Shelley’s Lace Jacket Redux

Once again, I’ve been busy re-knitting one of my older styles.
When I do this, I sometimes find a new way of working the item or just that a different yarn gives the piece a new life.
In this rendition of Shelley’s Lace Jacket,  I  used Cascade Cotton Rich in the worsted weight instead of the DK [...]

Oregon Flock and Fiber Festival-2009

This will be our first time exhibiting at OFFF, one of Oregon’s most eagerly awaited fiber related events of the year!
The festival takes place this year on Sept 26th and 27th at the Clackamas fairgrounds in Canby, Oregon, just minutes south of Portland.
White Lies Designs will have our booth set up on the lawn, so [...]

Hey, Teach!

Interested in having me for a teaching/workshop/trunk show event for your guild or shop?
 
 
If you’re a shop owner or event organizer, and interested in scheduling a workshop, have a look  at some of the classes I offer and to  contact me for more information. If you are a yarn shop customer and interested in me teaching at [...]

Summer reading

 Are you a fan of Debbie Macomber and her Blossom Street series?

Her newest ,”Summer on Blossom Street” contains a quote from Joan on page 187!
Email us with the first three words of the quote, your name and email address before August 1st. Your entry will go into a drawing to win a White Lies Designs [...]

Coraline , a vintage beauty.

Welcome our lovely new tunic for spring,  Coraline.
The delicate sweetheart neckline and pretty lace bottom are
just two of the charming details. Knit this in our Cascade Cotton Rich DK for easy wear and care.
 

Cover Girl 2

Another magazine cover for me, this time in Britian’s answer to IK,  Yarn Forward!
I designed this pretty  tunic-length babydoll top  in a silky, cool bamboo/nylon blend by KnitOneCrochetToo called Babyboo. Of course the instructions include short-row bust shaping instructions for bustier gals.
  I love the idea of welcoming Spring with some bright colors and a girly little top that shows [...]

Another Nod from Lime & Violet!

And a nice one it is too, with a lovely interview with me on their Daily Chum!
It’s good to be loved.

Just in case…

…you’re a bit worried that Santa will come up with yet another weed eater or vacuum cleaner for your holiday gift this year, right click and print out this little hint card and leave it in his/her shoes or wrapped around the car keys!

No Cold Shoulder for Pads!

If you lived through the 1980’s you’ll probably find it unbelievable that shoulder pads are creeping their way back onto fashion runways and into the streets of Paris.

Before you decide that this look is one that won’t see an encore in your wardrobe, don’t be too hasty in dismissing the possibilities.
Consider your body type. [...]

Wherein it is determined that money can’t buy taste…

Granted, I haven’t been to a wedding in quite a while.  
I think the last one I attended was my own, eight years ago.  There was only one other guest and he was the groom.  Even though it was only the two of us, we were appropriately dressed for the happy occasion.
The spectrum of wedding celebrations [...]