I promised some black bean dyeing quite a while ago, and do not think I have forgotten! But before you do any dyeing, you have to mordant – and the mordant used for black beans is common enough that it really merits a post of its own (unlike vinegar mordanting, which to my knowledge is … More Dyeing with Black Beans (& Mordanting with Alum)
This has been an awesome week for socks. Sucky for almost everything else, but wicked great for my new Feta Cheese socks. After only a week of obsessing I’m through BOTH socks up to the patterned toes, which have me a bit stymied. Still – most of two socks in a week? It’s like I … More ahCHOO!
After two full months of separation, Mom and I finally both have done the borders of our Fair Isle Sweaters of Doom. What with using 15 colors and size 2 and 3 needles, I thought we might merit a moment to stop and celebrate a bit. Behold our collective might! Reb’s. SO reflective of my … More Dear Mom: Over the Border
November is here! There’s not much green left on the trees, and we’ve had a couple of honest-to-goodness freezing cold mornings. Every last ray of sunshine causes a burst of gratitude as I try to prepare my psyche for several months of intense dreariness. (And to think… I have aspirations of living in Canada someday. … More The Needles Flieth
This past Wednesday, we were privileged to attend Trinity’s Mission Day, which was like a one-day mini-conference on Anglican missionary work. We were in workshops and discussions and gatherings all day, and of course, I knit the whole time. As I sat there, listening to the stories of those who have spent their lives doing … More Whose Hose are Those Hose?
Being a very bad girl and blogging from class. Biblical Languages and Interpretation, to be specific, where I am learning that the Hebrew script has a lot in common with D’ni. If anyone gets that reference, I will be thoroughly amazed, and I will have to get together with you for a major nerdfest. But … More In Trouble
We had a lovely three days and nights in Ligonier, PA. See my facebook for the full photo extravaganza. We partied, we played games, we hiked, we read, I knit until I ran out of yarn. Two days later I’ve been so busy still playing around and working at my NEW JOB that all I … More Fly By
Jared & I are going to be away for a few days – escaping civilization to spend half of reading week in the mountains. I can’t wait to get away from it all and spend a little time somewhere that’s just different. But while we’re gone, allow me to leave you with this long-awaited view … More Chateau of Love
There has been a notable dearth of spinning in my life, and that’s because all extra fiber energy has been completely devoted to cleaning, dyeing, and carding fleeces for Breezy Willow. So that it gets done before I die, I’ve decided that Fridays are for Fleece, in all its various stages… and here’s what I’ve … More Fridays are for Fleece
Moving slightly upward – both in latitude and altitude – means that we can anticipate a winter rather longer than our Maryland-adjusted minds and bodies are used to. The beautiful weather we’ve had has meant that our new home appears as cheerful and welcoming as any place would, which we’ve appreciated… but all too soon … More No, I’ve never been to Boston in the Fall
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