein- Trendsetter Yarns DUNE Color 06 (90yds)

-another skein might be necessary for wider/longer scarves

Needle Size: 13 straights or desired size for bigger/smaller lace pattern.

Scarf:

Cast on 10 stitches.

Row one: K1, *YO, K2TOG (repeat from *until you reach your last knit two together and one stitch is left on the needle) K1

Repeat row one until scarf is desired length

Once finished cut desired lengths of yarn and create the tassles. Fold a piece of yarn in half, pull partially through edge of scarf using crochet hook or fingers and pull the two loose ends through the partial loop. Pull tightly to create a knot. Repeat until fringe is all along the edge of the scarf.

If you decide to make your scarf wider, cast on an even number of stitches to desired width and follow the pattern.

Please feel free to email me with any questions! 

geoknitology@gmail.com

WIP Wednesday/Yarn Along

When motivation to complete one project fails, see top right hand corner Shaw's cove, then the ultimate procrastination ensues: doing a little of everything.

I really needed a mindless stash-busting project and lately I've been inspired by Ivy at Pumpkin Spins and Evelyn at Project Stash to start a big blanket. A while ago my mom gave me her entire stash of wool (almost doubling my stash) and I've decided to make a large super warm entrelac blanket. Entrelac is mindless and easy in that I don't need a pattern and its enough to keep my interest.

Next, in the top part of the photo you will see the spinning I am doing for Tour de Fleece. Lets just say, there is a reason I'm not the team anchor, lol. But i'm trying, but its not happening. On the spinning note though, some of you may have seen that earlier tonight I posted that my knitting machine was for sell. I didn't think anyone would want to buy it and I already had someone contact me wanting it. So i'm using that money to save up for a spinning wheel! Soo excited!! I can't wait!

Lastly, the white fabric in the hoop is the beginnings of learning how to embroider. For several months now I've envisioned this intricate bag that mixes quilting, sewing, embroidery and applique and the last skill I need is embroidery.

I've got some good projects started now I just need to build up the steam to finish some neglected wips, oh and that shawl! And the neglected Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers that I am still reading!

I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.

Green Tea Frap Recipe

My idea of a relaxing afternoon is to curl up with a glass of tea, my knitting and some good music playing on my iPod. Lately with the hot weather I have been playing around with copying Starbucks Green Tea Frappuccino and I think I have finally mastered it!

Here is my recipe for a regular blended green tea and the soy non-dairy option (for lactose intolerant people like me!). Yields 3 to 4 servings. (If you want a venti size then maybe 2 servings).

Ingredients:

Dairy option:
1 1/2 cups Half and Half (this mimics the creaminess of the base they use)
1 1/2 cups Milk (the closer to whole milk you use the creamier it will be)
3 tsps Matcha powder (I used The Tao of Tea's Liquid Jade 100% Organic Powdered "Matcha" Green Tea)
2-3 tbsps sugar (add to taste preference... you can also substitute Splenda)
1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of ice (depending on how much ice you want)

Non-Dairy option:
3 cups Vanilla soy milk (from my experience their soy drinks aren't as "creamy" as the non-soy ones)
3 tsps Matcha powder (I used The Tao of Tea's Liquid Jade 100% Organic Powdered "Matcha" Green Tea)
I don't add sugar to mine because the soy milk is already sweet, but this is completely up to you, you can add sugar at your discretion.
1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of ice (depending on how much ice you want)

*if you drink cows milk you can always use Lactaid milk  in place of soy milk and be sure to use the sugar.

Now to making it!

Blend Milk(s), Matcha and Sugar in a small pan on the stove at medium heat. I recommend using a whisk to blend the ingredients together. Stir until there are no longer any little clumps of matcha on the whisk. Heat until the powder is dissolved and then raise temperature until it reaches a simmer. DO NOT LET IT BOIL. Green tea has the highest flavor profile at 70°C(158°F)-80°C(176°F), if you boil it you will negatively affect the flavor of the matcha.

