Navy to Farm: An Upcycle Story

My grandfather (we called him Pap-paw) was many things in his life: a Navy man who served in WWII, a legislator, a coach, a father, a storekeeper, a farmer, a hunter. I ended up with a few of his articles of clothing and have remade 2 of them into all-time favorite garments for myself. First…

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Winter Brights

A knitting post! Winter in Chicago is a looong affair. I love sun and warm weather, so rather than stay bundled in dark coats and hats for 5-6 months, I look for ways to bring cheerful color into my outfits. Such as this yellow hat and scarf! The yellow yarn is Crazy Sexy Wool from…

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