So, here in Portland, starting today, the second Sock Summit is happening, which is so super awesome, but I still feel a wee bit out of place in the whole scene since I tried to knit a pair of socks last time the Summit happened, 2 years ago, and they haven’t gotten much farther thanContinue reading “Sock Summit (sale), and stuff, yeah!”
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Trunk show this week, and lots of buttons!
Hey Oregonians! I’m going to be hanging out and having a one-night-only trunk show in Silverton (which I think is about 20 minutes east of Salem) on Thursday (tomorrow) night from 6-8, at The Purl District‘s Pints and Purls knitting night, which is at Seven Brides Brewery. Knitting and good beer – 2 of myContinue reading “Trunk show this week, and lots of buttons!”
Analog Music!
Hey did you know I like records? If you follow me on twitter, you’re probably sick of hearing about it, but my many-weeks-long project of reorganizing our collection is just about done now, so I’ll be shutting up about it after this. I was planning to post about my collection, along with some crafty thingsContinue reading “Analog Music!”
This year’s garden, as of early July!
I noticed a quick spurt of overcast sky a few days ago and took advantage by photographing my garden! I planted most (from starters) 3 weeks ago, and most are doing very well!! With the hot, sunny days we’ve been having this week, they’ve actually grown quite a bit since I shot these – it’sContinue reading “This year’s garden, as of early July!”
leethal Mystery Hat Knit-a-long!!
It’s time! I’ve been planning this one for six months now, and I’m so freaking excited that it’s about to begin! You can now sign up to knit-a-long a mystery hat, in any weight yarn, custom fit to your head – it’s gender-neutral, it can have buttons if you want, and you can make itContinue reading “leethal Mystery Hat Knit-a-long!!”
Trivia fun, plus film photos!
First, I put up the answers to that first batch of trivia questions, as comments after the blog post, so you can check that out if you were curious about the answers… I’m especially proud of the pop culture mashups. My personal favorite is The Bee Geesus and Mary Chain – saying that out loudContinue reading “Trivia fun, plus film photos!”
thrifty find, part 2: Painted Table!
Almost 2 years ago, I blogged that I found this table at the Goodwill Bins (outlet store) for 3 bucks, and that I had plans to do something to it… I said that hopefully “in a few weeks I’ll be showing you after photos!” A few weeks, hah! Well, after spray painting it yesterday, here’sContinue reading “thrifty find, part 2: Painted Table!”
June’s quick knits club: Thrift! (last club ebook!)
Well here it is, my last club ebook! The quick knits club has run its course and has now come to an end, with a theme that seemed to fit since it’s an element in pretty much every club ebook: Thrift! Everything has to do with items you can find at thrift stores… The first,Continue reading “June’s quick knits club: Thrift! (last club ebook!)”
Fancy Pantsy Frozen Waffles!
I’m back in town, and have yet to go through road trip photos and stuff, so in an effort to give you some content and make this blog something worth checking in on… here’s something yummy you can make! There are surely endless possibilities using this concept, but here are 3 variations I made andContinue reading “Fancy Pantsy Frozen Waffles!”
Maker Faire!! wooooo!
For the first time ever, I’m going to Maker Faire this year! Aaaand, I’ll be doing a demo and speaking in a panel discussion! So super awesome and since I’ve never been before I have no idea what to expect, so I’m totally excited and crazy nervous at the same time. I’ll only be thereContinue reading “Maker Faire!! wooooo!”
Lee Does Stuff 