Remove from heat and pour into a large coffee mug. Place in refrigerator until mixture is completely cooled. The regular milk version will likely develop a skim on the surface, be sure to scoop this off before proceeding.

Once mixture is completely cooled, add 1 1/2 cups to 2 cups of ice and the mixture to a blender. Blend until the ice is completely crushed.

Next, pour your blended green tea frap into your favorite peace sign tumbler and enjoy! Be sure to keep it close at hand on any hot summer day while you're knitting!

Notes:

The "frap" is not as green as Starbucks version, this is called "natural". I don't know what they use in their matcha, but any type I have used has never turned out that green. There is a Japanese brand at my local tea store I've yet to try, if it turns out greener I will be sure to post about it. And Starbucks does not sell their matcha powder to the public, and the concentrate they sell on their website is not the same as they sell in the store.


The "classic syrup" they add to your drink in the store is SUGAR, WATER, CITRIC ACID (E330), PRESERVATIVE: POTASSIUM SORBATE (E202). While the one you make yourself has no preservatives because of the sugar (splenda being an exception). You know exactly what you are putting in your drink. And as I mentioned before, you can make it sugar free if you are diabetic.


You can make a lot of the mixture ahead of time and freeze it in an ice cube tray and blend it up real quick when you're on the go. No ice necessary!


And the best of all, its cheaper! Although sometimes it is quite convenient to take a trip to the drive-thru and grab one... However, here is some food for thought: "The capitalist economic system requires all participants to simplify their thinking and behavior to pursue narrow goals: the most efficient, quick, cheap method, technology or form of organization. It is important to understand that although these goals are easy to understand, they don't really mean anything—they are means to an end, but the end itself (more stuff, more growth at the lowest cost) doesn't really have any ultimate meaning. Capitalism has no internal way to determine whether anything—including, in particular, constant growth and cheapeness—is actually good. In fact, on an ecologically finite planet, limitless growth is not good. Capitalist growth may kill us all if we can't somehow stop it soon. Just having more stuff does not make human beings happy or make their lives meaningful." (source)


Enjoy! Please feel free to leave a comment or email me if you have any questions.

WIP Wednesday/ Yarn Along

Two weeks have passed and I have yet to make much more progress on the Shaw's Cove shawl. This California heat is not conductive to finishing anything. The green peaking out of the yarn keeper is for a test knit that I keep having to frog. The pattern is turning out to be beyond me, but I think its the pattern to be honest.

I am halfway finished with a slouchy hat that I am making a friend I've known since the seventh grade. When that is finished, I am going to knit her son Rebecca Danger's new pattern "Basil the Boogie-Woogie Brontosaurus". What colors do you think I should use on it?

I need to get some motivation before the Ravellenic Games commence! I am on team Middle Earth (but of course!) and will be knitting Fellowship! The Shawl. I will be using a skein from my stash of Creatively Dyed Yarn's Calypso in a beautiful tonal green. Is anyone else participating?

As you can see, I am still reading Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers. I highly recommend it, but then, I may be biased. ;]

I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.

Storage Idea #2: Yarn Keepers

If you are like me then you likely have several works in progress (wips) going at all times. This post is dedicated to yarn keepers. They also act as small portable cases (because another post is going to be dedicated to those wips in hibernation, in non portable cases and larger portable cases).

 First there are the yarn keepers that hold single skeins of yarn. The knitting bag I use is by Chica Bags and it holds a single yarn cake. There is a single grommet at the top to feed your yarn through. I like this bag because it keeps the yarn clean and the clear top allows me to see how much yarn is left. There is also a little strap on the back that makes it easy to transport.

Next is another yarn keeper that is slightly larger. It is large enough to hold several yarn cakes in it at a time as well as the current project I am working on. As you can see, it currently holds the Shaw's Cove shawl that I am working on. It also has a single hole at the top to feed the yarn through, but as I store my projects inside, I rarely use it. It has a handle as well. You can visit their website Stitchin' Post and contact them to see if sell them anymore. I bought mine almost five years ago!

