Celebrating Life: In 2020, I encourage you to do something on the 20th of each month that will bring you active and conscious joy.
Behind the Scenes at Wool Warehouse
Well! I have had just about the most fun a girl can have!! As you probably already know, I have a shop-front with Wool Warehouse. In this store, you can buy kits for some of my projects, including Charlotte’s Dream, Sophie, and Ubuntu. Last year, my family and I went for a little visit to […]
Scheepjes Bloggers Weekend at Yarndale 2018
Sooo… after spending all weekend at Yarndale (yay!), publishing Part 4 of the Ubuntu CAL on Wednesday, and attending a Meet and Greet at Janie Crow’s studio yesterday (where I was gifted with some gorgeous Bowltech hooks), I finally have a quiet(ish) hour or three to tell you about my fantastic yarny weekend!! Scheepjes Blogger’s […]
‘Day in the Life of a Crochet Designer’ Podcast
Doing a podcast interview is probably the scariest yarn-related activity I can participate in. I used to hate the sound of my own voice, and although I have gotten more used to hearing it ‘on air’, I still wouldn’t go as far as to say that I like it. Not only do I dislike listening […]
Look At What I Made Newsletter
I’ve taken the unusual step of making this newsletter into a post on my blog. I know, it’s been a while since you last had a newsletter from me and you might have been wondering where I’ve been…
Devon Sun Yarns Retreat June 2017
I have just returned from my sixth yarn retreat with Devon Sun Yarns, and this one was a particularly special one. It felt like a big family get-together :)
Lookatwhatimade on The Yarn Thing Podcast
I will be chatting to Marly Bird on The Yarn Thing podcast this evening, and I am both excited and nervous about it! I hope you will be able to join us!
A Sense of Belonging
When I went on my first Scheepjes Bloggers Weekend a year and a half ago, I could never have imagined that I would make the kind of friends that I have. Occasionally I still feel like I should pinch myself to make sure I am not dreaming.
Smile of Joy Charity
Smile of Joy works with HIV-impacted children in South Africa to support and maintain oral health. They also host Christmas parties for these children. They gratefully receive donations of broken toys, clothes, and crochet or knit items.
Talking About Crafting, Work, Family, and The Importance of Saying No!
It is not easy balancing work, life, kids, and crafts. Join me as I (self-consciously) discuss how I attempt to do this with Marie Segares from Creative Yarn Entrepreneur.
