Category: travel

  • h+h, briefly

    h+h, briefly

    Today I’m exhausted because I flew to Chicago Tuesday afternoon to attend h+h americas, briefly; the show runs through today but I came home late last night. My badge was as little acorn creations and my goal was to source yarn and notions for my students, and see what I might be able to do…

  • coffee for quiet

    coffee for quiet

    I spent a few days at the end of March in Köln, Germany. I was there for h+h cologne, an international trade fair for creative handicraft & hobby supplies. Early each morning I loved to sit for a bit with a cup of coffee, my knitting, and people watch. How do you like to recharge…

  • Banff National Park

    Banff National Park

    Last weekend E and I explored Banff National Park in Alberta, Canada. I urge you to visit, and to be smart and mindful of your time in this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site (leave no trace). I am still processing both what we experienced and the photos from our brief time in this gorgeous region.…

  • my favourite travel tips

    my favourite travel tips

    For today, I decided to gather together my three most favourite travel tips. This weekend is the opening of travel season here in the States. While I don’t travel as much as I used to, this June I am again heading to Columbus, Ohio. Why? It’s the summer trade show for The National NeedleArts Association…

  • adventures big and small

    adventures big and small

    I’m home from a few adventures big and small with many things to write about, and lists of work to catch up on. A preview of things to come, with a huge thank you to the amazing generosity of Tom Bihn.