From the entry 'IN PRAISE OF PICOT EDGING'.
That is the most beautiful creation I have ever seen (why is it that every one of your new ideas has the same effect on me?) I'm going right down to the stash to find yarns to make this! Bless you!

From the entry 'ELFWARE: or what I want to wear for this part of my life'.
Your comments reminded me of the song written by Billy Steinburg "True Colours" which incidently he wrote this song about his own mother. True Colours was released in 1986 by Cyndi Lauper and has been also released by Phil Collins. Cyndi Lauper speaks at the end of her video of "loving herself and accepting who you are". With knowledge comes power and all we have to do is "listen" to our inner self. Unfortunately, it takes some of us longer. I have recently returned to knitting from a 20 year hiatus and although I have just "found" your site I am enjoying your past entries in your journal and look forward to future ones.

From the entry 'ELFWARE: or what I want to wear for this part of my life'.
Of course you know that elfs are immortal! Three cheers for the evolved Tinkerbell. I am with you every step and word of the way. Ironically, for being accepted for publication this comment requires the input of "forms29" - a secret meaning ???

From the entry 'ELFWARE: or what I want to wear for this part of my life'.
:-) And this is exactly why I enjoy your site so very much. Keep on inspiring us all to be individuals. To wear what we like and be our own selves...not sheep following along with the herd. I did teach some knitting classes on Saturdays in the 90's and my first question to a new student was: "What is your favorite color?" Many loved purple or fuschia or kelly geen or red or hot pink, but told me they always wore black or neutral colors...I encouraged them to choose yarns in their favorite colors and I found many ladies just glowed when they wore their favorite colors! Also, using their favorite colors kept them working and finishing projects! When someone said, I don;t have anything to wear with this, I suggested ways they could use it, or mentioned keep your favorite color in mind when you shop for yourselves...It is such a delight to see you Jane, so inspired by color where ever you go! You have such a delightfully unique way of presenting your designs and sharing some of the concepts that inspire you! Keep up the good work! Aloha!

From the entry 'ELFWARE: or what I want to wear for this part of my life'.
Yes, it is truly clear, we do hide behind various persona to shield the real sole. When, we allow real real persona to appear in life, the freeing is frightening..thus, not readily accepted by our peers. The freedom, to be who you are is the great gift on earth..to enjoy speech, thoughts, color, dress and to have that excillarating inter feeling, can't be measured. Because, you are then forced to be true to only yourself. You need not work for outer acceptance...Live life too the fullest..