Knit Michigan The total raised continues to go up . . . we are now at nearly $19,000! This is a picture of one of the activities: Silly knitting . . . more photos will be posted at Knit Michigan as soon as I get them in. If you have any photos to share, we’d love to...

  As I write, most of the schools in Michigan are closed and, if it’s anything like yesterday, it will be too cold even for the knitter’s to come out. Good thing we have serious stashes at home! It’s much warmer at our house this morning – up a full five degrees over yesterday’s nine below....

It’s that time of year – my much awaited annual sabbatical. That means I come to Insel Haus (www.inselhausbandb.com) and be a slave to the computer and stacks of projects for 10 days. Doesn’t sound like it would be much fun, but it is very, very satisfying. From early morning until late in the night...

Some milestones are worth mentioning. 50 years ago today my parents were married in East Jordan, Michigan. They’ve persevered through 4 kids, 10 grandkids and 6.5 great grands. Many of you have met my folks as when they come to visit me they usually spend time at the shop (it is the best place to...

Couldn’t tell it by the weather. Although, it has given me good cause to wear my Orenburg shawl as a coat a bit longer. It’s been a busy and exciting week or so. Of course, I can say that most weeks! I finally went to press with our newsletter (now posted to the website), which...