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in progress (15 January 2021)

2021-01-15

hawk sitting on a branch of a tree in late autumn.

It's been a while since my last update about the projects I'm working on. I'm trying to process the events of the past several ... are they only days? I have a few additional curve balls to juggle so today's post will be rely more on pictures than words. First -- Finished! I completed the LGF … [Read more...] about in progress (15 January 2021)

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Swatch Library Project Update & Stitch Dictionary Review

2021-01-01

Array of stitch dictionaries, swatch, swatch worksheet arranged on a desk, and the tail of a sleeping black cat peeking out from behind a window curtian

Today as I work on new swatches and tidy up my notes, I am refining how I organize my information. I have a stack of stitch dictionaries and a large mug of tea to help me prepare for future swatches. This post covers two topics. It includes an update to the Swatch Library Project and a review to a … [Read more...] about Swatch Library Project Update & Stitch Dictionary Review

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To mend and to make, warm hands edition

2020-12-18

Notebook of initial sketch and notes with mittens that need mending laying on the opposite page. Also visible is a pencil, empty coffee mug, and a computer keyboard.

Yesterday I woke up to the first snow fall of the season. It was nice to bundle up in several layers of warm wool, so I didn't freeze while shoveling. Today is for tending to one of those layers, while shoveling I discovered that my mittens has a hole. This isn't surprising, I knit these … [Read more...] about To mend and to make, warm hands edition

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stitching to sounds

2020-12-04

smart phone with headphones

It's the time of year when I know many are trying to finish crafting projects before a holiday deadline. I like to listen to audio when I'm working, it helps me to focus. Today I thought I'd gather a few of my favorite listens. I last wrote about this topic in 2018, here's my listen list updated for … [Read more...] about stitching to sounds

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5 Gentle Reminders

2020-11-20

Dot cat asleep on a windowsill

Please treat everyone kindly. Stay home if you can. Wear a mask. If you can't avoid an in-person interaction, keep the mask on and stay as socially distanced as possible. This includes everyone you interact with, the package delivery person, the salesperson at the register, and even the … [Read more...] about 5 Gentle Reminders

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Creativity when you can’t focus

2020-11-06

If you are anything like me this week, you want and need to be doing something with your hands to either wake up your brain, calm your thoughts, or perhaps both at once. However, you may be wary to work on an existing project. Stress tends to wreck havoc on yarn tension and the ability to focus on … [Read more...] about Creativity when you can’t focus

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