Not really me
8 months ago
I know socks are all the rage. I saw all the cool patterns and thought it might be interesting.
But it’s not really me. I recommend trying it, but in my case I stopped the first sock early (I was knitting it toe-up, because cuff-down really didn’t appeal to me) and decided not to bother with the second.
But try it! You may love it. I think I’ll try again eventually, with magic loop or two circulars. Maybe I just don’t like double pointed needles…
Nov 06, 03:47PM PST | 0 comments
Roller coasters can be a blast! There are so many types of coasters that you can find something that appeals to you.
If you’re afraid you’ll chicken out while waiting in line, go FIRST THING in the morning, as soon as the park opens. The lines are shorter, so you’ll have less time to freak out. Also, go with a supportive friend, not someone who will mock you or make you feel bad.
If you’re scared, there’s nothing to be embarrassed about. Everyone is scared of something, whether they admit it or not. Remember, if you are afraid of something and do it anyway, you’re far braver than the people who have never had to overcome their fear to do it!
May 22, 2008, 04:41PM PDT | 0 comments
One of the highlights of my art degree was my book arts class! I love book making, and have returned to it again and again over the past five years. (Wow, has it been that long?)
If you really want to learn, you might try a single signature pamphlet or an oriental stab binding. (For the stab book, you can omit the “paper string” and the corner reinforcements, skipping straight to the stab-and-sew part. It won’t be as strong, but that won’t matter for a practice book.)
Definitely practice with scrap materials; my teachers made us make two practice dummies and two “good” books for each style. That way, you won’t ruin your beautiful, fancy papers!
May 22, 2008, 04:35PM PDT | 0 comments
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