I learned something new over the last week. Remember that fluffy yarn I mentioned before? The one that I had no clue what to do with, and that I wasn’t even sure what kind, or weight, or style of yarn it was? I finally found out what it’s called (thanks…
For those of you who didn’t grow up with me, you should know that I wasn’t glamorous, stylish, or a coordinating-outfit kind of girl. Heck, I’ve never been glamorous, stylish or coordinating in any capacity. I was recently chatting with friends about the awkwardness of middle school and high school, and…
For all my knitting, crocheting, and general yarn-loving friends out there, I have one question for you: Have you heard of Ravelry? Some of you probably just scoffed and said, “Of course!” Others of you might be trying to sound out Rav-Ell-Ree, and are puzzled by this word.…
Before we get to this week’s Yarn Stash Project Creation, I have a simple question for you: What is your favorite ice cream flavor? I have had a long friendship with Mint Chocolate Chip over the years. There is something incredibly satisfying about its creamy minty-ness being paired…
Okay fellow crocheters and knitters, this is an important public service announcement that may directly affect you. Do you find yourself pacing yarn store aisles on a regular basis, despite having baskets, or bags, or drawers full of yarn that is dying of loneliness? Do you purchase an…
Brad and I have moved a handful of times in our years of marriage. Our usual packing pattern is as follows: Create a Horrific Mess Attempt to Pile Related Items in Boxes Repeat Step 1 Label Boxes Load Boxes Drive __ Hours to Destination Unload boxes Repeat Step 1 Take…
Oh, Maggie! You’re so SCANDALOUS! You just wrote BOOB in the title, and now have written BOOB two more times! Yes, yes, prepare to be scandalized: but only at a PG-rating level. Shirts are not coming off, no skin will be exposed, but this is a celebration – a necessary…
Did you know the word hysteria originates from medical disorders attributed to women caused by “disturbances of the uterus”, and is further part of a class of ailments that afflicted women, involving the movement of the uterus throughout the body (if this both intrigues and disturbs you, read on here).…
I am sorry to say, but I don’t think I’ve written this before: I am so thankful for YOU. I’ve been more than surprised when people have come up to me and said, “I love your blog”, to which I turn behind me to see if a more…
I’ll keep the words short and the photos big for the Brag Board. Check out these adorable kids and their Tugboat Yarning gear! Baby Emilia – Magenta Baby Cocoon Baby Judah – Grey & Teal Newsie Hat Baby Judah – Navy & Orange Dino Hat Baby Ahren – Green & Navy Dinosaur Hat Baby…