True confessions time: I hate not being good at things.
I blush to admit it, but it’s true. Even though I know, logically, that I can’t be a superstar at everything, it still kind of bugs me when I’m less than stellar at something. Knitting is currently driving me crazy – no matter how hard I try, [...]
Posts Tagged as ‘crafts’
April 24, 2009
Dummies, Idiots, and Absolute Beginners
April 17, 2009
Vibrant Hues at CLP
Everyone has a passion for something outside of his or her job, and it’s often something completely unrelated. For many, especially among the staff here at the Carnegie Library, their passion lies somewhere on the creative spectrum. The Annual CLP Staff Art Show here at Main is a living testament to this. The hallway across from the Large Print Room currently [...]
February 25, 2009
Happy Birthday, Eleventh Stack!
Today is the first birthdayof the Eleventh Stack blog! To celebrate we’re offering a team smorgasbord of wit and wisdom on libraries, blogging, or, well, whatever:
One year ago today, Eleventh Stack sounded its barbaric yawp over the rooftops of Pittsburgh. Our fans seem to enjoy both poetry and film, so here’s a little gift that combines both:
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September 11, 2008
Don’t hate me
As the weather changes and gets cooler, many of us begin to direct our thoughts to indoor pursuits. Images of cozying up with a cat in front of the television with a bowl of chili and a knitting project float through my mind’s eye. You may imagine yourself cutting up pumpkins, watching football, or even [...]
July 29, 2008
Having a Rodeo of a Good Time
The Triple R Craft Wagon is pulling into town again. In case you missed the two previous wagons or Jude and Renée’s post, you have another chance. Craft curious? This Thursday we’ll try jar and glass etching. Turn your wonky glass jars to whimsical drinking glass. Bring your old and [...]
June 19, 2008
RRR Craft Wagon: Jump On!
The RRR (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle) Craft Wagon is about reusing materials in fun and innovative craft projects. We had our first RRR Craft Wagon session on Thursday May 19th and it was a blast!
We taught people a great trick for cutting plastic shopping bags to make “yarn” first. People then knit, crocheted and wove with [...]
