Burning Blueprints

Thanks to Andy for finding this little gem. This article from the San Francisco Chronicle features the San Leandro Library History Room. It has some great information of the development of farming divisions into suburban lots for mass consumption. Beware the mention of Julia Morgan and William Yelland blueprints going into the incinerator; it's...difficult.

Bush Data Stitches

Via the New York Times, it looks like the electronic data coming from the Bush Administration will be causing the National Archives to go running for the aspirin.

"Sam Watkins, a transition liaison officer at the archives, said his agency was expecting to receive 20 to 24 terabytes of e-mail alone from the Bush White House. By contrast, Mr. Watkins said, the volume of e-mail from the Clinton White House was less than one terabyte."

I was also interested in reading about the possible preservation problems in the use of proprietary products. Of course, they also mention the Cheney lawsuit.

Modified Twinkle's Aspen Hat

This was a fun hat to knit and it went very quickly, about an hour. I specifically knitted this hat for our trip to Europe though how it will be received in Paris is questionable ;) Regardless, it will keep me warm and I am very much in love with my orange monster.

Yarn: Blue Sky Bulky 50% Alpaca & 50% Wool
Pattern: Modified Aspen Hat from Twinkle's Big City Knits
Needle Size: US 13 (which is why I had to use 2 skeins)

Welcome to datastitches

Welcome to datastitches. I'll use this primarily, though not exclusively, to post about interesting archival and data issues as well as knitting projects. My husband, Andy, and I will also post our travel logs into this space. I hope you enjoy this collection of ideas, textures, and adventures.