I've been tagged by Rachel, who by the way, is the only blogger I actually know.
Here are the rules: write 5 things you've never talked about on your blog and tag 5 people you'd like to know more about.
1. I studied fashion merchandising at Arapahoe College in Colorado and fashion design at Brooks College in Long Beach, CA. I worked in the fashion industry for about 20 yrs, got fed up, and am now an educator. I'm an excellent seamstress, but I lost my passion for it and haven't had my machines out in a couple of years. 3 yrs ago I bought some yarn and knitting needles and my new passion was born. I still need a pattern, but I'm beginning to design garments in my head. I think that means that I'm ready to start designing again. I'm going to buy a notebook today so that I can start putting some of my ideas on paper.
2. When I was in college a woman came to my textiles class and brought her spindles and spinning wheels. Once I tried out her wheel, I had to have one. My parents ordered me an Ashford Traveler. I spent months in my dad's workshop finishing it and putting it together. It looks fabulous...I've never used it. Recently I bought some top, oiled and tightened the parts and gave it a spin. I need lessons. That's my goal for spring, to learn to spin yarn for knitting.
3. For my 40th birthday, I gave myself a trip to Merida, Mexico. Actually, it was an immersion program for my Latin American Studies minor. It had it's challenges, but was an unforgettable experience. I lived with a wonderful family, taught 3rd grade and visited some of the most amazing places on earth. The picture is one I took of some Mayan children playing marbles.
Here are the rules: write 5 things you've never talked about on your blog and tag 5 people you'd like to know more about.
1. I studied fashion merchandising at Arapahoe College in Colorado and fashion design at Brooks College in Long Beach, CA. I worked in the fashion industry for about 20 yrs, got fed up, and am now an educator. I'm an excellent seamstress, but I lost my passion for it and haven't had my machines out in a couple of years. 3 yrs ago I bought some yarn and knitting needles and my new passion was born. I still need a pattern, but I'm beginning to design garments in my head. I think that means that I'm ready to start designing again. I'm going to buy a notebook today so that I can start putting some of my ideas on paper.
2. When I was in college a woman came to my textiles class and brought her spindles and spinning wheels. Once I tried out her wheel, I had to have one. My parents ordered me an Ashford Traveler. I spent months in my dad's workshop finishing it and putting it together. It looks fabulous...I've never used it. Recently I bought some top, oiled and tightened the parts and gave it a spin. I need lessons. That's my goal for spring, to learn to spin yarn for knitting.
3. For my 40th birthday, I gave myself a trip to Merida, Mexico. Actually, it was an immersion program for my Latin American Studies minor. It had it's challenges, but was an unforgettable experience. I lived with a wonderful family, taught 3rd grade and visited some of the most amazing places on earth. The picture is one I took of some Mayan children playing marbles.
4 and 5 will be forthcoming along with the taggees.
Happy Super Bowl Sunday!
1 comment:
ah! i can't believe you have a spinning wheel and you've never used it! (though, who am i to say this? i have a spindle and plenty of fiber, yet they hide in my closet)
but still. you know what i mean...
lovely seeing you again on wednesday. Forecast is done and i love her! i'll bring it to the knitting circle on wednesday.
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