If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
I always stall out at the same place with my quilts: basting the layers together so I can do the actual quilting (i.e., putting in the stitches that hold the layers together). In the past, I have used safety pins. It's old-school basting and time-consuming. It requires crawling around on the floor for hours and about... Continue Reading →
I've been playing with my English paper piecing hexagons. Which layout do you like best? Random/scrappy layout Flower layout Color wash layout
I'm in the middle of a course of sleep therapy and it's affecting everything, even my creative projects. I decided early in August that I wanted to make a cross-stitch sampler of sayings to help me remember important insights I've had about my writing process, so I got out my embroidery hoop, canvas, and floss.... Continue Reading →
Because knitting is my go-to relaxation hobby, I love having an easy project on my needles, something that I can pick up and work on while watching a movie or listening to a podcast. The knitting needs to be nearly automatic in nature, so I can split my attention between it and something else. But... Continue Reading →
Ever since March, I've felt like my brain isn't working all that well. Something about the COVID-19 lockdown and the life changes that have gone with it has made it very hard for me to do things I would normally find only mildly challenging. For example, my attempts to knit a shawl have stalled out... Continue Reading →
