I am pleased to report that Owen loves his crocheted Viking helmet. I presented it to him on Mother’s Day — along with 2 foam swords from the Dollar Store (because I am a wily old Yzma who knows what… Continue reading

We had a delightful bridal shower for my niece Abi last weekend. And in the glowing aftermath, as I was happily contemplating the seaside nuptials to come in June, I realized that I am supposed to be knitting a blanket… Continue reading

Yesterday was glorious! Around 80 degrees, blue sky, summery. I spent the afternoon knitting on the back deck. Well, I was on the back deck and there was knitting — there was also a 2-yr-old. And bubbles. And a water… Continue reading

Suddenly, temperatures have jumped into the 70s and it feels like July! Time to start some summer knitting — before it really is July. And I seem to have some on the needles already 🙂 The gray lacy bit is… Continue reading

I am still having way too much fun crocheting! (Am still knitting too — don’t worry about that!) My flower coasters are ridiculously cheery. Love them! The tiara I crocheted and beaded for Sarah arrive in North Carolina today. That… Continue reading

Originally this was the Autumn Q’mitl. But after I finished it, the striations and colors made me think of sunsets and sunrises. After much (probably too much) thought “Sunrise” won out. I do not know if the photos do it… Continue reading

What is it about Spring that makes me want to do a little sewing, a little crocheting? The nudge to sew came to me when I was at the fabric & craft store getting supplies for a bridal shower. I… Continue reading

Today I finished organizing my studio! Hip Hip Hurray and Huzzah and Good Job, Me!! Everything is sorted out and put away. I can find things! I can put things away! It was hours and hours of work, but so… Continue reading

I have returned to the Epic Sort & Clean of my studio that I began last fall. I have completely re-organized the space — most notably shifting it from a sewing emphasis to a knitting emphasis. All I had left… Continue reading

My brain is slushy these days. Among the family situations that are “front and center” in my life is my Mother-in-Law Helen’s declining health. She is under hospice care and we visit her daily. I am sure you all understand… Continue reading