This year, I am finally doing it! I have been wanting to publish my own knitting patterns for a while and I think I am now ready to dive in. Having said that, it is only appropriate that it be one of the very first patterns I have written back in 2014. I called itContinue reading “So You Want to Publish Your Pattern?”
Category Archives: Alaska
Let Your Light Shine
Tomorrow is New Year’s Eve and I am sure all of us have different intense emotions regarding 2020. For me, 2020 was more bitter than sweet. Everyone can relate to how the pandemic affected us globally. I think this year was a big test for all of us with regards to our faith and ourContinue reading “Let Your Light Shine”
DIY Ice Globes
Merry Christmas everyone! Another week to go and we are saying goodbye to 2020. What a year, huh? This year definitely has been a roller coaster ride. I am thankful for each one of you for supporting our little handmade shop. If you are located somewhere with freezing temperatures, here is a fun and easyContinue reading “DIY Ice Globes”
Handmade Baby Hats and Plaid Pumpkins
Can you believe October is almost over? Even with this pandemic and our usual everyday challenges, life goes on. I am just hoping that everybody is doing well and staying safe during these crazy times. Staying busy and occupied helps a lot to distract us from today’s limitations. For me, knitting saves me from goingContinue reading “Handmade Baby Hats and Plaid Pumpkins”
Fairbanks Weekend
So last Friday morning, the first thing my husband asked me was “Are you up for driving to Fairbanks for the weekend?” Since this pandemic, we have not been out of Alaska and it is always a refreshing switch to take a road trip for a change of atmosphere. Of course, it took me twoContinue reading “Fairbanks Weekend”
Reed Lakes Hike – August 2020
Last week, I finally had the opportunity to hike Reed Lakes with some amazing ladies. This popular hiking trail around Hatcher’s Pass highlights the lower and upper Reed Lakes which are about a mile apart. You can find more information about this trail on the Alaska.org website. From the trailhead, it is a fairly easyContinue reading “Reed Lakes Hike – August 2020”
Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska
It was such a delight visiting North Pole, Alaska for our first family road trip for the year! My sister and brother-in-law came up here from Australia and we were so blessed to have had this amazing experience right in the middle of winter… at -40 degrees F! Of course being in North Pole, weContinue reading “Santa Claus House in North Pole, Alaska”
County Fair 2019
Wow! After months of market preparation, the County Fair that I was participating in finally wrapped this year. Dozens of vendors with their crafts, trade and expertise, our ever-loving community that never ceases to support our local dreamers, and of course, the dedication and commitment of the organizers all helped make this event a successfulContinue reading “County Fair 2019”
Market Prep 2019
It’s been a week since fall started but here in Alaska, it seems like we are closely approaching the end of it. Check out the mountains around us and they are all screaming winter! That brings me to point out another exciting thing…. hat season! Knitting wise, I am having a blast. I am currently doingContinue reading “Market Prep 2019”
Fireweed Chunky Hats
Did I mention I live in Alaska? This summer has given us some of our warmest months! The record of Summer 2013 saw 42 days of 70 degrees or warmer. Today, we broke that record as Summer 2019 moved past that mark with 43 days of 70 degrees or warmer, and it is not overContinue reading “Fireweed Chunky Hats”
