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Going Against the Grain - September 6, 2007 5:41 PM
I've reached a point in my career where I want to design more garments.  I want to address specific issues.  Specifically, I want to address issues in grading...
Introducing The Clothing Designer - September 2, 2007 8:13 PM
As you can probably guess, I have been extremely busy and distracted.  I am distracted by a new sweater design.  This design isn't difficult to stitch, although it...
New Publication - Woodlands Throw - August 24, 2007 2:42 PM
Woodlands Throw PublicationI received notice of this publication in the mail this week.  This design is made in both Simply Soft and Simply Soft Heathers.  I was told...
Copyright Police - August 23, 2007 1:24 PM
Let's make no mistakes here.  I feel emotions very strongly.  All emotions.  They haunt me.  Anger is an emotion.  And, I'm very angry right now. ...
New Publication - Breast Cancer Awareness Afghan - August 18, 2007 11:56 AM
I have recently received word from an internet friend that my Breast Cancer Awareness Afghan has now been published in the October 2007 issue of Crochet World. ETA: There has...
The Bruise - August 15, 2007 3:44 PM
Okay, for those inquiring minds (and, you know who you are!), here is a photo of me in all my bruised glory, sans makeup.  Honestly, makeup would probably cover most of...
Series of Unfortunate Events - August 13, 2007 5:09 PM
Well, I've certainly had a rough couple of days, my friends.  It almost seems weird to be complaining about the air conditioning in the bathroom.  It's been downright...
New Publications! And, This Time, They're On the Internet for You! - August 10, 2007 12:23 PM
I've been patient!  I haven't told you a thing.  I've been secretive.  I've kept my lips locked and my fingers tied up.  But, it looks like the episodes of...
Technical Writing - August 5, 2007 3:27 PM
I was a legal secretary in civil litigation for over 18 years.  Lots of technical writing in those offices gave me the knowledge and discipline to write knit and crochet...
Life. Just Life. And, Work. And Family. - August 4, 2007 10:03 PM
Since I haven't posted for quite some time, I want to warn you that this post could get lengthy.  I've been known to present lengthy prose from time-to-time.  Fair...
Got Some Power Crocheting Done! - July 31, 2007 2:29 PM
So, on Sunday, I crocheted and crocheted and crocheted.  And, wow!  I finished all pieces of my latest design in ONE day!  Lest you think that I am some kind of...
The "Process" - July 28, 2007 2:10 PM
DesigningYes, it's been several days since I've posted, hasn't it?  I was "in the groove" with my designing and didn't get a lot done outside of work.  Even my...
Working....Just Working! - July 24, 2007 12:26 PM
A couple of days' ago, I started the next design.  Incredibly, I am almost finished with it.  Yes, that meant a lot of crochet time in the last two days.  But, I...
Mens Sweaters - July 21, 2007 11:33 AM
With the recent interest in my newest sweater design for men, I thought it would be fun to show you all of my mens sweater designs.First, there's this lovely textured...
First Haircut! - July 20, 2007 9:44 AM
So, here we have Christian after his very first hair cut.  I cut off all those beautiful, loopy curls.  I hated it.  But, the hair was hanging down in his poor...
Another Day....No Crocheting - July 19, 2007 7:14 PM
Nope, no crocheting.  I'm still writing patterns.  So, I can't sit down and relax with some crochet.  Soon, very soon!While looking around at my files, I found...
New Publication - Mans Tweed Stripes Pullover! - July 18, 2007 8:31 PM
I really didn't expect to see this design being published so soon.  So, I was very pleasantly surprised when the information was posted on Crochet Partners today.You can...
Wow! Talk about Overwhelming! - July 17, 2007 5:09 PM
This morning, I did a little paperwork.  While working, I decided that my workload might be getting a little out of control, so I made a list of everything due between now...
What a Deal! Or, Should I Say Steal? - July 14, 2007 10:53 PM
Me, the kids and a close friend headed out to a thrift store this afternoon.  You just never know what you will find.  And, I was NOT disappointed on this day.  I...
I am REALLY in Love with the New Place! - July 13, 2007 5:52 PM
So, here I am, baking a squash pie.  Two of them, actually.  They're in the oven baking, as we "speak".  You may say to me "SQUASH pie?  What in the...
Ace Frehley Look-A-Like Contest? - July 12, 2007 7:57 PM
This is what happened less than 15 minutes' ago.Brianna:  Mom, where is Christian?Me:  Brianna, that's about the scariest question I've been asked today.Then, THIS was...
Tunisian Videos - July 12, 2007 6:57 PM
When I was living at my other apartment, I had access to some free server space online where I housed a lot of photos.  Many of those photos were for this very...
The Bye Bye Routine - July 12, 2007 10:03 AM
So, it seems that I forget things that I want to post about when it comes time to post.  And, I forgot to tell you about the Bye Bye Routine.  Christian has an entire...
I Do! I Do Love Green Eggs and Ham! - July 11, 2007 11:06 PM
Oh, yes.  I've been reading a LOT of that one!  And, There's a Wocket in my Pocket.  And, Christian's favorite has to be a little book called Corduroy about a...
On Designing - July 9, 2007 12:33 AM
I receive many emails about submitting designs to a publisher.  And, I remember back when I was nervous about it too!  So, if you are thinking about submitting some...