As much as I’d love to wax poetic about the fantatic-ness that was Vogue Knitting Live, L.A., I have a manuscript due in 4 days. I guess you’ll (read: I’ll) just have to settle for a few iPhone pictures with captions. Enjoy!
Entrance sign
My very 1st student of the weekend was a 10-year-old boy who said he wanted to “learn to knit so I can do it with my dad”. *Swoon* His dad is a cement truck driver who taught himself so he could stay occupied during his down time.
The Chevy blanket in action on the Beginner’s Lounge floor!
A volunteer teaches one of the male attendees how to knit.
My friend Kristin (with baby Junie), stopped by to work on a Sheep(ish) baby vest.
This attendee stopped by to learn how to crochet in the round.
Fanboys knit too.
Love the Namaste mesh bags and Buddy Tote I snagged at the Marketplace!
Day 2; another new knitter in the making!
This adorable, Loyola-Marymount student came to learn to knit and left with a finished phone cozy!
A heartfelt thanks to the people at Soho who put on such a great event, and to the wonderful volunteers that were with me the whole weekend at the Beginner’s Lounge! I also really appreciate those of you who took the time to come by to say “hello”, check out Sheep(ish), and show support for everything from the old Knitty Gritty episodes to the cover of the upcoming Knit Simple magazine (see tomorrow’s post). I get all gushy inside when I think about your kindness.
Love the “drive-by” recap. I was one of those who stopped by to say hello. I adore your work, and I’m now kicking myself for being to shy to ask for a photo with you! Maybe at the next VKL?? 😉
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#2008 Once upon a time, @lifetimetv hired me to design and host video tutorials for a few, holiday-specific craft projects that ran on their website. These photos are from the shoot — our then home — for the Halloween-project episode.
I credit digital media for much of my ongoing career, but my heart with always be handmade and in print. From my hands to yours, I’d love to snail mail you a copy of my new monthly publication, 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗲 — the printed companion piece to the supportive, engaged and inspiring community and (virtual) event space, Stitchwell Social Club. This zine is printed as a limited run based on monthly membership numbers. 𝗧𝗼 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗽𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗲, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟭𝟴𝘁𝗵. (Subscribers later in the month will get them on a first come, first serve basis while supplies last.) As always, thanks for supporting this independent creative-type. It’s y’all and me against the lack-of-personal-connection world! 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗺𝘆 @𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝗴𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 #zinemaking #knittingzine #crochetzine #supportwomenentrepreneurs💪🏻💃🏽💞💌✍️
When — within the context of a tour through the cutest, witchy craft kit ever — your colleague and friend of 20+ years also clues you in on the depths of her miniatures obsession. 😆
Every month a guest expert comes into Stitchwell Social Club to share a bit of their knowledge, passion, and creativity. October’s workshop, a Witchy Book Nook tour and tutorial with Hello Bargello’s Brett Bara was a blast. Come join the fun at stitchwellsocialclub.com (link in bio).
🪡𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗜𝗚𝗛𝗧! 🧙♀️ It`s my favorite time of the month, when we have a guest expert join Stitchwell Social Club to share their knowledge and creativity. October`s guest is my friend and founder of @hellobargello 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝘁𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮. During this one-hour session, Brett will give us an up-close-and-personal tour of their spooky season kit for the 𝗪𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘆 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗡𝗼𝗼𝗸, give a brief tutorial, and give us a sneak peek of her gorgeous, Christmas ornaments. Oh, hello bargello, indeed! Live events are accessible with a free (Community) membership to Stitchwell Social Club (recordings available with paid plans). 𝗚𝗼 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 @𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗶𝗼, 𝗼𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺/𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗰𝗵𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹𝘀𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗯 𝘁𝗼 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲! #halloweencrafts #witchycrafts #needlepoint
Love the “drive-by” recap. I was one of those who stopped by to say hello. I adore your work, and I’m now kicking myself for being to shy to ask for a photo with you! Maybe at the next VKL?? 😉
Of course! Next time. 🙂