I'm a total pattern addict – there, I admitted it! – so I could barely contain myself when this first box of pattern books arrived. I found a quiet corner and took the time to look through each book, letting the inspiration flood over me. Even better than a fabulous yarn is a fabulous designer's patterns AND a pile of yarn – I always feel like I have a personal coach helping me create something that fits me well and expresses my own style. Read more ...
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Dangerous Japanese bookstore in SF
Friday, February 05, 2010
This place should come with a warning label. Caution! Leave your wallet at home!
I finally made it over to Kinokuniya in San Francisco. Oh my, what a crafty-book-lover's paradise! I won't say how much I spent, but suffice it to say I spent a good 2 hours salivating in the design and sewing sections. Read more ...
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