With my loom now set up in the playroom, I’m finding myself getting lots of weaving done. My new computer is the fastest in the house, so it’s also the best for playing computer games. We often play PC games as a family in the living room; this has migrated to the playroom. The seating … More Faux-Ikat Fabric
2022 had two very distinct halves for me: before the May RV trip, and after the May RV trip. At the end of last year, I sat down and made a meta-make 9. Yeah, so, I was in fantasy land when I made that. It happens to me sometimes that when I’m sick, I get … More 2022 In Review: Change and Generativity
Like it always is, April was a blur. Made more so because of course I have to make cakes for everyone. It all started with MiniMighty’s Minion cake (made in March, but served in April)March 2022 Round-Up: Recovery: I made my first cupcake cake for our church’s Easter feast: Which was followed a few days later … More April 2022 Round-Up: Birthday Insanity
You know how they say, when you have little kids, “The days are long, but the years are short”? This month, the days have been short, but the month has been long. Partly because it’s been in the -30s with windchills in the -50s pretty much all month. Partly because most of the month was … More January 2022 Round Up: Lockdown
It’s that time again! Time to look back over the year that was, and think about the year ahead. This has become an essential part of the Christmas season for me, part of the celebration. It’s the view from the mountaintop: looking back, I see the highlights, and they make me thankful. Looking forward, I … More 2021 In Review
Phew! I didn’t write at all in November; was too busy living our crazy life to stop and reflect on it. But I know I’ll appreciate it more if I do stop for a moment to reflect, so here we are. Even though all I have to show you is progress pictures from my phone! … More November 2021 Round-Up: Xmas In Progress
Lent is nearly over. It’s been a good one, though our kids are looking forward very much to it being over. The main unintentional casualty of my Lenten discipline of reducing recreational screen use has been my blog. So, this record of what I’ve been up to this month will be a bit of a … More March 2021 Roundup
Happy January!!! We made it! I know we have no promises that this year will be all sunshine and roses, but at the very least, it’s a new page. I’ve not been this happy to write a new year in my journal since first putting 2000 in my teenage diary. When it comes to planning … More Make Nine 2021
I just read my “goals” post from January 2020. My goals were practically feasible, but emotionally lofty and idealistic. If I could talk to myself a year ago, I’d just say, “Oh, hon. You are enough. Just hold on.” I don’t really know how to write this post. Jared joked to me about a month … More 2020 In Review
Two projects off the loom, and both are having some dimensional problems. I got my curtains all blocked, ironed, and sewn with their backing, and when I hung them up… Er… oh. I was expecting more like a few inches of fringe dusting the sill, not.. 12. The other is The Great Scarf Caper. It … More Length and Width Issues
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