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.
Even after just a few years of knitting or crocheting, you're bound to have some finished projects lying around that never get worn or used. After 10+ years of crafting, I have more than just "some" or "a few"....and with my ongoing quest to declutter my house this year, I've become obsessed with going through these forlorn projects and making some Big Decisions. Sometimes, they are perfectly fine and just need a new and loving home. Other projects may have not turned out quite right: there might have been some mistakes in the knitting that I thought I could live with, or the yarn was gorgeous but not well-matched to the pattern, or my taste has drastically changed since I finished making the project...in any case, why on earth did I keep knitting?! Who knows, but I don't feel good about gifting anything that falls into this category to someone else. These projects have been relegated to the "frog pile" (or should I say, frog pond?), to b
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