We all have those days. In the wake of my loss, I found ways to move on, eventually. It changed me forever, but I wasn’t sad anymore. But there are still bad days. Fewer and farther between, but still bad. They’re usually triggered by something, some reminder, some event, that makes me come face to … More Snowing Just for Me
My first Advent 1 clue, blocking above and kitchnered below. The band is a slightly modified version of the “Wheat Ear” stitch, one of many which I tried out of Barbara Walker’s first treasury. The tight cables, 3×3 repeated over just four rows, went very well with the I-cord edge I knew I wanted, and … More Advent Clue #1 Done
I’ve mentioned it in passing, beating around the bush, but now that December is here, there’s no escaping it: Christmas is coming. If you are under the age of yuletide responsibility, these words are probably accompanied by joy and cheer! But adults hear the sounding of a death knell as they realize they still haven’t … More Last Minute Gifts
What happened to this month? It seems like a week ago that I was dressed up for Halloween and shocking everyone with my new haircut, and here it is about to be December. Like Tomorrow! I did in fact knit November socks: “Merike’s Socks” from Nancy Bush’s Folk Socks. Only laziness prevented me from showing … More That Whooshing Sound Was November
What do you think of when you think of “Advent?” I can’t look into your mind, and perhaps you’re much more original than me, but here’s what I think of. It’s almost Christmas! It’s the beginning of the Christian year, time to find that new Ordo calendar. A wreath with three purple candles and one … More Advent 1 – Associations
Turkey Day was all as it should be, from introducing the oldest nephew to the joys of squishing stuffing, to cuddling thecruising twins. But Black Friday is a holiday all to itself. I like me a Black Friday adventure. Jared got me into it, back before we were dating, when I was still in full-fledged … More Up-To-The-Minute Traditions
It’s thanksgiving morning at the Osborn household, and my sister in law is doing witchcraft over the stove. Can it possibly be legal to produce something that is a cinnamon roll and a pancake at the same time without arcane magicks?! I think not. You have a mental list when you travel, right? The last-minute … More Influence
This is our story of grief. This is a necessary prequel for what I’ll be writing about Advent; for an explanation of why, see this post. Innocence. I was so happy. Jared was terrified out of his mind, but I was unspeakably happy. I didn’t realize how much I had longed for a child until … More Loss and Waiting
Here is a thing I never thought would happen: me participating in an art show. Let alone an art show that was also a fashion show. Rewind to two Fridays ago, 11/11. Fellow student and former fashion designer Renee had approached me months previous about doing some living art stuff at Uncommon Grounds Cafe, contributing … More Art & Fashion
Some friends of ours were expecting a baby. We were all happily awaiting her arrival at the end of what had been a very normal pregnancy – an almost identical pregnancy to the one before. Since so many things about this baby were in precise imitation of her older brother, they were surprised that she … More Great Responsibility
Osborn Fiber Studio 