I didn’t intend to be away from this space for so long, but since the beginning of this year, I’ve been under the weather with a couple of different ailments, and I finally had to visit the doctor. I have … Continue reading
I bound off the striped sweater yesterday (after its little time-out), but I’m not quite done yet. Still left to do: Weave in ends Knit a neckline Sew underarm seams Weave in ends Block Weave in ends Oh, did I … Continue reading
I know, I know. Christmas just ended, so why am I crocheting an ornament? One of my goals is to have a Christmas tree decorated with all handmade ornaments. Knowing my track record, I figure I better get started now … Continue reading
After a whirlwind two days of nonstop working, I was finally able to slow down today. One of my favorite ways to take it easy is to bake something. So I kneaded bread and relaxed with each turn of the … Continue reading
Christmas break ended for the children a couple of days ago. My plan was to immediately get back to work. But I took a break; a very short one, but one that helped. And after reading “the joy of quiet,” … Continue reading
On the very last day of 2011, this came in the mail… It was part of my second place prize from the contest I entered last fall at the lovely Stitched in Color. The other prizes I won came some … Continue reading
Thank You cards I made for two special aunties I’ve made no resolutions, but I have made some goals that I hope to achieve this year. Crafting more is one of them and I really wanted to start the year … Continue reading
Christmas Day was beautiful and warm. Because we always throw a massive party on Christmas Eve, I usually spend December 25 lounging around and recovering from two days of baking and cooking; this year was no different. I helped with … Continue reading
: : The house is trimmed : : Cleaning is almost all done : : One more venture to the shops and then no more : : A few more inches on that sweater before I join the sleeves. It … Continue reading
Several weeks ago, when radio stations began playing Christmas tunes 24/7, I was not ready for it to be Christmastime already. That was early November, way too early, IMO. But now. Now, I’m ready, oh so ready for it to … Continue reading
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