Monthly Archives: June 2012

Portland Bound

Posted on June 29, 2012 by sherrilynn

Dear readers tell me about the places, neighborhoods, shops, restaurants, landmarks, sights, and oddities I MUST visit and explore while I’m in Portland! Continue reading →

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Repetition ~ act of saying over again

Posted on June 26, 2012 by sherrilynn

Repetition is the foundation for all pattern making. I was inspired by these wine barrels on Treasure Island today. Continue reading →

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A day of guilt free knitting!

Posted on June 24, 2012 by sherrilynn

I’m volunteering to work at my local yarn shop while the owner is recovering from surgery. Our knits and purls are like prayers. Continue reading →

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It’s Summertime!

Posted on June 21, 2012 by sherrilynn

There is nothing better than wearing a sexy, carefree dress in San Francisco on the first day of summer, especially when it’s warm and sunny. These are golden days! I took this photo with the Instagram app on my new … Continue reading →

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Knitting Insanity

Posted on June 20, 2012 by sherrilynn

I pull out yarn. I pull out patterns. I knit swatches and suddenly I have so many projects imagined that I feel all itchy about it. Continue reading →

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Sprucing Up

Posted on June 15, 2012 by sherrilynn

This sad UGLY pillow has been sitting around my apartment forever. So I checked my stash and pulled out a nice big piece of vintage fabric. Got out my tools… Revved up my sewing machine… And stitched up an extra … Continue reading →

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My NeighborHOOD

Posted on June 13, 2012 by sherrilynn

Industrial East Oakland is covered with graffiti. Every once in a while the slate is wiped clean. Continue reading →

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