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  Summer is a great time to start sewing with knits. Kristine recently did a "Chanified" version of our Endless Summer Tunic. For those of you who are not familiar with Alabama Chanin, it is 100% h...

In February, an amazing exhibition opened at the Berkeley Art Museum called The Possible. I have participated in the exhibition by advising, creating, and collaborating (with Tessa of ogaard)...

This past week we released our first sewing pattern, The Endless Summer Tunic. It is currently available on our website as a pdf download. It's a simple and elegant number with a flattering v-neck...

This past week, me, Kristine, and Sarah, packed up a portion of the store into two small vehicles and drove them down to the Santa Clara Convention center for the annual Knitting and Crochet Expo c...

  It's that time of the year again!  The yarn has been dyed and labeled ready to hit the showroom floor.  This weekend we will have three booths of luxurious items waiting to go home with you.  We ...

There are spoiler photos below, so scroll with caution!! Ysolda's Mystery KAL is in full swing and today marks the release of Clue #3.  Follow Your Arrow is the first Mystery KAL that I am taking ...

LEGGINGS! They keep you warm and stylish, so why not make them?What? How do you go about making your own leggings? We have the answer.   A very special class called... Design & Sew Your Own Le...

I have to admit. I was a little afraid of 2013. I can be superstitious - and that ol' 13 hanging in the wings gave me pause. Though in reality, 2013 ended up being an astounding and wonderful year ...

Sorry I've gotten away from blogging, though not for lack of things happening at the shop! I have a lot to fill you in on - but for the moment, let's focus on some fun events coming up this weeken...

This weekend the shop will be overflowing with Habu Textiles yarn. There will be nearly 100 sweater samples knit out of Habu. Habu yarn is unique in that a number of it is sourced from small Japa...

Sarah, Adrienne, Chris, and I traveled to Point Reyes Station last Saturday to attend the Fibershed's 2nd Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium. It was tremendous to think about everything that has trans...

This Saturday, November 16th is Fibershed's 2nd Fine Wool & Fiber Symposium in Point Reyes Station. Fibershed is a local non-profit dedicated to using materials grown and processed within 120 ...