Acornbud's Yarns

Pettine , a photo by acornbud on Flickr. Pattern: Pettine by Corrina Ferguson from Sideways Shawlettes Yarn: 1.2 skeins. Handmaiden, Min...

This quilt block languished in stash for more then a decade and it's finally done! It's quite large so the choice now is a big pill...

Bowl from Empty Bowl event a photo by acornbud on Flickr. Hawaii Potter's Guild Empty Bowl Event

Pattern: Herbivore , by Stephen West Yarn: Our Connection colorway, hand dyed by Megan Smith, WaywardYarn on Etsy . 100% merino Needles: ...

I have been a big fan of the Feral Knitter and her incredible creations since I first discovered them. Here's an example in one of my ...

Removed 1/8/2025

I'm thinking about all the wonderful eating experiences I had on my trip, while putting off doing my taxes and waiting for "mostly ...

Crown Mountain Farms had some cute cards in their booth at Madrona. The couple I remember had to do with yarn snobs...one said something t...

I went on some interesting tours this trip around and learned lots of new things. Earthhues : I loved this place! There is no name on the ...

I had two really fun classes at Madrona. Batts, Roving and Top taught by Judith Mackenzie and Spinning a Self Striping Yarn . I was loane...

Two years ago I was adamant about my "no spinning" policy. Now that is history. I've entered the world of spinning and I...

This year's winter retreat earned it's name. Tacoma was wintry indeed and very snowy. Coming from Hawaii it's always a cha...

In one of those eye-opening moments, I finally went to the KCC Farmer's Market. I had all kinds of lame excuses for avoiding this weekl...

Lunch was pretty special prepared by blogless Marlies, who really knows how to entertain! We started with a beautiful salad. The dressing ...

18 grey Totoro sitting on the stairs, causing great happiness all around! I didn't think I would ever say this, but maybe I have enough...

Fingerless Mitts Originally uploaded by acornbud Pattern: Susie's Reading Mitts , by Janelle Masters from Dancing Ewe Yarns Needles: si...

Pattern: Lacy Leisure Hoodie, by Gayle Bunn, from Creative Knitting, May 2008 Yarn: 7 skeins of Berroco Ultra Alpaca, colorway Redwood. I...

Bangle Originally uploaded by acornbud Gypsy Wire Bangle from "MakeWireJewelry" free download from Beading Daily. Tutorial by Jani...

Blogless Sandy and I are having fun learning to spin. An Opalism (after the Hyperactive Monkey who is our mentor) is "never buy only...

Animation Magic, Windward Mall Originally uploaded by acornbud Totoro are pretty rare around town when compared to Ms. Kitty, so I was happy...