I don’t have a huge amount of time, but I did want to update everyone on the progress on ThreadyBear. The local class started Monday, and of course, I’m well ahead of the class, but I’ve also put them on a time table to catch up with me very quickly. It’s so much fun to…
Slowly but surely…And don’t call me Shirley!
You know, this business amazes me every day. We just got in our fall order of Manos del Uruguay, and it’s absolutely gorgeous. Manos del Uruguay Wool I’m known around the shop for working with color, and I’ve just got to say that this stuff is out of this world. Their colors are always amazing,…
Happy Boitday to Me
Thanks to Rob, my mom and sister (Debbie… HI, DEB!) our staff at ThreadBear and several wonderful and dear friends, I had an awesome birthday a few weeks ago. As always, life is nuts here at the shop, and if you haven’t noticed, I’ve been working on updates on the shop website. But for my…
Thoughtful Knitting
I’ve finally started taking a day off once a week, but I gladly relinquished it this past week for a day with our guest instructor, Lucy Neatby of Tradewind Knitwear Designs. Lucy taught classes in finishing and sock knitting, and frankly, I’m surprised my head didn’t explode with all of the information she passed along.…
blehh
Of course, it would crop up as soon as I started making a special effort to post again. I’m on my second round of antibiotics to try to quell a nasty sinus infection. I’m at work, but I’m definitely not at 100%. Don’t worry about the antibiotics; I’m eating yogurt to maintain my digestive bacteria.…
Photoshop and Basic Knit Hats
For those of you who don’t know, I spend a large percentage of my time knee deep in Photoshop. I got the new Colinette Firecracker online yesterday, so I’ve been working today to get the new Rio de la Plata yarns scanned and online. They’ve got tons of colors, and unfortunately, they don’t offer the…
Once again into the breach
There’s no one any more aware of how sketchy my posting history has been since we opened ThreadBear’s first retail location than am I. Regardless, things are starting to settle down a bit… well, we’re starting to get caught up a bit at the shop, and I’m going to make an attempt at spending a…
Godamightee!The dead has arisen!
With all due apologies to Old Mister and Miss Celie, it’s been a long, long ride, but I’m here. I’m tired, sore, and right now, I really do feel kind of ugly, but I’m here. Thank God. I’m here. And for that matter, so is my mom. Thanks to everyone who has sent their blessings.…
I’m off
I’m heading to Lansing for set up on the retail space. Catch you all in about ten days! Much love,-Matt.
Itinerary
It appears that my days in Columbus, Indiana are truly numbered. For those of you trying to keep up with me, here’s where I’ll be over the next week or so. Saturday,July 10, 2004 703 Hutchins open for visitors from noon to 5pm. Basically, this is our last opportunity to say good-bye to your local…