On the eve of the anniversary of my grandmother's passing, I came across this blog post by Benjamin Levisay, CEO of XRX (they're responsible for Knitter's Magazine, countless books, and the fabulous Stitches Expos), which hit close to home for me. It's been 13 years since my grandmother died of ovarian cancer, and I can't help feeling that it wasn't a coincidence that I stumbled upon this story tonight. I've seem some really amazing examples of the knitting community banding together to help those in need - crafters and non-crafters alike - and I hope that everyone will spread Sue's story and help her get the treatment she needs. Please consider purchasing a raffle ticket to help defray the cost of her medical bills and let her know just how many people are wishing her well in her battle.
I was really excited to step outside of my comfort zone and try something new as part of my "Christmas in July" theme this month. The kind folks at Solid Oak Inc offered me a chance to review one of their Nostalgic Christmas beaded crystal ornament kits I couldn't resist. My tree is already full of ornaments I've inherited or been gifted from other family members and friends, so these pretty crystal beaded ornaments will fit right in I think! I was super impressed with this compact little kit , which includes everything needed to create three gorgeous vintage-style ornaments - just add a pair of round nose pliers (I found mine on Amazon for less than ten bucks). The instructions had some fabulous tips for newbies like me; for example, it recommended sorting the beads and laying them out in order on a towel or beading mat to prevent them from rolling away. That may seem obvious, but I was totally ready to start beading on my kitchen table without a
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