Category: Textiles

Pretty things and bad moods.

Despite having a fabulous weekend full of everything I most enjoy (hiking, playing music, gardening, sewing, friends, household organizing and so forth), I went to bed last night and woke up this morning in a terrible mood. Or maybe it’s better to say an… Continue Reading “Pretty things and bad moods.”

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Roses for February: The Dress

Happy Love Day! To celebrate the non-holiday of Valentines I am wearing my newly-finished Roses for February which seems appropriate. Sadly, the cardigan I am working on to go with this dress is not yet finished so I ended up pairing this with a… Continue Reading “Roses for February: The Dress”

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Gab and gifts.

I don’t write about being a union steward very often – the person in the workplace who marshals people through difficult discussions, grievances, and disciplinary procedures on a near-daily basis…. It’s part of my commitment to civil society, really. My volunteer effort. My desire… Continue Reading “Gab and gifts.”

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All of what is me right now.

I’ve just got to start with family-member bragging time today because my niece turned one on the weekend and took her first three steps.  To me! Which was resulted in one very surprised looking baby and a round of applause from her parents, Brian… Continue Reading “All of what is me right now.”

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Island-bound, with gift!

Things have been busy lately. Work busy, school busy, and home busy – which hasn’t left a lot of time for posting here. I have, however, been making things steadily for the last few weeks. I finished a sweater last night (10 days from… Continue Reading “Island-bound, with gift!”

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