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Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
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The Ballad of the Brown V-neck Sweater
After three years, I have finally finished the first adult sweater design I have ever attempted. Yay!
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This Train Track Goes Both Ways
Taking a moment to look back at how far I’ve come before looking to the immediate future again.
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Peaks and Valleys
When the blahs happen two weeks a month, it’s not just depression… Also, update on my slow productivity mission, what I did this week in my business (hint: knitting pattern update), and some sad news about my grandmother.
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LYS Spotlight: Quintessential Knits in Duvall, WA, USA
A riot of colour, knitwear eye candy, and touchable texture reigns in this small town Local Yarn Store.
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Equilibrium: What a Rush!
Today, I had an epiphany. I realized that my idealized state of “balance” and true homeostasis are not the same thing. This is going to change everything…
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Francoise of Aroha Knits Creates Her Own Niche
Francoise of Aroha Knits had more than a few obstacles in her way when she decided to launch her knitwear business--but she did it anyway. Read the inspiring story of this expat American designer living in Japan whose business has grown to encompass the globe.