Last Friday I shared that I'm working hard to put together a space in the basement for sewing. I mentioned the display cases along two walls that the previous owner used for displaying Matchbox Cars (or maybe they were Hot Wheels? I can't say for sure) and how difficult it's been for me to figure... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday – Week 40 of 2020
Each week I link up with Kat for Unraveled Wednesday - a weekly round-up for knitters and readers to share what they've been enjoying. Please visit Kat's blog and the other Unravelers who are linking up today! Finished Reading This Week Caste: The Origins of Our Discontent by Isabel WilkersonI was in the midst of... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday – Week 39 of 2020
It's Wednesday - so I'm linking up with Kat at As Kat Knits to share what I've been reading and knitting this week. Kat hosts Unraveled Wednesday each week and it's a great opportunity to find lots of inspiration and recommendations. Please visit her blog and the other bloggers participating! This week, I'm sharing two... Continue Reading →
August 2020 Highlights
I'm very happy to say goodbye to August and hello to September. Hello Fall! I've been writing these monthly highlight posts to wrap up each month. So much of what I do each day is immediately undone -- cleaning, cooking, putting away laundry --it all needs to be done again every day and it can... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday – Week 33 of 2020
On Wednesdays I link up with Kat at As Kat Knits to share my reading and stitching projects for the week. This week I'm sharing a new binge-worthy series, two knitted sleeves and a hem, and a sewn skirt! Finished Reading This Week: Thank you to everyone who encouraged me to try the Maisie Dobbs... Continue Reading →
Unraveled Wednesday – Week 25 of 2020
Welcomed to Unraveled Wednesday! Each Wednesday Kat at As Kat Knits hosts this linkup for bloggers to share what they're reading and stitching lately. When you click over to her blog, you'll find an inspiring and kind group of people. Today I'm sharing the book series I've binged on, a book I've abandoned, and all... Continue Reading →
Planning for The Gideon Method
Last Friday I wrote about The Gideon Method - a strategy for cycling through your unfinished projects. I'm not drowning in unfinished projects, which is the good thing. But I have so many interests and can find it difficult to settle on any one project. And then I begin to feel overwhelmed by whatever my... Continue Reading →
Three on Thursday – Hand Stitching
Hi friends! Last week I joined Carole to share Three on Thursday - a sewing and quilting edition. Today I want to share some hand stitching projects that have been lingering in my life. I have a habit of starting things and never finishing them - how about you? I have little baskets stashed all... Continue Reading →
Reading and Knitting Round Up – Week 16 of 2020
Hello lovely readers and knitters! I love Wednesdays! They're my favorite because of the communities I link up with: Kat at As Kat Knits hosts Unraveled - a weekly gathering of readers and knitters; andSam at Taking on a World of Words hosts WWW Wednesday. The Ws stand for What are you currently reading? What... Continue Reading →
Three on Thursday – Needles and Thread
Today I'm joining Carole to share Three on Thursday - just a simple post to share 3 things on my mind. This is my first time linking up with Carole and her friends for this post! Since I began sewing masks, I've been hit with the sewing bug big time! I'm a bit disappointed with... Continue Reading →
