http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com Rob Matyska, Owner | ThreadBear Fiber Arts Studio Wed, 17 Mar 2010 03:20:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en There's a new project that's taking ThreadBear by storm. It's the Omega Wrap by Chris Bylsma, and it's also the topic for a fun Stash Bash! workshop we're doing all day on Saturday, April 10th (cost is just $15, and that's basically to cover your lunch and snacks, provided ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2010/03/16/power-knitting-in-progress/ Sunday was a day with two distinct personalities--the morning was restful and slow paced, spending time on things I enjoy. The afternoon was distinctly different, as when I pulled into the parking lot at the shop, I counted 31 cars (including mine and three other staffers' vehicles), and we're ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2010/02/25/cleaning-house/ Well, maybe not on Monday, as all I really did today was go to my weekly counseling session, work all day at the shop, and then come home and chill on the couch for awhile. I've pulled myself off of said furniture because I cannot stand any more of ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2010/02/22/monday-magic/ I've been around, for certain, as evidenced by things posted on my other, more personal blog. I'm sorry for ignoring this venue, and I've decided to make sure I attend to it on a regular basis, as I miss having a voice over here as well as sharing my ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2010/02/19/hello-im-alive/ One thing I always say is that I'm not going to get caught up in the whole "MUST.......KNIT.....FOR......CHRISTMAS" nonsense. I see too many customers at the shop freaking out about hitting specific deadlines for the holidays and really losing their sh#t about being behind schedule. And low and ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/12/20/rob-knits-christmas-gifts/ I've had a busy couple of weeks in these parts, between my parents visiting for Thanksgiving (they stayed a week--it was an amazing visit and I was sad to see them leave, even after that duration), my continuing to settle into my new place, and the goings-on at ThreadBear. ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/12/07/lots-going-on-some-of-it-knitting/ I have much to be thankful for, but since I'm trying to "keep it light" over here, I'll recap that over at my personal blog. Suffice to say that I'm looking forward to an amazing year in 2010, as the latter months of 2009 have been months of ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/11/26/quick-catch-up/ Yup--lots has happened since we were last together, two weeks ago. Much of it is recapped over at my personal blog, so if you're interested, head over there. This blog is for fun and games and other happy stuff. What makes me happy? This, without question Yup--that's a photo ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/11/20/deep-breaths/ Sunday was my birthday, and I have to say it was one of the best I've ever had (and definitely the best I can remember in a LONG time). Big thanks to everyone who helped celebrate my special day with two kinds of cake one of which was your standard, delicious birthday fare, ... http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/11/06/46-aint-so-bad/ The back, she is done. Details in my next post..........and more good stuff to share, too! http://blackdog.threadbearfiberarts.com/2009/11/04/back-me-up/