 Next are the yarn keepers that we've all seen sold at chain stores like Joanns here in the US. This is the very first case I ever bought. It is big and tall enough to hold a skein of Fisherman's Wool in it by Lion Brand. Also it has a hole to feed the yarn through at the top. At the moment I have a crochet color project in hibernation shoved in it. They also sell this particular yarn keeper in a bigger version as well.

Sometimes I store the project I am working on in this as well. However, I tend to use softer bags more-so because I can fit them in a bigger bag or set them on top of my purse. But this is perfect for a fragile project that you don't want to worry about anything smashing it on accident.

Lastly we have the infamous "bag". I think we all have stored our wips in a bag at some point, whether its been a plastic bag or a handmade one as pictured above. This was a crochet bag that didn't turn out as i'd imagined but it works great as a project bag. The handle makes it portable and being handmade, it cost me around $2 to make, so its a cheaper alternative.

There are many bags to utilize for making your wips portable. The few mentioned above just happen to be what I use. However if you look up Chica bags, Lantern Moon or any other yarn keepers you are sure to find one you like. In the future, once my sewing machine is working I also have some designs planned for these types of bags that I plan to sell.

In the mean time, what type of yarn keepers/ small portable bags do you use for your wips?

FO: Baby Sheep Stitch Markers

Yesterday I blogged about how to store your notions. Well in today's post I'm going to share with you notions that my sister made! Introducing the first of many stitch markers to come!

These were absolutely impossible to photograph. Does anyone know what type of lens works best for close up images? I need better pictures for when I post these in my Etsy store! :]

However this is my personal herd of little sheep. I absolutely adore these stitch markers! Also she is designing some crochet stitch markers for all of you happy hookers!

When I finally defeat my current wips and the Ravellenic games are finished I'm going to do some silversmith work and make shawl pins. Also I am still working on those purse handles for knitted items as well as ceramic yarn bowls. So much to do and so little time! My baby (sewing machine) is currently out of commission so the needle cases have been postponed until she's all better.

Also this past week I did finish a bag, "Life's a Beach Tote"... still in the process of writing the final pattern up. I might carry some of these in the store, what do you think?

Make sure you check back this week for more great organization tips and ideas!

For more finished objects visit Tamis Amis.

Storage Idea #1

An issue that always comes up is how to store yarn, notions and all of those extra little things that come with any type of fiber art. This is the beginning of a series of posts designed to give you some storage ideas.

Photo Storage Boxes are a great way of storing all sorts of items. They are uniform in size and relatively cheap (around $4 each), and you can always find them at any chain craft store. You can easily switch the description with the metal holders on the front of each box. Most come in a variety of fun colors and prints.

I don't have a small stash but I do love these boxes to store the small accessories that come with knitting. As you can see in the box on the far right, I use them for the extra notions that accumulate. I have several pairs of circular needles, but not enough to make a case to store them in, so I put them in here. I also store the labels, bobbins, dpn needle holders, gauge ruler, buttons, zippers, safety eyes and other small things in this box. Its a great way to keep everything "knitting" accessory related in one place.

Also, they make great places to store fabric scraps. I don't have a large fabric collection so they are the perfect size for the small amount I do have. I also store the trims in the box that I use to embellish my knits as well as sewn items.

Lastly, they are the perfect size to store the drop spindles with my current works in progress. I don't have to worry about anything happening to my spindle, and I can keep the roving in the same place.

However, I recommend first that if you are like me, and you hold onto boxes such as shoe boxes and makeup boxes, that you utilize these first. Why? Well for starters they are free, and you can purchase a fat quarter of fabric for around $1.50 at Joanns. And it is completely customize-able, and you are helping the environment by re-purposing a box that would otherwise be thrown away.

The above box is from a mascara set I bought from Sephora. The box had no functional purpose for holding the makeup. It was one of those large boxes made purely for display purposes. So I covered the lid in fabric with Mod-Podge and glitter. Then I painted the bottom black. You can't even tell that it used to be a makeup box. And it was made exactly the way I wanted it to look, cheaper... and you will never find another one like it.

