Sleepyhead Doorbusters 2013

Sleepyhead Doorbusters 2013

Maggie’s a sleepy head.  She doesn’t really like to wake up early. . If you are like Maggie and want a civilized Black Friday sale.  Have we got the plan for you.   Come to Stillwater at 9am on Black Friday.  Well, you might want to get there a little...
Time to be vocal locals!

Time to be vocal locals!

. Locals, it just might be time for you to start voicing your opinions. . Your city council has chosen 3 finalists to organize the replacement event for Lumberjack Days.  On October 15th at 4:30pm, the city council is going to hear from those 3 finalists.  They are...
And the winner is…not sure

And the winner is…not sure

The votes are in. . You’ve spoken, and voted on your favorite color combo for the Westknits Knit Along. . You’ve chosen option A, by an overwhelming margin. . You have very good taste. . Carly and Kate both pointed out that my color choice, seen here. . ....
Westknits Color Choices

Westknits Color Choices

Now that we have jumped on the Westknits bandwagon, let’s explore our color choices. . Kate is in tomorrow to pick them up, so your vote needs to come in today:) . . . . . . Here is the Ravelry link to the pattern....
Decay…really?

Decay…really?

There has been lots of conversation lately downtown Stillwater about the word decay. . The word was brought up at a City Council meeting a few months ago. . It was said that our downtown was in a state of decay.  Decay is a pretty serious word and words are powerful....
We’re jumping on…

We’re jumping on…

We’re jumping on the bandwagon. . The Stephen West bandwagon that is. . If you are a Ravelry.com user, you have probably heard about Westknits new Mystery Knit A Long.  Not on Ravelry, or ever heard of a mystery knit a long?  Well, the idea is that you have no...
She’s lost her knitting mojo

She’s lost her knitting mojo

Jen’s lost her knitting mojo. . She’s working on that darn 12 in 12 sweater, Chambourcin, and has completely no desire to knit.  Not the 12 in 12, not a simple hat…not anything. . It’s working up beautifully though. . . Have you been there...
Stripy Hat Pattern

Stripy Hat Pattern

What’s better on a 100 degree September day than thinking about a new stocking cap? . We don’t think there is anything better. . So here we go… . The yarn is SMC Boston in neon colors.  Available at the shop for $6 a ball!  Check them out and buy...
Melancholy for Madison

Melancholy for Madison

Audrey’s moving to college.  She’s going to my Alma Mater, UW Madison. . Audrey has been a part of our lives for 4 years.  She takes care of my kiddos after school and in the summer.  Her family and mine are intertwined. . Anyway, her move to Madison has...
Where are you? No shame here…

Where are you? No shame here…

Where are my Building Blocks people? . You know who you are…you who registered to come to a class once a month for a year. . You were either going to learn some new skills or just hang out with friends.  Yep, I’m talking to you. . Where are you? . We do...