The other day Dot provided me a helpful lesson. She's no longer a kitten, but that doesn't mean I can leave my tools where I drop them. Even if I'm in the middle of working on a project or swatch and need only a moment. Earlier this week, I dropped a ball of yarn into the carry-all tote bag I … [Read more...] about crocheting with cats
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Blanket Thoughts
Blankets have been on my mind for a while. The concept of knitting and/or crocheting them appeals to me, but I’ve found I stall when trying to make them. Why this happens is varied — I don’t have enough of a yarn or color, seaming requires paying attention, general boredom on the repetitive task, … [Read more...] about Blanket Thoughts
In Progress (09 April 2021)
As Spring emerges and warmer weather begins to slowly become the norm, I find I’m trying to work on everything at once. This happens to me every spring. I wake up with ideas in my head and I have to force myself to put away my work and stop creating so I can sleep each night. Swatches to Solve … [Read more...] about In Progress (09 April 2021)
Using Mailing Labels to Help Organize Your Notebooks
I love recording information in my notebooks however, I don’t like to repeat myself or handwrite everything. The solution? Blending tools and technology! One of my favorite ways to make sure I record what I need and do so in an organized manner is to use mailing labels. I use different sizes for … [Read more...] about Using Mailing Labels to Help Organize Your Notebooks
a very good place to start
I'm always curious about origin stories. In my work helping clients with their solo and microbusinesses, I know that customers want to know about how a business began. These stories are part of us, and for many, they are a challenge to pause and share. I realized I've never shared my … [Read more...] about a very good place to start
focus on finishing
At the first hints of spring, I struggle to focus on my knitting and crochet projects. It's not that I want to abandon my needles and hooks, no — I want to work on everything! The desire is to begin new projects and finish everything that I've been working on over the long winter nights. I know I … [Read more...] about focus on finishing