If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least befriend a talking dog?
Why is beauty never considered a function? — Ronald Rael I came across this thought-provoking quote in the middle of a video about green technology. While the video shows the building blocks made from 3-D printers, it asks bigger questions. The most important one confronts artists and artisans alike: is it functional or is it... Continue Reading →
I've made things with my hands for my whole life. I've been knitting for 25 years and making quilts for 20. And over the years, I've struggled to understand just what my creations are. According to the powers that be, some of my quilts are art and most of my knitting is not. But where... Continue Reading →
While I'm on vacation, I'm posting about some of the projects I finished a long time ago. This one is from 201o. The East Meets West bag sat around in pieces for nearly a year after I got it blocked. It took me a while to get organized enough to trace the pieces for the lining... Continue Reading →
I bought this afghan at a yard sale. It was love at first sight, even though one edge is unfinished and the overall piece is so small (about 1.5' x 4'). I told myself I could patch the hole by taking off the last row of granny squares and using one of them, but I... Continue Reading →
Knitting is one of my relaxation hobbies. I pick up the needles when I need something quiet and restorative to do, when I'm too tired to work and too awake to nap. As a result, most of my knitting projects are simple. If I have to think too much, it defeats the purpose. So mostly... Continue Reading →
