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Twists and Turnings
/in ErrataWe try to minimize the mistakes, but we do make them. I make them. I made one in the Worsted issue and I’m about to tell you about it. See that pretty picture to your left, the one where I try to make it look like I’m spinning as fine as the fine Jessie Driscoll? […]
Did I tell you we have a new copy editor?
/in How to run a magazine series, NewsI know I told you we were on the lookout for a new copy editor, but did I tell you we hired one? Her name is Karen Robinson (and I can totally put that online because you’ll see it on the masthead soon enough), and I couldn’t be happier. It wasn’t an easy decision. Not […]
The Winter Issue
/in Frontpage Article, NewsThe Winter issue is on the way! A few people will be getting it this week but with the holiday mail, it may be stalled. I know I say this every time but this may be my favorite issue so far. It’s definitely one of my favorite covers! Golding spindle with Greenwood Fiberworks fiber! You […]
Books Are My Thing
/in Frontpage ArticleI have a thing about books. I was the kid who had Christmas lists that were 80% books. If I don’t read every day something is very wrong. I married a book person; we have book children; I’ve worked in books for 25 years. I like books, I think they are important to us as […]
Thanksgiving
/in Frontpage Article, Spinning, WritingI love Thanksgiving. I love that it’s the beginning of the Holiday season. So many people celebrate so many things during this part of the year and it’s all great fun. I love that my family gets together most years – except for my one very far away sister who we always miss. I love […]