How is your stay-at-home experience going? I have found the need to be more creative during these long hours at home. It gives my hands something to do and my mind goes into a flow state. It’s been months since I’ve knitted, but lately I’ve felt the pull to do …
My hand stitching is not the best, but I stuck with it and completed this tiny rag doll. In the past, when I’ve tried making dolls, all I would see were the mistakes. If it wasn’t good enough, I’d quit and move on. I’m trying to be kinder to myself. …
I loved making this quilt. My horrible photos don’t do it justice. It took me over 20 hours to make but it is also completely hand stitched. I loved making every stitch. I would get into a flow and it would become meditative. It also gave me a chance to …
Christmas passed in a blur. How can it be 2019 already? There is something bittersweet about putting away this year’s decorations. I got a real tree for my bedroom and I’m going to miss the evergreen scent and twinkle lights. But I also feel hopeful as I think about …
Oh, Ireland, you stole my heart! You really were magical! This trip will go down as one of my favorite vacations.
The first day of summer is almost here and with it comes the triple digit heat. I think I’m in denial as I have just finished making this shawl. I like to tell myself I’m just getting an early head start for autumn. I’m actually quite proud of this little …
Making these bunnies and carrots was addicting! This class is on Creativebug and comes with a template and video lessons that take you step by step. This is my first time hand sewing little critters. I had originally only made one set (big bunny, small bunny, and carrot), but because …
The nights are freezing and the winds are harsh during the day. I have to bundle up for my walks to work. Thick socks, scarf, mittens, and hat. It’s truly winter, so different from the beginning of the month. It was in the seventies and sunny. It was the perfect …
I finished my first deying project! I made this hat using the directions from The Modern Natural Dyer using madder. One of my goals this year is to make my way through the work-along kits. In fact, as I’m typing this, I currently have socks on the stove for the …
I love this time of year. Everything is a little bit more lively, a little more festive. The lights on the house are up including a 9 foot Santa! And all the decorations inside are done! I even have all my Christmas shopping complete except for one gift. I still …
