Apr 17 2010
I made the big mistake yesterday of going on the website of that great online knit/crochet community Ravelry. My intention was to find a nice sock pattern, and perhaps some other sock knitters to talk shop with. Well, I found that and so much more — I’ve got quite a few patterns added to my [...]
Nov 02 2009
I had a busy weekend!
Phew! Those before pics were at the top of this blog for WAY too long. I was so happy to finally get the horrible wall of wallpaper completely stripped and painted. It was a bit like peeling after a sunburn — actually kind of fun, except for the ladder and my [...]
Oct 25 2009
Oh my, I forgot how much I love quilting! I love the colorful fabrics. I love sewing short little seams that make such a big difference. I love pressing seams open and finding a block that lays beautifully flat. There is a precision and exactness to it that soothes the soul in a way that [...]
Oct 21 2009
Now that my loft is all cleaned out, I’m dying to get to the sewing machine. Lately everything I see is inspiration. I’d love to create some cool, transformed vintage clothing for my children. A little lace here, a few buttons there, even a dash of embroidery — voila, old clothes made even better than [...]
