Meet the Artist ~ Angela of Windy City Knits

Meet the Artist ~ Angela of Windy City Knits

Interviewed by JeannieRichard

Think soothing color palettes, think simple classic form, think Windy City Knits.
We love Angela's knitted accessories for its enduring styles, quality yarn and meticulous handmade touch – that is what you get from Angela!
Know the knotter behind the knits, and know that every time you wear a knit of Angela's, its imbued with much relaxed and wholesome vibes ;D

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ISG: Describe yourself as a person on the whole in under 70 words.

Angela: I am a city and beach loving girl, yet I have to drive a bit to get to both, I love espresso way too much, I would eat pasta everyday if I could, I love watching old 1980’s movies, my favorite time of year is Summer.

~ Perfect for spring! Beautiful intense citrus dandelion skinny scarf ~

ISG: What is it about knitting that got you hooked for the past 10 years?

Angela: A good friend showed me how to make a knit stitch and I made a scarf. It was so imperfect and it took me forever but I loved it. I find knitting to be so relaxing and comforting. I love watching a piece take shape in my hands.

~ Stylishly classic for the gentlemen ~

ISG: From where/who/what do you draw your inspiration for your designs? Describe to us your creative process.

Angela: I search for yarns that are high quality and super soft. I work from the yarn itself, looking at the thickness, the drape, the color and then I design a piece from there. I love to work with colorful yarns and classic stitch patterns.

~ Am in love with this ROMANTIC piece and color is just so lush for early spring! ~

ISG: Apart from knitting, what other endeavors keep your creative cells churning?

Angela: I love to sew. Two of my favorite things to sew are bags and skirts.

~ Très chic!! Love the form and VERSATILE slate color, goes with any daily styling! ~

ISG: How would a perfect day be for you?

Angela: A perfect day for me would start with an early morning run, a leisurely breakfast with my family, including espresso of course, an afternoon walking around the city, and ending with a home cooked meal and curling up on the couch with my knitting basket and husband and a movie.

~ This is just so darn CUTE and the color is a delicious hue of autumn! ~

ISG: Selling hand knits on Etsy is highly competitive, what advice would you give to aspiring/struggling fellow knotters?

Angela: I would say to them to use their own style and not be a copy. Find a way to make yourself and your love for your knits show through in your shop.

~ OH! LOVE LOVE LOVE this! What more is there to say?! ~

ISG: If you were given one gold wish a boon from God, what would it be?

Angela: It would be the opportunity to own a successful café. My husband is an amazing cook and I love to bake. We have always talked about owning a little place that serves all the stuff we like to cook, homemade pastas, organic vegetable filled dishes, and my baked cookies and cakes.

~ Gorgeous! Love the striking lemongrass color, the texture, the form, EVERYTHING! ~

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Windy City Knits will be having a giveaway from
April 4th to April 17th, come back again tomorrow :D 

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Ms October Mosaic

Ms October Mosaic ~ the end of summer, the beginning of autumn...
Left with just a few days of Ms October, she is beckoning autumn in her own way. She may have arrived early for some and late for the rest... still, she never fails to make a presence unnoticed. A time where the leaves outside your window turn to a glorious orange gold hue, a time for september babies to be born, a time for harvest of pumpkins, a time to gather with family and friends, a time for autumn vows to be made... How will you make autumn's presence noticed in your days ahead? Well, here are just a few marvelous items that we love to share and you may very well find a thing or two that beckons you ;) Click on them to see more photos and details.	$26 ~ fine art photo print by GoldenSection
Let's start with decorating your home sweet home... for they say, everything starts from home!
$14.50 ~ vintage find by RhettDidn'tGiveADamn	$18 ~ vintage find by PillowSophi
$16 ~ vintage find by PillowSophi	$28 ~ handmade suncatcher by GaleazGlass
$16 ~ handmade serving plate by BPRDesigns	$35 ~ handmade serving dish by BPRDesigns
$4.75 ~ dried fruit ornament by HoneyTeaThyme	$68 ~ vintage find by RhettDidntGiveADamn
~~~ Original photo/art prints to add character to your space... ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$28 ~ original art print by BrandyCattoor	$490 ~ original painting by BrandyCattoor
$18.75 ~ photo print by MaddenPhotography	$18.75 ~ photo print by MaddenPhotography
$10 ~ illustration art print by YuliyaArt	$28 ~ linocut print by RetroModernArt
~~~ What is October without pumpkins! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$8 ~ plush pumpkin by BoutiqueVintage72	$14 ~ pumpkin pmc ear studs by JPwithLove
$26 ~ fine art photo print by GoldenSection	$26 ~ fine art photo print by GoldenSection
~~~ Time to sew something lovely :D ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$19 ~ vintage corduroy by TheHouseOfOliver	$32 ~ vintage designer wool by TheHouseOfOliver
$13 ~ vintage cotton by TheHouseOfOliver	$6.50 ~ vintage trimming by TheHouseOfOliver
~~~ A lady's got to carry in style! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$28 ~ vintage leather handbag from TheHouseOfOliver	$45 ~ handmade tote by ArmCandyforYou
$21 ~ vintage mad men handbag from CashmereVintage	$45 ~ handmade clutch from ArmCandyforYou
~~~ Keeping warm in style! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$20 ~ handmade knitted gloves by WindyCityKnits	$25 ~ handmade knitted scarf by WindyCityKnits
$42 ~ vintage sweater from CashmereVintage	$48 ~ handmade arm cuff by PiaBarile
$26 ~ handmade arm cuff by PiaBarile	$35 ~ handmade neck lush by PiaBarile
~~~ Accessorize in style! ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$23 ~ handmade pmc earrings by JPwithLove	$12 ~ handmade pmc earrings by JPwithLove
$42 ~ handmade necklace by AbacusBeadCreations	$38 ~ handmade earrings by AbacusBeadCreations
$31 ~ handmade vintage rhinestone bracelet by RewElliot	$26 ~ handmade vintage rhinestone earrings by RewElliot
$10 ~ handmade earrings by BoutiqueVintage72	$18 ~ handmade necklace by BoutiqueVintage72
$15 ~ handmade vintage topaz earrings by ShadowJewels	$64 ~ handmade gemstone earrings by ShadowJewels
$47 ~ handmade beaded bracelet by JeannieRichard	$60 ~ handmade beaded bracelet by JeannieRichard
$243 ~ handmade jewelry box set by GaleazGlass	$10 ~ handmade knitted bracelet by WindyCindyKnits
$33 ~ handmade bracelet wrap by CharmedDesign1012	$33 ~ handmade bracelet wrap by CharmedDesign1012
~~~ Something for your little ones :D ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$5 ~ handmade felt bow hairpin by JPwithLove	$21 ~ handmade pmc fruit hairpins by JPwithLove
~~~ And end your day with a warm cup of honey... ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~ ~~~
$6 ~ apple pure honey by HoneyTeaThyme	$7.50 ~ autumn spice pure honey by HoneyTeaThyme
...................................................................................................................................................... We hope you enjoyed this mosaic as much as we did gathering them for you! See you next week for the first installment of Ms. November Mosiac :D Until then, stay cool, stay chic, stay peace loving... XO J+R ...................................................................................................................................................... This mosaic was brought to you by JeannnieRichard - a husband and wife team making distinct handmade luxe jewelry that makes you say, "It's so me!" and slaves to two cats ;)

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