If there’s ever a sign for me that we’re in the height of summer, its the sudden bounty at the farmer’s market. It always seems that there’s a point in mid-summer where market booths go from just stocked to overflowing with fresh fruits and veggies. This week seemed to be that point. My weekly trip [...]
I admit, my TV is on a lot. Not as much as it used to be, now that its on the other end of my apartment from my kitchen, where I spend so much time. It tends to be on while I knit and spin – I try, at times, to make a conscious effort [...]
My Tour de Fleece 2010 spinning – Corgi Hill Farm merino/camel/tussah blend in Crimson Lipstick (top left), CHF BFL fiber bite spun and plied on my Two Tails coffee burl spindle (top right), CHF Tussah Silk in Pretty Petals, also spun on my Two Tails coffee burl spindle (bottom left) and CHF merino/cashmere fiber bite [...]
Thursday was the Tour de France’s most challenging day and therefore, challenge day for the Tour de Fleece. My challenge – to finish spinning the first ounce of the Corgi Hill Tussah Silk – pictured above with the 2nd ounce waiting to be spun up, then wind it off onto a nostepinne – middle picture [...]
Its been a while since I’ve done one of these. About time, I think. Knitting is pretty minimal still. My elbow is healing slowly. I limit myself to a few minutes at a time every few days so that I don’t irritate it. Every little bit adds up, especially when you do what I’ve been [...]
Hmmmm, this week’s topic is a tough one for me: 10 things to bring on a camping trip. Full disclosure, I’m not much of a camper. I can handle a camper – one of those pop-up or trailer things, or better yet a full camper van thing. Tent? Not so much. The last time I [...]
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