Tag Archives: ZoëCat

The Inside Stories: Day 23

Posted on April 13, 2020 by sandi

Saturday, April 4, 2020. Hello, my friends. How things have changed. My last post, the one about my beloved Zoë’s passing, was written nearly nine months ago. It’s hard to believe she’s been gone that long. It’s even harder to … Continue reading →

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Wandering but not Lost

Posted on June 11, 2016 by sandi

You folks are the best! So many great suggestions in the comments on my last post  for That Which “Shawl” Be Next On My Needles. (Heh) Your suggestions gave me a great excuse to go wandering around the Ravelry pattern database. (It … Continue reading →

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in which wiseheart still knits

Posted on August 11, 2015 by sandi

It’s true. Fortunately, I have proof: Hm. Not the best model, perhaps; she does tend to have An Attitude. Plus, methinks she is getting ready to shred that lovely yarn to pieces. Jen worked hard to dye that yarn. Shredded … Continue reading →

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Goals and Finished Objects

Posted on January 24, 2014 by sandi

Goals, Sort of I dislike making New Year’s goals with a fiery dislike. I don’t like making them, because here comes March, and my goal-efforts stopped back somewhere around GroundHog Day. This year, I’m trying something a wee bit more … Continue reading →

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wonderful adventures

Posted on May 24, 2013 by sandi

It’s a big day for me, because 30 minutes ago I handed over two months’ worth of work to a really nice Fed Ex employee with bright pink streaks in her hair. The two months’ of work is a Project … Continue reading →

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the llama’s Thanksgiving

Posted on November 23, 2011 by sandi

Remember this lovely skein of merino/cashmere silk yarn from Spirit Trail? The Giveaway Llama worked her magic this morning, and we have a winner! Congratulations, Rachel-AKA-ladygem154!! The yarn is yours, and I’ll be sending you an email shortly to work … Continue reading →

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sweater doctor, heal thyself

Posted on November 5, 2011 by sandi

One of the classes that I teach is called Sweater Triage. The folks in the class bring in sweaters they’ve knit (along with the pattern and schematic), sweaters that don’t turn out to fit they way they expect, or sweaters … Continue reading →

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