One of my favorite fall purchases this year is a super soft wool and mohair poncho from Olivine Atelier. It's a luscious chocolate brown and the fringe hangs jauntily off the sides, not in the front or back. I get compliments whenever I wear it — except from my husband, who suffers from a serious lack of fashion sensibilities and thinks ponchos are a trendy debacle.
By Kathy Schultz | November 4, 2004
Daily Find
Tom Bihn, local maker of laptop and messenger bags, called on the readers and editors of Knitty magazine to help design the ultimate functional knitting bag. The result is the $70 "Swift," a sturdy, feature-filled ballistic nylon tote, a bag so popular that five of the seven available colors sold out within days of the bag's Oct. 12 debut.
By Marika McElroy Cain | November 6, 2007
Daily Find
Knitters can go nuts May 18-20 during the annual LYS (Local Yarn Shop) Tour. Join the yarn crawl to more than 20 shops around Puget Sound and score freebies and more. (Visit www.lystour.com for all participating shops and a map.)
By Kathy Schultz | May 15, 2007
Seattle Style File
Seattleites may be familiar with Antique Row in Tacoma, but there's more than tchotchke-filled shops here. The pedestrian-friendly area that includes the Theater District makes for a nice day trip and change of shopping scenery. You'll find everything from estate jewelry to the latest in pricey denim in this historic section of town.
By Kathy Schultz | May 10, 2007
Daily Find
Anastas fills her boutique with clothing, toys and books. She focuses on organic cotton clothing, including her own label, Two Owls.
By Kathy Schultz | May 8, 2007
Daily Find
Knitting is a trendy hobby that's on the rise, especially among 25- to 34-year-old women, according to the Craft Yarn Council of America. If you're already a fan, or just thinking about picking up your first set of needles, you'll want to check out a new book by two Seattle-based knitting gurus.
By Sarah Jio | December 8, 2006
Holiday 2006
If you are thinking about hosting your own craft show, either alone or with a few other craftanistas, take a few tips from those who came before you.
By Jennifer Warnick | November 9, 2006
