We spent last week in New York City, and had a fabulous time. While packing for the trip, I knew I wanted to take a little knitting project to keep my mind and hands busy during the in-betweens of airports and cafes–it had to be something I could carry easily, that would tuck into a [...]
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A Mending Morning: Set up Your Sewing Basket
May 31st, 2011 · 10 Comments
I love hand-sewing, and I always have–ever since I was a little girl. I also love mending. It makes such good sense, imparts calm, gives you a pleasant sense of accomplishment, and is something nice to do for your family. That said, it’s been a mystery why, these past few months, the family “to-mend” pile [...]
Knit Graffiti, Yarn Bombing, And Other Dangerous Hobbies
March 27th, 2011 · 10 Comments
And now, surprise surprise, a guest post from Tom about knitting! What is it about yarn bombing that’s so compelling? “Knit graffiti” — it brings a smile to my face just to think about it! Guerrilla crafters wrapping yarn creations around objects in the streetscape under the cover of darkness, adding a touch of whimsy [...]
DIY Haircuts–We Grow It, We Cut It
November 12th, 2009 · 9 Comments
Yup. It’s homegrown, homecut here at the Tangled Nest Barber Shop. My mom always cut my dad’s hair, and I grew up with bad jokes about how he was “dating a really cute barberess.” In high school, neighborhood boys came over to have their hair cut, too. When my mom eventually bought herself a new [...]
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