handmade by stefanie

I'm so excited to share my newest design! I was recently asked to design some accessories for Bijou Basin Ranch's #CountdownToOutlander event which is happening right now! They have a new line of hand-dyed colors inspired the the Outlander  series of books by Diana Gabaldon, which is being made into a TV series which premieres on Starz on August 9. The Outlandish collection includes a spectrum of 27 gorgeous colors and comes in two of my favorite bases: Lhasa Wilderness (a blend of yak and bamboo) and Himalayan Trail (a blend of yak and merino). Himalayan Trail yarn in Lallybroch from the Outlandish color series. Before we get too far, I have to make a confession: I've never read any of the Outlander books. I have managed to glean a few key plot points here and there in my internet research, but I can't claim to be a super-fan, nor would I want to misrepresent myself as such. I chose to draw my inspiration from scenic photos of Scotland, which is where a large po...

I was really excited to be greeted by this when I woke up this morning: We live about 20 minutes from O'Hare, and even though I'll probably never get to see these cute little guys while they're at work, it makes me deliriously happy to know that somewhere nearby, a herd of goats are doing their goaty thing!  Now if we could just get our own neighborhood to do away with the lawn service and hire some adorable goats instead....