Ojibwe legend tells of a village visited by plague in the dead of winter where many died, including the healer. To save the people, a young girl made a dangerous journey through snow to find medicine. Losing her moccasins in the thick snow, she left a trail of bloody footprints. She succeeded in bringing help and the village was saved. In sprin...

Shrouded in mystery, sea turtles swim to us out of the mists of time, having survived extinction where dinosaurs didn’t. Three of the seven species are now endangered, two critically. Sea turtles are a fundamental link in maintaining our marine ecosystems by helping maintain the health of sea grass beds and coral reefs. Let’s do our part to mak...

Oaks are known as an enduring emblem of strength and survival. In South Carolina there is a special oak tree called the Angel Oak, estimated to be 300-500 years old. It has withstood countless hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes. With a circumference of 25.5 feet it shades an area of over 17,000 square feet, protecting and sheltering the local ...

Winter seems to last a long time here in the Northwest with its grey skies. As we see the sun start peeking out in Spring, we get anxious for warmer weather, sunshine, that draws forth the leaves and flowers we have so missed. These quick little knit-in-the-round fingerless mitts make a perfect small project with enough interest to create an en...

When I first saw the edge on this doily by Herbert Niebling, I knew I wanted to knit it as a shawl design. It is stunning. Having test knitted Golden Autumn and Gloriosa for Elena Gotlib, I knew I could pair the edge with a simple body to create an elegant crescent shaped shawl which would showcase the edge. (Thank you Elena for forging a path ...

This pattern is a painting of peace and stillness captured for a moment, through the snow and pine tree theme.

This pattern is a painting of a peaceful, lazy afternoon at the water’s edge beneath the willow leaves watching the dragonflies flit across the lilly pads and blossoms.

When the cold winds rustle through the trees, the earth lies dormant, dreaming of spring… dreaming of vines with flowers and new leaves unfurling in the strengthening sun. Join her in Dreaming of Spring Lace Shawl.