My recent class with Lisa Yoder inspired me to finally finish the bead stitch sampler book I started in 2014. I had stopped because I'd reached a fussy stage where I need to fuse fabrics together to make the cover and I couldn't be bothered. Now that the itch to bead was back, it was easy to... Continue Reading →
Stitch Meditations: Don’t Box Me In
For years, I have been searching for a form of mediation that really works for me. As someone with a busy brain, sitting still and trying to think of nothing borders on torture. I do a little better with guided meditation, unless I'm asked to make decisions. Visualizing my favorite place or the last time... Continue Reading →
Practice Makes Possibilities
When it comes to starting a new sewing or knitting project, I usually just dive in. I don't want to take the time to check my knitting gauge or practice my quilting design, although I often do. A quick test can save me time and materials. But I avoid extended practice because I don't feel like... Continue Reading →
Getting Inspired: Art Journaling Workshop with Liz Kettle
As a writer, I suppose it's natural that I love paper and pens and am drawn to art forms that wind up looking like books. I've been fascinated by artist journals for years now and back in October, I was fortunate enough to take an art journaling workshop with Liz Kettle. I'm still feeling lost... Continue Reading →
