Category Archives: sewing
Four
A very special little boy turned four yesterday. He is my sunshine child, full of sweetness, light and joy. He is the boy who everyday tells me, “You are my mama.” “I just want you.” “I just love you.” And … Continue reading
Filed under finished objects, giving, sewing
That Time of Year
It’s time again. Time to start that list. And this list. And the other list. Time to wonder what to make, who to make it for. Time to plan ahead and vow to enjoy these next few weeks, not get … Continue reading
Filed under celebrations, family, finished objects, giving, sewing
I Cast On
Thank you, Marsha, for wondering why I had all that sweater yarn in my stash when I was not knitting sweaters. This will now be sweater number two for 2009, Diminishing Ribs Cardigan. That’s Knitpicks Andean Silk. As for the … Continue reading
New Territory
I’m quilting along in full force. I have no idea what I’m doing, as this is my first quilt ever. So I’m going by the wise instructions of Elizabeth Hartman at Oh Fransson! and then figuring things out with Annik … Continue reading
Three skeins
On spinning: Phat Fiber spun up: I divided it into reds/browns, pinks/blues, and the last was from one individual sample of roving. More details once it’s knit up! On levels of insanity: I signed up for this. I’m blaming Annik … Continue reading
Knits are not scary.
Wow, it’s been a week. We’ve had brutal cold, and I usually don’t mind cold. But this was a bit too much for me.(What does it say about me that -40 windchill is “a bit too much?” Must be the … Continue reading
Filed under family, kids, pants, soakers, Uncategorized
Blessings
I meant to pop in to say Merry Christmas, but wow the week flew by and suddenly it was here and gone! What a lovely Christmas it was, and here it is, New Years Eve already! The poor Skeptic is … Continue reading
Filed under crafting with kids, family, finished objects, giving, knitting, sewing
A little sewing….
For my niece’s third birthday: Despite the fact that I sewed the ruffle on the top of the pants rather than the bottom (eek!) I was able to recover by cutting them off, and reattaching them with a ribbon to … Continue reading
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Pictures
Thanks for everyone’s sweet comments. Hope I didn’t sound like a whiner. I did get to relax and we have had some better days, although the boys are still being a challenge. The weather is one of the biggest problems. … Continue reading
Filed under crochet, finished objects, packages, sewing
Now where was I?
Oh yes, projects. But first, I know I didn’t get a chance to say thanks to all of you who left me such nice get well messages. I went from feeling a little better Monday night, to even better Tuesday, … Continue reading
