tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post7068513600153948187..comments2024-03-18T20:56:05.132-04:00Comments on The Panopticon: San Francisco Notebook, Part TwoFranklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03670441931649806878noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-25560266627586315702008-02-09T15:07:00.000-05:002008-02-09T15:07:00.000-05:00I haven't been to San Francisco in 15 years and I ...I haven't been to San Francisco in 15 years and I certainly wasn't a knitter then. I just came up to visit my sister who moved here two years ago. I had to go and see ImagiKnit. That place is really awesome. We are going to check out some of the other places today. Thanks for the great recommendations.Free Range Chickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471689296596213503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-65889167822554447182007-12-18T20:41:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:41:00.000-05:00Sorry Franklin, it's Sahara. You can see I've been...Sorry Franklin, it's Sahara. You can see I've been out of the loop with the ID.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-11117149336003335862007-12-18T20:40:00.000-05:002007-12-18T20:40:00.000-05:00Oh LORD, Franklin. Normally, I don't hate, but, yo...Oh LORD, Franklin. Normally, I don't hate, but, you went to the LACIS MUSEUM?! I'm gritting my teeth. Right now I'm in love with Battenburg Lace––maybe the ribbon part can be knitted tubing? Imagine!<BR/><BR/>Next stops are France and Belgium, for you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-33592889982366046322007-12-08T23:50:00.000-05:002007-12-08T23:50:00.000-05:00I loved the SF pics. I used to live in the Castro ...I loved the SF pics. I used to live in the Castro (and other places in the City). Even though I'm not that far away now I haven't gotten down there in ages! I'm glad you enjoyed your visit. It's a great city, isn't it? :)Romihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03934970182636152911noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-67392768011292661502007-12-08T04:28:00.000-05:002007-12-08T04:28:00.000-05:00Just discovered your blog, only to find that you'v...Just discovered your blog, only to find that you've actually been in Marin Co, where I live. Love all the photos.<BR/><BR/>And I can't believe I haven't been to Lacis. Will totally agree that the two other places are totally fantastic stores!<BR/><BR/>And yes, it isn't that cold here. Daffodils in February, that says it all!Reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11543111108860937247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-11388575347222102012007-12-08T01:52:00.000-05:002007-12-08T01:52:00.000-05:00it was so lovely to see you and share a bowl of be...it was so lovely to see you and share a bowl of beans. if only I had more time to take 'round more purveyors of yarn.<BR/><BR/>Janie Sparkles wants to know when your next trip will be.hizKNITShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17580946853889281182noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-39917611361894262742007-12-07T15:56:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:56:00.000-05:00Alright Franklin, you hit some very good shops but...Alright Franklin, you hit some very good shops but there are still more in the Bay Area! On your next trip I hope you can stop at Urban Knitting Studio (Hayes Valley), Noe Knits (Noe Valley), and ArticlePract (Oakland). And men are welcome at the very fun Chicks with Sticks group on Monday nights at Bliss Bar in Noe Valley.<BR/><BR/>PaulAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-81297757552053586612007-12-07T15:43:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:43:00.000-05:00I was in SF last April and did my own yarn crawl, ...I was in SF last April and did my own yarn crawl, but did not make Artfibers. I LOVED Imagiknit, tho, and could have moved in! I still take out my picture(a double of yours) and remember it fondly, as well as reminding everyone I show it to that it was my favorite! I also visited a very cool needlepoint place in Union Sq., and a cool fabric and ribbon store, whose name now escapes me. I love san fran!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-46152618860722571772007-12-07T15:22:00.000-05:002007-12-07T15:22:00.000-05:00Trust me, those of you who don't live here are far...Trust me, those of you who don't live here are far wealthier than those of us who can drive to Lacis in under 30 minutes.<BR/><BR/>(Lucky thing for me they're closed on Sundays, when our spinning guild meets on that side of the bay, otherwise, I'd be in debt up to my eyeballs!)Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11191461685108268438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-49501715280386372862007-12-07T14:37:00.000-05:002007-12-07T14:37:00.000-05:00Did you see the Mona Lisa when you were there? She...Did you see the Mona Lisa when you were there? She's there until Dec 31. I'm going to go see her. Thanks for the yarn store love! I will stop in at those places too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-66454038082387156532007-12-07T11:27:00.000-05:002007-12-07T11:27:00.000-05:00Stephen and his partner are quite the amorous coup...Stephen and his partner are quite the amorous couple.<BR/><BR/>You didn't happen to pack that fellow standing outside Imagiknit and bring him home with you, did you?dpastehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10813652943621759603noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-82784973856150287672007-12-07T10:28:00.000-05:002007-12-07T10:28:00.000-05:00You went to Lacis? In the flesh?I hate you.You went to Lacis? In the flesh?