My page this morning has been like a dressing room montage in one of those oh-so-kooky Hollywood comedies. Boppy music playing while our heroine, visible only from the calves down, tosses clothes wildly over the door and occasionally appears to strut and twirl in yet another not-quite-right outfit. Sorry if you got caught in the chaos.
I've been wanting to change my blog name for a while. The whole Wench thing was a lighthearted joke. Over the years a boyfriend (or three) has called me that, wisely avoiding a harsher word in the hopes of maintaining good relations. When I started teaching stamping classes about 10 years ago Crafty Wench got tossed around. This blog first appeared on Blogger in August 2004 and my husband didn't expect it to last the month. The whole blogging thing for crafters was taking off, but I was only amusing myself - who was going to read this? I named it Crafty Wench because that popped into my head as a cute title. Just one month later I got this Typepad blog and here I am. Guess I can stick to some things huh?
My overall Typepad site is Craftywench. Knitting Wench was originally envisioned as just one weblog in the Wench queendom. I was going to have Scraping Wench for paper arts and Quilting Wench for all things fabric related. I figured people could visit the one that interested them. What's been great is that there's no need to separate them. Seems most of us crafty types jump around and play with all sorts of materials, and even if we don't do a particular craft, we enjoy looking a what others are doing. One blog it is.
So, all is well here, except at 42 and married for over 10 years I've found I'm growing a tad embarrassed to tell folks interested in finding me online that my blog is named Knitting Wench. Too much explanation required and it's not really who I am at this point. Also, as you readers know, I do more than just knitting, so that seemed a bit narrow regardless. Small problem is that my typepad address needs to remain as it is or all the links out there in blogland including your feeds will be null and void. So the address remains the same, but the house has a fresh coat of paint. Enjoy.
I'll be back later today with knitting content. Much more fun.
I read regularly but don't comment much; but I had to say that I love the fresh, new look!
Posted by: lifexhistory | August 27, 2007 at 11:41 AM
Blog makeovers take SO much time! Your dressing room analogy is perfect and will have me laughing to myself all evening.
Posted by: Jan | August 27, 2007 at 02:10 PM
Like the new look!
Although, "Knitting Wench" isn't any worse than the "Yarn Harlot." .... Of course, when I tell people "Chappysmom" they get these knowing, sly smiles, like "Oh, I should have known!" But then, I DO rather have a reputation for doting on my dog!
Posted by: --Deb | August 27, 2007 at 03:28 PM
I love the look! But I have to say, Knitting Wench rolls off the tongue just a tad easier. I'll get the hang of it. Hee.
Posted by: Teresa C | August 27, 2007 at 06:41 PM
Looking good - like the new name :o)
Posted by: JessaLu | August 27, 2007 at 08:36 PM
Hi Nancy! Love the new look. Are you on Ravelry??
Posted by: Donna | November 19, 2007 at 07:17 AM
I am curious if you ever finished the Noro Silk Garden Y772 block sweater? I have been searching your blog for final results. I was curious how it turned out. I am finding mine to be too long and am thinking about cutting out a section of blocking. My guage is fine for width, but seems to be long. I am having fun making the sweater. I look forward to your input. Your work is beautiful!
Posted by: KLBSmollen | February 29, 2008 at 06:08 PM
I am hoping that you can direct me to where I can find the pattern that was used for the 'Bag From Blue Heron Yarns Cotton Chenille Tape - Spring '02.' Thanks for any help you can give me.
Posted by: Bonnie | February 19, 2009 at 03:32 PM
Has your blogsite changed or are you just not blogging anymore?
Posted by: Nancy | October 20, 2010 at 03:29 PM