http://blog.knitgeek.com An exercise in odd craftiness... Fri, 05 Sep 2008 16:57:30 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I have been researching how to alter patterns, and came across these alteration 'classes' which so far seem pretty helpful. I am working on the sleeve alteration techniques, and it seems okay so far. I will post when I have a completely finished product. They even have ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2008/09/05/altering-patterns/ ...sewing or blogging! It's so frustrating, but I know if I set my mind to it, I can get through some fall stuff. I am most stuck on altering my patterns. I want to sew for myself SO badly, but I either get a perfect fit everywhere but the sleeves, or ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2008/08/29/so-much-fabric-no-time-for/ So we have a new forum. It is geared towards sewing, however it's open to crafty, punky parents in general. It looks kind of cutesy, but I really want this to be fringe Mamas and Papas. Not too right wing, and definitely not conservative. Think Craftster for ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2008/02/13/a-new-forum/ One of my resolutions this year is to get back on track with all of my assorted sites. Also, I plan on reducing my fabric buying, and even making and selling some boys' items. And as always, to lose weight! :) I want to sell some of my stash ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2008/01/01/happy-new-year/ So I have a ginormous fabric stash, but it always seems like I don't have the very basic fabrics that I want (or need). Currently I am looking for red knit fabric - jersey, interlock, whatever - and I really don't want to have to buy more fabric. ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/08/01/fabric-swaps/ So I was excited to find an email from Denver Fabrics with a bunch of coupon codes that are running right now. I thought I would share with the class! 10% off anything in the store Coupon Code: ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/08/01/fabric-coupons-sales-deals-aka-cheap-fabric/ I spotted this article, written by Holly Burnham, at Search Warp. Not only can I personally relate to her story, but I was attracted to her beautiful, tongue-in-cheek writing style. I am a sucker for well written prose. I wrote to her and asked if I could ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/07/25/knitting-addiction-a-bitter-sweet-love-story/ How to Knit Invisible Stitches - Grafting by Karen Lonergan Karens Variety I will be trying her instructions when I finish my son's sweater. I have had the hardest time getting this right! http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/07/23/how-to-knit-invisible-stitches-grafting-by-karen-lonergan/ Okay, many people will read this and say, "So what?", but here goes. Yesterday I was itching to work on my sewing pile, but I wasn't sure what 'big' project I wanted to work on, so I started in on the little tailoring, touch-up stuff. Hubby's dress slacks have sat ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/07/23/stupid-squeal-of-the-day-blind-hem-stitch/ We got back last Tuesday, and boy were we tired. We were all up from 11:30 EST to about 6:00 PM the next day. Then we passed out. Our 3 year old did brilliantly on the flight back, which was appreciated. He usually drives us mad. My ... http://blog.knitgeek.com/index.php/2007/07/20/back-from-germany/