I haven’t written about Wild Fibers Magazine in a while. My lead time in writing articles is so long that sometimes I’ve forgotten what I wrote by the time the issue comes out.

As always, Linda has published another beautiful magazine that I’m proud to be a part of. I love to write for her–she’s a fun and easy-to-get-along-with editor. If you’ve got ideas for articles, drop me a line, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Well, I’ve finally got the side bar almost the way I want it. The completion bars are up (to nag me into completing projects), and I made a little needles icon to put next to it. That was new for me. I’m proud of that little 16×16 pixel artwork. I got the programming to work, too (that is a new skill as well).

It’s finally winter in Maine. This morning we’ve had over four inches of snow and there’s up to a foot more coming. The kids are home from school, knitting circle and Planning Board are both canceled for this evening. The forecast calls for blizzard conditions this afternoon, with winds up to 45 mph. It’s the perfect day to sit and knit, which I will when this post is complete.

Since I haven’t done much writing for my blog this week, here’s your dose of me (and, yes, I’ve combed my hair since this picture was taken):

You’ll have to buy the magazine, as content doesn’t appear on the web. You can get your very own subscription here. You’ll find the photographs to be spectacular and the articles fascinating. I’m the Spindelicious columnist. This month I have an article on how not to dye. The humor will kill you.

Stay warm!

I spend a lot of time on-line.  Probably too much time.  I often come across cool patterns and references that I’d like to share with you–and keep for myself.  Since the demise of my last computer, it’s very clear to me that keeping links/bookmarks on my own machine does nothing in the event that the hard drive dies and doesn’t let any one else know what I’ve got squirreled away.

So, now I’ve got a del.icio.us page.  When I find something I want to keep track of, a pattern I want to find again, or a reference I don’t want to lose, I’ll post it there.  Drop by and see what I’ve found so far. I’ll probably make a link to it as well.

In other news, please check out the new issue of Wild Fibers Magazine. (Subscriptions here). I’ve got a dyeing article published there, but the reason why you should read this magazine is the incredible photos and layouts.  This issue is fantastic and well worth tracking down if you don’t have a subscription.  The editor loves to travel and this time she’s off with the camels in the Gobi desert and weaving in the Andes.  The pictures are well worth your time.

I’m writing from my new computer, so feel free to click on the Google ads on the page to help pay for it ;-).

Tomorrow I’ll have pictures from another project I completed (my knitting machine sweater), and I’ll add some more pictures in my WIP album.