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Defarge Does Shakespeare

Guess what? There’s a new book out today with a pattern from me. Remember how Marilla’s Shawl was in What Else Would Madame Defarge Knit? Well today I’ve got Desdemona’s Handkerchief in Defarge Does Shakespeare!   This lace and intarsia handkerchief … Continue reading

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It’s time for Defarge! Marilla’s Shawl reveal

Today’s the day! What (else) Would Madame Defarge Knit is out, including my Marilla’s Shawl pattern. This means that I finally get to show you the pictures I took of Francine last year in the Mississippi Valley Textile Museum. Francine … Continue reading

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Sneak peek!

Folks, I’m finally going to show you a little bit of a special design that you’ll see more of very very soon. Remember last year when Francine & I went off to Almonte to the Textile Museum? I showed you … Continue reading

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Even more inspiration

I like e-books, really I do, but there’s still something wonderful about having a real book in your hands. I ordered Extreme Double-Knitting by Alasdair Post-Quinn (from Cooperative Press) a while back. I’ve had the e-book for a while, but … Continue reading

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Rhinebeck: the people

One of the many reasons I had a wonderful time at Rhinebeck was the company. I saw and talked to so many people it was overwhelming. It began on Friday night at the Holiday Inn. We went down to join … Continue reading

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