<BR/><BR/>I hate you.Alwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03200150883889857882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-24692289954564265142007-12-07T10:27:00.000-05:002007-12-07T10:27:00.000-05:00I was in SF years ago (in my profligate-hippie-chi...I was in SF years ago (in my profligate-hippie-chick period); I wasn't a knitter in those days (well, I was BETWEEN knitting times); tell me are there still those delightful orange-robed monks dancing down the street blessing everyone with finger cymbals? Loved it! If I ever get there again, Lacis will be my first stop.dale-harriethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03802162735113365804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-74534256387334017332007-12-07T10:11:00.000-05:002007-12-07T10:11:00.000-05:00You've given me another reason to start planning a...You've given me another reason to start planning a visit to San Francisco. And am I not mistaken or is one of those salespersons from ImagiKnits not a good candidate for the Dolores look-alike contest?Becky Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15949748067963982877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-35731062578328280662007-12-07T09:54:00.000-05:002007-12-07T09:54:00.000-05:00heh.I live in Oakland, and work in Berkeley, and a...heh.<BR/><BR/>I live in Oakland, and work in Berkeley, and am *still* in awe of the people and things at Lacis. Erin (the Glamazon) is a wonder. <BR/><BR/>I'm a regular blog-reader, and I know you would love Lacis. I wrote a blog entry about that needle lace show a while back:<BR/><BR/>http://howsrobb.blogspot.com/search?q=lacis<BR/><BR/>Did you notice the struwwelpeter-esque signs admonishing people not to touch the antique textiles? Grisly and hilarious!<BR/><BR/>http://www.fln.vcu.edu/struwwel/daumen3.gif<BR/><BR/>Kira at ArtFibers is wonderful, too!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-38736440920550377992007-12-07T08:47:00.000-05:002007-12-07T08:47:00.000-05:00I'm envious. I grew up in Berkeley but I wasn't a...I'm envious. I grew up in Berkeley but I wasn't a knitter. My mother took me to Lacis once over 20 years ago and I wasn't impressed. Now, being a knitter and far away from my beloved Berkeley I regret not being more impressed or getting home to CA more often. Sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-80174176453525342382007-12-07T08:03:00.000-05:002007-12-07T08:03:00.000-05:00I always wonder if you're treated with some level ...I always wonder if you're treated with some level of celebrity based on your wide readership, or do most folks not even know who you are?<BR/><BR/>But in San Francisco, I'd doubt it would make much difference...with your looks and personality, you'd be treated well.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17367675557386034708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-71713280415273662622007-12-07T07:36:00.000-05:002007-12-07T07:36:00.000-05:00sounds like a wonderful trip!Stephen is such a nic...sounds like a wonderful trip!<BR/><BR/>Stephen is such a nice guy, I'm so glad two of my favorite bloggers get on so well!Seanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02112329692305723564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-4038959301578966962007-12-07T07:08:00.000-05:002007-12-07T07:08:00.000-05:00What a fun place Franklin, how wonderful of you to...What a fun place Franklin, how wonderful of you to share it with us. And your news .... are you moving there? Going to work there? Give it up! (As if we all think we have a right to know all the secrets you hold...) Sorry we are SO darn nosey. And, since this is about knitting, any chance the snowman pattern will appear BEFORE the holidays?Joannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878880272814076501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-8870618379728811242007-12-07T03:54:00.000-05:002007-12-07T03:54:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.SoapDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106838292055117837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-23184633916919878452007-12-07T02:35:00.000-05:002007-12-07T02:35:00.000-05:00Man, sounds like One Perfect Vacation. The closest...Man, sounds like One Perfect Vacation. The closest I've ever gotten is a night in Santa Cruz and driving over Golden Gate; that is <I>not</I> Seeing San Francisco. Looks like you had a wonderful time. And they may be only 'vacation photos', but they looked great to me!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-6910231640544844912007-12-07T01:14:00.000-05:002007-12-07T01:14:00.000-05:00OMG, you actually got to meet Janie Sparkles?! Col...OMG, you actually got to meet Janie Sparkles?! Color me so jealous.Melhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18047049720897209506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-44284534645557884202007-12-07T01:03:00.000-05:002007-12-07T01:03:00.000-05:00Oh, I'm so jealous of the trip to Lacis! I'm new ...Oh, I'm so jealous of the trip to Lacis! I'm new to California and when I made my first (well, and only) trip to San Francisco I tried to find it, but to no avail. You're so lucky! I'm so glad you liked it here - I go up to San Francisco regularly now and I just love it to bits and pieces. I'm glad your trip was so rewarding!ajhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02856497749087105208noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-78492637398077511632007-12-07T00:17:00.000-05:002007-12-07T00:17:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.SoapDochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07106838292055117837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10901468.post-11786422557838153182007-12-06T23:59:00.000-05:002007-12-06T23:59:00.000-05:00antique patterns at Lacis? ok, what did you get?ma...antique patterns at Lacis? ok, what did you get?<BR/><BR/><BR/>marie in floridaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com