Cat Bordhi’s Legacy

Discover the enduring legacy of Cat Bordhi, a beloved pioneer in the knitting world, and how we're collectively working to safeguard her creative treasures. Dive into the story of Val Curtis's heartfelt commitment to nurturing Cat's innovative legacy, ensuring her teachings, designs, and the vibrant community she built continue to inspire. Join us in a compassionate effort to honor Cat's remarkable journey and keep her spirit woven into the fabric of our lives.

About this Website

ABOUT THIS SITE

Before Cat passed, I started working with her on a new site. Something that would be easy to navigate, would share Cat’s stories, and offer her community a place to gather.

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A Letter from Cat’s Hermano, Jim

A Letter from Cat's Hermano, Jim

Our dear, beloved and loving Cat Bordhi has passed away this morning.

She touched and bettered so many lives. We have been transformed by her creativity, her passion,

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Asian Dumplings: Comfort Food and a Craft Project in One!

May 22, 2020

I’m not a food blogger, but I love to cook, eat, and make things with my hands. These dumplings are a

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Hands are miraculous and curious creatures

September 2, 2015

The beautiful 80-year-old Peruvian hands you see above are preparing maiz for the next day’s tamales. My brother Pecos and I visit with this

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I had no idea my world was flat until it became round…

June 17, 2013

After ten days in Perú, my heartbeat now pulses with a Peruvian rhythm and my dreams float like soft

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About Cat and Pecos

January 10, 2013

Author, teacher, and knit designer Cat Bordhi and community engager Jim “Pecos” Petkiewicz share a prescient instinct and devotion for bringing out the best in others.

For

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Shangri-La

September 7, 2012

I was lucky enough to grow up surrounded by trees to climb and creeks to explore and holes to dig. We had literally thousands of books in the house, no

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