If I can't be a dragon-whisperer, can I at least have a talking dog?
As an introvert, it's easy to think that I don't need to belong to groups, especially for activities that I normally do by myself. I've been a knitter for decades, but have never joined a club. When a friend asked me to join a small on-going group of knitters for a weekly get-together, my eyes... Continue Reading →
We want our creative work to be fast and easy. Inspiration is the word we use for the magical shortcut. But is it worth the wait?
After sharing about my recycled sock kitty, I started cruising the web to see what else I could make with socks. I found some great ideas. The classic sock critter is of course the monkey, but I've never really liked the traditional pattern (those red lips freak me out). However, people have taken the sock monkey in... Continue Reading →
When I saw that my quilt guild had a beading class with Lisa Yoder coming up, I debated with myself about taking it. I've been beading on fabric for years and have even done demos at the guild on basic beading techniques. What more was there to learn? Fortunately, I talked myself into taking the class.... Continue Reading →
I'm in the middle of knitting my block for the All We Are Saying peace blanket project. I probably should have tried crocheting it, but I'm still feeling like a bumbling beginner. As a beginner, I'm on the lookout for simple patterns that interest me so I can get some practice in while making something... Continue Reading →
