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Quilting Masterpieces: A Conversation with Nancy Scott

When I met Nancy Scott a few years back, I wasn’t a quilter. Heck, I’d barely sat at a sewing machine since 8th grade home economics…that was back in the day when it was required for graduation!  Nancy, for those of you that may not know, is an author, designer, teacher, and owner of Masterpiece Quilting,…

Finding Inspiration

It’s the number one question all of us designers are asked. Where do we find inspiration? Seriously.  Every interview I’ve ever done has featured some iteration of this question. Honestly, ever time I’m stumped. Where do I find my inspiration? It seems like the minute I think about it, it’s gone.  Today, while trying to think of…

Crocheting with Color Gradient Yarns!

In recent months I’ve really come to love color gradient yarns. Those soft and slow color changing yarns that have been the friend of a knitter for ages. The first time I used one of these yarns was in 2015 with my knit shawl, Fuente.  I really loved knitting this design up. It’s worked in…

Photo shoot Day and Pattern Sneak Peek!

Some days are just made for a photo shoot. Today was one of those days! The sun hid behind the clouds long enough for us to get a few pictures of a couple of new designs I can’t wait to share with y’all – a color work hat and a knit-look hat! Did you know…

Have I Got a CAL for YOU!

Christmas came a bit early for all of y’all! This week my Roll Stitch Afghan CAL was released on the Annie’s Creative Studio website! How cool is that?  I’ll be blogging a bit more about this pattern over the coming month, but here is the rundown: Introducing the Roll Stitch Afghan Crochetalong! The roll stitch,…

$10 off $10 – Cyber Monday is Here Early!

Look, it comes around once a year and we’ve got to do it big around here at Rohn Strong HQ!!! I run this sale once a year. That’s it. It’ll happen this one time and then not again! Simply head to my Ravelry Shop, click the link here, and add at least $10 of patterns…

Top Tips for Combating Hand Pain While Crocheting

I hear it all the time…”Why does my arm/hand hurt so much?”  In fact, I was just teaching a class at my local yarn shop and a knitter, who wanted to learn a bit more about Tunisian crochet, told me it was quite painful and difficult to get used too. Crochet can hurt. “Can” being…

5 Tips to DIY Your Autumn Decor!

  There’s a day, usually just one, in October, when the wind cuts through my jacket. When my nose can detect the hint of a chill in the air. This year…that day didn’t happen until November 2nd. No matter when it happens, it’s always a welcomed feeling here in North Carolina. Fall is our gift…

Punching Into 2019

It’s inevitable. Really, it is. Right around October of every year, I manage to find something new I love and I just have to immerse myself. Right up to the neck. 2018 is the year of the Punch Needle. I heard your gasp through the computer screen. You’re probably thinking, “Rohn…what’s punch needle?” or “I… Continue reading Punching Into 2019

Hurricane Update: Windy With a Chance of Yarn

Hello Loves! We’re battening down the hatches here in Raleigh as the first major hurricane of the season inches near. I always get a little (okay, a lot) nervous when a hurricane is on the horizon. It’s the Michigander in me, we just don’t deal with tropical storms well. Give me 20 inches of snow… Continue reading Hurricane Update: Windy With a Chance of Yarn