I love a good art yarn. It is pure creative expression. The problem is that one of the reasons I love fiber arts is because I prefer my art to be useful. Creating beautiful things that also have a purpose is typically what motivates me most. These two priorities are frequently in conflict because I […]
Read more "What to do with Art Yarns"It’s almost 2 years since I got my 8-shaft loom and just over 3 since I dusted off my 4-shaft table loom and actually learned to weave. In that time I have made lots of towels, and a few scarves, a shawl and 2 baby blankets that were super challenging. So far almost all of […]
Read more "Weaving Lessons Learned"So June, four years ago, I finished my very first quilt. I had made pillows before, but this was my first quilt that you could put on a bed. It was for my son who was at that time three years old, and still sleeping in a toddler bed. He is now seven and […]
Read more "First Quilt Expanded"Ok, so it’ has been quite a while. This spring has been… full. I love teaching labs, but 3/4 the work for 1/2 the pay seems a tad unfair at times. Still, the semester is over. Ok, so I’m starting into the summer semester next week, but I have stolen some time to finally get […]
Read more "Long, long… longlonglong time"In my post last Spring, “The Problem with Knitting”, I mentioned my very first attempt at a cowl or smoke ring. It was made with Noro yarn. Beautiful colors, but anyone who has worked with Noro knows that it’s texture leaves something to be desired. Since both of my new cowls are working out quite […]
Read more "Novel Basket"Pinterest is a wonderful thing. This last week I ran across a image from an Italian fresco of a snowball fight, and I fell in love with it. Not only is the subject whimsical, but the dresses the women are wearing are gorgeous! Those of you who know me know that I am a member […]
Read more "I am in love!"One of my children’s (and my) favorite picture books is The Pout-pout Fish by Deborah Diesen. The book has a wonderful rhyme scheme, and the illustrations are fabulous. Having studied marine science, I love all the little worms and other invertebrates that populate the book. For Christmas this year I decided to give the book […]
Read more "Plushie Pout-Pout"I had a number of projects filling up my camera waiting to be worked up, so here they are. Over the holiday I had some time to get the family involved in the kitchen. My son has always enjoyed helping in the kitchen but my daughter has recently shown an increased interest as well. This […]
Read more "Backlog"If you haven’t discovered Instructables yet, I highly recommend them. Lots of DIY for all sorts of things, from how to cook microwave corn to how to build a touch screen table. I posted my first Instructable this week. You can find it here. Here are some of the photos from it.
Read more "Instructable"There is something about the end of the semester when everything gets very hectic, that seems to induce in me an urge to binge. Maybe my crafting is trying to keep up with my eating at this time of year. 🙂 But it seems to evaporate as soon as the semester is over and I […]
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