Author Archives: kjwinston

About kjwinston

I am a freelance religion reporter living in the San Francisco Bay Area.

a kiss from France

Posted on May 16, 2013

Reblogged from Kate Davies Designs: I so enjoyed your translations and comments on this post, that I thought I’d continue the First World War theme with some of my favourite items in my postcard collection. Known to collectors generically as … Continue reading →

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Tile Cards for Mother’s Day

Posted on May 8, 2013

It seems like I’ve slowed down on the blogging. What can I say? Real life intervenes. There’s been a visit form my mom (yeah!), work and house cleaning. And those damn allergies! Anyone else having issues? Mine just make me … Continue reading →

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Crocheted Beaded Bangles

Posted on April 14, 2013

So last Thursday, after finishing my work for the day, I headed off to Target for some necessities. I both love and hate Target. I love it because of how convenient it is, how it gives 5% back to the … Continue reading →

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A Path to Recovery

Posted on April 13, 2013

Reblogged from Peacefully Knitting: When I received this single skein of Rowan Softknit Cotton  in a beautiful shade of Indigo Blue  to review, I simply had no idea what to do with it.   A single skein of just 115 yards isn’t … Continue reading →

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Extreme Paper Quilling

Posted on April 10, 2013

This was in my inbox this morning, my daily message from a blog I follow called “Honestly, WTF.” It’s a mixed bag of fashion, art and jewelry how-to’s (guess why I subscribe). It features the paper quilling of Yulia Brodskaya. … Continue reading →

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Lisa’s Bead Closet

Posted on April 3, 2013

Last week, while traveling in Texas for work, I managed to get a few days’ visit in with my family and a couple of dear friends. One of them was Lisa, my college pal, beading buddy and all around best … Continue reading →

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Long Timey No Bloggey

Posted on March 20, 2013

Sorry folks, I have been working a lot lately – which is good – but that has left me little time and enthusiasm for blogging, which requires, or course, even more writing and more sitting in front of a computer. … Continue reading →

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Stitches - Shopping Day

Posted on February 27, 2013

Reblogged from Skein Lane – IN THE LOOP: I began waking around 4:30 a.m. without the dog or cats to help…just excited about the new day ahead…friends and yarn were on the horizon. I must confess I really am not … Continue reading →

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Knit Well. Do Good.

Posted on February 25, 2013

Reblogged from small stories from real life: This town continues to surprise me, with the interesting things people do here and the fascinating stories behind their work. Learn more about Ellen Graves and her knitting shop K2Tog after these images. … Continue reading →

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Stitchapalooza

Posted on February 22, 2013

I think I shot my wad in the first 15 minutes I was here here are some pictures . . Z This is the TilliThomas Disco Lights and Fickle Knitter has 3 new shawl patterns for it. Mine!

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