KAREN YAFFE
Spring cleaning? This is an ongoing process for me as I usually work on multiple projects. I try to keep each project in its own container to keep things semi-organized; when the project is complete, I make sure to put all wools, threads, and sketches away in their proper places. This doesn’t always happen!
When I begin a new project, it usually starts with the idea, but sometimes I am inspired by a beautiful piece of wool, like the blue/gold plaid in Touch of Summer. Next is sketching to get my thoughts down on paper and then my favorite is choosing wool colors and thread. Last is stitching it all down, and then I am on to my next idea!
KIM ZENK AND KATIE HEBBLEWHITE (GRANNY’S LEGACY PATTERNS)
Having a second set of eyes and a different creative perspective to design with is one of the biggest blessings of designing as a mother/daughter team!
When working on a new project, everything sketched out on paper may look perfect, but when stitched there is just something missing. Brainstorming together we