So if you are like me, and have some extra boxes lying around, I highly recommend you visit Pumpkin Spin's blog post about Hiding the Stash and follow her technique for covering your own boxes. And if you don't have the time to make your own then the photo boxes above area always a great alternative.

Have you ever made your own storage boxes or used the photo storage boxes?

WIP Wednesday/ Yarn Along

Happy Fourth of July to everyone in the states!

For this work in progress Wednesday I only have a few things to show. I am still working on the purple and orange Shaw's Cove but I haven't made very much progress on it as of yet. I've found motivation difficult to come by and the pages of a good book all but too inviting.

That being said, I have started a couple of small projects. The first being some more of the Rose Quartz roving.

 The next wip is from Lion Brand's Sock-Ease yarn that the local Joanns had on clearance. Not that the colorways they have appeal to me but when I saw four skeins of marshmallow just sitting there at such a cheap price, I had to utilize the opportunity to test out some dying techniques.

Kool-aid was the inspiration for this dye job, although I'm not sure that I really like the color. In fact, until I knit it up, in wound up form it doesn't look any better than the colorways that Lion Brand carries. Also, Tropical Punch, Pink Lemonade, Mango and Grape smell absolutely horrid mixed together. But it did create an interesting colorway, to say the least. And my cameras refused to take adequate photographs of it. My phone captured the most accurate representation, but that isn't saying much.

Does anyone have any idea what I could possibly knit from this?

Currently Reading: The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers

I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.

FO: Fairy Cowl

Today I have to share with you the Fairy Cowl I made for a swap. I used a stitch pattern from a stitch dictionary and created a slip stitch edging. Then I found cute vintage inspired fairy buttons as the closure. It took almost an entire skein of Cascade 220 and I know it will be super warm (when it is finally winter). It was such an easy knit, I plan to make a few of these to put into the Etsy store.

Which color would you like to see it in?

For more finished objects visit Tamis Amis.

WIP Wednesday/Yarn Along

I am happy to announce that I am only two lace repeats and an edging away from finishing my Shaw's Cove crescent shawl! From the prior link you can find the original pattern designed by Chrissy at LeftSideKnits. It is the most difficult pattern I have ever attempted, however it is the best pattern I have ever had the pleasure to knit. There are painstakingly detailed written directions as well as charts. You never have to guess how many stitches should be on the needles because it is written there. As well as how many repeats of each section you should have. It is a really great pattern for an intermediate beginner looking for a small challenge. Until July 11th you can purchase the pattern at a discounted price, for $2.50 from which it will increase to $5. I highly recommend this pattern! I am absolutely loving mine so far.

Other works in progress include items for the Etsy store. Soon I will be posting stitch markers and a few hats. Stay tuned!

I am currently re-reading The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien in honor of the movie which is set to be released Dec. 14th. I plan to re-read the Lord of the Rings trilogy as well. After which, does anyone have any good reads they suggest?

I hope you all can join Ginny's Yarn Along and Tamis Amis's WIP Wednesdays.

Open for Business!

Welcome to Misty Mountain Designs!

After much effort and dedication, the Etsy store is now open for business! As of now, you can find handmade items and in the near future you will find hand dyed yarns, hand made leather purse handles and hand made knitting needle cases.

This blog will be dedicated to all of my fiber adventures as well as tips and techniques that I will share. I have also extended this blog to connect with several social media sites. Firstly, my Pinterest boards reflect my personal aesthetic in which I derive my inspiration. Next, my Twitter account is where you can receive updates about the store and when new items are listed. And as with any fiber artist, Ravelry is where I spend most of my time, and is also where you can contact me.

Lastly, if you see anything on the blog that inspires you and would like to have created for you, please feel free to request a custom item in my Etsy store. As time moves on there will be more items listed but in the meantime please save my store to your favorites for updates.

A big thanks to everyone in my family who helped to make this happen and who sparked my interest in the fiber arts. I have big plans for this blog as well as my store and I cannot wait to share them with you!