From the entry 'THE TANGLED GARDEN: or, how to knit-think your way through life'.
LOVELY Stuff! Absolutely stunning and beautiful. It must be hard for you to decide whether to make jewelry or knit - so wonderful for all your followers that you do both!
Before JT, I used to paint large river pepples or rocks and planted them around the garden, a dark red cluster here and a solitary smooth chinoise blue there... some I lacquered with boat lacquer for resistance, so they shone as if water had just dribbled over them, for lack of living By The River...
By Laura on 2009 07 13
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!
By Celtic Memory Jo on 2009 07 06
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.
By Verna on 2009 06 21
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 ???
By Laura on 2009 06 20
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!
